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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Mobile, AL

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 324 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$171,130
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$171,130
  3. Senior Director of Operations$171,130
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$164,020
  5. Process Engineering Manager$164,020
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$164,020
  7. VP of Engineering$164,020
  8. Director of R&D$164,020
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$164,020
  10. NPI Manager$164,020
  11. Capital Projects Manager$164,020
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$164,020
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$164,020
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$164,020
  15. Director of Automation$164,020
  16. Automation Manager$164,020
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$164,020
  18. R&D Manager$164,020
  19. R&D Engineer$164,020
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$164,020
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$164,020
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$164,020
  23. Injection Molding Process Engineer$137,170
  24. Extrusion Process Engineer$137,170
  25. MS&T Engineer$137,170

Bars show the top 25 of 324 ranked. The table below lists all 324. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Mobile, AL, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$138,680$171,130$234,000500.21
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$138,680$171,130$234,000500.21
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$138,680$171,130$234,000500.21
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,670$164,020$199,4503701.52
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,670$164,020$199,4503701.52
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,670$164,020$199,4503701.52
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,670$164,020$199,4503701.52
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,670$164,020$199,4503701.52
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,670$164,020$199,4503701.52
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,670$164,020$199,4503701.52
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,670$164,020$199,4503701.52
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,670$164,020$199,4503701.52
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,670$164,020$199,4503701.52
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,670$164,020$199,4503701.52
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,670$164,020$199,4503701.52
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,670$164,020$199,4503701.52
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,670$164,020$199,4503701.52
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,670$164,020$199,4503701.52
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,670$164,020$199,4503701.52
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,670$164,020$199,4503701.52
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,670$164,020$199,4503701.52
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,670$164,020$199,4503701.52
23Injection Molding Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$103,940$137,170$137,1701506.24
24Extrusion Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$103,940$137,170$137,1701506.24
25MS&T EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$103,940$137,170$137,1701506.24
26Process Development EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$103,940$137,170$137,1701506.24
27Tech Transfer EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$103,940$137,170$137,1701506.24
28CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$107,840$135,780$178,5505300.57
29Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$107,840$135,780$178,5505300.57
30Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$107,840$135,780$178,5505300.57
31VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$107,840$135,780$178,5505300.57
32Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$107,840$135,780$178,5505300.57
33Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$107,840$135,780$178,5505300.57
34FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$107,840$135,780$178,5505300.57
35Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$107,840$135,780$178,5505300.57
36Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$107,840$135,780$178,5505300.57
37Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,750$128,770$165,3402901.07
38Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,750$128,770$165,3402901.07
39Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,750$128,770$165,3402901.07
40Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,750$128,770$165,3402901.07
41Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,750$128,770$165,3402901.07
42Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,750$128,770$165,3402901.07
43Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,750$128,770$165,3402901.07
44Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,750$128,770$165,3402901.07
45Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,750$128,770$165,3402901.07
46VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,750$128,770$165,3402901.07
47Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,750$128,770$165,3402901.07
48Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,750$128,770$165,3402901.07
49QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,750$128,770$165,3402901.07
50Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,750$128,770$165,3402901.07
51Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,750$128,770$165,3402901.07
52FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,750$128,770$165,3402901.07
53FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,750$128,770$165,3402901.07
54Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,750$128,770$165,3402901.07
55QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,750$128,770$165,3402901.07
56Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,750$128,770$165,3402901.07
57Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,750$128,770$165,3402901.07
58Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,750$128,770$165,3402901.07
59Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,750$128,770$165,3402901.07
60Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,750$128,770$165,3402901.07
61Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,750$128,770$165,3402901.07
62Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,750$128,770$165,3402901.07
63Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,750$128,770$165,3402901.07
64QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,750$128,770$165,3402901.07
65Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,750$128,770$165,3402901.07
66CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,750$128,770$165,3402901.07
67Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,750$128,770$165,3402901.07
68Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,750$128,770$165,3402901.07
69Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,750$128,770$165,3402901.07
70Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$109,040$127,420$144,250900.53
71Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$109,040$127,420$144,250900.53
72Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$109,040$127,420$144,250900.53
73Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$94,520$126,440$159,5601000.14
74EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$94,520$126,440$159,5601000.14
75EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$94,520$126,440$159,5601000.14
76Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$94,520$126,440$159,5601000.14
77Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$94,520$126,440$159,5601000.14
78Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$94,520$126,440$159,5601000.14
79S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$94,520$126,440$159,5601000.14
80Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$94,520$126,440$159,5601000.14
81Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$94,520$126,440$159,5601000.14
82Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$94,520$126,440$159,5601000.14
83Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$94,520$126,440$159,5601000.14
84Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$94,520$126,440$159,5601000.14
85EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$94,520$126,440$159,5601000.14
86Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$94,520$126,440$159,5601000.14
87Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$97,110$125,500$156,2001201.24
88Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$97,110$125,500$156,2001201.24
89Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$97,110$125,500$156,2001201.24
90Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$97,110$125,500$156,2001201.24
91Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$97,110$125,500$156,2001201.24
92VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$90,540$124,050$173,8503800.54
93Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$90,540$124,050$173,8503800.54
94Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$90,540$124,050$173,8503800.54
95National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$90,540$124,050$173,8503800.54
96Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$90,540$124,050$173,8503800.54
97National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$90,540$124,050$173,8503800.54
98Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$90,540$124,050$173,8503800.54
99Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$90,540$124,050$173,8503800.54
100Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$90,540$124,050$173,8503800.54
101Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$90,540$124,050$173,8503800.54
102Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$90,540$124,050$173,8503800.54
103Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$90,540$124,050$173,8503800.54
104Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$90,540$124,050$173,8503800.54
105Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$90,540$124,050$173,8503800.54
106PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$87,320$122,540$151,9301,0500.56
107MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$87,320$122,540$151,9301,0500.56
108SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$87,320$122,540$151,9301,0500.56
109Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$87,320$122,540$151,9301,0500.56
110Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$87,320$122,540$151,9301,0500.56
111VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$96,470$118,990$153,6101500.61
112Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$96,470$118,990$153,6101500.61
113Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$96,470$118,990$153,6101500.61
114Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$96,470$118,990$153,6101500.61
115Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$96,470$118,990$153,6101500.61
116Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$96,470$118,990$153,6101500.61
117Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$96,470$118,990$153,6101500.61
118Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$96,470$118,990$153,6101500.61
119Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$96,470$118,990$153,6101500.61
120Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$96,470$118,990$153,6101500.61
121Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$96,470$118,990$153,6101500.61
122Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$96,470$118,990$153,6101500.61
123Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$96,470$118,990$153,6101500.61
124Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$96,470$118,990$153,6101500.61
125Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$83,520$114,850$136,850300.19
126Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$83,520$114,850$136,850300.19
127Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$83,520$114,850$136,850300.19
128Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$83,520$114,850$136,850300.19
129Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$83,520$114,850$136,850300.19
130Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$83,520$114,850$136,850300.19
131Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$82,840$110,250$149,5901600.64
132VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$77,550$106,690$166,2502,7500.71
133VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$77,550$106,690$166,2502,7500.71
134Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$77,550$106,690$166,2502,7500.71
135General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$77,550$106,690$166,2502,7500.71
136Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$77,550$106,690$166,2502,7500.71
137EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$77,550$106,690$166,2502,7500.71
138Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$77,550$106,690$166,2502,7500.71
139Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$77,550$106,690$166,2502,7500.71
140Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,300$106,220$130,9904601.13
141Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,300$106,220$130,9904601.13
142Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,300$106,220$130,9904601.13
143Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,300$106,220$130,9904601.13
144Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,300$106,220$130,9904601.13
145Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,300$106,220$130,9904601.13
146Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,300$106,220$130,9904601.13
147Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,300$106,220$130,9904601.13
148Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,300$106,220$130,9904601.13
149Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,300$106,220$130,9904601.13
150Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,300$106,220$130,9904601.13
151Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,300$106,220$130,9904601.13
152Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,300$106,220$130,9904601.13
153Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,300$106,220$130,9904601.13
154Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,300$106,220$130,9904601.13
155Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,300$106,220$130,9904601.13
156Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,300$106,220$130,9904601.13
157Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,300$106,220$130,9904601.13
158Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,300$106,220$130,9904601.13
159Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,300$106,220$130,9904601.13
160Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,300$106,220$130,9904601.13
161Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,300$106,220$130,9904601.13
162Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,300$106,220$130,9904601.13
163Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,300$106,220$130,9904601.13
164Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,300$106,220$130,9904601.13
165Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,300$106,220$130,9904601.13
166EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,300$106,220$130,9904601.13
167VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,300$106,220$130,9904601.13
168Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,300$106,220$130,9904601.13
169Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,300$106,220$130,9904601.13
170Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,300$106,220$130,9904601.13
171Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,300$106,220$130,9904601.13
172Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,300$106,220$130,9904601.13
173Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,300$106,220$130,9904601.13
174Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,300$106,220$130,9904601.13
175Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,620$105,670$138,0505101.54
176Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,620$105,670$138,0505101.54
177Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,620$105,670$138,0505101.54
178Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,620$105,670$138,0505101.54
179Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,620$105,670$138,0505101.54
180Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,620$105,670$138,0505101.54
181Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,620$105,670$138,0505101.54
182Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,620$105,670$138,0505101.54
183Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,620$105,670$138,0505101.54
184Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,620$105,670$138,0505101.54
185Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,620$105,670$138,0505101.54
186CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,620$105,670$138,0505101.54
187QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$67,460$105,290$136,340500.24
188Materials EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$76,760$104,610$123,690803.11
189Metallurgist / Metallurgical EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$76,760$104,610$123,690803.11
190Polymer / Plastics EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$76,760$104,610$123,690803.11
191Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$82,220$104,370$134,5403401.53
192Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$82,220$104,370$134,5403401.53
193Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$82,220$104,370$134,5403401.53
194Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$82,220$104,370$134,5403401.53
195Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$82,220$104,370$134,5403401.53
196Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$82,220$104,370$134,5403401.53
197Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$82,220$104,370$134,5403401.53
198Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$82,220$104,370$134,5403401.53
199Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$82,220$104,370$134,5403401.53
200Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$77,950$102,600$108,890900.96
201Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$77,130$101,300$132,6203900.33
202Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$77,130$101,300$132,6203900.33
203Chemical OperatorChemical Plant and System Operators (51-8091)$82,030$96,210$100,2501106.12
204Control Room (DCS) OperatorChemical Plant and System Operators (51-8091)$82,030$96,210$100,2501106.12
205Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$69,350$85,600$104,5002601.66
206Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$69,350$85,600$104,5002601.66
207Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$69,350$85,600$104,5002601.66
208GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$76,520$84,740$96,4407004.49
209Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$76,520$84,740$96,4407004.49
210Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$56,700$78,770$107,2803000.65
211Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$56,700$78,770$107,2803000.65
212Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$56,700$78,770$107,2803000.65
213Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$64,220$78,760$101,4001,5202.04
214Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$64,220$78,760$101,4001,5202.04
215Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$64,220$78,760$101,4001,5202.04
216Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$64,220$78,760$101,4001,5202.04
217Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$64,220$78,760$101,4001,5202.04
218CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$64,220$78,760$101,4001,5202.04
219Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$64,220$78,760$101,4001,5202.04
220Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$64,220$78,760$101,4001,5202.04
221Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,980$77,080$96,1801,3201.93
222Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,980$77,080$96,1801,3201.93
223Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,980$77,080$96,1801,3201.93
224Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,980$77,080$96,1801,3201.93
225Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,980$77,080$96,1801,3201.93
226Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,980$77,080$96,1801,3201.93
227Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,980$77,080$96,1801,3201.93
228Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,980$77,080$96,1801,3201.93
229Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,980$77,080$96,1801,3201.93
230Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$60,210$72,130$93,1802,0101.25
231Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$60,210$72,130$93,1802,0101.25
232Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$60,210$72,130$93,1802,0101.25
233Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$60,210$72,130$93,1802,0101.25
234PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$54,340$69,190$83,050500.7
235Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$54,340$69,190$83,050500.7
236Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$54,340$69,190$83,050500.7
237Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$54,340$69,190$83,050500.7
238Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$55,960$68,750$96,5707001.28
239Overhead Crane Operator & RiggerCrane and Tower Operators (53-7021)$57,470$65,510$99,4302605.55
240Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,470$63,930$79,7301,1402.34
241Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,470$63,930$79,7301,1402.34
242Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,470$63,930$79,7301,1402.34
243Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,470$63,930$79,7301,1402.34
244Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,470$63,930$79,7301,1402.34
245Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,470$63,930$79,7301,1402.34
246Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,470$63,930$79,7301,1402.34
247Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,470$63,930$79,7301,1402.34
248Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,470$63,930$79,7301,1402.34
249Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,470$63,930$79,7301,1402.34
250Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,470$63,930$79,7301,1402.34
251Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,470$63,930$79,7301,1402.34
252Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,470$63,930$79,7301,1402.34
253Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,470$63,930$79,7301,1402.34
254Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,470$63,930$79,7301,1402.34
255Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,470$63,930$79,7301,1402.34
256End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,470$63,930$79,7301,1402.34
257Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,470$63,930$79,7301,1402.34
258Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$50,480$63,120$81,0901800.42
259Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$50,480$63,120$81,0901800.42
260Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$50,480$63,120$81,0901800.42
261Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$50,480$63,120$81,0901800.42
262Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$50,480$63,120$81,0901800.42
263Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$50,480$63,120$81,0901800.42
264NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$52,170$62,860$96,100600.98
265QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$45,240$62,040$80,4901702.66
266CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,380$62,020$66,6603801.18
2675-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,380$62,020$66,6603801.18
268Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,380$62,020$66,6603801.18
269CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$48,380$62,020$66,6603801.18
270Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,380$62,020$66,6603801.18
271Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,380$62,020$66,6603801.18
272EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$48,380$62,020$66,6603801.18
273CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$48,380$62,020$66,6603801.18
274Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,380$62,020$66,6603801.18
275Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$48,380$62,020$66,6603801.18
276Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$48,380$62,020$66,6603801.18
277Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$48,380$62,020$66,6603801.18
278Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,380$62,020$66,6603801.18
279Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$48,710$61,720$65,4001,3601.62
280Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,080$61,420$66,1001,7003.68
281TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,080$61,420$66,1001,7003.68
282Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,080$61,420$66,1001,7003.68
283Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,080$61,420$66,1001,7003.68
284Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,080$61,420$66,1001,7003.68
285Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,080$61,420$66,1001,7003.68
286Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,080$61,420$66,1001,7003.68
287Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,080$61,420$66,1001,7003.68
288Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,080$61,420$66,1001,7003.68
289Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,080$61,420$66,1001,7003.68
290Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,080$61,420$66,1001,7003.68
291Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,080$61,420$66,1001,7003.68
292CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$49,230$61,340$62,3501800.95
293Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$47,940$61,290$77,7101,2801.85
294Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$47,940$61,290$77,7101,2801.85
295MillwrightMillwrights (49-9044)$49,860$59,130$70,9301603.6
296Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$42,140$58,790$77,7806601
297Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$42,140$58,790$77,7806601
298CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$42,140$58,790$77,7806601
299Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$42,140$58,790$77,7806601
300Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$42,140$58,790$77,7806601
301First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$42,140$58,790$77,7806601
302Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$42,140$58,790$77,7806601
303Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$42,140$58,790$77,7806601
304Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$42,140$58,790$77,7806601
305Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$42,140$58,790$77,7806601
306Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$42,140$58,790$77,7806601
307Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$42,140$58,790$77,7806601
308Aircraft Structures AssemblerAircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers (51-2011)$55,700$56,640$61,3001804.9
309Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$36,190$55,350$68,2401901.16
310Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$42,790$48,410$49,2101,5101.75
311Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$43,030$47,960$60,7608201.79
312Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$38,230$43,960$46,6902201.15
313Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$38,230$43,960$46,6902201.15
314Composite TechnicianFiberglass Laminators and Fabricators (51-2051)$40,710$41,600$43,530402.03
315Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$34,660$39,470$48,5304600.5
316Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$34,660$39,470$48,5304600.5
317Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$34,660$39,470$48,5304600.5
318Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$34,660$39,470$48,5304600.5
319Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$34,660$39,470$48,5304600.5
320Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$34,660$39,470$48,5304600.5
321Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$34,660$39,470$48,5304600.5
322Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$30,990$36,730$45,3501000.63
323Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$28,070$30,420$36,2002,5001.02
324Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$28,070$30,420$36,2002,5001.02

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State figures for Alabama

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

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What does this data mean for your opening?

The Mobile, AL metro hub provides specific wage insights into the region's industrial and manufacturing sectors. Manufacturing Headhunters notes that the CEO / President (Manufacturing) position shows a median of $171,130, trailing the national median of $213,990. This executive pay level underscores regional variation in management compensation, likely influenced by the scale of local manufacturers compared to larger, national counterparts.

The Manufacturing Engineering Manager reports a median of $164,020, which is just below the national median of $171,270. For manufacturing occupations in Mobile, AL, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. The Injection Molding Process Engineer, mapped to the chemical engineer occupation, shows a median of $137,170, which is significantly higher than the national median of $125,040 for chemical engineers. The middle band width for this injection molding engineer is $33,230. These results highlight a specialized market demand for engineering talent in the Mobile region that often exceeds national norms.

For technical and facility-level roles, the Flexographic Press Operator reports a median of $36,730, compared to the national median of $45,780. The sanitation technician reports a median of $30,420, which is below the national median of $36,840. The middle band width for the sanitation technician role is $8,130, reflecting a fairly uniform pay environment for this occupation in the area. Manufacturing Headhunters stresses that these OEWS figures from May 2025 represent annual gross salary only. They do not account for the non-cash compensation components that remain vital for recruiting in a highly competitive manufacturing hub. Employers in Mobile should use these figures as a competitive floor rather than a ceiling when building their total rewards packages.

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Why is the local Injection Molding Process Engineer pay higher than the national median?

Mobile likely has specific industrial demand for expertise in injection molding, which drives competition for this specialized engineering skill set beyond the national average for the broader chemical engineer SOC.

What does the middle band width of $33,230 for the injection molding engineer indicate?

A middle band width of $33,230 indicates a moderate range of compensation, allowing hiring managers some flexibility in setting salaries based on a candidate's specific process-engineering track record.

Are the national industry medians useful for Mobile recruiters?

The national industry medians are provided to give broader context to the labor market. They should not be used as substitutes for local metro-specific data when finalizing job offers in the Mobile region.

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