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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Monroe, LA

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 289 of our 368 roles here. Ranking uses exact published annual medians only. Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.

  1. Plant Manager$132,660
  2. Plant Director / Site Director$132,660
  3. Assistant Plant Manager$132,660
  4. Operations Manager$132,660
  5. Manufacturing Manager$132,660
  6. Production Manager$132,660
  7. Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)$132,660
  8. Plant Startup / Launch Manager$132,660
  9. Sanitation Manager$132,660
  10. VP of Quality / Chief Quality Officer$132,660
  11. Director of Quality$132,660
  12. Quality Manager$132,660
  13. QC Manager$132,660
  14. Supplier Quality Manager$132,660
  15. Quality Systems Manager$132,660
  16. FSQA Manager$132,660
  17. FSQA Director$132,660
  18. Food Safety Coordinator / SQF Practitioner$132,660
  19. QA Manager$132,660
  20. Production Superintendent$132,660
  21. Area Manager$132,660
  22. Value Stream Manager$132,660
  23. Department Manager$132,660
  24. Sanitation Supervisor$132,660
  25. Bilingual Production Supervisor$132,660

Bars show the top 25 of 289 ranked. The table below lists all 289. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Monroe, LA, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,120$132,660$155,2601200.84
2Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,120$132,660$155,2601200.84
3Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,120$132,660$155,2601200.84
4Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,120$132,660$155,2601200.84
5Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,120$132,660$155,2601200.84
6Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,120$132,660$155,2601200.84
7Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,120$132,660$155,2601200.84
8Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,120$132,660$155,2601200.84
9Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,120$132,660$155,2601200.84
10VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,120$132,660$155,2601200.84
11Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,120$132,660$155,2601200.84
12Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,120$132,660$155,2601200.84
13QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,120$132,660$155,2601200.84
14Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,120$132,660$155,2601200.84
15Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,120$132,660$155,2601200.84
16FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,120$132,660$155,2601200.84
17FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,120$132,660$155,2601200.84
18Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,120$132,660$155,2601200.84
19QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,120$132,660$155,2601200.84
20Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,120$132,660$155,2601200.84
21Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,120$132,660$155,2601200.84
22Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,120$132,660$155,2601200.84
23Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,120$132,660$155,2601200.84
24Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,120$132,660$155,2601200.84
25Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,120$132,660$155,2601200.84
26Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,120$132,660$155,2601200.84
27Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,120$132,660$155,2601200.84
28QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,120$132,660$155,2601200.84
29Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,120$132,660$155,2601200.84
30CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,120$132,660$155,2601200.84
31Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,120$132,660$155,2601200.84
32Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,120$132,660$155,2601200.84
33Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$101,120$132,660$155,2601200.84
34CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$83,830$123,090$185,900500.48
35Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$83,830$123,090$185,900500.48
36Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$83,830$123,090$185,900500.48
37CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$89,370$118,420$149,9902500.53
38Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$89,370$118,420$149,9902500.53
39Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$89,370$118,420$149,9902500.53
40VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$89,370$118,420$149,9902500.53
41Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$89,370$118,420$149,9902500.53
42Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$89,370$118,420$149,9902500.53
43FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$89,370$118,420$149,9902500.53
44Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$89,370$118,420$149,9902500.53
45Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$89,370$118,420$149,9902500.53
46VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$76,400$112,800$154,2501700.48
47Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$76,400$112,800$154,2501700.48
48Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$76,400$112,800$154,2501700.48
49National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$76,400$112,800$154,2501700.48
50Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$76,400$112,800$154,2501700.48
51National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$76,400$112,800$154,2501700.48
52Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$76,400$112,800$154,2501700.48
53Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$76,400$112,800$154,2501700.48
54Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$76,400$112,800$154,2501700.48
55Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$76,400$112,800$154,2501700.48
56Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$76,400$112,800$154,2501700.48
57Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$76,400$112,800$154,2501700.48
58Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$76,400$112,800$154,2501700.48
59Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$76,400$112,800$154,2501700.48
60Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$78,930$101,310$125,100400.34
61Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$78,930$101,310$125,100400.34
62Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$78,930$101,310$125,100400.34
63Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$78,930$101,310$125,100400.34
64Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$78,930$101,310$125,100400.34
65Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$78,930$101,310$125,100400.34
66Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$78,930$101,310$125,100400.34
67Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$78,930$101,310$125,100400.34
68Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$78,930$101,310$125,100400.34
69Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$56,490$100,740$125,900400.23
70Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$56,490$100,740$125,900400.23
71Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$56,490$100,740$125,900400.23
72Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$56,490$100,740$125,900400.23
73Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$56,490$100,740$125,900400.23
74Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$56,490$100,740$125,900400.23
75Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$56,490$100,740$125,900400.23
76Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$56,490$100,740$125,900400.23
77Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$56,490$100,740$125,900400.23
78Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$56,490$100,740$125,900400.23
79Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$56,490$100,740$125,900400.23
80CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$56,490$100,740$125,900400.23
81Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$74,080$99,100$125,290400.48
82Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$74,080$99,100$125,290400.48
83Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$74,080$99,100$125,290400.48
84Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$73,370$97,760$127,4004401.27
85EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$73,370$97,760$127,4004401.27
86EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$73,370$97,760$127,4004401.27
87Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$73,370$97,760$127,4004401.27
88Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$73,370$97,760$127,4004401.27
89Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$73,370$97,760$127,4004401.27
90S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$73,370$97,760$127,4004401.27
91Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$73,370$97,760$127,4004401.27
92Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$73,370$97,760$127,4004401.27
93Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$73,370$97,760$127,4004401.27
94Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$73,370$97,760$127,4004401.27
95Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$73,370$97,760$127,4004401.27
96EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$73,370$97,760$127,4004401.27
97Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$73,370$97,760$127,4004401.27
98Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,670$97,070$144,050400.19
99Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,670$97,070$144,050400.19
100Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,670$97,070$144,050400.19
101Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,670$97,070$144,050400.19
102Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,670$97,070$144,050400.19
103Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,670$97,070$144,050400.19
104Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,670$97,070$144,050400.19
105Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,670$97,070$144,050400.19
106Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,670$97,070$144,050400.19
107Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,670$97,070$144,050400.19
108Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,670$97,070$144,050400.19
109Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,670$97,070$144,050400.19
110Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,670$97,070$144,050400.19
111Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,670$97,070$144,050400.19
112Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,670$97,070$144,050400.19
113Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,670$97,070$144,050400.19
114Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,670$97,070$144,050400.19
115Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,670$97,070$144,050400.19
116Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,670$97,070$144,050400.19
117Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,670$97,070$144,050400.19
118Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,670$97,070$144,050400.19
119Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,670$97,070$144,050400.19
120Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,670$97,070$144,050400.19
121Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,670$97,070$144,050400.19
122Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,670$97,070$144,050400.19
123Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,670$97,070$144,050400.19
124EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,670$97,070$144,050400.19
125VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,670$97,070$144,050400.19
126Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,670$97,070$144,050400.19
127Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,670$97,070$144,050400.19
128Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,670$97,070$144,050400.19
129Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,670$97,070$144,050400.19
130Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,670$97,070$144,050400.19
131Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,670$97,070$144,050400.19
132Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$94,670$97,070$144,050400.19
133Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$80,070$95,850$108,580400.32
134PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$92,730$94,580$94,5901400.14
135MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$92,730$94,580$94,5901400.14
136SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$92,730$94,580$94,5901400.14
137Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$92,730$94,580$94,5901400.14
138Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$92,730$94,580$94,5901400.14
139VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$62,000$94,240$134,2901,7400.88
140VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$62,000$94,240$134,2901,7400.88
141Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$62,000$94,240$134,2901,7400.88
142General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$62,000$94,240$134,2901,7400.88
143Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$62,000$94,240$134,2901,7400.88
144EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$62,000$94,240$134,2901,7400.88
145Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$62,000$94,240$134,2901,7400.88
146Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$62,000$94,240$134,2901,7400.88
147Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$76,170$92,560$114,1901201.36
148Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$76,170$92,560$114,1901201.36
149Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$76,170$92,560$114,1901201.36
150Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$76,170$92,560$114,1901201.36
151Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$76,170$92,560$114,1901201.36
152Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$76,170$92,560$114,1901201.36
153VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$64,210$87,540$112,030900.71
154Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$64,210$87,540$112,030900.71
155Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$64,210$87,540$112,030900.71
156Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$64,210$87,540$112,030900.71
157Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$64,210$87,540$112,030900.71
158Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$64,210$87,540$112,030900.71
159Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$64,210$87,540$112,030900.71
160Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$64,210$87,540$112,030900.71
161Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$64,210$87,540$112,030900.71
162Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$64,210$87,540$112,030900.71
163Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$64,210$87,540$112,030900.71
164Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$64,210$87,540$112,030900.71
165Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$64,210$87,540$112,030900.71
166Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$64,210$87,540$112,030900.71
167Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$61,810$78,990$105,9602500.42
168Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$61,810$78,990$105,9602500.42
169Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$62,950$78,800$104,870500.61
170Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$62,950$78,800$104,870500.61
171Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$62,950$78,800$104,870500.61
172Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$58,510$73,840$92,9905100.63
173Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$58,510$73,840$92,9905100.63
174Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$58,510$73,840$92,9905100.63
175Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$58,510$73,840$92,9905100.63
176Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$53,830$71,620$84,2503901.03
177Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$53,830$71,620$84,2503901.03
178Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$53,830$71,620$84,2503901.03
179Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$53,830$71,620$84,2503901.03
180Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$53,830$71,620$84,2503901.03
181CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$53,830$71,620$84,2503901.03
182Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$53,830$71,620$84,2503901.03
183Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$53,830$71,620$84,2503901.03
184CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$50,740$63,350$68,4801300.78
1855-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$50,740$63,350$68,4801300.78
186Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$50,740$63,350$68,4801300.78
187CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$50,740$63,350$68,4801300.78
188Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$50,740$63,350$68,4801300.78
189Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$50,740$63,350$68,4801300.78
190EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$50,740$63,350$68,4801300.78
191CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$50,740$63,350$68,4801300.78
192Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$50,740$63,350$68,4801300.78
193Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$50,740$63,350$68,4801300.78
194Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$50,740$63,350$68,4801300.78
195Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$50,740$63,350$68,4801300.78
196Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$50,740$63,350$68,4801300.78
197Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$47,430$61,570$90,9405301.53
198Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$47,430$61,570$90,9405301.53
199Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$47,430$61,570$90,9405301.53
200Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$47,430$61,570$90,9405301.53
201Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$47,430$61,570$90,9405301.53
202Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$47,430$61,570$90,9405301.53
203Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$47,430$61,570$90,9405301.53
204Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$47,430$61,570$90,9405301.53
205Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$47,430$61,570$90,9405301.53
206Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$45,460$60,940$63,4803900.9
207Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$44,300$59,860$76,9701900.78
208Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$44,300$59,860$76,9701900.78
209Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$44,300$59,860$76,9701900.78
210Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$44,300$59,860$76,9701900.78
211Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$44,300$59,860$76,9701900.78
212Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$44,300$59,860$76,9701900.78
213Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$44,300$59,860$76,9701900.78
214Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$44,300$59,860$76,9701900.78
215Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$44,300$59,860$76,9701900.78
216Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$44,300$59,860$76,9701900.78
217Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$44,300$59,860$76,9701900.78
218Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$44,300$59,860$76,9701900.78
219Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$44,300$59,860$76,9701900.78
220Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$44,300$59,860$76,9701900.78
221Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$44,300$59,860$76,9701900.78
222Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$44,300$59,860$76,9701900.78
223End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$44,300$59,860$76,9701900.78
224Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$44,300$59,860$76,9701900.78
225Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$44,050$59,530$79,4401400.58
226Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$44,050$59,530$79,4401400.58
227Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$44,050$59,530$79,4401400.58
228Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$52,050$57,770$73,870900.32
229Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$41,420$57,270$60,8102601.15
230Overhead Crane Operator & RiggerCrane and Tower Operators (53-7021)$37,450$55,770$75,180401.46
231Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$42,900$55,770$65,7003501
232Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$42,900$55,770$65,7003501
233MillwrightMillwrights (49-9044)$47,840$53,290$58,240602.58
234NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$39,180$52,300$66,510702.03
235Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,340$51,870$60,7404201.77
236TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,340$51,870$60,7404201.77
237Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,340$51,870$60,7404201.77
238Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,340$51,870$60,7404201.77
239Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,340$51,870$60,7404201.77
240Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,340$51,870$60,7404201.77
241Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,340$51,870$60,7404201.77
242Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,340$51,870$60,7404201.77
243Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,340$51,870$60,7404201.77
244Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,340$51,870$60,7404201.77
245Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,340$51,870$60,7404201.77
246Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,340$51,870$60,7404201.77
247Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,020$45,800$54,2602900.88
248Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,020$45,800$54,2602900.88
249CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,020$45,800$54,2602900.88
250Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,020$45,800$54,2602900.88
251Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,020$45,800$54,2602900.88
252First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,020$45,800$54,2602900.88
253Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,020$45,800$54,2602900.88
254Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,020$45,800$54,2602900.88
255Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,020$45,800$54,2602900.88
256Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,020$45,800$54,2602900.88
257Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,020$45,800$54,2602900.88
258Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,020$45,800$54,2602900.88
259Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$36,320$41,850$45,4302300.53
260Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$41,270$41,400$51,020500.66
261Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,520$39,280$51,1502001.42
262Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,520$39,280$51,1502001.42
263Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,520$39,280$51,1502001.42
264Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,520$39,280$51,1502001.42
265CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,520$39,280$51,1502001.42
266Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,520$39,280$51,1502001.42
267Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,520$39,280$51,1502001.42
268Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,520$39,280$51,1502001.42
269Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,520$39,280$51,1502001.42
270Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,520$39,280$51,1502001.42
271Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,520$39,280$51,1502001.42
272Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,520$39,280$51,1502001.42
273Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,520$39,280$51,1502001.42
274Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,520$39,280$51,1502001.42
275Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,520$39,280$51,1502001.42
276Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,520$39,280$51,1502001.42
277Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,520$39,280$51,1502001.42
278Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,520$39,280$51,1502001.42
279Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$32,520$39,280$51,1502001.42
280Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$30,850$37,230$47,9803800.83
281Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$30,850$37,230$47,9803800.83
282Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$30,850$37,230$47,9803800.83
283Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$30,850$37,230$47,9803800.83
284Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$30,850$37,230$47,9803800.83
285Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$30,850$37,230$47,9803800.83
286Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$30,850$37,230$47,9803800.83
287Food Process OperatorFood Processing Workers, All Other (51-3099)$31,250$31,250$38,1602807.78
288Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$22,800$28,120$30,1001,5301.23
289Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$22,800$28,120$30,1001,5301.23

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Manufacturing Engineering Manager, Process Engineering Manager, Materials Engineer, Metallurgist / Metallurgical Engineer, Injection Molding Process Engineer, Extrusion Process Engineer, MS&T Engineer, Controls / Automation Manager, VP of Engineering, Director of R&D, Food Scientist, Formulation Chemist, Maintenance Planner / Scheduler, Purchasing Manager, Strategic Sourcing Manager, Production Planner / Master Scheduler, Sales Engineer, CNC Setup Machinist, CNC Programmer, Tool and Die Maker, Mold Maker, Robotic Welding Technician, Press Brake Operator, Die Setter (Stamping), Electromechanical / Mechatronics Technician, PLC / Controls Technician, Robotics Technician, Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Technician, 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, Chemical Operator, GMP Manufacturing Technician, Bioprocess Technician, Semiconductor Fab Technician, Semiconductor Equipment Technician, Calibration Technician, QC Lab Technician, Inventory Control Specialist, Procurement Manager, Director of Manufacturing Engineering, NPI Manager, Capital Projects Manager, Polymer / Plastics Engineer, Process Development Engineer, Tech Transfer Engineer, Lead Manufacturing Engineer, Senior Industrial Engineer, Senior Packaging Engineer, Director of Automation, Automation Manager, Chief Technology Officer (CTO), R&D Manager, R&D Engineer, Product Development Scientist, Engineering Manager (Product), Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, Lead Product Development Engineer, QC Microbiology Manager, Director of Procurement, Commodity Manager, Demand Planner, Supply Planner, Production Scheduler, Inside Sales Engineer, Proposal / Quotation Engineer, Electronics Test Technician, Machine Builder (equipment OEM assembly fitter), Cleanroom Assembler (Medical Device), Senior Electronics Test Technician, Lead Mechanical Assembler, Control Room (DCS) Operator, Aseptic Fill Operator.

State figures for Louisiana

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

Reading this wage estimate

What does this data mean for your opening?

In Monroe, Manufacturing Headhunters notes that the Plant Manager role carries a median of $132,660. This is higher than the $126,060 national median. The local middle band width is $54,140, narrower than the national $63,720. Since May 2024, the median grew by $16,370. The national median for Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing is $155,730.

This title is mapped to Industrial Production Managers, so the figures represent all production-heavy management within the area.

The CEO / President (Manufacturing) in Monroe reports a $123,090 median, significantly below the $213,990 national median. The local middle band width is $102,070, far narrower than the national $226,660. The national median for Communications Equipment Manufacturing is $409,320. For manufacturing occupations in Monroe, LA, 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 manufacturing occupations in Monroe, LA, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. The local middle band width is $60,620, narrower than the $94,490 national band. The national Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing median is $210,870. The figures reflect general management and exclude manufacturing-specific financial credentials. Food Process Operators report a $31,250 median, below the national $39,680 median. The middle band width is $6,910, which is tighter than the national $7,720. Dairy Product Manufacturing industry row data shows a $50,960 median. Sanitation Technicians show a $28,120 median, under the national $36,840 mark. The middle band width is $7,300, narrower than the national $11,820. The $52,820 national Iron and Steel Mills median demonstrates that general janitorial compensation locally remains below the rates commanded in specialized heavy-industry sanitation roles.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

The median of $123,090 reflects the specific regional market and the broader Chief Executives SOC, which aggregates diverse firm sizes. For manufacturing occupations in Monroe, LA, 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.

What can I conclude from the two release estimates?

For manufacturing occupations in Monroe, LA, 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.

Why is the Monroe CEO median so much lower than the national average?

The median of $123,090 reflects the specific regional market and the broader Chief Executives SOC, which aggregates diverse firm sizes. For manufacturing occupations in Monroe, LA, 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.

How should I view the Food Process Operator data given the high location quotient of 7.78?

The high location quotient indicates a very strong concentration of food processing labor locally. For manufacturing occupations in Monroe, LA, 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.

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