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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Morristown, TN

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 317 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$166,650
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$166,650
  3. Senior Director of Operations$166,650
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$136,320
  5. Process Engineering Manager$136,320
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$136,320
  7. VP of Engineering$136,320
  8. Director of R&D$136,320
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$136,320
  10. NPI Manager$136,320
  11. Capital Projects Manager$136,320
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$136,320
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$136,320
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$136,320
  15. Director of Automation$136,320
  16. Automation Manager$136,320
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$136,320
  18. R&D Manager$136,320
  19. R&D Engineer$136,320
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$136,320
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$136,320
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$136,320
  23. Plant Manager$123,510
  24. Plant Director / Site Director$123,510
  25. Assistant Plant Manager$123,510

Bars show the top 25 of 317 ranked. The table below lists all 317. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Morristown, TN, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$73,860$166,650$269,310500.83
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$73,860$166,650$269,310500.83
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$73,860$166,650$269,310500.83
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$114,390$136,320$161,810400.66
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$114,390$136,320$161,810400.66
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$114,390$136,320$161,810400.66
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$114,390$136,320$161,810400.66
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$114,390$136,320$161,810400.66
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$114,390$136,320$161,810400.66
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$114,390$136,320$161,810400.66
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$114,390$136,320$161,810400.66
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$114,390$136,320$161,810400.66
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$114,390$136,320$161,810400.66
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$114,390$136,320$161,810400.66
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$114,390$136,320$161,810400.66
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$114,390$136,320$161,810400.66
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$114,390$136,320$161,810400.66
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$114,390$136,320$161,810400.66
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$114,390$136,320$161,810400.66
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$114,390$136,320$161,810400.66
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$114,390$136,320$161,810400.66
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$114,390$136,320$161,810400.66
23Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,640$123,510$154,2001501.99
24Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,640$123,510$154,2001501.99
25Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,640$123,510$154,2001501.99
26Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,640$123,510$154,2001501.99
27Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,640$123,510$154,2001501.99
28Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,640$123,510$154,2001501.99
29Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,640$123,510$154,2001501.99
30Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,640$123,510$154,2001501.99
31Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,640$123,510$154,2001501.99
32VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,640$123,510$154,2001501.99
33Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,640$123,510$154,2001501.99
34Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,640$123,510$154,2001501.99
35QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,640$123,510$154,2001501.99
36Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,640$123,510$154,2001501.99
37Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,640$123,510$154,2001501.99
38FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,640$123,510$154,2001501.99
39FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,640$123,510$154,2001501.99
40Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,640$123,510$154,2001501.99
41QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,640$123,510$154,2001501.99
42Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,640$123,510$154,2001501.99
43Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,640$123,510$154,2001501.99
44Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,640$123,510$154,2001501.99
45Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,640$123,510$154,2001501.99
46Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,640$123,510$154,2001501.99
47Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,640$123,510$154,2001501.99
48Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,640$123,510$154,2001501.99
49Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,640$123,510$154,2001501.99
50QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,640$123,510$154,2001501.99
51Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,640$123,510$154,2001501.99
52CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,640$123,510$154,2001501.99
53Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,640$123,510$154,2001501.99
54Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,640$123,510$154,2001501.99
55Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,640$123,510$154,2001501.99
56CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$95,220$122,850$166,0601300.52
57Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$95,220$122,850$166,0601300.52
58Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$95,220$122,850$166,0601300.52
59VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$95,220$122,850$166,0601300.52
60Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$95,220$122,850$166,0601300.52
61Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$95,220$122,850$166,0601300.52
62FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$95,220$122,850$166,0601300.52
63Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$95,220$122,850$166,0601300.52
64Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$95,220$122,850$166,0601300.52
65Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$92,110$109,010$134,740400.54
66VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$82,000$105,760$162,4901100.58
67Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$82,000$105,760$162,4901100.58
68Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$82,000$105,760$162,4901100.58
69National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$82,000$105,760$162,4901100.58
70Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$82,000$105,760$162,4901100.58
71National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$82,000$105,760$162,4901100.58
72Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$82,000$105,760$162,4901100.58
73Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$82,000$105,760$162,4901100.58
74Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$82,000$105,760$162,4901100.58
75Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$82,000$105,760$162,4901100.58
76Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$82,000$105,760$162,4901100.58
77Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$82,000$105,760$162,4901100.58
78Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$82,000$105,760$162,4901100.58
79Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$82,000$105,760$162,4901100.58
80PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$80,060$102,390$128,360500.1
81MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$80,060$102,390$128,360500.1
82SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$80,060$102,390$128,360500.1
83Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$80,060$102,390$128,360500.1
84Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$80,060$102,390$128,360500.1
85Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$77,650$100,240$120,800300.53
86Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$77,650$100,240$120,800300.53
87Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$77,650$100,240$120,800300.53
88Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$77,650$100,240$120,800300.53
89Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$77,650$100,240$120,800300.53
90Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$77,650$100,240$120,800300.53
91Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$77,650$100,240$120,800300.53
92Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$77,650$100,240$120,800300.53
93Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$77,650$100,240$120,800300.53
94Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,490$97,310$110,9701401.25
95Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,490$97,310$110,9701401.25
96Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,490$97,310$110,9701401.25
97Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,490$97,310$110,9701401.25
98Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,490$97,310$110,9701401.25
99Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,490$97,310$110,9701401.25
100Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,490$97,310$110,9701401.25
101Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,490$97,310$110,9701401.25
102Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,490$97,310$110,9701401.25
103Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,490$97,310$110,9701401.25
104Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,490$97,310$110,9701401.25
105Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,490$97,310$110,9701401.25
106Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,490$97,310$110,9701401.25
107Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,490$97,310$110,9701401.25
108Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,490$97,310$110,9701401.25
109Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,490$97,310$110,9701401.25
110Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,490$97,310$110,9701401.25
111Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,490$97,310$110,9701401.25
112Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,490$97,310$110,9701401.25
113Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,490$97,310$110,9701401.25
114Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,490$97,310$110,9701401.25
115Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,490$97,310$110,9701401.25
116Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,490$97,310$110,9701401.25
117Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,490$97,310$110,9701401.25
118Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,490$97,310$110,9701401.25
119Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,490$97,310$110,9701401.25
120EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,490$97,310$110,9701401.25
121VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,490$97,310$110,9701401.25
122Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,490$97,310$110,9701401.25
123Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,490$97,310$110,9701401.25
124Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,490$97,310$110,9701401.25
125Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,490$97,310$110,9701401.25
126Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,490$97,310$110,9701401.25
127Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,490$97,310$110,9701401.25
128Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,490$97,310$110,9701401.25
129VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$62,430$93,420$137,0006700.63
130VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$62,430$93,420$137,0006700.63
131Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$62,430$93,420$137,0006700.63
132General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$62,430$93,420$137,0006700.63
133Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$62,430$93,420$137,0006700.63
134EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$62,430$93,420$137,0006700.63
135Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$62,430$93,420$137,0006700.63
136Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$62,430$93,420$137,0006700.63
137Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$62,780$93,290$121,290601.3
138Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$62,780$93,290$121,290601.3
139Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$62,780$93,290$121,290601.3
140Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$62,780$93,290$121,290601.3
141Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$62,780$93,290$121,290601.3
142Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$62,780$93,290$121,290601.3
143Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$64,030$82,720$99,9801800.54
144Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$64,030$82,720$99,9801800.54
145Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$70,510$80,490$106,720500.59
146Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$70,510$80,490$106,720500.59
147Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$70,510$80,490$106,720500.59
148Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$70,510$80,490$106,720500.59
149Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$70,510$80,490$106,720500.59
150Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$70,510$80,490$106,720500.59
151Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$70,510$80,490$106,720500.59
152Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$70,510$80,490$106,720500.59
153Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$70,510$80,490$106,720500.59
154Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$70,510$80,490$106,720500.59
155Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$70,510$80,490$106,720500.59
156CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$70,510$80,490$106,720500.59
157VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$59,030$79,760$106,210400.58
158Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$59,030$79,760$106,210400.58
159Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$59,030$79,760$106,210400.58
160Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$59,030$79,760$106,210400.58
161Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$59,030$79,760$106,210400.58
162Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$59,030$79,760$106,210400.58
163Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$59,030$79,760$106,210400.58
164Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$59,030$79,760$106,210400.58
165Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$59,030$79,760$106,210400.58
166Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$59,030$79,760$106,210400.58
167Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$59,030$79,760$106,210400.58
168Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$59,030$79,760$106,210400.58
169Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$59,030$79,760$106,210400.58
170Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$59,030$79,760$106,210400.58
171Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,770$78,350$98,0002501.33
172Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,770$78,350$98,0002501.33
173Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,770$78,350$98,0002501.33
174Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,770$78,350$98,0002501.33
175Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,770$78,350$98,0002501.33
176Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,770$78,350$98,0002501.33
177Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,770$78,350$98,0002501.33
178Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,770$78,350$98,0002501.33
179Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,770$78,350$98,0002501.33
180Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$62,280$77,370$95,320400.85
181Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$62,280$77,370$95,320400.85
182Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$62,280$77,370$95,320400.85
183Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$53,590$77,340$110,3501901.01
184EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$53,590$77,340$110,3501901.01
185EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$53,590$77,340$110,3501901.01
186Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$53,590$77,340$110,3501901.01
187Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$53,590$77,340$110,3501901.01
188Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$53,590$77,340$110,3501901.01
189S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$53,590$77,340$110,3501901.01
190Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$53,590$77,340$110,3501901.01
191Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$53,590$77,340$110,3501901.01
192Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$53,590$77,340$110,3501901.01
193Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$53,590$77,340$110,3501901.01
194Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$53,590$77,340$110,3501901.01
195EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$53,590$77,340$110,3501901.01
196Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$53,590$77,340$110,3501901.01
197Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$56,480$72,810$91,3102400.54
198Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$56,480$72,810$91,3102400.54
199Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$56,480$72,810$91,3102400.54
200Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$56,480$72,810$91,3102400.54
201Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$52,730$69,450$84,5505502.7
202Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$52,730$69,450$84,5505502.7
203Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$52,730$69,450$84,5505502.7
204Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$52,730$69,450$84,5505502.7
205Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$52,730$69,450$84,5505502.7
206CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$52,730$69,450$84,5505502.7
207Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$52,730$69,450$84,5505502.7
208Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$52,730$69,450$84,5505502.7
209Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$50,560$67,570$80,2402601.37
210Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$50,560$67,570$80,2402601.37
211CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$46,930$62,760$62,760701.37
212Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$42,310$62,590$76,250600.45
213Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$42,310$62,590$76,250600.45
214Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$42,310$62,590$76,250600.45
215Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$47,320$60,900$69,0401701.13
216Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,500$60,300$74,4803302.48
217Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,500$60,300$74,4803302.48
218Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,500$60,300$74,4803302.48
219Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,500$60,300$74,4803302.48
220Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,500$60,300$74,4803302.48
221Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,500$60,300$74,4803302.48
222Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,500$60,300$74,4803302.48
223Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,500$60,300$74,4803302.48
224Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,500$60,300$74,4803302.48
225Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,500$60,300$74,4803302.48
226Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,500$60,300$74,4803302.48
227Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,500$60,300$74,4803302.48
228Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,500$60,300$74,4803302.48
229Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,500$60,300$74,4803302.48
230Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,500$60,300$74,4803302.48
231Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,500$60,300$74,4803302.48
232End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,500$60,300$74,4803302.48
233Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,500$60,300$74,4803302.48
234Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$43,320$57,510$74,7302001.65
235Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$43,320$57,510$74,7302001.65
236Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$43,320$57,510$74,7302001.65
237Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$43,320$57,510$74,7302001.65
238Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$43,320$57,510$74,7302001.65
239Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$43,320$57,510$74,7302001.65
240Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$46,160$57,170$75,8101800.78
241Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$41,130$48,650$63,240500.41
242GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$48,420$48,420$48,4201002.42
243Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$48,420$48,420$48,4201002.42
244Tool and Die MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$48,400$48,400$51,58018010.47
245Mold MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$48,400$48,400$51,58018010.47
246CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$41,980$47,370$63,5903303.8
2475-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$41,980$47,370$63,5903303.8
248Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$41,980$47,370$63,5903303.8
249CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$41,980$47,370$63,5903303.8
250Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$41,980$47,370$63,5903303.8
251Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$41,980$47,370$63,5903303.8
252EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$41,980$47,370$63,5903303.8
253CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$41,980$47,370$63,5903303.8
254Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$41,980$47,370$63,5903303.8
255Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$41,980$47,370$63,5903303.8
256Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$41,980$47,370$63,5903303.8
257Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$41,980$47,370$63,5903303.8
258Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$41,980$47,370$63,5903303.8
259Extrusion TechnicianExtruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4021)$42,640$47,240$58,8201005.24
260Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$40,160$47,070$60,2301801.42
261TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$40,160$47,070$60,2301801.42
262Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$40,160$47,070$60,2301801.42
263Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$40,160$47,070$60,2301801.42
264Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$40,160$47,070$60,2301801.42
265Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$40,160$47,070$60,2301801.42
266Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$40,160$47,070$60,2301801.42
267Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$40,160$47,070$60,2301801.42
268Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$40,160$47,070$60,2301801.42
269Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$40,160$47,070$60,2301801.42
270Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$40,160$47,070$60,2301801.42
271Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$40,160$47,070$60,2301801.42
272Food Process OperatorFood Processing Workers, All Other (51-3099)$43,250$46,320$46,32038019.23
273Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,080$45,130$57,4304205.52
274Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,080$45,130$57,4304205.52
275Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,080$45,130$57,4304205.52
276Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,080$45,130$57,4304205.52
277CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,080$45,130$57,4304205.52
278Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,080$45,130$57,4304205.52
279Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,080$45,130$57,4304205.52
280Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,080$45,130$57,4304205.52
281Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,080$45,130$57,4304205.52
282Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,080$45,130$57,4304205.52
283Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,080$45,130$57,4304205.52
284Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,080$45,130$57,4304205.52
285Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,080$45,130$57,4304205.52
286Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,080$45,130$57,4304205.52
287Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,080$45,130$57,4304205.52
288Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,080$45,130$57,4304205.52
289Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,080$45,130$57,4304205.52
290Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,080$45,130$57,4304205.52
291Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,080$45,130$57,4304205.52
292Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,060$44,240$49,4103401.35
293Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,060$44,240$49,4103401.35
294Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,060$44,240$49,4103401.35
295Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,060$44,240$49,4103401.35
296Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,060$44,240$49,4103401.35
297Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,060$44,240$49,4103401.35
298Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,060$44,240$49,4103401.35
299Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$36,250$43,990$46,760901.97
300Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$36,890$40,090$44,2401202.67
301Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$37,230$39,860$46,2702905.51
302Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$37,230$39,860$46,2702905.51
303Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,800$39,710$50,2106703.69
304Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,800$39,710$50,2106703.69
305CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,800$39,710$50,2106703.69
306Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,800$39,710$50,2106703.69
307Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,800$39,710$50,2106703.69
308First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,800$39,710$50,2106703.69
309Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,800$39,710$50,2106703.69
310Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,800$39,710$50,2106703.69
311Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,800$39,710$50,2106703.69
312Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,800$39,710$50,2106703.69
313Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,800$39,710$50,2106703.69
314Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,800$39,710$50,2106703.69
315Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$37,650$39,570$43,9103101.33
316Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$29,260$32,820$38,0004100.6
317Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$29,260$32,820$38,0004100.6

What should you know about not published by BLS?

Materials Engineer, Metallurgist / Metallurgical Engineer, Injection Molding Process Engineer, Extrusion Process Engineer, MS&T Engineer, Food Scientist, Formulation Chemist, Facilities Manager, Purchasing Manager, Strategic Sourcing Manager, Sales Engineer, CNC Programmer, Robotic Welding Technician, Electromechanical / Mechatronics Technician, Millwright, 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, Chemical Operator, Bioprocess Technician, Semiconductor Fab Technician, Semiconductor Equipment Technician, Calibration Technician, NDT Technician, QC Lab Technician, Overhead Crane Operator & Rigger, Procurement Manager, Polymer / Plastics Engineer, Process Development Engineer, Tech Transfer Engineer, Product Development Scientist, QC Microbiology Manager, Facilities Engineer, Utilities / Energy Manager, Director of Procurement, Commodity Manager, 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.

State figures for Tennessee

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Morristown, TN. 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 Morristown, TN, the CEO / President (Manufacturing) median salary is $166,650 as of May 2025, which is lower than the $213,990 national median. 83, suggesting a modest presence relative to the national population. For manufacturing occupations in Morristown, TN, 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 Morristown is $195,450, which is lower than the national width of $226,660. Manufacturing Headhunters observe that the data for the broader Chief Executives SOC includes leadership across diverse sectors, not just those strictly involved in manufacturing plants. The P25 for Morristown is $73,860, while the P75 reaches $269,310. For manufacturing occupations in Morristown, TN, 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. Because the SOC classification is broad, the reported range encompasses varied levels of executive responsibility that may not correspond to a uniform job title across different regional firms. The market, while smaller in terms of role count, shows a high variation in the middle 50 percent of salaries, illustrating the different ways local companies value leadership. All figures are based on the OEWS datasets, and the analysis does not adjust for plant size or revenue. The provided median is an arithmetic observation from the BLS survey and is not a forecast of future salary adjustments or current offers by individual manufacturers in the region.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

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Is the $166,650 salary for the entire plant management?

No, this median is for the Chief Executive position as defined by the Chief Executives SOC. It is a broad category encompassing various leadership levels.

How do the P25 and P75 points help in recruitment?

These points show the wage distribution of the middle 50 percent of the surveyed group. They provide a realistic salary range for a candidate in this market.

Why is the local median change so high?

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

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