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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC

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 277 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$194,350
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$194,350
  3. Senior Director of Operations$194,350
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$152,050
  5. Process Engineering Manager$152,050
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$152,050
  7. VP of Engineering$152,050
  8. Director of R&D$152,050
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$152,050
  10. NPI Manager$152,050
  11. Capital Projects Manager$152,050
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$152,050
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$152,050
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$152,050
  15. Director of Automation$152,050
  16. Automation Manager$152,050
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$152,050
  18. R&D Manager$152,050
  19. R&D Engineer$152,050
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$152,050
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$152,050
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$152,050
  23. CFO (Manufacturing)$137,450
  24. Corporate Controller$137,450
  25. Plant Controller$137,450

Bars show the top 25 of 277 ranked. The table below lists all 277. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$135,090$194,350$211,4801000.54
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$135,090$194,350$211,4801000.54
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$135,090$194,350$211,4801000.54
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$138,330$152,050$202,250300.15
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$138,330$152,050$202,250300.15
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$138,330$152,050$202,250300.15
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$138,330$152,050$202,250300.15
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$138,330$152,050$202,250300.15
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$138,330$152,050$202,250300.15
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$138,330$152,050$202,250300.15
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$138,330$152,050$202,250300.15
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$138,330$152,050$202,250300.15
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$138,330$152,050$202,250300.15
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$138,330$152,050$202,250300.15
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$138,330$152,050$202,250300.15
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$138,330$152,050$202,250300.15
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$138,330$152,050$202,250300.15
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$138,330$152,050$202,250300.15
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$138,330$152,050$202,250300.15
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$138,330$152,050$202,250300.15
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$138,330$152,050$202,250300.15
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$138,330$152,050$202,250300.15
23CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$99,110$137,450$198,1804000.51
24Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$99,110$137,450$198,1804000.51
25Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$99,110$137,450$198,1804000.51
26VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$99,110$137,450$198,1804000.51
27Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$99,110$137,450$198,1804000.51
28Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$99,110$137,450$198,1804000.51
29FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$99,110$137,450$198,1804000.51
30Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$99,110$137,450$198,1804000.51
31Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$99,110$137,450$198,1804000.51
32Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$96,220$126,610$157,730800.14
33EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$96,220$126,610$157,730800.14
34EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$96,220$126,610$157,730800.14
35Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$96,220$126,610$157,730800.14
36Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$96,220$126,610$157,730800.14
37Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$96,220$126,610$157,730800.14
38S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$96,220$126,610$157,730800.14
39Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$96,220$126,610$157,730800.14
40Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$96,220$126,610$157,730800.14
41Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$96,220$126,610$157,730800.14
42Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$96,220$126,610$157,730800.14
43Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$96,220$126,610$157,730800.14
44EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$96,220$126,610$157,730800.14
45Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$96,220$126,610$157,730800.14
46Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$101,800$120,070$141,150600.21
47Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$101,800$120,070$141,150600.21
48Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$101,800$120,070$141,150600.21
49Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$101,800$120,070$141,150600.21
50Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$101,800$120,070$141,150600.21
51Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$101,800$120,070$141,150600.21
52Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$101,800$120,070$141,150600.21
53Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$101,800$120,070$141,150600.21
54Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$101,800$120,070$141,150600.21
55Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$101,800$120,070$141,150600.21
56Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$101,800$120,070$141,150600.21
57CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$101,800$120,070$141,150600.21
58Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$74,340$116,010$159,790600.29
59Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,970$110,070$134,8601000.43
60Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,970$110,070$134,8601000.43
61Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,970$110,070$134,8601000.43
62Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,970$110,070$134,8601000.43
63Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,970$110,070$134,8601000.43
64Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,970$110,070$134,8601000.43
65Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,970$110,070$134,8601000.43
66Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,970$110,070$134,8601000.43
67Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,970$110,070$134,8601000.43
68VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,970$110,070$134,8601000.43
69Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,970$110,070$134,8601000.43
70Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,970$110,070$134,8601000.43
71QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,970$110,070$134,8601000.43
72Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,970$110,070$134,8601000.43
73Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,970$110,070$134,8601000.43
74FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,970$110,070$134,8601000.43
75FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,970$110,070$134,8601000.43
76Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,970$110,070$134,8601000.43
77QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,970$110,070$134,8601000.43
78Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,970$110,070$134,8601000.43
79Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,970$110,070$134,8601000.43
80Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,970$110,070$134,8601000.43
81Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,970$110,070$134,8601000.43
82Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,970$110,070$134,8601000.43
83Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,970$110,070$134,8601000.43
84Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,970$110,070$134,8601000.43
85Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,970$110,070$134,8601000.43
86QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,970$110,070$134,8601000.43
87Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,970$110,070$134,8601000.43
88CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,970$110,070$134,8601000.43
89Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,970$110,070$134,8601000.43
90Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,970$110,070$134,8601000.43
91Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$85,970$110,070$134,8601000.43
92VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,610$101,770$127,0501200.6
93Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,610$101,770$127,0501200.6
94Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,610$101,770$127,0501200.6
95Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,610$101,770$127,0501200.6
96Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,610$101,770$127,0501200.6
97Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,610$101,770$127,0501200.6
98Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,610$101,770$127,0501200.6
99Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,610$101,770$127,0501200.6
100Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,610$101,770$127,0501200.6
101Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,610$101,770$127,0501200.6
102Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,610$101,770$127,0501200.6
103Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,610$101,770$127,0501200.6
104Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,610$101,770$127,0501200.6
105Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$80,610$101,770$127,0501200.6
106Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$74,450$96,870$123,990700.2
107Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$74,450$96,870$123,990700.2
108Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$74,450$96,870$123,990700.2
109Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$74,450$96,870$123,990700.2
110Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$74,450$96,870$123,990700.2
111Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$74,450$96,870$123,990700.2
112Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$74,450$96,870$123,990700.2
113Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$74,450$96,870$123,990700.2
114Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$74,450$96,870$123,990700.2
115Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$74,450$96,870$123,990700.2
116Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$74,450$96,870$123,990700.2
117Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$74,450$96,870$123,990700.2
118Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$74,450$96,870$123,990700.2
119Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$74,450$96,870$123,990700.2
120Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$74,450$96,870$123,990700.2
121Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$74,450$96,870$123,990700.2
122Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$74,450$96,870$123,990700.2
123Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$74,450$96,870$123,990700.2
124Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$74,450$96,870$123,990700.2
125Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$74,450$96,870$123,990700.2
126Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$74,450$96,870$123,990700.2
127Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$74,450$96,870$123,990700.2
128Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$74,450$96,870$123,990700.2
129Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$74,450$96,870$123,990700.2
130Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$74,450$96,870$123,990700.2
131Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$74,450$96,870$123,990700.2
132EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$74,450$96,870$123,990700.2
133VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$74,450$96,870$123,990700.2
134Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$74,450$96,870$123,990700.2
135Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$74,450$96,870$123,990700.2
136Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$74,450$96,870$123,990700.2
137Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$74,450$96,870$123,990700.2
138Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$74,450$96,870$123,990700.2
139Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$74,450$96,870$123,990700.2
140Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$74,450$96,870$123,990700.2
141VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$69,200$95,620$148,7705300.89
142Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$69,200$95,620$148,7705300.89
143Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$69,200$95,620$148,7705300.89
144National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$69,200$95,620$148,7705300.89
145Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$69,200$95,620$148,7705300.89
146National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$69,200$95,620$148,7705300.89
147Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$69,200$95,620$148,7705300.89
148Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$69,200$95,620$148,7705300.89
149Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$69,200$95,620$148,7705300.89
150Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$69,200$95,620$148,7705300.89
151Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$69,200$95,620$148,7705300.89
152Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$69,200$95,620$148,7705300.89
153Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$69,200$95,620$148,7705300.89
154Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$69,200$95,620$148,7705300.89
155Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$76,590$94,310$113,9301100.78
156Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$76,590$94,310$113,9301100.78
157Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$76,590$94,310$113,9301100.78
158VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,760$87,260$129,7002,1100.64
159VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,760$87,260$129,7002,1100.64
160Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,760$87,260$129,7002,1100.64
161General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,760$87,260$129,7002,1100.64
162Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,760$87,260$129,7002,1100.64
163EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,760$87,260$129,7002,1100.64
164Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,760$87,260$129,7002,1100.64
165Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,760$87,260$129,7002,1100.64
166Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$62,970$77,410$98,3806600.66
167Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$62,970$77,410$98,3806600.66
168Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$65,640$77,380$96,890700.49
169Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$65,640$77,380$96,890700.49
170Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$65,640$77,380$96,890700.49
171Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$59,040$74,520$88,2208500.62
172Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$59,040$74,520$88,2208500.62
173Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$59,040$74,520$88,2208500.62
174Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$59,040$74,520$88,2208500.62
175Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$51,830$73,590$89,8601300.34
176Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$51,830$73,590$89,8601300.34
177Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$51,830$73,590$89,8601300.34
178Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$50,640$69,500$97,7202800.61
179PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$53,060$64,930$80,580400.67
180Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$53,060$64,930$80,580400.67
181Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$53,060$64,930$80,580400.67
182Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$53,060$64,930$80,580400.67
183Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$51,450$64,720$78,2907501.28
184Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$51,450$64,720$78,2907501.28
185Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$51,450$64,720$78,2907501.28
186Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$51,450$64,720$78,2907501.28
187Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$51,450$64,720$78,2907501.28
188Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$51,450$64,720$78,2907501.28
189Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$51,450$64,720$78,2907501.28
190Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$51,450$64,720$78,2907501.28
191Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$51,450$64,720$78,2907501.28
192Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$49,130$62,800$78,1202700.42
193Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$49,130$62,800$78,1202700.42
194Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$49,130$62,800$78,1202700.42
195Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$49,130$62,800$78,1202700.42
196Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$49,130$62,800$78,1202700.42
197CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$49,130$62,800$78,1202700.42
198Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$49,130$62,800$78,1202700.42
199Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$49,130$62,800$78,1202700.42
200Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$47,330$57,190$68,6503500.59
201Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$47,330$57,190$68,6503500.59
202Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,030$56,040$64,0001200.29
203Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,030$56,040$64,0001200.29
204Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,030$56,040$64,0001200.29
205Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,030$56,040$64,0001200.29
206Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,030$56,040$64,0001200.29
207Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,030$56,040$64,0001200.29
208Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,030$56,040$64,0001200.29
209Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,030$56,040$64,0001200.29
210Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,030$56,040$64,0001200.29
211Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,030$56,040$64,0001200.29
212Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,030$56,040$64,0001200.29
213Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,030$56,040$64,0001200.29
214Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,030$56,040$64,0001200.29
215Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,030$56,040$64,0001200.29
216Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,030$56,040$64,0001200.29
217Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,030$56,040$64,0001200.29
218End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,030$56,040$64,0001200.29
219Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,030$56,040$64,0001200.29
220Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$46,780$54,230$59,1206301.64
221Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$46,750$51,200$59,0903600.51
222Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$41,560$51,010$65,9702300.63
223Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$41,560$51,010$65,9702300.63
224Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$41,560$51,010$65,9702300.63
225Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$41,560$51,010$65,9702300.63
226Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$41,560$51,010$65,9702300.63
227Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$41,560$51,010$65,9702300.63
228CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$35,930$46,840$52,100600.38
229CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$31,340$46,460$57,290500.18
2305-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$31,340$46,460$57,290500.18
231Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$31,340$46,460$57,290500.18
232CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$31,340$46,460$57,290500.18
233Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$31,340$46,460$57,290500.18
234Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$31,340$46,460$57,290500.18
235EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$31,340$46,460$57,290500.18
236CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$31,340$46,460$57,290500.18
237Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$31,340$46,460$57,290500.18
238Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$31,340$46,460$57,290500.18
239Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$31,340$46,460$57,290500.18
240Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$31,340$46,460$57,290500.18
241Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$31,340$46,460$57,290500.18
242Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$40,000$45,640$52,8001300.33
243TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$40,000$45,640$52,8001300.33
244Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$40,000$45,640$52,8001300.33
245Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$40,000$45,640$52,8001300.33
246Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$40,000$45,640$52,8001300.33
247Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$40,000$45,640$52,8001300.33
248Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$40,000$45,640$52,8001300.33
249Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$40,000$45,640$52,8001300.33
250Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$40,000$45,640$52,8001300.33
251Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$40,000$45,640$52,8001300.33
252Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$40,000$45,640$52,8001300.33
253Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$40,000$45,640$52,8001300.33
254Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$35,060$42,620$51,3302200.4
255Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$35,060$42,620$51,3302200.4
256CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$35,060$42,620$51,3302200.4
257Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$35,060$42,620$51,3302200.4
258Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$35,060$42,620$51,3302200.4
259First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$35,060$42,620$51,3302200.4
260Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$35,060$42,620$51,3302200.4
261Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$35,060$42,620$51,3302200.4
262Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$35,060$42,620$51,3302200.4
263Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$35,060$42,620$51,3302200.4
264Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$35,060$42,620$51,3302200.4
265Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$35,060$42,620$51,3302200.4
266Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$37,500$41,980$47,5602300.32
267Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$29,600$38,100$49,060400.29
268Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$34,800$37,000$43,9205500.72
269Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$34,800$37,000$43,9205500.72
270Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$34,800$37,000$43,9205500.72
271Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$34,800$37,000$43,9205500.72
272Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$34,800$37,000$43,9205500.72
273Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$34,800$37,000$43,9205500.72
274Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$34,800$37,000$43,9205500.72
275Food Process OperatorFood Processing Workers, All Other (51-3099)$35,580$36,300$42,060400.68
276Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$26,510$30,250$36,1701,7900.86
277Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$26,510$30,250$36,1701,7900.86

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State figures for South Carolina

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC. 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 CEO / President (Manufacturing) in Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC, shows a median annual salary of $194,350 for May 2025, which is lower than the $213,990 national median. 54, suggesting a moderate presence of executive talent compared to the national average. For manufacturing occupations in Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC, 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 $76,390, which is significantly lower than the national middle-band width of $226,660. Manufacturing Headhunters emphasize that the BLS uses the broad Chief Executives SOC, which aggregates leadership across many business models and organizational sizes. The P25 is $135,090, while the P75 is $211,480. For manufacturing occupations in Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC, 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. Given the broad nature of the classification, the salary data in Myrtle Beach reflects a mix of leadership responsibilities that may not always align with a uniform manufacturing executive profile. The concentration of 100 roles demonstrates that the region has an active leadership base, though the pay range for the middle 50 percent is more constrained locally than in larger metropolitan areas. All figures are based on the OEWS May 2025 dataset and reflect current reporting, with no subjective estimates regarding future compensation, the impact of experience levels, or the specific industry mix that informs these broad classification averages.

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Does the $194,350 median include equity incentives?

For manufacturing occupations in Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC, 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 local middle-band width so different from the national one?

The local width of $76,390 is lower than the national width of $226,660, indicating a less dramatic variance in executive pay for the middle 50 percent of the local workforce.

What can I conclude from the two release estimates?

For manufacturing occupations in Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC, 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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