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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, 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 348 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$218,190
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$218,190
  3. Senior Director of Operations$218,190
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$159,720
  5. Process Engineering Manager$159,720
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$159,720
  7. VP of Engineering$159,720
  8. Director of R&D$159,720
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$159,720
  10. NPI Manager$159,720
  11. Capital Projects Manager$159,720
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$159,720
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$159,720
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$159,720
  15. Director of Automation$159,720
  16. Automation Manager$159,720
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$159,720
  18. R&D Manager$159,720
  19. R&D Engineer$159,720
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$159,720
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$159,720
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$159,720
  23. CFO (Manufacturing)$156,860
  24. Corporate Controller$156,860
  25. Plant Controller$156,860

Bars show the top 25 of 348 ranked. The table below lists all 348. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$132,960$218,190$330,3001,7301.19
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$132,960$218,190$330,3001,7301.19
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$132,960$218,190$330,3001,7301.19
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,040$159,720$197,9701,0600.68
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,040$159,720$197,9701,0600.68
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,040$159,720$197,9701,0600.68
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,040$159,720$197,9701,0600.68
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,040$159,720$197,9701,0600.68
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,040$159,720$197,9701,0600.68
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,040$159,720$197,9701,0600.68
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,040$159,720$197,9701,0600.68
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,040$159,720$197,9701,0600.68
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,040$159,720$197,9701,0600.68
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,040$159,720$197,9701,0600.68
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,040$159,720$197,9701,0600.68
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,040$159,720$197,9701,0600.68
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,040$159,720$197,9701,0600.68
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,040$159,720$197,9701,0600.68
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,040$159,720$197,9701,0600.68
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,040$159,720$197,9701,0600.68
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,040$159,720$197,9701,0600.68
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,040$159,720$197,9701,0600.68
23CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$123,420$156,860$211,3107,4001.24
24Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$123,420$156,860$211,3107,4001.24
25Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$123,420$156,860$211,3107,4001.24
26VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$123,420$156,860$211,3107,4001.24
27Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$123,420$156,860$211,3107,4001.24
28Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$123,420$156,860$211,3107,4001.24
29FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$123,420$156,860$211,3107,4001.24
30Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$123,420$156,860$211,3107,4001.24
31Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$123,420$156,860$211,3107,4001.24
32Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$121,290$140,410$191,2505700.95
33Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$121,290$140,410$191,2505700.95
34Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$121,290$140,410$191,2505700.95
35Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$121,290$140,410$191,2505700.95
36Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$121,290$140,410$191,2505700.95
37Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$108,330$135,230$170,6001,8401.18
38VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$98,490$131,600$179,1204,7001.04
39Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$98,490$131,600$179,1204,7001.04
40Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$98,490$131,600$179,1204,7001.04
41National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$98,490$131,600$179,1204,7001.04
42Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$98,490$131,600$179,1204,7001.04
43National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$98,490$131,600$179,1204,7001.04
44Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$98,490$131,600$179,1204,7001.04
45Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$98,490$131,600$179,1204,7001.04
46Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$98,490$131,600$179,1204,7001.04
47Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$98,490$131,600$179,1204,7001.04
48Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$98,490$131,600$179,1204,7001.04
49Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$98,490$131,600$179,1204,7001.04
50Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$98,490$131,600$179,1204,7001.04
51Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$98,490$131,600$179,1204,7001.04
52PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$99,030$126,610$140,1707,7500.65
53MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$99,030$126,610$140,1707,7500.65
54SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$99,030$126,610$140,1707,7500.65
55Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$99,030$126,610$140,1707,7500.65
56Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$99,030$126,610$140,1707,7500.65
57Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$102,560$121,980$173,5102100.56
58Inside Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$102,560$121,980$173,5102100.56
59Proposal / Quotation EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$102,560$121,980$173,5102100.56
60VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$78,670$119,990$170,67023,8200.96
61VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$78,670$119,990$170,67023,8200.96
62Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$78,670$119,990$170,67023,8200.96
63General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$78,670$119,990$170,67023,8200.96
64Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$78,670$119,990$170,67023,8200.96
65EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$78,670$119,990$170,67023,8200.96
66Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$78,670$119,990$170,67023,8200.96
67Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$78,670$119,990$170,67023,8200.96
68Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,110$118,440$148,9202,0001.15
69Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,110$118,440$148,9202,0001.15
70Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,110$118,440$148,9202,0001.15
71Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,110$118,440$148,9202,0001.15
72Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,110$118,440$148,9202,0001.15
73Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,110$118,440$148,9202,0001.15
74Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,110$118,440$148,9202,0001.15
75Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,110$118,440$148,9202,0001.15
76Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,110$118,440$148,9202,0001.15
77VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,110$118,440$148,9202,0001.15
78Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,110$118,440$148,9202,0001.15
79Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,110$118,440$148,9202,0001.15
80QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,110$118,440$148,9202,0001.15
81Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,110$118,440$148,9202,0001.15
82Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,110$118,440$148,9202,0001.15
83FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,110$118,440$148,9202,0001.15
84FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,110$118,440$148,9202,0001.15
85Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,110$118,440$148,9202,0001.15
86QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,110$118,440$148,9202,0001.15
87Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,110$118,440$148,9202,0001.15
88Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,110$118,440$148,9202,0001.15
89Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,110$118,440$148,9202,0001.15
90Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,110$118,440$148,9202,0001.15
91Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,110$118,440$148,9202,0001.15
92Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,110$118,440$148,9202,0001.15
93Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,110$118,440$148,9202,0001.15
94Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,110$118,440$148,9202,0001.15
95QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,110$118,440$148,9202,0001.15
96Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,110$118,440$148,9202,0001.15
97CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,110$118,440$148,9202,0001.15
98Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,110$118,440$148,9202,0001.15
99Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,110$118,440$148,9202,0001.15
100Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$99,110$118,440$148,9202,0001.15
101Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$79,320$105,820$132,9801,0300.94
102Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$79,320$105,820$132,9801,0300.94
103Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$79,320$105,820$132,9801,0300.94
104Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$77,240$104,130$138,5606,4201.46
105EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$77,240$104,130$138,5606,4201.46
106EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$77,240$104,130$138,5606,4201.46
107Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$77,240$104,130$138,5606,4201.46
108Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$77,240$104,130$138,5606,4201.46
109Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$77,240$104,130$138,5606,4201.46
110S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$77,240$104,130$138,5606,4201.46
111Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$77,240$104,130$138,5606,4201.46
112Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$77,240$104,130$138,5606,4201.46
113Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$77,240$104,130$138,5606,4201.46
114Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$77,240$104,130$138,5606,4201.46
115Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$77,240$104,130$138,5606,4201.46
116EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$77,240$104,130$138,5606,4201.46
117Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$77,240$104,130$138,5606,4201.46
118VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$75,100$103,750$150,1801,6801.08
119Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$75,100$103,750$150,1801,6801.08
120Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$75,100$103,750$150,1801,6801.08
121Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$75,100$103,750$150,1801,6801.08
122Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$75,100$103,750$150,1801,6801.08
123Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$75,100$103,750$150,1801,6801.08
124Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$75,100$103,750$150,1801,6801.08
125Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$75,100$103,750$150,1801,6801.08
126Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$75,100$103,750$150,1801,6801.08
127Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$75,100$103,750$150,1801,6801.08
128Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$75,100$103,750$150,1801,6801.08
129Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$75,100$103,750$150,1801,6801.08
130Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$75,100$103,750$150,1801,6801.08
131Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$75,100$103,750$150,1801,6801.08
132Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,330$102,540$125,8102,0000.78
133Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,330$102,540$125,8102,0000.78
134Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,330$102,540$125,8102,0000.78
135Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,330$102,540$125,8102,0000.78
136Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,330$102,540$125,8102,0000.78
137Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,330$102,540$125,8102,0000.78
138Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,330$102,540$125,8102,0000.78
139Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,330$102,540$125,8102,0000.78
140Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,330$102,540$125,8102,0000.78
141Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,330$102,540$125,8102,0000.78
142Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,330$102,540$125,8102,0000.78
143Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,330$102,540$125,8102,0000.78
144Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,330$102,540$125,8102,0000.78
145Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,330$102,540$125,8102,0000.78
146Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,330$102,540$125,8102,0000.78
147Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,330$102,540$125,8102,0000.78
148Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,330$102,540$125,8102,0000.78
149Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,330$102,540$125,8102,0000.78
150Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,330$102,540$125,8102,0000.78
151Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,330$102,540$125,8102,0000.78
152Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,330$102,540$125,8102,0000.78
153Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,330$102,540$125,8102,0000.78
154Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,330$102,540$125,8102,0000.78
155Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,330$102,540$125,8102,0000.78
156Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,330$102,540$125,8102,0000.78
157Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,330$102,540$125,8102,0000.78
158EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,330$102,540$125,8102,0000.78
159VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,330$102,540$125,8102,0000.78
160Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,330$102,540$125,8102,0000.78
161Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,330$102,540$125,8102,0000.78
162Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,330$102,540$125,8102,0000.78
163Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,330$102,540$125,8102,0000.78
164Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,330$102,540$125,8102,0000.78
165Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,330$102,540$125,8102,0000.78
166Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,330$102,540$125,8102,0000.78
167Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,510$99,790$130,2406900.49
168Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,510$99,790$130,2406900.49
169Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,510$99,790$130,2406900.49
170Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,510$99,790$130,2406900.49
171Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,510$99,790$130,2406900.49
172Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,510$99,790$130,2406900.49
173Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,510$99,790$130,2406900.49
174Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,510$99,790$130,2406900.49
175Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,510$99,790$130,2406900.49
176Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,410$99,440$130,4209900.47
177Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,410$99,440$130,4209900.47
178Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,410$99,440$130,4209900.47
179Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,410$99,440$130,4209900.47
180Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,410$99,440$130,4209900.47
181Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,410$99,440$130,4209900.47
182Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,410$99,440$130,4209900.47
183Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,410$99,440$130,4209900.47
184Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,410$99,440$130,4209900.47
185Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,410$99,440$130,4209900.47
186Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,410$99,440$130,4209900.47
187CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,410$99,440$130,4209900.47
188Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$75,140$98,000$124,9401,4501.34
189Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$75,140$98,000$124,9401,4501.34
190Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$75,140$98,000$124,9401,4501.34
191Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$75,140$98,000$124,9401,4501.34
192Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$75,140$98,000$124,9401,4501.34
193Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$75,140$98,000$124,9401,4501.34
194Materials EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$79,690$89,040$126,100700.45
195Metallurgist / Metallurgical EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$79,690$89,040$126,100700.45
196Polymer / Plastics EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$79,690$89,040$126,100700.45
197Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$71,020$85,990$110,3907,9501.05
198Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$71,020$85,990$110,3907,9501.05
199Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$60,630$83,410$101,6608100.82
200Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$60,630$83,410$101,6608100.82
201Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$60,630$83,410$101,6608100.82
202Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$65,300$78,080$97,42011,2901.1
203Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$65,300$78,080$97,42011,2901.1
204Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$65,300$78,080$97,42011,2901.1
205Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$65,300$78,080$97,42011,2901.1
206Overhead Crane Operator & RiggerCrane and Tower Operators (53-7021)$46,840$76,750$84,0902100.71
207Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,890$76,680$97,9805,2101.19
208Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,890$76,680$97,9805,2101.19
209Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,890$76,680$97,9805,2101.19
210Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,890$76,680$97,9805,2101.19
211Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,890$76,680$97,9805,2101.19
212Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,890$76,680$97,9805,2101.19
213Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,890$76,680$97,9805,2101.19
214Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,890$76,680$97,9805,2101.19
215Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,890$76,680$97,9805,2101.19
216Calibration TechnicianCalibration Technologists and Technicians (17-3028)$65,870$75,080$75,090500.42
217Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$56,660$70,470$85,0204,6000.97
218Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$56,660$70,470$85,0204,6000.97
219Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$56,660$70,470$85,0204,6000.97
220Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$56,660$70,470$85,0204,6000.97
221Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$56,660$70,470$85,0204,6000.97
222CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$56,660$70,470$85,0204,6000.97
223Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$56,660$70,470$85,0204,6000.97
224Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$56,660$70,470$85,0204,6000.97
225CNC ProgrammerComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers (51-9162)$69,320$70,420$86,7301000.49
226Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,810$70,030$81,8403,3201.07
227Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,810$70,030$81,8403,3201.07
228Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,810$70,030$81,8403,3201.07
229Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,810$70,030$81,8403,3201.07
230Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,810$70,030$81,8403,3201.07
231Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,810$70,030$81,8403,3201.07
232Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,810$70,030$81,8403,3201.07
233Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,810$70,030$81,8403,3201.07
234Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,810$70,030$81,8403,3201.07
235Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,810$70,030$81,8403,3201.07
236Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,810$70,030$81,8403,3201.07
237Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,810$70,030$81,8403,3201.07
238Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,810$70,030$81,8403,3201.07
239Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,810$70,030$81,8403,3201.07
240Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,810$70,030$81,8403,3201.07
241Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,810$70,030$81,8403,3201.07
242End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,810$70,030$81,8403,3201.07
243Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,810$70,030$81,8403,3201.07
244Tool and Die MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$58,940$69,210$82,0908102.01
245Mold MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$58,940$69,210$82,0908102.01
246Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$52,890$68,130$86,4203,6601.05
247Electromechanical / Mechatronics TechnicianElectro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024)$60,800$67,380$77,710300.31
248PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$51,700$63,930$72,4703700.8
249Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$51,700$63,930$72,4703700.8
250Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$51,700$63,930$72,4703700.8
251Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$51,700$63,930$72,4703700.8
252Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$52,200$63,340$78,9406,2201.16
253Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$51,300$62,900$79,2905,6001.27
254Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$51,300$62,900$79,2905,6001.27
255Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$57,280$62,210$83,8103,2001.08
256Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$57,280$62,210$83,8103,2001.08
257Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$57,280$62,210$83,8103,2001.08
258MillwrightMillwrights (49-9044)$52,340$61,320$69,4902600.92
259Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$48,480$60,270$71,3303,5001.21
260NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$45,960$58,380$78,3503100.73
261Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,640$56,270$64,9604,2101.53
262Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,640$56,270$64,9604,2101.53
263Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,640$56,270$64,9604,2101.53
264Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,640$56,270$64,9604,2101.53
265Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,640$56,270$64,9604,2101.53
266Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,640$56,270$64,9604,2101.53
267CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$46,500$53,660$63,9404100.34
268CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,310$51,430$61,9901,6400.81
2695-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,310$51,430$61,9901,6400.81
270Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,310$51,430$61,9901,6400.81
271CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$45,310$51,430$61,9901,6400.81
272Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,310$51,430$61,9901,6400.81
273Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,310$51,430$61,9901,6400.81
274EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$45,310$51,430$61,9901,6400.81
275CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$45,310$51,430$61,9901,6400.81
276Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,310$51,430$61,9901,6400.81
277Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$45,310$51,430$61,9901,6400.81
278Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$45,310$51,430$61,9901,6400.81
279Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$45,310$51,430$61,9901,6400.81
280Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,310$51,430$61,9901,6400.81
281Robotic Welding TechnicianWelding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-4122)$39,780$51,290$52,0507203.2
282QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$45,200$51,170$61,5802800.69
283Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$43,730$49,460$61,1002,5900.88
284TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$43,730$49,460$61,1002,5900.88
285Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$43,730$49,460$61,1002,5900.88
286Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$43,730$49,460$61,1002,5900.88
287Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$43,730$49,460$61,1002,5900.88
288Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$43,730$49,460$61,1002,5900.88
289Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$43,730$49,460$61,1002,5900.88
290Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$43,730$49,460$61,1002,5900.88
291Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$43,730$49,460$61,1002,5900.88
292Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$43,730$49,460$61,1002,5900.88
293Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$43,730$49,460$61,1002,5900.88
294Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$43,730$49,460$61,1002,5900.88
295Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$48,530$48,530$63,0203200.55
296Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,780$47,170$58,0904,4901.06
297Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,780$47,170$58,0904,4901.06
298CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,780$47,170$58,0904,4901.06
299Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,780$47,170$58,0904,4901.06
300Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,780$47,170$58,0904,4901.06
301First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,780$47,170$58,0904,4901.06
302Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,780$47,170$58,0904,4901.06
303Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,780$47,170$58,0904,4901.06
304Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,780$47,170$58,0904,4901.06
305Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,780$47,170$58,0904,4901.06
306Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,780$47,170$58,0904,4901.06
307Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,780$47,170$58,0904,4901.06
308GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$41,350$46,530$58,8903000.3
309Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$41,350$46,530$58,8903000.3
310Extrusion TechnicianExtruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4021)$40,260$46,420$51,3205601.31
311Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$38,690$46,220$50,0501,3201.3
312Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,350$45,780$50,6404,8600.84
313Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,350$45,780$50,6404,8600.84
314Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,350$45,780$50,6404,8600.84
315Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,350$45,780$50,6404,8600.84
316Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,350$45,780$50,6404,8600.84
317Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,350$45,780$50,6404,8600.84
318Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,350$45,780$50,6404,8600.84
319Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$39,050$45,650$50,0601,1900.98
320Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$39,050$45,650$50,0601,1900.98
321Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$39,400$44,600$48,9106,0001.1
322Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$38,410$43,090$47,2507100.41
323Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$38,410$43,090$47,2507100.41
324SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$38,410$43,090$47,2507100.41
325Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$38,410$43,090$47,2507100.41
326Food Process OperatorFood Processing Workers, All Other (51-3099)$40,720$42,840$45,4601500.32
327Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,070$40,510$48,9304,7902.69
328Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,070$40,510$48,9304,7902.69
329Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,070$40,510$48,9304,7902.69
330Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,070$40,510$48,9304,7902.69
331CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,070$40,510$48,9304,7902.69
332Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,070$40,510$48,9304,7902.69
333Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,070$40,510$48,9304,7902.69
334Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,070$40,510$48,9304,7902.69
335Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,070$40,510$48,9304,7902.69
336Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,070$40,510$48,9304,7902.69
337Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,070$40,510$48,9304,7902.69
338Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,070$40,510$48,9304,7902.69
339Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,070$40,510$48,9304,7902.69
340Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,070$40,510$48,9304,7902.69
341Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,070$40,510$48,9304,7902.69
342Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,070$40,510$48,9304,7902.69
343Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,070$40,510$48,9304,7902.69
344Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,070$40,510$48,9304,7902.69
345Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,070$40,510$48,9304,7902.69
346Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$36,010$37,970$48,0005000.47
347Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$30,720$36,130$40,0209,9400.64
348Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$30,720$36,130$40,0209,9400.64

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State figures for Tennessee

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN. 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?

For the CEO / President (Manufacturing) role, the Nashville area shows a median of $218,190. For manufacturing occupations in Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. Nationally, the median for this occupation is $213,990.

While the national mean is $269,630, the local mean sits at $262,270. The local middle band width is $197,340, which is lower than the national middle band width of $226,660. Manufacturing Headhunters notes that BLS data for this SOC excludes executive-level perquisites and equity-based compensation common at this level. Comparison metros for this hub are Clarksville, TN-KY and Bowling Green, KY. These areas report median wages for Industrial Production Managers, but no specific CEO data is provided. This role maps to SOC 11-1011, which covers broadly executive functions across all sectors. National industry data for Communications Equipment Manufacturing reports a median of $409,320, though this is a national figure rather than a local reflection. 19, indicating a higher concentration of this occupation compared to the average.

For the Manufacturing Engineering Manager role, the local median is $159,720, up from the previous $153,920. The national median is $171,270. Local mean pay is $171,290 compared to the national mean of $181,540. The local middle band width is $68,930, narrower than the national width of $73,140. This title maps to SOC 11-9041. BLS does not distinguish between plant engineering or specific manufacturing processes. National Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing reports a median of $192,800. The local employment is 1,060 with a location quotient of 0.68, reflecting lower density than the national benchmark. For manufacturing occupations in Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. For manufacturing occupations in Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, 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.

For manufacturing occupations in Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. The national median is $166,570. The local mean is $178,230, while the national mean is $186,910. The middle band width locally is $87,890, compared to $94,490 nationally. This role maps to SOC 11-3031, which encompasses all financial management positions. The local employment count is 7,400 with a 1.24 location quotient. Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing shows a national median of $210,870. For manufacturing occupations in Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, 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.

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Does the provided CEO median reflect total cash compensation?

No: For manufacturing occupations in Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, 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.

What does the location quotient of 1.19 indicate for executives?

It shows that executive employment in this region is 19 percent more concentrated than the national average.

Are these salary figures guaranteed for new hires?

No: These are retrospective median calculations from OEWS, not offers or market guarantees.

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