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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL

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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.

  1. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$174,380
  2. Process Engineering Manager$174,380
  3. Controls / Automation Manager$174,380
  4. VP of Engineering$174,380
  5. Director of R&D$174,380
  6. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$174,380
  7. NPI Manager$174,380
  8. Capital Projects Manager$174,380
  9. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$174,380
  10. Senior Industrial Engineer$174,380
  11. Senior Packaging Engineer$174,380
  12. Director of Automation$174,380
  13. Automation Manager$174,380
  14. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$174,380
  15. R&D Manager$174,380
  16. R&D Engineer$174,380
  17. Engineering Manager (Product)$174,380
  18. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$174,380
  19. Lead Product Development Engineer$174,380
  20. Sales Engineer$147,130
  21. Inside Sales Engineer$147,130
  22. Proposal / Quotation Engineer$147,130
  23. CFO (Manufacturing)$145,450
  24. Corporate Controller$145,450
  25. Plant Controller$145,450

Bars show the top 25 of 330 ranked. The table below lists all 330. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$143,190$174,380$208,0002100.45
2Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$143,190$174,380$208,0002100.45
3Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$143,190$174,380$208,0002100.45
4VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$143,190$174,380$208,0002100.45
5Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$143,190$174,380$208,0002100.45
6Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$143,190$174,380$208,0002100.45
7NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$143,190$174,380$208,0002100.45
8Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$143,190$174,380$208,0002100.45
9Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$143,190$174,380$208,0002100.45
10Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$143,190$174,380$208,0002100.45
11Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$143,190$174,380$208,0002100.45
12Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$143,190$174,380$208,0002100.45
13Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$143,190$174,380$208,0002100.45
14Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$143,190$174,380$208,0002100.45
15R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$143,190$174,380$208,0002100.45
16R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$143,190$174,380$208,0002100.45
17Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$143,190$174,380$208,0002100.45
18Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$143,190$174,380$208,0002100.45
19Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$143,190$174,380$208,0002100.45
20Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$105,690$147,130$169,050500.47
21Inside Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$105,690$147,130$169,050500.47
22Proposal / Quotation EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$105,690$147,130$169,050500.47
23CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$101,670$145,450$192,4301,0900.59
24Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$101,670$145,450$192,4301,0900.59
25Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$101,670$145,450$192,4301,0900.59
26VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$101,670$145,450$192,4301,0900.59
27Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$101,670$145,450$192,4301,0900.59
28Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$101,670$145,450$192,4301,0900.59
29FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$101,670$145,450$192,4301,0900.59
30Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$101,670$145,450$192,4301,0900.59
31Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$101,670$145,450$192,4301,0900.59
32Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$102,450$132,620$169,5202700.56
33PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$105,300$131,890$166,2801,6800.46
34MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$105,300$131,890$166,2801,6800.46
35SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$105,300$131,890$166,2801,6800.46
36Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$105,300$131,890$166,2801,6800.46
37Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$105,300$131,890$166,2801,6800.46
38Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$100,720$128,330$169,120800.42
39Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$100,720$128,330$169,120800.42
40Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$100,720$128,330$169,120800.42
41Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$100,720$128,330$169,120800.42
42Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$100,720$128,330$169,120800.42
43VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$91,210$124,820$168,9801,3200.95
44Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$91,210$124,820$168,9801,3200.95
45Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$91,210$124,820$168,9801,3200.95
46National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$91,210$124,820$168,9801,3200.95
47Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$91,210$124,820$168,9801,3200.95
48National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$91,210$124,820$168,9801,3200.95
49Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$91,210$124,820$168,9801,3200.95
50Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$91,210$124,820$168,9801,3200.95
51Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$91,210$124,820$168,9801,3200.95
52Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$91,210$124,820$168,9801,3200.95
53Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$91,210$124,820$168,9801,3200.95
54Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$91,210$124,820$168,9801,3200.95
55Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$91,210$124,820$168,9801,3200.95
56Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$91,210$124,820$168,9801,3200.95
57Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,420$123,760$155,5103500.64
58Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,420$123,760$155,5103500.64
59Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,420$123,760$155,5103500.64
60Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,420$123,760$155,5103500.64
61Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,420$123,760$155,5103500.64
62Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,420$123,760$155,5103500.64
63Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,420$123,760$155,5103500.64
64Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,420$123,760$155,5103500.64
65Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,420$123,760$155,5103500.64
66VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,420$123,760$155,5103500.64
67Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,420$123,760$155,5103500.64
68Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,420$123,760$155,5103500.64
69QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,420$123,760$155,5103500.64
70Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,420$123,760$155,5103500.64
71Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,420$123,760$155,5103500.64
72FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,420$123,760$155,5103500.64
73FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,420$123,760$155,5103500.64
74Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,420$123,760$155,5103500.64
75QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,420$123,760$155,5103500.64
76Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,420$123,760$155,5103500.64
77Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,420$123,760$155,5103500.64
78Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,420$123,760$155,5103500.64
79Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,420$123,760$155,5103500.64
80Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,420$123,760$155,5103500.64
81Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,420$123,760$155,5103500.64
82Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,420$123,760$155,5103500.64
83Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,420$123,760$155,5103500.64
84QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,420$123,760$155,5103500.64
85Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,420$123,760$155,5103500.64
86CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,420$123,760$155,5103500.64
87Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,420$123,760$155,5103500.64
88Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,420$123,760$155,5103500.64
89Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$84,420$123,760$155,5103500.64
90Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$69,470$101,490$137,880900.27
91Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$69,470$101,490$137,880900.27
92Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$69,470$101,490$137,880900.27
93Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$69,470$101,490$137,880900.27
94Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$69,470$101,490$137,880900.27
95Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$69,470$101,490$137,880900.27
96Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,150$100,640$127,5902200.34
97Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,150$100,640$127,5902200.34
98Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,150$100,640$127,5902200.34
99Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,150$100,640$127,5902200.34
100Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,150$100,640$127,5902200.34
101Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,150$100,640$127,5902200.34
102Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,150$100,640$127,5902200.34
103Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,150$100,640$127,5902200.34
104Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,150$100,640$127,5902200.34
105Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,150$100,640$127,5902200.34
106Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,150$100,640$127,5902200.34
107CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,150$100,640$127,5902200.34
108Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,760$97,950$110,9503300.41
109Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,760$97,950$110,9503300.41
110Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,760$97,950$110,9503300.41
111Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,760$97,950$110,9503300.41
112Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,760$97,950$110,9503300.41
113Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,760$97,950$110,9503300.41
114Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,760$97,950$110,9503300.41
115Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,760$97,950$110,9503300.41
116Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,760$97,950$110,9503300.41
117Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,760$97,950$110,9503300.41
118Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,760$97,950$110,9503300.41
119Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,760$97,950$110,9503300.41
120Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,760$97,950$110,9503300.41
121Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,760$97,950$110,9503300.41
122Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,760$97,950$110,9503300.41
123Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,760$97,950$110,9503300.41
124Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,760$97,950$110,9503300.41
125Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,760$97,950$110,9503300.41
126Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,760$97,950$110,9503300.41
127Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,760$97,950$110,9503300.41
128Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,760$97,950$110,9503300.41
129Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,760$97,950$110,9503300.41
130Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,760$97,950$110,9503300.41
131Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,760$97,950$110,9503300.41
132Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,760$97,950$110,9503300.41
133Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,760$97,950$110,9503300.41
134EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,760$97,950$110,9503300.41
135VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,760$97,950$110,9503300.41
136Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,760$97,950$110,9503300.41
137Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,760$97,950$110,9503300.41
138Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,760$97,950$110,9503300.41
139Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,760$97,950$110,9503300.41
140Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,760$97,950$110,9503300.41
141Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,760$97,950$110,9503300.41
142Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,760$97,950$110,9503300.41
143Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$75,770$96,510$121,7902,0600.88
144Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$75,770$96,510$121,7902,0600.88
145Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$75,800$95,460$119,5802800.82
146Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$75,800$95,460$119,5802800.82
147Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$75,800$95,460$119,5802800.82
148VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$69,770$94,900$139,8308,6101.12
149VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$69,770$94,900$139,8308,6101.12
150Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$69,770$94,900$139,8308,6101.12
151General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$69,770$94,900$139,8308,6101.12
152Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$69,770$94,900$139,8308,6101.12
153EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$69,770$94,900$139,8308,6101.12
154Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$69,770$94,900$139,8308,6101.12
155Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$69,770$94,900$139,8308,6101.12
156VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$63,330$90,980$129,9204000.82
157Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$63,330$90,980$129,9204000.82
158Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$63,330$90,980$129,9204000.82
159Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$63,330$90,980$129,9204000.82
160Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$63,330$90,980$129,9204000.82
161Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$63,330$90,980$129,9204000.82
162Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$63,330$90,980$129,9204000.82
163Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$63,330$90,980$129,9204000.82
164Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$63,330$90,980$129,9204000.82
165Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$63,330$90,980$129,9204000.82
166Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$63,330$90,980$129,9204000.82
167Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$63,330$90,980$129,9204000.82
168Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$63,330$90,980$129,9204000.82
169Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$63,330$90,980$129,9204000.82
170Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$70,060$88,110$132,320Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
171EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$70,060$88,110$132,320Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
172EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$70,060$88,110$132,320Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
173Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$70,060$88,110$132,320Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
174Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$70,060$88,110$132,320Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
175Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$70,060$88,110$132,320Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
176S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$70,060$88,110$132,320Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
177Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$70,060$88,110$132,320Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
178Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$70,060$88,110$132,320Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
179Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$70,060$88,110$132,320Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
180Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$70,060$88,110$132,320Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
181Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$70,060$88,110$132,320Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
182EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$70,060$88,110$132,320Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
183Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$70,060$88,110$132,320Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
184QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$67,360$84,320$144,8401600.42
185Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$72,090$82,850$107,910400.22
186Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$65,270$81,090$104,7702,7800.88
187Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$65,270$81,090$104,7702,7800.88
188Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$65,270$81,090$104,7702,7800.88
189Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$65,270$81,090$104,7702,7800.88
190Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,370$78,100$96,3301,3400.99
191Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,370$78,100$96,3301,3400.99
192Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,370$78,100$96,3301,3400.99
193Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,370$78,100$96,3301,3400.99
194Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,370$78,100$96,3301,3400.99
195Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,370$78,100$96,3301,3400.99
196Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,370$78,100$96,3301,3400.99
197Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,370$78,100$96,3301,3400.99
198Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$63,370$78,100$96,3301,3400.99
199Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$54,990$73,010$104,1101700.55
200Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$54,990$73,010$104,1101700.55
201Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$54,990$73,010$104,1101700.55
202Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$54,980$68,310$86,2205800.64
203Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$54,980$68,310$86,2205800.64
204Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$54,980$68,310$86,2205800.64
205CNC ProgrammerComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers (51-9162)$55,140$66,670$78,880400.63
206Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$54,280$65,500$82,9207700.71
207Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$50,190$64,070$79,8601,2400.84
208Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$50,190$64,070$79,8601,2400.84
209Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$50,190$64,070$79,8601,2400.84
210Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$50,190$64,070$79,8601,2400.84
211Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$50,190$64,070$79,8601,2400.84
212CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$50,190$64,070$79,8601,2400.84
213Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$50,190$64,070$79,8601,2400.84
214Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$50,190$64,070$79,8601,2400.84
215Overhead Crane Operator & RiggerCrane and Tower Operators (53-7021)$60,770$63,780$76,5001001.11
216PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$49,770$62,510$75,0701000.67
217Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$49,770$62,510$75,0701000.67
218Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$49,770$62,510$75,0701000.67
219Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$49,770$62,510$75,0701000.67
220QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$45,520$60,860$68,210300.26
221NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$49,770$60,720$77,070300.26
222Tool and Die MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$47,140$60,420$72,330300.24
223Mold MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$47,140$60,420$72,330300.24
224Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$45,710$60,340$74,7405600.58
225Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$45,710$60,340$74,7405600.58
226Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$45,710$60,340$74,7405600.58
227Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$45,710$60,340$74,7405600.58
228Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$45,710$60,340$74,7405600.58
229Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$45,710$60,340$74,7405600.58
230Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$45,710$60,340$74,7405600.58
231Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$45,710$60,340$74,7405600.58
232Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$45,710$60,340$74,7405600.58
233Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$45,710$60,340$74,7405600.58
234Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$45,710$60,340$74,7405600.58
235Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$45,710$60,340$74,7405600.58
236Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$45,710$60,340$74,7405600.58
237Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$45,710$60,340$74,7405600.58
238Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$45,710$60,340$74,7405600.58
239Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$45,710$60,340$74,7405600.58
240End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$45,710$60,340$74,7405600.58
241Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$45,710$60,340$74,7405600.58
242Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$49,000$60,080$75,4401,0500.77
243Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$49,000$60,080$75,4401,0500.77
244Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$47,700$59,070$64,4001,8702.09
245CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,940$52,200$62,9403400.55
2465-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,940$52,200$62,9403400.55
247Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,940$52,200$62,9403400.55
248CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$45,940$52,200$62,9403400.55
249Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,940$52,200$62,9403400.55
250Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,940$52,200$62,9403400.55
251EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$45,940$52,200$62,9403400.55
252CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$45,940$52,200$62,9403400.55
253Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,940$52,200$62,9403400.55
254Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$45,940$52,200$62,9403400.55
255Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$45,940$52,200$62,9403400.55
256Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$45,940$52,200$62,9403400.55
257Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,940$52,200$62,9403400.55
258Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$46,900$51,930$61,3401,6200.98
259Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,360$51,820$61,1509101
260TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,360$51,820$61,1509101
261Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,360$51,820$61,1509101
262Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,360$51,820$61,1509101
263Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,360$51,820$61,1509101
264Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,360$51,820$61,1509101
265Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,360$51,820$61,1509101
266Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,360$51,820$61,1509101
267Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,360$51,820$61,1509101
268Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,360$51,820$61,1509101
269Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,360$51,820$61,1509101
270Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$48,360$51,820$61,1509101
271Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$44,690$51,260$62,5307400.87
272Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$44,690$51,260$62,5307400.87
273Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$44,690$51,260$62,5307400.87
274Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$44,690$51,260$62,5307400.87
275Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$44,690$51,260$62,5307400.87
276Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$44,690$51,260$62,5307400.87
277Composite TechnicianFiberglass Laminators and Fabricators (51-2051)$46,260$49,650$50,1501704.83
278Bioprocess TechnicianBiological Technicians (19-4021)$39,760$49,160$59,950600.41
279Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,660$48,090$59,6308100.62
280Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,660$48,090$59,6308100.62
281CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,660$48,090$59,6308100.62
282Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,660$48,090$59,6308100.62
283Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,660$48,090$59,6308100.62
284First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,660$48,090$59,6308100.62
285Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,660$48,090$59,6308100.62
286Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,660$48,090$59,6308100.62
287Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,660$48,090$59,6308100.62
288Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,660$48,090$59,6308100.62
289Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,660$48,090$59,6308100.62
290Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,660$48,090$59,6308100.62
291CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$44,590$46,920$57,8003300.89
292Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$37,400$45,010$46,1702500.79
293Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$39,160$44,500$47,5207500.44
294Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$37,500$44,390$47,6802600.48
295Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$37,500$44,390$47,6802600.48
296SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$37,500$44,390$47,6802600.48
297Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$37,500$44,390$47,6802600.48
298Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,290$40,630$47,2401,4700.82
299Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,290$40,630$47,2401,4700.82
300Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,290$40,630$47,2401,4700.82
301Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,290$40,630$47,2401,4700.82
302Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,290$40,630$47,2401,4700.82
303Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,290$40,630$47,2401,4700.82
304Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,290$40,630$47,2401,4700.82
305GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$33,150$40,120$48,710900.29
306Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$33,150$40,120$48,710900.29
307Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$36,770$39,170$46,4002300.71
308Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,590$38,770$47,5703000.55
309Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,590$38,770$47,5703000.55
310Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,590$38,770$47,5703000.55
311Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,590$38,770$47,5703000.55
312CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,590$38,770$47,5703000.55
313Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,590$38,770$47,5703000.55
314Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,590$38,770$47,5703000.55
315Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,590$38,770$47,5703000.55
316Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,590$38,770$47,5703000.55
317Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,590$38,770$47,5703000.55
318Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,590$38,770$47,5703000.55
319Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,590$38,770$47,5703000.55
320Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,590$38,770$47,5703000.55
321Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,590$38,770$47,5703000.55
322Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,590$38,770$47,5703000.55
323Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,590$38,770$47,5703000.55
324Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,590$38,770$47,5703000.55
325Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,590$38,770$47,5703000.55
326Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,590$38,770$47,5703000.55
327Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$35,990$38,230$42,6101800.48
328Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$35,990$38,230$42,6101800.48
329Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$31,630$35,530$37,8403,9400.82
330Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$31,630$35,530$37,8403,9400.82

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State figures for Florida

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL. 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?

The North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL labor market exhibits distinct wage profiles for manufacturing-focused roles, as monitored by Manufacturing Headhunters. Industrial Production Managers in this metro recorded a current median annual wage of $119,360. This figure is based on a broader occupational categorization. The middle band width for these managers is $76,590, demonstrating significant variance in compensation levels.

Compared to the national median of $171,270 for Manufacturing Engineering Managers, local production management roles reflect varied market requirements. For manufacturing occupations in North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. In contrast, Manufacturing Engineering Managers in the region report a higher median of $174,380 with a middle band width of $64,810. National industry data for Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing provides a comparative median of $192,800, which serves as an external benchmark rather than a direct reflection of local employer offers. For manufacturing occupations in North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL, 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.

The region also tracks data for Sales Engineers and CFOs, illustrating the breadth of the professional market in this Florida hub. Sales Engineers, mapped to a broader SOC, report a local median of $147,130 with a middle band width of $63,360. The national median for this role sits at $124,900. Meanwhile, the CFO category, under the broader Financial Managers classification, reports a local median of $145,450. This is notably below the national industry benchmark for Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing at $210,870. The CFO middle band width of $90,760 in this metro highlights a wider range of pay expectations than the $63,360 width for Sales Engineers. Local employment figures for these roles are 50 and 1,090 respectively, reflecting the concentration of specific occupational groups.

The entry-level manufacturing segment, including Press Brake Operators and Sanitation Technicians, shows distinct salary patterns compared to corporate roles. For manufacturing occupations in North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. Their middle band width is $6,620, which is significantly narrower than the $16,540 national middle band. The national industry median for Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing is $52,820, a point of reference for heavy industrial roles. The location quotient for these technicians is 0.82, suggesting a workforce concentration slightly below the national average for janitorial and cleaning functions. For manufacturing occupations in North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL, 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.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

For manufacturing occupations in North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL, 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. It indicates that the middle of the local pay distribution for this SOC has adjusted downward since the May 2024 reporting period.

How should hiring managers interpret the median change for Press Brake Operators in North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota?

For manufacturing occupations in North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL, 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. It indicates that the middle of the local pay distribution for this SOC has adjusted downward since the May 2024 reporting period.

Does the reported CFO median include incentive pay for manufacturing leaders?

For manufacturing occupations in North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL, 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 middle band width for Plant Managers so much larger than for Sanitation Technicians?

For manufacturing occupations in North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL, percentiles describe the wage distribution of the mapped occupation. They do not assign pay to plant size, seniority, credentials or job complexity. Assess duties and candidate requirements separately; these rows do not measure a premium for them. In contrast, the narrow $6,210 width for Sanitation Technicians indicates a more compressed wage structure for manual labor roles in this metropolitan area.

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