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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Ocala, 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 322 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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$162,520
  2. Process Engineering Manager$162,520
  3. Controls / Automation Manager$162,520
  4. VP of Engineering$162,520
  5. Director of R&D$162,520
  6. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$162,520
  7. NPI Manager$162,520
  8. Capital Projects Manager$162,520
  9. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$162,520
  10. Senior Industrial Engineer$162,520
  11. Senior Packaging Engineer$162,520
  12. Director of Automation$162,520
  13. Automation Manager$162,520
  14. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$162,520
  15. R&D Manager$162,520
  16. R&D Engineer$162,520
  17. Engineering Manager (Product)$162,520
  18. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$162,520
  19. Lead Product Development Engineer$162,520
  20. Sales Engineer$158,190
  21. Inside Sales Engineer$158,190
  22. Proposal / Quotation Engineer$158,190
  23. CEO / President (Manufacturing)$131,440
  24. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$131,440
  25. Senior Director of Operations$131,440

Bars show the top 25 of 322 ranked. The table below lists all 322. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Ocala, FL, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,160$162,520$203,080900.52
2Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,160$162,520$203,080900.52
3Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,160$162,520$203,080900.52
4VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,160$162,520$203,080900.52
5Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,160$162,520$203,080900.52
6Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,160$162,520$203,080900.52
7NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,160$162,520$203,080900.52
8Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,160$162,520$203,080900.52
9Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,160$162,520$203,080900.52
10Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,160$162,520$203,080900.52
11Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,160$162,520$203,080900.52
12Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,160$162,520$203,080900.52
13Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,160$162,520$203,080900.52
14Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,160$162,520$203,080900.52
15R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,160$162,520$203,080900.52
16R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,160$162,520$203,080900.52
17Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,160$162,520$203,080900.52
18Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,160$162,520$203,080900.52
19Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,160$162,520$203,080900.52
20Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$102,340$158,190$253,540400.99
21Inside Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$102,340$158,190$253,540400.99
22Proposal / Quotation EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$102,340$158,190$253,540400.99
23CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$105,590$131,440$238,0802201.38
24Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$105,590$131,440$238,0802201.38
25Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$105,590$131,440$238,0802201.38
26CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$98,330$129,360$179,9903400.52
27Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$98,330$129,360$179,9903400.52
28Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$98,330$129,360$179,9903400.52
29VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$98,330$129,360$179,9903400.52
30Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$98,330$129,360$179,9903400.52
31Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$98,330$129,360$179,9903400.52
32FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$98,330$129,360$179,9903400.52
33Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$98,330$129,360$179,9903400.52
34Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$98,330$129,360$179,9903400.52
35Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$87,500$117,510$135,630800.44
36VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$85,120$117,240$172,3604000.81
37Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$85,120$117,240$172,3604000.81
38Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$85,120$117,240$172,3604000.81
39National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$85,120$117,240$172,3604000.81
40Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$85,120$117,240$172,3604000.81
41National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$85,120$117,240$172,3604000.81
42Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$85,120$117,240$172,3604000.81
43Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$85,120$117,240$172,3604000.81
44Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$85,120$117,240$172,3604000.81
45Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$85,120$117,240$172,3604000.81
46Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$85,120$117,240$172,3604000.81
47Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$85,120$117,240$172,3604000.81
48Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$85,120$117,240$172,3604000.81
49Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$85,120$117,240$172,3604000.81
50PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$95,280$112,780$134,8703800.29
51MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$95,280$112,780$134,8703800.29
52SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$95,280$112,780$134,8703800.29
53Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$95,280$112,780$134,8703800.29
54Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$95,280$112,780$134,8703800.29
55Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,970$104,400$162,2501500.77
56Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,970$104,400$162,2501500.77
57Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,970$104,400$162,2501500.77
58Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,970$104,400$162,2501500.77
59Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,970$104,400$162,2501500.77
60Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,970$104,400$162,2501500.77
61Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,970$104,400$162,2501500.77
62Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,970$104,400$162,2501500.77
63Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,970$104,400$162,2501500.77
64VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,970$104,400$162,2501500.77
65Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,970$104,400$162,2501500.77
66Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,970$104,400$162,2501500.77
67QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,970$104,400$162,2501500.77
68Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,970$104,400$162,2501500.77
69Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,970$104,400$162,2501500.77
70FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,970$104,400$162,2501500.77
71FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,970$104,400$162,2501500.77
72Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,970$104,400$162,2501500.77
73QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,970$104,400$162,2501500.77
74Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,970$104,400$162,2501500.77
75Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,970$104,400$162,2501500.77
76Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,970$104,400$162,2501500.77
77Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,970$104,400$162,2501500.77
78Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,970$104,400$162,2501500.77
79Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,970$104,400$162,2501500.77
80Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,970$104,400$162,2501500.77
81Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,970$104,400$162,2501500.77
82QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,970$104,400$162,2501500.77
83Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,970$104,400$162,2501500.77
84CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,970$104,400$162,2501500.77
85Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,970$104,400$162,2501500.77
86Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,970$104,400$162,2501500.77
87Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,970$104,400$162,2501500.77
88Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,030$99,300$121,3701700.59
89Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,030$99,300$121,3701700.59
90Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,030$99,300$121,3701700.59
91Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,030$99,300$121,3701700.59
92Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,030$99,300$121,3701700.59
93Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,030$99,300$121,3701700.59
94Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,030$99,300$121,3701700.59
95Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,030$99,300$121,3701700.59
96Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,030$99,300$121,3701700.59
97Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,030$99,300$121,3701700.59
98Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,030$99,300$121,3701700.59
99Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,030$99,300$121,3701700.59
100Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,030$99,300$121,3701700.59
101Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,030$99,300$121,3701700.59
102Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,030$99,300$121,3701700.59
103Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,030$99,300$121,3701700.59
104Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,030$99,300$121,3701700.59
105Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,030$99,300$121,3701700.59
106Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,030$99,300$121,3701700.59
107Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,030$99,300$121,3701700.59
108Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,030$99,300$121,3701700.59
109Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,030$99,300$121,3701700.59
110Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,030$99,300$121,3701700.59
111Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,030$99,300$121,3701700.59
112Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,030$99,300$121,3701700.59
113Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,030$99,300$121,3701700.59
114EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,030$99,300$121,3701700.59
115VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,030$99,300$121,3701700.59
116Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,030$99,300$121,3701700.59
117Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,030$99,300$121,3701700.59
118Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,030$99,300$121,3701700.59
119Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,030$99,300$121,3701700.59
120Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,030$99,300$121,3701700.59
121Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,030$99,300$121,3701700.59
122Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$75,030$99,300$121,3701700.59
123Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$75,920$97,990$127,110600.36
124Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$75,920$97,990$127,110600.36
125Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$75,920$97,990$127,110600.36
126Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$75,920$97,990$127,110600.36
127Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$75,920$97,990$127,110600.36
128Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$75,920$97,990$127,110600.36
129Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$75,920$97,990$127,110600.36
130Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$75,920$97,990$127,110600.36
131Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$75,920$97,990$127,110600.36
132Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,440$96,520$119,5401200.54
133Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,440$96,520$119,5401200.54
134Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,440$96,520$119,5401200.54
135Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,440$96,520$119,5401200.54
136Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,440$96,520$119,5401200.54
137Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,440$96,520$119,5401200.54
138Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,440$96,520$119,5401200.54
139Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,440$96,520$119,5401200.54
140Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,440$96,520$119,5401200.54
141Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,440$96,520$119,5401200.54
142Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,440$96,520$119,5401200.54
143CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$80,440$96,520$119,5401200.54
144Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$72,820$96,230$118,480900.7
145Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$72,820$96,230$118,480900.7
146Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$72,820$96,230$118,480900.7
147VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$59,990$83,770$127,2002,6900.99
148VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$59,990$83,770$127,2002,6900.99
149Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$59,990$83,770$127,2002,6900.99
150General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$59,990$83,770$127,2002,6900.99
151Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$59,990$83,770$127,2002,6900.99
152EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$59,990$83,770$127,2002,6900.99
153Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$59,990$83,770$127,2002,6900.99
154Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$59,990$83,770$127,2002,6900.99
155Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$70,470$82,580$106,4104800.58
156Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$70,470$82,580$106,4104800.58
157Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$53,320$81,260$112,5803500.73
158EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$53,320$81,260$112,5803500.73
159EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$53,320$81,260$112,5803500.73
160Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$53,320$81,260$112,5803500.73
161Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$53,320$81,260$112,5803500.73
162Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$53,320$81,260$112,5803500.73
163S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$53,320$81,260$112,5803500.73
164Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$53,320$81,260$112,5803500.73
165Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$53,320$81,260$112,5803500.73
166Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$53,320$81,260$112,5803500.73
167Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$53,320$81,260$112,5803500.73
168Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$53,320$81,260$112,5803500.73
169EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$53,320$81,260$112,5803500.73
170Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$53,320$81,260$112,5803500.73
171VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$61,230$78,260$102,5601801.05
172Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$61,230$78,260$102,5601801.05
173Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$61,230$78,260$102,5601801.05
174Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$61,230$78,260$102,5601801.05
175Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$61,230$78,260$102,5601801.05
176Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$61,230$78,260$102,5601801.05
177Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$61,230$78,260$102,5601801.05
178Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$61,230$78,260$102,5601801.05
179Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$61,230$78,260$102,5601801.05
180Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$61,230$78,260$102,5601801.05
181Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$61,230$78,260$102,5601801.05
182Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$61,230$78,260$102,5601801.05
183Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$61,230$78,260$102,5601801.05
184Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$61,230$78,260$102,5601801.05
185QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$68,670$77,320$104,410300.25
186Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$42,850$76,970$115,340400.3
187Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$42,850$76,970$115,340400.3
188Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$42,850$76,970$115,340400.3
189Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$42,850$76,970$115,340400.3
190Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$42,850$76,970$115,340400.3
191Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$42,850$76,970$115,340400.3
192Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$60,300$74,910$111,050500.5
193Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$60,300$74,910$111,050500.5
194Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$60,300$74,910$111,050500.5
195Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$59,350$74,370$98,2707300.64
196Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$59,350$74,370$98,2707300.64
197Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$59,350$74,370$98,2707300.64
198Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$59,350$74,370$98,2707300.64
199Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$58,110$71,880$86,8405001.04
200Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$58,110$71,880$86,8405001.04
201Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$58,110$71,880$86,8405001.04
202Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$58,110$71,880$86,8405001.04
203Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$58,110$71,880$86,8405001.04
204Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$58,110$71,880$86,8405001.04
205Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$58,110$71,880$86,8405001.04
206Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$58,110$71,880$86,8405001.04
207Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$58,110$71,880$86,8405001.04
208NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$48,950$61,300$61,300400.91
209Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$50,990$60,180$83,0003500.93
210Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$50,310$59,910$76,2305100.97
211Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$50,310$59,910$76,2305100.97
212Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$50,310$59,910$76,2305100.97
213Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$50,310$59,910$76,2305100.97
214Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$50,310$59,910$76,2305100.97
215CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$50,310$59,910$76,2305100.97
216Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$50,310$59,910$76,2305100.97
217Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$50,310$59,910$76,2305100.97
218Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$49,990$58,210$72,1305201.08
219Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$49,990$58,210$72,1305201.08
220Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$44,090$57,890$75,6801800.54
221Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$44,090$57,890$75,6801800.54
222Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$44,090$57,890$75,6801800.54
223PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$42,140$52,680$60,920400.74
224Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$42,140$52,680$60,920400.74
225Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$42,140$52,680$60,920400.74
226Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$42,140$52,680$60,920400.74
227Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$44,600$49,020$60,8606001.87
228Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$43,130$48,270$55,6205701.75
229TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$43,130$48,270$55,6205701.75
230Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$43,130$48,270$55,6205701.75
231Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$43,130$48,270$55,6205701.75
232Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$43,130$48,270$55,6205701.75
233Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$43,130$48,270$55,6205701.75
234Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$43,130$48,270$55,6205701.75
235Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$43,130$48,270$55,6205701.75
236Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$43,130$48,270$55,6205701.75
237Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$43,130$48,270$55,6205701.75
238Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$43,130$48,270$55,6205701.75
239Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$43,130$48,270$55,6205701.75
240Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$40,670$48,100$57,1603701.08
241Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$40,670$48,100$57,1603701.08
242Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$40,670$48,100$57,1603701.08
243Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$40,670$48,100$57,1603701.08
244Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$40,670$48,100$57,1603701.08
245Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$40,670$48,100$57,1603701.08
246Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$40,670$48,100$57,1603701.08
247Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$40,670$48,100$57,1603701.08
248Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$40,670$48,100$57,1603701.08
249Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$40,670$48,100$57,1603701.08
250Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$40,670$48,100$57,1603701.08
251Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$40,670$48,100$57,1603701.08
252Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$40,670$48,100$57,1603701.08
253Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$40,670$48,100$57,1603701.08
254Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$40,670$48,100$57,1603701.08
255Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$40,670$48,100$57,1603701.08
256End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$40,670$48,100$57,1603701.08
257Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$40,670$48,100$57,1603701.08
258Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$39,340$47,850$60,5902700.88
259Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$39,340$47,850$60,5902700.88
260Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$39,340$47,850$60,5902700.88
261Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$39,340$47,850$60,5902700.88
262Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$39,340$47,850$60,5902700.88
263Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$39,340$47,850$60,5902700.88
264CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$41,530$47,750$58,430900.42
2655-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$41,530$47,750$58,430900.42
266Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$41,530$47,750$58,430900.42
267CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$41,530$47,750$58,430900.42
268Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$41,530$47,750$58,430900.42
269Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$41,530$47,750$58,430900.42
270EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$41,530$47,750$58,430900.42
271CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$41,530$47,750$58,430900.42
272Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$41,530$47,750$58,430900.42
273Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$41,530$47,750$58,430900.42
274Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$41,530$47,750$58,430900.42
275Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$41,530$47,750$58,430900.42
276Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$41,530$47,750$58,430900.42
277Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$43,700$47,700$57,0906701.14
278Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,540$46,670$55,4502800.6
279Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,540$46,670$55,4502800.6
280CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,540$46,670$55,4502800.6
281Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,540$46,670$55,4502800.6
282Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,540$46,670$55,4502800.6
283First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,540$46,670$55,4502800.6
284Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,540$46,670$55,4502800.6
285Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,540$46,670$55,4502800.6
286Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,540$46,670$55,4502800.6
287Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,540$46,670$55,4502800.6
288Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,540$46,670$55,4502800.6
289Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,540$46,670$55,4502800.6
290CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$33,300$44,520$46,710500.37
291Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$36,320$41,510$46,670600.45
292Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$36,320$41,510$46,670600.45
293Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$39,880$39,880$45,980Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
294Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,740$39,180$46,3508001.25
295Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,740$39,180$46,3508001.25
296Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,740$39,180$46,3508001.25
297Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,740$39,180$46,3508001.25
298Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,740$39,180$46,3508001.25
299Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,740$39,180$46,3508001.25
300Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,740$39,180$46,3508001.25
301Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,530$38,260$44,9502001.02
302Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,530$38,260$44,9502001.02
303Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,530$38,260$44,9502001.02
304Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,530$38,260$44,9502001.02
305CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,530$38,260$44,9502001.02
306Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,530$38,260$44,9502001.02
307Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,530$38,260$44,9502001.02
308Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,530$38,260$44,9502001.02
309Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,530$38,260$44,9502001.02
310Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,530$38,260$44,9502001.02
311Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,530$38,260$44,9502001.02
312Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,530$38,260$44,9502001.02
313Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,530$38,260$44,9502001.02
314Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,530$38,260$44,9502001.02
315Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,530$38,260$44,9502001.02
316Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,530$38,260$44,9502001.02
317Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,530$38,260$44,9502001.02
318Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,530$38,260$44,9502001.02
319Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,530$38,260$44,9502001.02
320Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$33,600$38,140$45,520400.38
321Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$29,010$33,130$34,6501,5000.87
322Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$29,010$33,130$34,6501,5000.87

What should you know about not published by BLS?

Materials Engineer, Metallurgist / Metallurgical Engineer, Injection Molding Process Engineer, Extrusion Process Engineer, MS&T Engineer, Food Scientist, Formulation Chemist, Purchasing Manager, Strategic Sourcing Manager, CNC Programmer, Tool and Die Maker, Mold Maker, Robotic Welding Technician, Electromechanical / Mechatronics Technician, Millwright, Skilled Mechanical Assembler, Electronics Assembler / Solderer, Wire Harness & Cable Assembler, SMT Technician, Control Panel Builder, Aircraft Structures Assembler, Composite Technician, Injection Molding Technician, Extrusion Technician, Chemical Operator, GMP Manufacturing Technician, Bioprocess Technician, Food Process Operator, Semiconductor Fab Technician, Calibration Technician, QC Lab Technician, Overhead Crane Operator & Rigger, Procurement Manager, Polymer / Plastics Engineer, Process Development Engineer, Tech Transfer Engineer, Product Development Scientist, Director of Procurement, Commodity Manager, Electronics Test Technician, Machine Builder (equipment OEM assembly fitter), Cleanroom Assembler (Medical Device), Senior Electronics Test Technician, Lead Mechanical Assembler, Control Room (DCS) Operator, Aseptic Fill Operator.

State figures for Florida

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Ocala, FL. 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 Ocala, FL metropolitan hub exhibits varied wage structures for professional and technical roles identified by Manufacturing Headhunters. For manufacturing occupations in Ocala, FL, 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 $75,920, slightly broader than the $73,140 found at the national level. This range suggests meaningful internal compensation variance among engineering leadership roles locally. The national median for this role is $171,270, placing the Ocala median slightly below this national benchmark. Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing serves as an external industry benchmark with a national median of $192,800, emphasizing that local roles may focus on different sub-sectors or production scales.

Sales Engineers and CEOs in Ocala show substantial compensation differences. Sales Engineers record a median of $158,190, with a remarkably wide middle band width of $151,200. This width reflects significant market variation in technical sales compensation locally, compared to the $68,340 national width. For manufacturing occupations in Ocala, FL, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. This local figure remains well below the national median of $213,990, reflecting the unique mix of smaller-scale manufacturing leadership roles prevalent in the Ocala area. A location quotient of 1.38 for the CEO position confirms a higher density of executive leadership roles relative to the national average.

Technical and labor-intensive manufacturing support roles follow their own wage dynamics in Ocala. For manufacturing occupations in Ocala, FL, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. This aligns with a national printing press operator median of $45,780. Sanitation Technicians in the metro area earn a median of $33,130, up from $29,450 previously. These technician wages reflect the broader, cross-industry janitorial SOC, as the BLS does not isolate specific plant-based sanitation duties from general cleaning functions. The national median for the broader Janitors and Cleaners occupation is $36,840, providing context for the local sanitation pay rates. For manufacturing occupations in Ocala, 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 Ocala, 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.

What explains the exceptionally wide middle band width of $151,200 for Sales Engineers in Ocala?

For manufacturing occupations in Ocala, 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. For manufacturing occupations in Ocala, 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.

How should a hiring manager utilize the $192,800 industry-specific wage for Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing?

This national industry median is an external benchmark intended to show what aerospace manufacturers specifically pay nationwide for this engineering SOC. It should be used as a reference for competitiveness, rather than as a target for local baseline salary, which remains tied to broader regional data.

Are the wage changes for Sanitation Technicians indicative of broader industry shifts in Ocala?

For manufacturing occupations in Ocala, FL, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. It reflects localized changes in this broad occupational group, but does not identify underlying causes such as industry-specific hiring surges or local cost-of-living adjustments.

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