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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Odessa, TX

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 329 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$281,480
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$281,480
  3. Senior Director of Operations$281,480
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$166,340
  5. Process Engineering Manager$166,340
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$166,340
  7. VP of Engineering$166,340
  8. Director of R&D$166,340
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$166,340
  10. NPI Manager$166,340
  11. Capital Projects Manager$166,340
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$166,340
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$166,340
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$166,340
  15. Director of Automation$166,340
  16. Automation Manager$166,340
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$166,340
  18. R&D Manager$166,340
  19. R&D Engineer$166,340
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$166,340
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$166,340
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$166,340
  23. CFO (Manufacturing)$152,200
  24. Corporate Controller$152,200
  25. Plant Controller$152,200

Bars show the top 25 of 329 ranked. The table below lists all 329. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Odessa, TX, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$174,060$281,480$392,160500.45
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$174,060$281,480$392,160500.45
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$174,060$281,480$392,160500.45
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,130$166,340$221,900700.57
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,130$166,340$221,900700.57
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,130$166,340$221,900700.57
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,130$166,340$221,900700.57
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,130$166,340$221,900700.57
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,130$166,340$221,900700.57
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,130$166,340$221,900700.57
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,130$166,340$221,900700.57
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,130$166,340$221,900700.57
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,130$166,340$221,900700.57
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,130$166,340$221,900700.57
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,130$166,340$221,900700.57
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,130$166,340$221,900700.57
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,130$166,340$221,900700.57
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,130$166,340$221,900700.57
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,130$166,340$221,900700.57
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,130$166,340$221,900700.57
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,130$166,340$221,900700.57
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$129,130$166,340$221,900700.57
23CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$116,160$152,200$198,4402800.63
24Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$116,160$152,200$198,4402800.63
25Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$116,160$152,200$198,4402800.63
26VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$116,160$152,200$198,4402800.63
27Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$116,160$152,200$198,4402800.63
28Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$116,160$152,200$198,4402800.63
29FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$116,160$152,200$198,4402800.63
30Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$116,160$152,200$198,4402800.63
31Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$116,160$152,200$198,4402800.63
32Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$103,670$134,830$181,9902400.73
33EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$103,670$134,830$181,9902400.73
34EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$103,670$134,830$181,9902400.73
35Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$103,670$134,830$181,9902400.73
36Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$103,670$134,830$181,9902400.73
37Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$103,670$134,830$181,9902400.73
38S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$103,670$134,830$181,9902400.73
39Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$103,670$134,830$181,9902400.73
40Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$103,670$134,830$181,9902400.73
41Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$103,670$134,830$181,9902400.73
42Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$103,670$134,830$181,9902400.73
43Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$103,670$134,830$181,9902400.73
44EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$103,670$134,830$181,9902400.73
45Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$103,670$134,830$181,9902400.73
46Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$102,950$134,740$134,740501.73
47Inside Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$102,950$134,740$134,740501.73
48Proposal / Quotation EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$102,950$134,740$134,740501.73
49Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$83,200$132,250$165,320800.72
50PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$100,820$127,080$149,6401100.13
51MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$100,820$127,080$149,6401100.13
52SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$100,820$127,080$149,6401100.13
53Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$100,820$127,080$149,6401100.13
54Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$100,820$127,080$149,6401100.13
55VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$81,630$125,370$167,2103401.01
56Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$81,630$125,370$167,2103401.01
57Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$81,630$125,370$167,2103401.01
58National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$81,630$125,370$167,2103401.01
59Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$81,630$125,370$167,2103401.01
60National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$81,630$125,370$167,2103401.01
61Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$81,630$125,370$167,2103401.01
62Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$81,630$125,370$167,2103401.01
63Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$81,630$125,370$167,2103401.01
64Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$81,630$125,370$167,2103401.01
65Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$81,630$125,370$167,2103401.01
66Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$81,630$125,370$167,2103401.01
67Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$81,630$125,370$167,2103401.01
68Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$81,630$125,370$167,2103401.01
69Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,920$125,070$164,2801501.19
70Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,920$125,070$164,2801501.19
71Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,920$125,070$164,2801501.19
72Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,920$125,070$164,2801501.19
73Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,920$125,070$164,2801501.19
74Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,920$125,070$164,2801501.19
75Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,920$125,070$164,2801501.19
76Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,920$125,070$164,2801501.19
77Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,920$125,070$164,2801501.19
78VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,920$125,070$164,2801501.19
79Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,920$125,070$164,2801501.19
80Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,920$125,070$164,2801501.19
81QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,920$125,070$164,2801501.19
82Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,920$125,070$164,2801501.19
83Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,920$125,070$164,2801501.19
84FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,920$125,070$164,2801501.19
85FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,920$125,070$164,2801501.19
86Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,920$125,070$164,2801501.19
87QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,920$125,070$164,2801501.19
88Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,920$125,070$164,2801501.19
89Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,920$125,070$164,2801501.19
90Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,920$125,070$164,2801501.19
91Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,920$125,070$164,2801501.19
92Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,920$125,070$164,2801501.19
93Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,920$125,070$164,2801501.19
94Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,920$125,070$164,2801501.19
95Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,920$125,070$164,2801501.19
96QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,920$125,070$164,2801501.19
97Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,920$125,070$164,2801501.19
98CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,920$125,070$164,2801501.19
99Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,920$125,070$164,2801501.19
100Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,920$125,070$164,2801501.19
101Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$97,920$125,070$164,2801501.19
102Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,640$111,750$144,730700.64
103Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,640$111,750$144,730700.64
104Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,640$111,750$144,730700.64
105Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,640$111,750$144,730700.64
106Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,640$111,750$144,730700.64
107Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,640$111,750$144,730700.64
108Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,640$111,750$144,730700.64
109Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,640$111,750$144,730700.64
110Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$83,640$111,750$144,730700.64
111Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$89,950$111,700$143,1601200.75
112Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$89,950$111,700$143,1601200.75
113Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$89,950$111,700$143,1601200.75
114Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$89,950$111,700$143,1601200.75
115Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$89,950$111,700$143,1601200.75
116Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$89,950$111,700$143,1601200.75
117Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$89,950$111,700$143,1601200.75
118Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$89,950$111,700$143,1601200.75
119Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$89,950$111,700$143,1601200.75
120Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$89,950$111,700$143,1601200.75
121Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$89,950$111,700$143,1601200.75
122CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$89,950$111,700$143,1601200.75
123Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$84,140$109,740$148,260600.77
124Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$84,140$109,740$148,260600.77
125Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$84,140$109,740$148,260600.77
126Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,830$105,390$132,960900.5
127Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,830$105,390$132,960900.5
128Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,830$105,390$132,960900.5
129Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,830$105,390$132,960900.5
130Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,830$105,390$132,960900.5
131Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,830$105,390$132,960900.5
132Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,830$105,390$132,960900.5
133Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,830$105,390$132,960900.5
134Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,830$105,390$132,960900.5
135Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,830$105,390$132,960900.5
136Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,830$105,390$132,960900.5
137Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,830$105,390$132,960900.5
138Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,830$105,390$132,960900.5
139Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,830$105,390$132,960900.5
140Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,830$105,390$132,960900.5
141Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,830$105,390$132,960900.5
142Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,830$105,390$132,960900.5
143Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,830$105,390$132,960900.5
144Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,830$105,390$132,960900.5
145Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,830$105,390$132,960900.5
146Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,830$105,390$132,960900.5
147Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,830$105,390$132,960900.5
148Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,830$105,390$132,960900.5
149Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,830$105,390$132,960900.5
150Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,830$105,390$132,960900.5
151Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,830$105,390$132,960900.5
152EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,830$105,390$132,960900.5
153VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,830$105,390$132,960900.5
154Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,830$105,390$132,960900.5
155Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,830$105,390$132,960900.5
156Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,830$105,390$132,960900.5
157Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,830$105,390$132,960900.5
158Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,830$105,390$132,960900.5
159Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,830$105,390$132,960900.5
160Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$89,830$105,390$132,960900.5
161VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$64,540$104,100$160,1602,6301.44
162VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$64,540$104,100$160,1602,6301.44
163Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$64,540$104,100$160,1602,6301.44
164General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$64,540$104,100$160,1602,6301.44
165Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$64,540$104,100$160,1602,6301.44
166EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$64,540$104,100$160,1602,6301.44
167Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$64,540$104,100$160,1602,6301.44
168Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$64,540$104,100$160,1602,6301.44
169Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$83,020$101,870$148,650300.77
170Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$83,020$101,870$148,650300.77
171Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$83,020$101,870$148,650300.77
172Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$83,020$101,870$148,650300.77
173Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$83,020$101,870$148,650300.77
174Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$88,990$100,600$105,860400.52
175Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$88,990$100,600$105,860400.52
176Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$88,990$100,600$105,860400.52
177Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$88,990$100,600$105,860400.52
178Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$88,990$100,600$105,860400.52
179Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$88,990$100,600$105,860400.52
180Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$73,780$98,590$129,9504800.86
181Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$73,780$98,590$129,9504800.86
182VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,910$95,980$120,8001901.65
183Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,910$95,980$120,8001901.65
184Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,910$95,980$120,8001901.65
185Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,910$95,980$120,8001901.65
186Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,910$95,980$120,8001901.65
187Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,910$95,980$120,8001901.65
188Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,910$95,980$120,8001901.65
189Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,910$95,980$120,8001901.65
190Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,910$95,980$120,8001901.65
191Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,910$95,980$120,8001901.65
192Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,910$95,980$120,8001901.65
193Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,910$95,980$120,8001901.65
194Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,910$95,980$120,8001901.65
195Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$78,910$95,980$120,8001901.65
196Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,740$84,570$112,8708202.56
197Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,740$84,570$112,8708202.56
198Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,740$84,570$112,8708202.56
199Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,740$84,570$112,8708202.56
200Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,740$84,570$112,8708202.56
201Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,740$84,570$112,8708202.56
202Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,740$84,570$112,8708202.56
203Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,740$84,570$112,8708202.56
204Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,740$84,570$112,8708202.56
205Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$62,650$80,260$101,7705500.73
206Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$62,650$80,260$101,7705500.73
207Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$62,650$80,260$101,7705500.73
208Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$62,650$80,260$101,7705500.73
209Overhead Crane Operator & RiggerCrane and Tower Operators (53-7021)$62,810$75,310$82,160903.89
210Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$57,420$73,990$97,5103801.08
211Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$57,420$73,990$97,5103801.08
212Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$57,420$73,990$97,5103801.08
213Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$57,420$73,990$97,5103801.08
214Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$57,420$73,990$97,5103801.08
215CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$57,420$73,990$97,5103801.08
216Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$57,420$73,990$97,5103801.08
217Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$57,420$73,990$97,5103801.08
218Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$51,100$73,280$87,2801200.58
219Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$51,100$73,280$87,2801200.58
220Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$51,100$73,280$87,2801200.58
221Calibration TechnicianCalibration Technologists and Technicians (17-3028)$50,600$68,630$94,840505.71
222Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$54,350$67,230$84,4802000.79
223Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$47,520$66,110$96,4003104.22
224Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$47,520$66,110$96,4003104.22
225Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$47,520$66,110$96,4003104.22
226NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$41,600$64,870$82,910501.68
227Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,960$63,470$81,6707903.66
228TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,960$63,470$81,6707903.66
229Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,960$63,470$81,6707903.66
230Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,960$63,470$81,6707903.66
231Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,960$63,470$81,6707903.66
232Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,960$63,470$81,6707903.66
233Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,960$63,470$81,6707903.66
234Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,960$63,470$81,6707903.66
235Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,960$63,470$81,6707903.66
236Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,960$63,470$81,6707903.66
237Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,960$63,470$81,6707903.66
238Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$49,960$63,470$81,6707903.66
239Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$47,960$62,950$78,1204401.36
240Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$47,960$62,950$78,1204401.36
241PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$50,460$61,840$79,3301303.81
242Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$50,460$61,840$79,3301303.81
243Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$50,460$61,840$79,3301303.81
244Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$50,460$61,840$79,3301303.81
245QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$53,540$60,580$77,9101003.37
246Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,810$60,190$75,4501,6607.28
247Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,810$60,190$75,4501,6607.28
248Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,810$60,190$75,4501,6607.28
249Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,810$60,190$75,4501,6607.28
250Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,810$60,190$75,4501,6607.28
251Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,810$60,190$75,4501,6607.28
252Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,810$60,190$75,4501,6607.28
253Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,810$60,190$75,4501,6607.28
254Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,810$60,190$75,4501,6607.28
255Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,810$60,190$75,4501,6607.28
256Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,810$60,190$75,4501,6607.28
257Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,810$60,190$75,4501,6607.28
258Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,810$60,190$75,4501,6607.28
259Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,810$60,190$75,4501,6607.28
260Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,810$60,190$75,4501,6607.28
261Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,810$60,190$75,4501,6607.28
262End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,810$60,190$75,4501,6607.28
263Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,810$60,190$75,4501,6607.28
264CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,420$59,770$63,4203802.55
2655-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,420$59,770$63,4203802.55
266Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,420$59,770$63,4203802.55
267CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$48,420$59,770$63,4203802.55
268Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,420$59,770$63,4203802.55
269Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,420$59,770$63,4203802.55
270EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$48,420$59,770$63,4203802.55
271CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$48,420$59,770$63,4203802.55
272Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,420$59,770$63,4203802.55
273Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$48,420$59,770$63,4203802.55
274Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$48,420$59,770$63,4203802.55
275Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$48,420$59,770$63,4203802.55
276Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,420$59,770$63,4203802.55
277Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$49,300$59,420$71,9501700.83
278Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$49,300$59,420$71,9501700.83
279Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$49,300$59,420$71,9501700.83
280Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$49,300$59,420$71,9501700.83
281Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$49,300$59,420$71,9501700.83
282Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$49,300$59,420$71,9501700.83
283Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$44,280$58,580$65,8701600.76
284Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$49,660$57,110$61,7901,0302.61
285CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$43,640$49,420$59,8101401.58
286Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,340$46,640$64,0605101.64
287Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,340$46,640$64,0605101.64
288CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,340$46,640$64,0605101.64
289Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,340$46,640$64,0605101.64
290Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,340$46,640$64,0605101.64
291First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,340$46,640$64,0605101.64
292Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,340$46,640$64,0605101.64
293Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,340$46,640$64,0605101.64
294Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,340$46,640$64,0605101.64
295Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,340$46,640$64,0605101.64
296Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,340$46,640$64,0605101.64
297Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,340$46,640$64,0605101.64
298Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$40,790$45,510$50,2603800.94
299Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$37,440$44,820$51,110600.67
300Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$37,440$44,820$51,110600.67
301Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,240$44,070$48,6905601.32
302Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,240$44,070$48,6905601.32
303Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,240$44,070$48,6905601.32
304Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,240$44,070$48,6905601.32
305Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,240$44,070$48,6905601.32
306Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,240$44,070$48,6905601.32
307Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$38,240$44,070$48,6905601.32
308Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,160$44,000$51,500900.67
309Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,160$44,000$51,500900.67
310Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,160$44,000$51,500900.67
311Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,160$44,000$51,500900.67
312CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,160$44,000$51,500900.67
313Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,160$44,000$51,500900.67
314Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,160$44,000$51,500900.67
315Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,160$44,000$51,500900.67
316Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,160$44,000$51,500900.67
317Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,160$44,000$51,500900.67
318Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,160$44,000$51,500900.67
319Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,160$44,000$51,500900.67
320Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,160$44,000$51,500900.67
321Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,160$44,000$51,500900.67
322Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,160$44,000$51,500900.67
323Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,160$44,000$51,500900.67
324Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,160$44,000$51,500900.67
325Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,160$44,000$51,500900.67
326Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,160$44,000$51,500900.67
327Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$30,510$37,320$44,8208400.73
328Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$30,510$37,320$44,8208400.73
329Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$34,360$35,560$45,100400.57

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State figures for Texas

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Odessa, TX. 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 industrial wage market in Odessa, TX is shaped by the specific demand for manufacturing leadership and technical roles. CEO / President (Manufacturing) roles in this metro report a median of $281,480, reflecting high competition for executive talent. This sits well above the national median of $213,990.

The local middle band width for this executive category is $218,100, showing that compensation varies widely based on organizational size and industry. For manufacturing occupations in Odessa, TX, 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. Manufacturing Headhunters observes that these executive-level figures are aggregated from broad SOC definitions, requiring careful interpretation of individual firm requirements.

Manufacturing Engineering Managers in Odessa record a median of $166,340, with a middle band width of $92,770. This local median is relatively close to the national median of $171,270 for the broader engineering leadership SOC. The local middle band width is noticeably wider than the national figure of $73,140, indicating substantial variation in the engineering management salaries offered across the Odessa area. For manufacturing occupations in Odessa, TX, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. With a middle band width of $82,280, the CFO compensation range locally is somewhat more compressed than the national width of $94,490.

Operational support roles such as Sanitation Technicians and Flexographic Press Operators provide a view into the labor-intensive segment of Odessa's manufacturing activity. For manufacturing occupations in Odessa, TX, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. Flexographic Press Operators report a median of $35,560, up from $34,340 in 2024. These roles function within very tight middle band widths of $14,310 and $10,740 respectively, demonstrating relatively standardized pay structures for these functions. The BLS aggregates these into broad SOC categories, meaning the specific process or machinery expertise of a candidate remains a variable not captured by the current median figures. For manufacturing occupations in Odessa, TX, 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 Odessa, TX, 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 does the middle band width of $218,100 for CEOs in Odessa signify for hiring managers?

For manufacturing occupations in Odessa, TX, 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. It warns that baseline salary expectations for an incoming CEO may depend significantly on the company's specific NAICS industry and revenue scale, rather than a single market average.

How do local Sanitation Technician wages compare to the national standard?

The local median of $37,320 is very close to the national median of $36,840 for the same Janitors and Cleaners SOC. This suggests that the local market for entry-level sanitation and industrial support is closely aligned with the national baseline for this broad category.

Does the lack of prior year data for some roles in the Odessa packet limit the analysis?

For manufacturing occupations in Odessa, TX, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. However, the available May 2025 medians provide a current snapshot of local compensation for competitive benchmarking.

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