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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Oklahoma City, OK

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 356 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$179,990
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$179,990
  3. Senior Director of Operations$179,990
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$159,990
  5. Process Engineering Manager$159,990
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$159,990
  7. VP of Engineering$159,990
  8. Director of R&D$159,990
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$159,990
  10. NPI Manager$159,990
  11. Capital Projects Manager$159,990
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$159,990
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$159,990
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$159,990
  15. Director of Automation$159,990
  16. Automation Manager$159,990
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$159,990
  18. R&D Manager$159,990
  19. R&D Engineer$159,990
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$159,990
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$159,990
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$159,990
  23. CFO (Manufacturing)$131,540
  24. Corporate Controller$131,540
  25. Plant Controller$131,540

Bars show the top 25 of 356 ranked. The table below lists all 356. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Oklahoma City, OK, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$119,730$179,990$286,5109701.09
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$119,730$179,990$286,5109701.09
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$119,730$179,990$286,5109701.09
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,170$159,990$180,0109901.03
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,170$159,990$180,0109901.03
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,170$159,990$180,0109901.03
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,170$159,990$180,0109901.03
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,170$159,990$180,0109901.03
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,170$159,990$180,0109901.03
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,170$159,990$180,0109901.03
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,170$159,990$180,0109901.03
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,170$159,990$180,0109901.03
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,170$159,990$180,0109901.03
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,170$159,990$180,0109901.03
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,170$159,990$180,0109901.03
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,170$159,990$180,0109901.03
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,170$159,990$180,0109901.03
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,170$159,990$180,0109901.03
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,170$159,990$180,0109901.03
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,170$159,990$180,0109901.03
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,170$159,990$180,0109901.03
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,170$159,990$180,0109901.03
23CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$92,500$131,540$175,1703,0500.83
24Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$92,500$131,540$175,1703,0500.83
25Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$92,500$131,540$175,1703,0500.83
26VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$92,500$131,540$175,1703,0500.83
27Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$92,500$131,540$175,1703,0500.83
28Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$92,500$131,540$175,1703,0500.83
29FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$92,500$131,540$175,1703,0500.83
30Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$92,500$131,540$175,1703,0500.83
31Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$92,500$131,540$175,1703,0500.83
32Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,860$130,430$159,8908500.31
33EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,860$130,430$159,8908500.31
34EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,860$130,430$159,8908500.31
35Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,860$130,430$159,8908500.31
36Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,860$130,430$159,8908500.31
37Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,860$130,430$159,8908500.31
38S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,860$130,430$159,8908500.31
39Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,860$130,430$159,8908500.31
40Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,860$130,430$159,8908500.31
41Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,860$130,430$159,8908500.31
42Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,860$130,430$159,8908500.31
43Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,860$130,430$159,8908500.31
44EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,860$130,430$159,8908500.31
45Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,860$130,430$159,8908500.31
46VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$93,870$127,110$180,2301,4700.53
47Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$93,870$127,110$180,2301,4700.53
48Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$93,870$127,110$180,2301,4700.53
49National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$93,870$127,110$180,2301,4700.53
50Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$93,870$127,110$180,2301,4700.53
51National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$93,870$127,110$180,2301,4700.53
52Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$93,870$127,110$180,2301,4700.53
53Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$93,870$127,110$180,2301,4700.53
54Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$93,870$127,110$180,2301,4700.53
55Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$93,870$127,110$180,2301,4700.53
56Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$93,870$127,110$180,2301,4700.53
57Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$93,870$127,110$180,2301,4700.53
58Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$93,870$127,110$180,2301,4700.53
59Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$93,870$127,110$180,2301,4700.53
60Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,040$124,810$138,2006300.59
61Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,040$124,810$138,2006300.59
62Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,040$124,810$138,2006300.59
63Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,040$124,810$138,2006300.59
64Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,040$124,810$138,2006300.59
65Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,040$124,810$138,2006300.59
66Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,040$124,810$138,2006300.59
67Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,040$124,810$138,2006300.59
68Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,040$124,810$138,2006300.59
69VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,040$124,810$138,2006300.59
70Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,040$124,810$138,2006300.59
71Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,040$124,810$138,2006300.59
72QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,040$124,810$138,2006300.59
73Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,040$124,810$138,2006300.59
74Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,040$124,810$138,2006300.59
75FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,040$124,810$138,2006300.59
76FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,040$124,810$138,2006300.59
77Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,040$124,810$138,2006300.59
78QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,040$124,810$138,2006300.59
79Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,040$124,810$138,2006300.59
80Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,040$124,810$138,2006300.59
81Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,040$124,810$138,2006300.59
82Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,040$124,810$138,2006300.59
83Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,040$124,810$138,2006300.59
84Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,040$124,810$138,2006300.59
85Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,040$124,810$138,2006300.59
86Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,040$124,810$138,2006300.59
87QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,040$124,810$138,2006300.59
88Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,040$124,810$138,2006300.59
89CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,040$124,810$138,2006300.59
90Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,040$124,810$138,2006300.59
91Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,040$124,810$138,2006300.59
92Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,040$124,810$138,2006300.59
93Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$97,500$124,340$145,2005800.87
94Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$97,500$124,340$145,2005800.87
95Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$97,500$124,340$145,2005800.87
96Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$97,500$124,340$145,2005800.87
97Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$97,500$124,340$145,2005800.87
98Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$97,500$124,340$145,2005800.87
99PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$96,520$122,390$153,8803,8200.52
100MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$96,520$122,390$153,8803,8200.52
101SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$96,520$122,390$153,8803,8200.52
102Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$96,520$122,390$153,8803,8200.52
103Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$96,520$122,390$153,8803,8200.52
104Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$91,140$118,260$162,9709101.05
105Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$91,140$118,260$162,9709101.05
106Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$91,140$118,260$162,9709101.05
107Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$91,140$118,260$162,9709101.05
108Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$91,140$118,260$162,9709101.05
109Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$91,140$118,260$162,9709101.05
110Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$91,140$118,260$162,9709101.05
111Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$91,140$118,260$162,9709101.05
112Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$91,140$118,260$162,9709101.05
113Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$76,680$116,490$163,460900.41
114Inside Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$76,680$116,490$163,460900.41
115Proposal / Quotation EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$76,680$116,490$163,460900.41
116Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$88,800$115,770$163,4808300.86
117Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$92,160$115,520$140,0702300.62
118Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$92,160$115,520$140,0702300.62
119Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$92,160$115,520$140,0702300.62
120Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$92,160$115,520$140,0702300.62
121Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$92,160$115,520$140,0702300.62
122VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$74,600$100,900$130,7707300.75
123Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$74,600$100,900$130,7707300.75
124Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$74,600$100,900$130,7707300.75
125Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$74,600$100,900$130,7707300.75
126Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$74,600$100,900$130,7707300.75
127Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$74,600$100,900$130,7707300.75
128Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$74,600$100,900$130,7707300.75
129Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$74,600$100,900$130,7707300.75
130Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$74,600$100,900$130,7707300.75
131Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$74,600$100,900$130,7707300.75
132Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$74,600$100,900$130,7707300.75
133Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$74,600$100,900$130,7707300.75
134Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$74,600$100,900$130,7707300.75
135Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$74,600$100,900$130,7707300.75
136Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,190$98,190$117,3807000.44
137Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,190$98,190$117,3807000.44
138Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,190$98,190$117,3807000.44
139Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,190$98,190$117,3807000.44
140Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,190$98,190$117,3807000.44
141Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,190$98,190$117,3807000.44
142Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,190$98,190$117,3807000.44
143Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,190$98,190$117,3807000.44
144Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,190$98,190$117,3807000.44
145Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,190$98,190$117,3807000.44
146Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,190$98,190$117,3807000.44
147Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,190$98,190$117,3807000.44
148Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,190$98,190$117,3807000.44
149Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,190$98,190$117,3807000.44
150Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,190$98,190$117,3807000.44
151Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,190$98,190$117,3807000.44
152Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,190$98,190$117,3807000.44
153Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,190$98,190$117,3807000.44
154Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,190$98,190$117,3807000.44
155Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,190$98,190$117,3807000.44
156Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,190$98,190$117,3807000.44
157Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,190$98,190$117,3807000.44
158Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,190$98,190$117,3807000.44
159Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,190$98,190$117,3807000.44
160Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,190$98,190$117,3807000.44
161Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,190$98,190$117,3807000.44
162EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,190$98,190$117,3807000.44
163VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,190$98,190$117,3807000.44
164Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,190$98,190$117,3807000.44
165Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,190$98,190$117,3807000.44
166Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,190$98,190$117,3807000.44
167Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,190$98,190$117,3807000.44
168Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,190$98,190$117,3807000.44
169Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,190$98,190$117,3807000.44
170Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,190$98,190$117,3807000.44
171VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$63,740$97,110$149,99017,7101.16
172VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$63,740$97,110$149,99017,7101.16
173Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$63,740$97,110$149,99017,7101.16
174General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$63,740$97,110$149,99017,7101.16
175Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$63,740$97,110$149,99017,7101.16
176EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$63,740$97,110$149,99017,7101.16
177Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$63,740$97,110$149,99017,7101.16
178Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$63,740$97,110$149,99017,7101.16
179Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,440$96,930$118,7307100.55
180Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,440$96,930$118,7307100.55
181Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,440$96,930$118,7307100.55
182Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,440$96,930$118,7307100.55
183Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,440$96,930$118,7307100.55
184Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,440$96,930$118,7307100.55
185Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,440$96,930$118,7307100.55
186Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,440$96,930$118,7307100.55
187Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,440$96,930$118,7307100.55
188Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,440$96,930$118,7307100.55
189Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,440$96,930$118,7307100.55
190CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,440$96,930$118,7307100.55
191Materials EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$73,940$95,680$108,8701001.03
192Metallurgist / Metallurgical EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$73,940$95,680$108,8701001.03
193Polymer / Plastics EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$73,940$95,680$108,8701001.03
194Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$73,830$92,380$126,6804000.59
195Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$73,830$92,380$126,6804000.59
196Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$73,830$92,380$126,6804000.59
197Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$70,730$85,400$119,2305,6901.22
198Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$70,730$85,400$119,2305,6901.22
199NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$70,140$84,430$99,0704501.71
200Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$61,790$83,210$102,3006401.05
201Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$61,790$83,210$102,3006401.05
202Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$61,790$83,210$102,3006401.05
203Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,840$79,060$99,5703,5001.3
204Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,840$79,060$99,5703,5001.3
205Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,840$79,060$99,5703,5001.3
206Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,840$79,060$99,5703,5001.3
207Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,840$79,060$99,5703,5001.3
208Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,840$79,060$99,5703,5001.3
209Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,840$79,060$99,5703,5001.3
210Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,840$79,060$99,5703,5001.3
211Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,840$79,060$99,5703,5001.3
212Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$58,280$77,280$100,5306,7001.06
213Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$58,280$77,280$100,5306,7001.06
214Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$58,280$77,280$100,5306,7001.06
215Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$58,280$77,280$100,5306,7001.06
216Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$59,080$77,010$100,5502,1200.99
217QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$66,730$75,910$88,0806500.87
218Tool and Die MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$51,820$73,760$79,8901300.53
219Mold MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$51,820$73,760$79,8901300.53
220PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$68,640$73,760$79,8903501.25
221Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$68,640$73,760$79,8903501.25
222Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$68,640$73,760$79,8903501.25
223Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$68,640$73,760$79,8903501.25
224Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$51,830$68,180$86,2902,5100.86
225Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$51,830$68,180$86,2902,5100.86
226Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$51,830$68,180$86,2902,5100.86
227Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$51,830$68,180$86,2902,5100.86
228Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$51,830$68,180$86,2902,5100.86
229CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$51,830$68,180$86,2902,5100.86
230Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$51,830$68,180$86,2902,5100.86
231Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$51,830$68,180$86,2902,5100.86
232CNC ProgrammerComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers (51-9162)$52,490$66,950$81,970700.56
233Electromechanical / Mechatronics TechnicianElectro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024)$61,090$65,100$65,400801.16
234Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$52,620$63,220$81,3301,8401.01
235Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$52,620$63,220$81,3301,8401.01
236Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$52,620$63,220$81,3301,8401.01
237Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,480$61,840$74,4601,9801.03
238Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,480$61,840$74,4601,9801.03
239Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,480$61,840$74,4601,9801.03
240Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,480$61,840$74,4601,9801.03
241Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,480$61,840$74,4601,9801.03
242Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,480$61,840$74,4601,9801.03
243Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,480$61,840$74,4601,9801.03
244Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,480$61,840$74,4601,9801.03
245Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,480$61,840$74,4601,9801.03
246Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,480$61,840$74,4601,9801.03
247Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,480$61,840$74,4601,9801.03
248Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,480$61,840$74,4601,9801.03
249Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,480$61,840$74,4601,9801.03
250Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,480$61,840$74,4601,9801.03
251Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,480$61,840$74,4601,9801.03
252Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,480$61,840$74,4601,9801.03
253End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,480$61,840$74,4601,9801.03
254Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,480$61,840$74,4601,9801.03
255Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$59,670$61,750$88,8402800.78
256Calibration TechnicianCalibration Technologists and Technicians (17-3028)$61,060$61,620$86,270400.58
257Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$47,740$61,270$76,7903,7501.38
258Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$47,740$61,270$76,7903,7501.38
259Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$46,820$61,010$76,7303,1000.94
260Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$44,970$60,120$72,9602,1201.19
261Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$43,990$59,710$78,9602,5001.47
262Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$43,990$59,710$78,9602,5001.47
263Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$43,990$59,710$78,9602,5001.47
264Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$43,990$59,710$78,9602,5001.47
265Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$43,990$59,710$78,9602,5001.47
266Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$43,990$59,710$78,9602,5001.47
267Overhead Crane Operator & RiggerCrane and Tower Operators (53-7021)$59,110$59,110$73,4801500.8
268CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,720$57,780$65,6401,1300.9
2695-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,720$57,780$65,6401,1300.9
270Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,720$57,780$65,6401,1300.9
271CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$46,720$57,780$65,6401,1300.9
272Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,720$57,780$65,6401,1300.9
273Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,720$57,780$65,6401,1300.9
274EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$46,720$57,780$65,6401,1300.9
275CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$46,720$57,780$65,6401,1300.9
276Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,720$57,780$65,6401,1300.9
277Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$46,720$57,780$65,6401,1300.9
278Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$46,720$57,780$65,6401,1300.9
279Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$46,720$57,780$65,6401,1300.9
280Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,720$57,780$65,6401,1300.9
281QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$44,260$56,880$97,3802601.02
282Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,480$51,690$63,7401,9900.77
283Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,480$51,690$63,7401,9900.77
284CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,480$51,690$63,7401,9900.77
285Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,480$51,690$63,7401,9900.77
286Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,480$51,690$63,7401,9900.77
287First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,480$51,690$63,7401,9900.77
288Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,480$51,690$63,7401,9900.77
289Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,480$51,690$63,7401,9900.77
290Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,480$51,690$63,7401,9900.77
291Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,480$51,690$63,7401,9900.77
292Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,480$51,690$63,7401,9900.77
293Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,480$51,690$63,7401,9900.77
294Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$40,470$51,360$62,4806300.96
295Aircraft Structures AssemblerAircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers (51-2011)$40,810$49,070$59,9101901.26
296Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$42,740$48,760$59,6002,2001.21
297TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$42,740$48,760$59,6002,2001.21
298Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$42,740$48,760$59,6002,2001.21
299Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$42,740$48,760$59,6002,2001.21
300Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$42,740$48,760$59,6002,2001.21
301Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$42,740$48,760$59,6002,2001.21
302Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$42,740$48,760$59,6002,2001.21
303Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$42,740$48,760$59,6002,2001.21
304Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$42,740$48,760$59,6002,2001.21
305Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$42,740$48,760$59,6002,2001.21
306Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$42,740$48,760$59,6002,2001.21
307Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$42,740$48,760$59,6002,2001.21
308Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,310$48,740$53,7101500.13
309Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,310$48,740$53,7101500.13
310Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,310$48,740$53,7101500.13
311Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,310$48,740$53,7101500.13
312CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,310$48,740$53,7101500.13
313Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,310$48,740$53,7101500.13
314Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,310$48,740$53,7101500.13
315Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,310$48,740$53,7101500.13
316Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,310$48,740$53,7101500.13
317Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,310$48,740$53,7101500.13
318Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,310$48,740$53,7101500.13
319Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,310$48,740$53,7101500.13
320Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,310$48,740$53,7101500.13
321Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,310$48,740$53,7101500.13
322Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,310$48,740$53,7101500.13
323Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,310$48,740$53,7101500.13
324Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,310$48,740$53,7101500.13
325Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,310$48,740$53,7101500.13
326Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$40,310$48,740$53,7101500.13
327CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$42,120$48,540$50,4503700.5
328Bioprocess TechnicianBiological Technicians (19-4021)$41,320$47,530$59,9502400.8
329Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$38,480$45,960$58,2502,8800.85
330GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$38,550$45,070$51,0401900.31
331Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$38,550$45,070$51,0401900.31
332Extrusion TechnicianExtruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4021)$36,710$41,120$49,030900.32
333Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$36,280$40,930$57,0308601.16
334Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$36,280$40,930$57,0308601.16
335Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,860$40,390$49,4602,5800.72
336Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,860$40,390$49,4602,5800.72
337Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,860$40,390$49,4602,5800.72
338Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,860$40,390$49,4602,5800.72
339Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,860$40,390$49,4602,5800.72
340Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,860$40,390$49,4602,5800.72
341Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,860$40,390$49,4602,5800.72
342Robotic Welding TechnicianWelding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-4122)$38,380$39,840$42,990700.52
343Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$32,860$37,940$46,9306900.64
344Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$32,860$37,940$46,9306900.64
345SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$32,860$37,940$46,9306900.64
346Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$32,860$37,940$46,9306900.64
347Skilled Mechanical AssemblerEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$32,070$37,680$60,980400.27
348Electronics Test TechnicianEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$32,070$37,680$60,980400.27
349Machine Builder (equipment OEM assembly fitter)Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$32,070$37,680$60,980400.27
350Cleanroom Assembler (Medical Device)Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$32,070$37,680$60,980400.27
351Senior Electronics Test TechnicianEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$32,070$37,680$60,980400.27
352Lead Mechanical AssemblerEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$32,070$37,680$60,980400.27
353Food Process OperatorFood Processing Workers, All Other (51-3099)$34,350$37,550$38,030700.26
354Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$30,790$37,290$47,7504400.7
355Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$28,710$31,960$35,6208,0200.83
356Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$28,710$31,960$35,6208,0200.83

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State figures for Oklahoma

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Oklahoma City, OK. 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?

Oklahoma City, OK displays unique compensation trends in the manufacturing space, as tracked by Manufacturing Headhunters. CEO / President (Manufacturing) roles report a median of $179,990, showing strong growth from the prior $155,000. This median remains below the national figure of $213,990, highlighting the regional focus on diverse manufacturing industries with varying executive compensation scales.

The local middle band width for CEOs is $166,780, indicating a broad range of pay depending on company size and output. In contrast, Manufacturing Engineering Managers report a median of $159,990, up from the $154,420 seen previously. The local middle band width of $52,840 is narrower than the national width of $73,140, pointing to a more uniform competitive market for engineering leaders in the Oklahoma City metro.

Financial and Sales leadership, represented by CFO (Manufacturing) and VP of Sales (Industrial) functions, show significant market depth. CFOs (Manufacturing) earn a median of $131,540, up from $124,870. The national benchmark for this Financial Managers SOC is $166,570, with a middle band width of $94,490. Local CFO pay displays a wide middle band width of $82,670, which is relatively close to the national figure, suggesting a diverse market for corporate finance talent in the Oklahoma City hub. These figures act as proxies, as they cover financial management broadly rather than focusing exclusively on the manufacturing sector.

Operational roles in Oklahoma City also demonstrate stable growth. The Flexographic Press Operator records a median of $37,290, an increase from $35,640 last year. This is a smaller increase compared to the Sanitation Technician, who recorded a median of $31,960, up from $30,980. These operational roles show tight middle band widths of $16,960 for press operators and $6,910 for sanitation technicians, indicating very stable wage bands for labor-intensive roles. The Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing sector provides a national reference for sanitation and heavy operational labor at $52,820. Because BLS data for these technician categories is based on broader occupations, the specific skills involved in food or metal processing are not separately weighted in these medians.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

Recruiters should interpret this width as a guide for salary tiers in Oklahoma City. Since it is narrower than the national equivalent, it implies that engineering management talent in this metro area is priced within a more compressed, competitive band, making aggressive offers more predictable.

What is the significance of the $166,780 middle band width for CEOs in Oklahoma City?

The wide middle band width indicates that there is no singular 'market' salary for a manufacturing executive in Oklahoma City. It demonstrates that firm scale, industry, and complexity drive compensation significantly higher or lower than the median value.

How should recruiters use the $52,840 engineering management middle band width?

Recruiters should interpret this width as a guide for salary tiers in Oklahoma City. Since it is narrower than the national equivalent, it implies that engineering management talent in this metro area is priced within a more compressed, competitive band, making aggressive offers more predictable.

Are the wage increases for press operators and sanitation technicians indicative of a sector-wide trend?

The increases represent the updated median annual pay for those broad occupational classifications in the Oklahoma City metro. While these figures suggest a tightening labor market for these SOC groups, they are not specific to a single manufacturing industry, as they capture janitorial and press operations across the entire metropolitan economic base.

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