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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, 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 345 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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$175,490
  2. Process Engineering Manager$175,490
  3. Controls / Automation Manager$175,490
  4. VP of Engineering$175,490
  5. Director of R&D$175,490
  6. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$175,490
  7. NPI Manager$175,490
  8. Capital Projects Manager$175,490
  9. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$175,490
  10. Senior Industrial Engineer$175,490
  11. Senior Packaging Engineer$175,490
  12. Director of Automation$175,490
  13. Automation Manager$175,490
  14. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$175,490
  15. R&D Manager$175,490
  16. R&D Engineer$175,490
  17. Engineering Manager (Product)$175,490
  18. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$175,490
  19. Lead Product Development Engineer$175,490
  20. CEO / President (Manufacturing)$175,070
  21. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$175,070
  22. Senior Director of Operations$175,070
  23. CFO (Manufacturing)$160,910
  24. Corporate Controller$160,910
  25. Plant Controller$160,910

Bars show the top 25 of 345 ranked. The table below lists all 345. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$166,380$175,490$210,7001,1003.17
2Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$166,380$175,490$210,7001,1003.17
3Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$166,380$175,490$210,7001,1003.17
4VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$166,380$175,490$210,7001,1003.17
5Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$166,380$175,490$210,7001,1003.17
6Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$166,380$175,490$210,7001,1003.17
7NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$166,380$175,490$210,7001,1003.17
8Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$166,380$175,490$210,7001,1003.17
9Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$166,380$175,490$210,7001,1003.17
10Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$166,380$175,490$210,7001,1003.17
11Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$166,380$175,490$210,7001,1003.17
12Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$166,380$175,490$210,7001,1003.17
13Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$166,380$175,490$210,7001,1003.17
14Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$166,380$175,490$210,7001,1003.17
15R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$166,380$175,490$210,7001,1003.17
16R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$166,380$175,490$210,7001,1003.17
17Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$166,380$175,490$210,7001,1003.17
18Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$166,380$175,490$210,7001,1003.17
19Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$166,380$175,490$210,7001,1003.17
20CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$93,910$175,070$321,2805901.84
21Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$93,910$175,070$321,2805901.84
22Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$93,910$175,070$321,2805901.84
23CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$106,360$160,910$208,0809500.71
24Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$106,360$160,910$208,0809500.71
25Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$106,360$160,910$208,0809500.71
26VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$106,360$160,910$208,0809500.71
27Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$106,360$160,910$208,0809500.71
28Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$106,360$160,910$208,0809500.71
29FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$106,360$160,910$208,0809500.71
30Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$106,360$160,910$208,0809500.71
31Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$106,360$160,910$208,0809500.71
32Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$112,760$156,300$223,0602600.76
33Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$124,600$150,530$177,0701801.38
34Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$124,600$150,530$177,0701801.38
35Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$124,600$150,530$177,0701801.38
36Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$124,600$150,530$177,0701801.38
37Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$124,600$150,530$177,0701801.38
38Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$98,810$140,980$177,0709801
39EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$98,810$140,980$177,0709801
40EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$98,810$140,980$177,0709801
41Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$98,810$140,980$177,0709801
42Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$98,810$140,980$177,0709801
43Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$98,810$140,980$177,0709801
44S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$98,810$140,980$177,0709801
45Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$98,810$140,980$177,0709801
46Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$98,810$140,980$177,0709801
47Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$98,810$140,980$177,0709801
48Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$98,810$140,980$177,0709801
49Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$98,810$140,980$177,0709801
50EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$98,810$140,980$177,0709801
51Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$98,810$140,980$177,0709801
52VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$98,010$132,950$182,1009600.95
53Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$98,010$132,950$182,1009600.95
54Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$98,010$132,950$182,1009600.95
55National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$98,010$132,950$182,1009600.95
56Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$98,010$132,950$182,1009600.95
57National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$98,010$132,950$182,1009600.95
58Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$98,010$132,950$182,1009600.95
59Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$98,010$132,950$182,1009600.95
60Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$98,010$132,950$182,1009600.95
61Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$98,010$132,950$182,1009600.95
62Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$98,010$132,950$182,1009600.95
63Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$98,010$132,950$182,1009600.95
64Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$98,010$132,950$182,1009600.95
65Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$98,010$132,950$182,1009600.95
66Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,720$132,870$166,2004501.17
67Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,720$132,870$166,2004501.17
68Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,720$132,870$166,2004501.17
69Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,720$132,870$166,2004501.17
70Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,720$132,870$166,2004501.17
71Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,720$132,870$166,2004501.17
72Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,720$132,870$166,2004501.17
73Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,720$132,870$166,2004501.17
74Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,720$132,870$166,2004501.17
75VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,720$132,870$166,2004501.17
76Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,720$132,870$166,2004501.17
77Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,720$132,870$166,2004501.17
78QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,720$132,870$166,2004501.17
79Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,720$132,870$166,2004501.17
80Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,720$132,870$166,2004501.17
81FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,720$132,870$166,2004501.17
82FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,720$132,870$166,2004501.17
83Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,720$132,870$166,2004501.17
84QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,720$132,870$166,2004501.17
85Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,720$132,870$166,2004501.17
86Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,720$132,870$166,2004501.17
87Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,720$132,870$166,2004501.17
88Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,720$132,870$166,2004501.17
89Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,720$132,870$166,2004501.17
90Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,720$132,870$166,2004501.17
91Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,720$132,870$166,2004501.17
92Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,720$132,870$166,2004501.17
93QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,720$132,870$166,2004501.17
94Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,720$132,870$166,2004501.17
95CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,720$132,870$166,2004501.17
96Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,720$132,870$166,2004501.17
97Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,720$132,870$166,2004501.17
98Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,720$132,870$166,2004501.17
99PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$101,910$131,760$163,0405,0301.89
100MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$101,910$131,760$163,0405,0301.89
101SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$101,910$131,760$163,0405,0301.89
102Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$101,910$131,760$163,0405,0301.89
103Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$101,910$131,760$163,0405,0301.89
104Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$95,530$130,170$190,740700.92
105Inside Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$95,530$130,170$190,740700.92
106Proposal / Quotation EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$95,530$130,170$190,740700.92
107Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$100,340$127,400$158,7401,6206.65
108Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$100,340$127,400$158,7401,6206.65
109Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$100,340$127,400$158,7401,6206.65
110Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$100,340$127,400$158,7401,6206.65
111Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$100,340$127,400$158,7401,6206.65
112Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$100,340$127,400$158,7401,6206.65
113Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$93,810$123,840$144,580500.36
114Materials EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$96,080$123,720$143,6401303.65
115Metallurgist / Metallurgical EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$96,080$123,720$143,6401303.65
116Polymer / Plastics EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$96,080$123,720$143,6401303.65
117Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$97,530$122,020$137,3509603.05
118Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$97,530$122,020$137,3509603.05
119Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$97,530$122,020$137,3509603.05
120Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$97,530$122,020$137,3509603.05
121Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$97,530$122,020$137,3509603.05
122Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$97,530$122,020$137,3509603.05
123Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$97,530$122,020$137,3509603.05
124Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$97,530$122,020$137,3509603.05
125Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$97,530$122,020$137,3509603.05
126VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$61,990$111,590$163,3002700.77
127Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$61,990$111,590$163,3002700.77
128Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$61,990$111,590$163,3002700.77
129Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$61,990$111,590$163,3002700.77
130Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$61,990$111,590$163,3002700.77
131Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$61,990$111,590$163,3002700.77
132Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$61,990$111,590$163,3002700.77
133Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$61,990$111,590$163,3002700.77
134Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$61,990$111,590$163,3002700.77
135Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$61,990$111,590$163,3002700.77
136Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$61,990$111,590$163,3002700.77
137Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$61,990$111,590$163,3002700.77
138Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$61,990$111,590$163,3002700.77
139Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$61,990$111,590$163,3002700.77
140Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$78,800$103,870$134,3502,1901.3
141Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$78,800$103,870$134,3502,1901.3
142Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,690$102,630$128,7801,4403.07
143Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,690$102,630$128,7801,4403.07
144Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,690$102,630$128,7801,4403.07
145Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,690$102,630$128,7801,4403.07
146Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,690$102,630$128,7801,4403.07
147Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,690$102,630$128,7801,4403.07
148Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,690$102,630$128,7801,4403.07
149Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,690$102,630$128,7801,4403.07
150Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,690$102,630$128,7801,4403.07
151Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,690$102,630$128,7801,4403.07
152Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,690$102,630$128,7801,4403.07
153CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$79,690$102,630$128,7801,4403.07
154Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$75,910$102,110$137,1101800.73
155Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$75,910$102,110$137,1101800.73
156Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$75,910$102,110$137,1101800.73
157VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$67,590$101,830$163,7805,0900.92
158VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$67,590$101,830$163,7805,0900.92
159Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$67,590$101,830$163,7805,0900.92
160General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$67,590$101,830$163,7805,0900.92
161Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$67,590$101,830$163,7805,0900.92
162EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$67,590$101,830$163,7805,0900.92
163Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$67,590$101,830$163,7805,0900.92
164Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$67,590$101,830$163,7805,0900.92
165Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,960$101,610$128,7402,0303.52
166Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,960$101,610$128,7402,0303.52
167Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,960$101,610$128,7402,0303.52
168Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,960$101,610$128,7402,0303.52
169Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,960$101,610$128,7402,0303.52
170Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,960$101,610$128,7402,0303.52
171Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,960$101,610$128,7402,0303.52
172Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,960$101,610$128,7402,0303.52
173Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,960$101,610$128,7402,0303.52
174Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,960$101,610$128,7402,0303.52
175Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,960$101,610$128,7402,0303.52
176Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,960$101,610$128,7402,0303.52
177Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,960$101,610$128,7402,0303.52
178Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,960$101,610$128,7402,0303.52
179Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,960$101,610$128,7402,0303.52
180Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,960$101,610$128,7402,0303.52
181Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,960$101,610$128,7402,0303.52
182Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,960$101,610$128,7402,0303.52
183Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,960$101,610$128,7402,0303.52
184Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,960$101,610$128,7402,0303.52
185Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,960$101,610$128,7402,0303.52
186Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,960$101,610$128,7402,0303.52
187Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,960$101,610$128,7402,0303.52
188Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,960$101,610$128,7402,0303.52
189Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,960$101,610$128,7402,0303.52
190Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,960$101,610$128,7402,0303.52
191EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,960$101,610$128,7402,0303.52
192VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,960$101,610$128,7402,0303.52
193Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,960$101,610$128,7402,0303.52
194Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,960$101,610$128,7402,0303.52
195Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,960$101,610$128,7402,0303.52
196Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,960$101,610$128,7402,0303.52
197Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,960$101,610$128,7402,0303.52
198Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,960$101,610$128,7402,0303.52
199Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$85,960$101,610$128,7402,0303.52
200Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$73,630$96,820$130,2903101.41
201Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$73,630$96,820$130,2903101.41
202Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$73,630$96,820$130,2903101.41
203QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$76,900$96,660$156,1201300.47
204Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$60,220$84,230$110,3806300.95
205Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$60,220$84,230$110,3806300.95
206Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$60,220$84,230$110,3806300.95
207Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$61,950$83,360$106,1601,1601.5
208Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,110$78,970$100,7709100.86
209Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,110$78,970$100,7709100.86
210Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,110$78,970$100,7709100.86
211Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,110$78,970$100,7709100.86
212Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,110$78,970$100,7709100.86
213CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,110$78,970$100,7709100.86
214Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,110$78,970$100,7709100.86
215Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,110$78,970$100,7709100.86
216Overhead Crane Operator & RiggerCrane and Tower Operators (53-7021)$62,240$77,010$77,0101602.41
217Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$61,550$75,860$101,1702,1100.92
218Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$61,550$75,860$101,1702,1100.92
219Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$61,550$75,860$101,1702,1100.92
220Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$61,550$75,860$101,1702,1100.92
221Electromechanical / Mechatronics TechnicianElectro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024)$67,950$74,600$74,600401.47
222Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$58,370$73,730$90,7309600.99
223Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$58,370$73,730$90,7309600.99
224Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$58,370$73,730$90,7309600.99
225Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$58,370$73,730$90,7309600.99
226Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$58,370$73,730$90,7309600.99
227Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$58,370$73,730$90,7309600.99
228Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$58,370$73,730$90,7309600.99
229Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$58,370$73,730$90,7309600.99
230Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$58,370$73,730$90,7309600.99
231CNC ProgrammerComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers (51-9162)$61,250$72,790$85,500300.78
232Tool and Die MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$52,240$66,190$77,070300.36
233Mold MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$52,240$66,190$77,070300.36
234PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$53,280$66,090$76,9501401.39
235Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$53,280$66,090$76,9501401.39
236Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$53,280$66,090$76,9501401.39
237Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$53,280$66,090$76,9501401.39
238NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$50,420$62,300$83,2902903.06
239Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,990$60,770$69,8908601.4
240Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,990$60,770$69,8908601.4
241Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,990$60,770$69,8908601.4
242Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,990$60,770$69,8908601.4
243Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,990$60,770$69,8908601.4
244Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,990$60,770$69,8908601.4
245Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$42,360$59,850$59,8505300.44
246Aircraft Structures AssemblerAircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers (51-2011)$49,660$59,080$75,2503105.72
247Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$46,880$58,450$62,2901,2201.02
248QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$47,700$57,420$67,730500.52
249CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,040$57,410$63,8505601.24
2505-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,040$57,410$63,8505601.24
251Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,040$57,410$63,8505601.24
252CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$48,040$57,410$63,8505601.24
253Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,040$57,410$63,8505601.24
254Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,040$57,410$63,8505601.24
255EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$48,040$57,410$63,8505601.24
256CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$48,040$57,410$63,8505601.24
257Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,040$57,410$63,8505601.24
258Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$48,040$57,410$63,8505601.24
259Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$48,040$57,410$63,8505601.24
260Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$48,040$57,410$63,8505601.24
261Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,040$57,410$63,8505601.24
262Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$47,270$57,290$68,1205500.56
263Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$47,270$57,290$68,1205500.56
264Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$46,960$57,240$63,4001,1301.75
265CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$39,530$50,260$53,3402000.76
266Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,420$49,940$62,2101,1501.22
267Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,420$49,940$62,2101,1501.22
268CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,420$49,940$62,2101,1501.22
269Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,420$49,940$62,2101,1501.22
270Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,420$49,940$62,2101,1501.22
271First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,420$49,940$62,2101,1501.22
272Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,420$49,940$62,2101,1501.22
273Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,420$49,940$62,2101,1501.22
274Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,420$49,940$62,2101,1501.22
275Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,420$49,940$62,2101,1501.22
276Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,420$49,940$62,2101,1501.22
277Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,420$49,940$62,2101,1501.22
278Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,700$49,930$59,8606000.92
279TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,700$49,930$59,8606000.92
280Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,700$49,930$59,8606000.92
281Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,700$49,930$59,8606000.92
282Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,700$49,930$59,8606000.92
283Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,700$49,930$59,8606000.92
284Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,700$49,930$59,8606000.92
285Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,700$49,930$59,8606000.92
286Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,700$49,930$59,8606000.92
287Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,700$49,930$59,8606000.92
288Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,700$49,930$59,8606000.92
289Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,700$49,930$59,8606000.92
290Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$38,210$49,130$49,1301000.43
291Composite TechnicianFiberglass Laminators and Fabricators (51-2051)$39,590$48,550$50,220502.02
292Bioprocess TechnicianBiological Technicians (19-4021)$37,920$47,180$57,030400.34
293Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,220$45,480$48,8909500.74
294Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,220$45,480$48,8909500.74
295Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,220$45,480$48,8909500.74
296Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,220$45,480$48,8909500.74
297Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,220$45,480$48,8909500.74
298Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,220$45,480$48,8909500.74
299Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,220$45,480$48,8909500.74
300Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$45,140$45,280$61,6104900.71
301Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$45,140$45,280$61,6104900.71
302Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$45,140$45,280$61,6104900.71
303Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$45,140$45,280$61,6104900.71
304Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$45,140$45,280$61,6104900.71
305Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$45,140$45,280$61,6104900.71
306Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$45,140$45,280$61,6104900.71
307Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$45,140$45,280$61,6104900.71
308Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$45,140$45,280$61,6104900.71
309Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$45,140$45,280$61,6104900.71
310Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$45,140$45,280$61,6104900.71
311Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$45,140$45,280$61,6104900.71
312Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$45,140$45,280$61,6104900.71
313Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$45,140$45,280$61,6104900.71
314Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$45,140$45,280$61,6104900.71
315Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$45,140$45,280$61,6104900.71
316End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$45,140$45,280$61,6104900.71
317Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$45,140$45,280$61,6104900.71
318Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$38,020$42,610$51,2001,2003.09
319Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$38,020$42,610$51,2001,2003.09
320SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$38,020$42,610$51,2001,2003.09
321Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$38,020$42,610$51,2001,2003.09
322Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$33,790$41,290$49,0701000.45
323Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$35,380$38,890$46,420700.26
324Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$35,380$38,890$46,420700.26
325Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,160$37,690$48,0201500.39
326Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,160$37,690$48,0201500.39
327Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,160$37,690$48,0201500.39
328Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,160$37,690$48,0201500.39
329CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,160$37,690$48,0201500.39
330Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,160$37,690$48,0201500.39
331Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,160$37,690$48,0201500.39
332Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,160$37,690$48,0201500.39
333Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,160$37,690$48,0201500.39
334Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,160$37,690$48,0201500.39
335Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,160$37,690$48,0201500.39
336Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,160$37,690$48,0201500.39
337Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,160$37,690$48,0201500.39
338Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,160$37,690$48,0201500.39
339Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,160$37,690$48,0201500.39
340Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,160$37,690$48,0201500.39
341Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,160$37,690$48,0201500.39
342Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,160$37,690$48,0201500.39
343Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,160$37,690$48,0201500.39
344Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$30,350$32,810$36,6403,1000.89
345Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$30,350$32,810$36,6403,1000.89

What should you know about not published by BLS?

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State figures for Florida

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL. Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15. LQ is employment concentration, not a wage index.

Reading this wage estimate

What does this data mean for your opening?

For manufacturing occupations in Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, 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 tracks higher than the national median of $171,270 for the broader management occupation. The middle-band width is $44,320, significantly more compressed than the $73,140 width seen nationally.

17 for this role, confirming that engineering management is a major driver of the local industrial economic profile.

For manufacturing occupations in Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. This median is well below the national median of $213,990 for this executive leadership classification. The middle-band width is $227,370, which is extremely wide and slightly exceeds the national middle-band width of $226,660.

For manufacturing occupations in Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. This current median is lower than the $166,570 national median for financial managers. The middle-band width of $101,720 is wider than the national middle-band width of $94,490. Employers in Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville should account for this variance in fiscal leadership compensation. This mapping relies on the broader financial manager SOC classification.

Production Technician data for this metro shows a median of $37,690, declining from $43,600 in the previous year. This median is lower than the $40,110 national median for all production workers. The local middle-band width is $16,860, which is larger than the $12,980 national middle-band width for this category. With a location quotient of 0.39, the concentration of these technicians in the local area is quite low, indicating these roles are not as prevalent locally as they are nationally.

For manufacturing occupations in Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, 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 of $6,290 is much smaller than the national middle-band width of $11,820. The local median of $32,810 is below the $36,840 national median for the broader janitorial and cleaning industry. With a location quotient of 0.89, this occupation holds a moderate density in the local labor pool compared to national industrial averages.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

For manufacturing occupations in Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. This reflects a recent downward adjustment in the region's chief executive compensation data.

What is the primary factor regarding the Manufacturing Engineering Manager pay range?

The local middle-band width of $44,320 is significantly more compressed than the national width of $73,140. This suggests less variance in pay for these managers locally.

What can I conclude from the two release estimates?

For manufacturing occupations in Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. This reflects a recent downward adjustment in the region's chief executive compensation data.

Is the local Sanitation Technician pay consistent with national levels?

No, the local median of $32,810 is lower than the national median of $36,840. The pay range for these roles is also tighter locally, indicated by the $6,290 middle-band width.

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