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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Panama City-Panama City Beach, 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 325 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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$155,360
  2. Process Engineering Manager$155,360
  3. Controls / Automation Manager$155,360
  4. VP of Engineering$155,360
  5. Director of R&D$155,360
  6. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$155,360
  7. NPI Manager$155,360
  8. Capital Projects Manager$155,360
  9. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$155,360
  10. Senior Industrial Engineer$155,360
  11. Senior Packaging Engineer$155,360
  12. Director of Automation$155,360
  13. Automation Manager$155,360
  14. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$155,360
  15. R&D Manager$155,360
  16. R&D Engineer$155,360
  17. Engineering Manager (Product)$155,360
  18. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$155,360
  19. Lead Product Development Engineer$155,360
  20. Purchasing Manager$135,260
  21. Strategic Sourcing Manager$135,260
  22. Procurement Manager$135,260
  23. Director of Procurement$135,260
  24. Commodity Manager$135,260
  25. Plant Manager$134,280

Bars show the top 25 of 325 ranked. The table below lists all 325. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,670$155,360$202,9601300.98
2Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,670$155,360$202,9601300.98
3Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,670$155,360$202,9601300.98
4VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,670$155,360$202,9601300.98
5Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,670$155,360$202,9601300.98
6Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,670$155,360$202,9601300.98
7NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,670$155,360$202,9601300.98
8Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,670$155,360$202,9601300.98
9Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,670$155,360$202,9601300.98
10Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,670$155,360$202,9601300.98
11Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,670$155,360$202,9601300.98
12Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,670$155,360$202,9601300.98
13Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,670$155,360$202,9601300.98
14Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,670$155,360$202,9601300.98
15R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,670$155,360$202,9601300.98
16R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,670$155,360$202,9601300.98
17Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,670$155,360$202,9601300.98
18Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,670$155,360$202,9601300.98
19Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$128,670$155,360$202,9601300.98
20Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$95,620$135,260$150,400300.67
21Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$95,620$135,260$150,400300.67
22Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$95,620$135,260$150,400300.67
23Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$95,620$135,260$150,400300.67
24Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$95,620$135,260$150,400300.67
25Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,370$134,280$155,850800.54
26Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,370$134,280$155,850800.54
27Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,370$134,280$155,850800.54
28Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,370$134,280$155,850800.54
29Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,370$134,280$155,850800.54
30Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,370$134,280$155,850800.54
31Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,370$134,280$155,850800.54
32Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,370$134,280$155,850800.54
33Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,370$134,280$155,850800.54
34VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,370$134,280$155,850800.54
35Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,370$134,280$155,850800.54
36Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,370$134,280$155,850800.54
37QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,370$134,280$155,850800.54
38Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,370$134,280$155,850800.54
39Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,370$134,280$155,850800.54
40FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,370$134,280$155,850800.54
41FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,370$134,280$155,850800.54
42Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,370$134,280$155,850800.54
43QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,370$134,280$155,850800.54
44Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,370$134,280$155,850800.54
45Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,370$134,280$155,850800.54
46Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,370$134,280$155,850800.54
47Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,370$134,280$155,850800.54
48Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,370$134,280$155,850800.54
49Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,370$134,280$155,850800.54
50Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,370$134,280$155,850800.54
51Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,370$134,280$155,850800.54
52QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,370$134,280$155,850800.54
53Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,370$134,280$155,850800.54
54CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,370$134,280$155,850800.54
55Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,370$134,280$155,850800.54
56Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,370$134,280$155,850800.54
57Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$83,370$134,280$155,850800.54
58Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$101,520$127,610$177,250600.48
59CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$92,240$125,460$233,3401301.09
60Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$92,240$125,460$233,3401301.09
61Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$92,240$125,460$233,3401301.09
62CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$87,980$123,350$164,2302500.52
63Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$87,980$123,350$164,2302500.52
64Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$87,980$123,350$164,2302500.52
65VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$87,980$123,350$164,2302500.52
66Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$87,980$123,350$164,2302500.52
67Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$87,980$123,350$164,2302500.52
68FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$87,980$123,350$164,2302500.52
69Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$87,980$123,350$164,2302500.52
70Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$87,980$123,350$164,2302500.52
71PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$95,470$121,150$151,1704000.4
72MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$95,470$121,150$151,1704000.4
73SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$95,470$121,150$151,1704000.4
74Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$95,470$121,150$151,1704000.4
75Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$95,470$121,150$151,1704000.4
76Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$77,250$115,210$153,1004605.07
77Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$77,250$115,210$153,1004605.07
78Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$77,250$115,210$153,1004605.07
79Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$77,250$115,210$153,1004605.07
80Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$77,250$115,210$153,1004605.07
81Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$77,250$115,210$153,1004605.07
82Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$80,950$112,700$143,8301201
83Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$80,950$112,700$143,8301201
84Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$80,950$112,700$143,8301201
85Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$80,950$112,700$143,8301201
86Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$80,950$112,700$143,8301201
87Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$80,950$112,700$143,8301201
88Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$80,950$112,700$143,8301201
89Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$80,950$112,700$143,8301201
90Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$80,950$112,700$143,8301201
91VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$80,480$112,560$166,4102500.68
92Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$80,480$112,560$166,4102500.68
93Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$80,480$112,560$166,4102500.68
94National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$80,480$112,560$166,4102500.68
95Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$80,480$112,560$166,4102500.68
96National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$80,480$112,560$166,4102500.68
97Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$80,480$112,560$166,4102500.68
98Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$80,480$112,560$166,4102500.68
99Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$80,480$112,560$166,4102500.68
100Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$80,480$112,560$166,4102500.68
101Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$80,480$112,560$166,4102500.68
102Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$80,480$112,560$166,4102500.68
103Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$80,480$112,560$166,4102500.68
104Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$80,480$112,560$166,4102500.68
105Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$88,280$102,610$130,8504102.38
106Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$88,280$102,610$130,8504102.38
107Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$88,280$102,610$130,8504102.38
108Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$88,280$102,610$130,8504102.38
109Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$88,280$102,610$130,8504102.38
110Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$88,280$102,610$130,8504102.38
111Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$88,280$102,610$130,8504102.38
112Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$88,280$102,610$130,8504102.38
113Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$88,280$102,610$130,8504102.38
114Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$88,280$102,610$130,8504102.38
115Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$88,280$102,610$130,8504102.38
116CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$88,280$102,610$130,8504102.38
117Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,670$100,410$130,620900.44
118Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,670$100,410$130,620900.44
119Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,670$100,410$130,620900.44
120Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,670$100,410$130,620900.44
121Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,670$100,410$130,620900.44
122Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,670$100,410$130,620900.44
123Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,670$100,410$130,620900.44
124Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,670$100,410$130,620900.44
125Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,670$100,410$130,620900.44
126Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,670$100,410$130,620900.44
127Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,670$100,410$130,620900.44
128Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,670$100,410$130,620900.44
129Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,670$100,410$130,620900.44
130Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,670$100,410$130,620900.44
131Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,670$100,410$130,620900.44
132Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,670$100,410$130,620900.44
133Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,670$100,410$130,620900.44
134Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,670$100,410$130,620900.44
135Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,670$100,410$130,620900.44
136Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,670$100,410$130,620900.44
137Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,670$100,410$130,620900.44
138Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,670$100,410$130,620900.44
139Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,670$100,410$130,620900.44
140Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,670$100,410$130,620900.44
141Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,670$100,410$130,620900.44
142Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,670$100,410$130,620900.44
143EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,670$100,410$130,620900.44
144VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,670$100,410$130,620900.44
145Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,670$100,410$130,620900.44
146Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,670$100,410$130,620900.44
147Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,670$100,410$130,620900.44
148Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,670$100,410$130,620900.44
149Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,670$100,410$130,620900.44
150Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,670$100,410$130,620900.44
151Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,670$100,410$130,620900.44
152Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$82,000$100,040$122,370700.78
153Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$82,000$100,040$122,370700.78
154Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$82,000$100,040$122,370700.78
155Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$63,160$99,450$134,2402300.63
156EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$63,160$99,450$134,2402300.63
157EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$63,160$99,450$134,2402300.63
158Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$63,160$99,450$134,2402300.63
159Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$63,160$99,450$134,2402300.63
160Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$63,160$99,450$134,2402300.63
161S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$63,160$99,450$134,2402300.63
162Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$63,160$99,450$134,2402300.63
163Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$63,160$99,450$134,2402300.63
164Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$63,160$99,450$134,2402300.63
165Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$63,160$99,450$134,2402300.63
166Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$63,160$99,450$134,2402300.63
167EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$63,160$99,450$134,2402300.63
168Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$63,160$99,450$134,2402300.63
169Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$73,720$92,360$114,7007301.18
170Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$73,720$92,360$114,7007301.18
171Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$63,330$91,560$106,3701101.39
172Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$63,330$91,560$106,3701101.39
173Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$63,330$91,560$106,3701101.39
174NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$72,030$88,710$111,6302005.62
175VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$58,720$88,340$113,130900.71
176Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$58,720$88,340$113,130900.71
177Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$58,720$88,340$113,130900.71
178Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$58,720$88,340$113,130900.71
179Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$58,720$88,340$113,130900.71
180Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$58,720$88,340$113,130900.71
181Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$58,720$88,340$113,130900.71
182Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$58,720$88,340$113,130900.71
183Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$58,720$88,340$113,130900.71
184Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$58,720$88,340$113,130900.71
185Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$58,720$88,340$113,130900.71
186Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$58,720$88,340$113,130900.71
187Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$58,720$88,340$113,130900.71
188Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$58,720$88,340$113,130900.71
189VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,150$86,070$130,8102,0801.02
190VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,150$86,070$130,8102,0801.02
191Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,150$86,070$130,8102,0801.02
192General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,150$86,070$130,8102,0801.02
193Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,150$86,070$130,8102,0801.02
194EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,150$86,070$130,8102,0801.02
195Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,150$86,070$130,8102,0801.02
196Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,150$86,070$130,8102,0801.02
197Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$57,570$77,840$100,4203401.2
198Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$60,560$71,820$94,7605600.66
199Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$60,560$71,820$94,7605600.66
200Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$60,560$71,820$94,7605600.66
201Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$60,560$71,820$94,7605600.66
202Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$53,680$70,360$82,0203300.84
203Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$53,680$70,360$82,0203300.84
204Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$53,680$70,360$82,0203300.84
205Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$53,680$70,360$82,0203300.84
206Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$53,680$70,360$82,0203300.84
207CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$53,680$70,360$82,0203300.84
208Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$53,680$70,360$82,0203300.84
209Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$53,680$70,360$82,0203300.84
210Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$54,720$64,860$85,4502200.89
211Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$54,720$64,860$85,4502200.89
212Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$54,720$64,860$85,4502200.89
213Overhead Crane Operator & RiggerCrane and Tower Operators (53-7021)$59,930$64,840$77,340501.94
214Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$46,650$63,220$78,1305601.56
215Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$46,650$63,220$78,1305601.56
216Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$46,650$63,220$78,1305601.56
217Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$46,650$63,220$78,1305601.56
218Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$46,650$63,220$78,1305601.56
219Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$46,650$63,220$78,1305601.56
220Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$46,650$63,220$78,1305601.56
221Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$46,650$63,220$78,1305601.56
222Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$46,650$63,220$78,1305601.56
223PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$57,250$62,070$75,140401.17
224Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$57,250$62,070$75,140401.17
225Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$57,250$62,070$75,140401.17
226Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$57,250$62,070$75,140401.17
227Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,330$61,320$76,1601300.52
228Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,330$61,320$76,1601300.52
229Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,330$61,320$76,1601300.52
230Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,330$61,320$76,1601300.52
231Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,330$61,320$76,1601300.52
232Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,330$61,320$76,1601300.52
233Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,330$61,320$76,1601300.52
234Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,330$61,320$76,1601300.52
235Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,330$61,320$76,1601300.52
236Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,330$61,320$76,1601300.52
237Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,330$61,320$76,1601300.52
238Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,330$61,320$76,1601300.52
239Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,330$61,320$76,1601300.52
240Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,330$61,320$76,1601300.52
241Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,330$61,320$76,1601300.52
242Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,330$61,320$76,1601300.52
243End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,330$61,320$76,1601300.52
244Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,330$61,320$76,1601300.52
245Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$47,050$59,220$72,7802800.78
246Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$47,050$59,220$72,7802800.78
247Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,040$58,510$67,5601600.69
248Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,040$58,510$67,5601600.69
249Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,040$58,510$67,5601600.69
250Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,040$58,510$67,5601600.69
251Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,040$58,510$67,5601600.69
252Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,040$58,510$67,5601600.69
253CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,700$54,580$63,030900.53
2545-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,700$54,580$63,030900.53
255Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,700$54,580$63,030900.53
256CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$46,700$54,580$63,030900.53
257Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,700$54,580$63,030900.53
258Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,700$54,580$63,030900.53
259EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$46,700$54,580$63,030900.53
260CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$46,700$54,580$63,030900.53
261Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,700$54,580$63,030900.53
262Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$46,700$54,580$63,030900.53
263Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$46,700$54,580$63,030900.53
264Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$46,700$54,580$63,030900.53
265Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,700$54,580$63,030900.53
266Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$43,720$53,350$61,4202501.05
267TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$43,720$53,350$61,4202501.05
268Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$43,720$53,350$61,4202501.05
269Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$43,720$53,350$61,4202501.05
270Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$43,720$53,350$61,4202501.05
271Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$43,720$53,350$61,4202501.05
272Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$43,720$53,350$61,4202501.05
273Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$43,720$53,350$61,4202501.05
274Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$43,720$53,350$61,4202501.05
275Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$43,720$53,350$61,4202501.05
276Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$43,720$53,350$61,4202501.05
277Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$43,720$53,350$61,4202501.05
278Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$45,560$52,900$60,4605501.24
279Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$45,500$51,600$60,1304501.87
280Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,250$51,580$64,2901500.43
281Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,250$51,580$64,2901500.43
282CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,250$51,580$64,2901500.43
283Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,250$51,580$64,2901500.43
284Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,250$51,580$64,2901500.43
285First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,250$51,580$64,2901500.43
286Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,250$51,580$64,2901500.43
287Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,250$51,580$64,2901500.43
288Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,250$51,580$64,2901500.43
289Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,250$51,580$64,2901500.43
290Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,250$51,580$64,2901500.43
291Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$40,250$51,580$64,2901500.43
292Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$36,430$44,120$47,570800.19
293Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,050$43,570$58,000500.37
294Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,050$43,570$58,000500.37
295Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,050$43,570$58,000500.37
296Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,050$43,570$58,000500.37
297CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,050$43,570$58,000500.37
298Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,050$43,570$58,000500.37
299Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,050$43,570$58,000500.37
300Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,050$43,570$58,000500.37
301Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,050$43,570$58,000500.37
302Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,050$43,570$58,000500.37
303Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,050$43,570$58,000500.37
304Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,050$43,570$58,000500.37
305Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,050$43,570$58,000500.37
306Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,050$43,570$58,000500.37
307Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,050$43,570$58,000500.37
308Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,050$43,570$58,000500.37
309Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,050$43,570$58,000500.37
310Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,050$43,570$58,000500.37
311Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,050$43,570$58,000500.37
312Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$30,800$38,520$45,7102800.6
313Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$30,800$38,520$45,7102800.6
314Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$30,800$38,520$45,7102800.6
315Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$30,800$38,520$45,7102800.6
316Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$30,800$38,520$45,7102800.6
317Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$30,800$38,520$45,7102800.6
318Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$30,800$38,520$45,7102800.6
319Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$38,070$38,070$47,720300.21
320Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$38,070$38,070$47,720300.21
321SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$38,070$38,070$47,720300.21
322Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$38,070$38,070$47,720300.21
323Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$33,790$36,540$43,160400.45
324Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$29,380$34,070$35,3501,6501.28
325Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$29,380$34,070$35,3501,6501.28

What should you know about not published by BLS?

Materials Engineer, Metallurgist / Metallurgical Engineer, Injection Molding Process Engineer, Extrusion Process Engineer, MS&T Engineer, Food Scientist, Formulation Chemist, Sales Engineer, CNC Setup Machinist, CNC Programmer, Tool and Die Maker, Mold Maker, Robotic Welding Technician, Press Brake Operator, Die Setter (Stamping), Electromechanical / Mechatronics Technician, Millwright, Skilled Mechanical Assembler, Aircraft Structures Assembler, Composite Technician, Injection Molding Technician, Extrusion Technician, Chemical Operator, GMP Manufacturing Technician, Bioprocess Technician, Food Process Operator, Semiconductor Fab Technician, Calibration Technician, QC Lab Technician, Polymer / Plastics Engineer, Process Development Engineer, Tech Transfer Engineer, Product Development Scientist, QC Microbiology Manager, Inside Sales Engineer, Proposal / Quotation Engineer, Electronics Test Technician, Machine Builder (equipment OEM assembly fitter), Cleanroom Assembler (Medical Device), Senior Electronics Test Technician, Lead Mechanical Assembler, Control Room (DCS) Operator, Aseptic Fill Operator.

State figures for Florida

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Panama City-Panama City Beach, 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 Panama City-Panama City Beach, 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 remains lower than the national median of $171,270 for the broader engineering management category.

The middle-band width is $74,290, which is extremely consistent with the $73,140 middle-band width seen nationally. 98, the region holds an engineering presence that mirrors the national distribution across all sectors.

Purchasing Manager roles indicate a median of $135,260, up from the prior median of $130,160. The middle-band width is $54,780, substantially narrower than the $66,720 national middle-band width. Local purchasing professionals are critical to the regional manufacturing chain, yet the location quotient of 0.67 shows they are less dense than the national average for procurement professionals.

For manufacturing occupations in Panama City-Panama City Beach, 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 $72,480 is wider than the national middle-band width of $63,720 for this category. The local median of $134,280 is higher than the national median of $126,060 for industrial production managers. With a location quotient of 0.54, these leaders are critical to the local industrial sector despite their relatively low concentration.

For manufacturing occupations in Panama City-Panama City Beach, 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 notably below the national median of $45,780 for the printing press operator occupation. The middle-band width of $9,370 is much narrower than the national width of $18,350. The region has a location quotient of 0.45, highlighting that press operation is not a primary source of manufacturing jobs compared to national printing press concentrations.

For manufacturing occupations in Panama City-Panama City Beach, 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 tracks lower than the national median of $36,840 for janitorial and cleaning work. For manufacturing occupations in Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL, percentiles describe the wage distribution of the mapped occupation. They do not assign pay to plant size, seniority, credentials or job complexity. Assess duties and candidate requirements separately; these rows do not measure a premium for them. The location quotient for this role is 1.28, which signals a relatively high density of sanitation roles in the local manufacturing market.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

For manufacturing occupations in Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. This is a substantial uptick for the local management workforce.

How has the median for local Plant Managers changed in Panama City?

For manufacturing occupations in Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. This is a substantial uptick for the local management workforce.

What is the pay spread for local Purchasing Managers compared to the national index?

This indicates a more tightly controlled salary structure for this role in Panama City.

Is the local Sanitation Technician workforce dense?

Yes, the location quotient of 1.28 indicates that the Panama City region has a higher concentration of these workers than the national average. This higher density is typical for the local industrial structure.

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