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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Rocky Mount, NC

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 314 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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$155,170
  2. Process Engineering Manager$155,170
  3. Controls / Automation Manager$155,170
  4. VP of Engineering$155,170
  5. Director of R&D$155,170
  6. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$155,170
  7. NPI Manager$155,170
  8. Capital Projects Manager$155,170
  9. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$155,170
  10. Senior Industrial Engineer$155,170
  11. Senior Packaging Engineer$155,170
  12. Director of Automation$155,170
  13. Automation Manager$155,170
  14. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$155,170
  15. R&D Manager$155,170
  16. R&D Engineer$155,170
  17. Engineering Manager (Product)$155,170
  18. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$155,170
  19. Lead Product Development Engineer$155,170
  20. CFO (Manufacturing)$133,480
  21. Corporate Controller$133,480
  22. Plant Controller$133,480
  23. VP of Finance$133,480
  24. Division Controller$133,480
  25. Assistant Plant Controller$133,480

Bars show the top 25 of 314 ranked. The table below lists all 314. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Rocky Mount, NC, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,400$155,170$163,500600.74
2Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,400$155,170$163,500600.74
3Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,400$155,170$163,500600.74
4VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,400$155,170$163,500600.74
5Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,400$155,170$163,500600.74
6Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,400$155,170$163,500600.74
7NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,400$155,170$163,500600.74
8Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,400$155,170$163,500600.74
9Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,400$155,170$163,500600.74
10Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,400$155,170$163,500600.74
11Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,400$155,170$163,500600.74
12Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,400$155,170$163,500600.74
13Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,400$155,170$163,500600.74
14Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,400$155,170$163,500600.74
15R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,400$155,170$163,500600.74
16R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,400$155,170$163,500600.74
17Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,400$155,170$163,500600.74
18Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,400$155,170$163,500600.74
19Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$131,400$155,170$163,500600.74
20CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$103,800$133,480$185,8901400.48
21Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$103,800$133,480$185,8901400.48
22Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$103,800$133,480$185,8901400.48
23VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$103,800$133,480$185,8901400.48
24Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$103,800$133,480$185,8901400.48
25Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$103,800$133,480$185,8901400.48
26FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$103,800$133,480$185,8901400.48
27Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$103,800$133,480$185,8901400.48
28Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$103,800$133,480$185,8901400.48
29Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,320$130,720$165,6701802.09
30Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,320$130,720$165,6701802.09
31Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,320$130,720$165,6701802.09
32Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,320$130,720$165,6701802.09
33Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,320$130,720$165,6701802.09
34Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,320$130,720$165,6701802.09
35Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,320$130,720$165,6701802.09
36Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,320$130,720$165,6701802.09
37Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,320$130,720$165,6701802.09
38VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,320$130,720$165,6701802.09
39Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,320$130,720$165,6701802.09
40Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,320$130,720$165,6701802.09
41QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,320$130,720$165,6701802.09
42Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,320$130,720$165,6701802.09
43Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,320$130,720$165,6701802.09
44FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,320$130,720$165,6701802.09
45FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,320$130,720$165,6701802.09
46Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,320$130,720$165,6701802.09
47QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,320$130,720$165,6701802.09
48Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,320$130,720$165,6701802.09
49Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,320$130,720$165,6701802.09
50Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,320$130,720$165,6701802.09
51Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,320$130,720$165,6701802.09
52Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,320$130,720$165,6701802.09
53Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,320$130,720$165,6701802.09
54Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,320$130,720$165,6701802.09
55Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,320$130,720$165,6701802.09
56QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,320$130,720$165,6701802.09
57Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,320$130,720$165,6701802.09
58CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,320$130,720$165,6701802.09
59Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,320$130,720$165,6701802.09
60Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,320$130,720$165,6701802.09
61Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$96,320$130,720$165,6701802.09
62PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$98,250$130,600$159,7901200.2
63MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$98,250$130,600$159,7901200.2
64SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$98,250$130,600$159,7901200.2
65Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$98,250$130,600$159,7901200.2
66Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$98,250$130,600$159,7901200.2
67Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$85,530$121,580$163,1601800.81
68EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$85,530$121,580$163,1601800.81
69EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$85,530$121,580$163,1601800.81
70Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$85,530$121,580$163,1601800.81
71Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$85,530$121,580$163,1601800.81
72Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$85,530$121,580$163,1601800.81
73S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$85,530$121,580$163,1601800.81
74Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$85,530$121,580$163,1601800.81
75Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$85,530$121,580$163,1601800.81
76Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$85,530$121,580$163,1601800.81
77Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$85,530$121,580$163,1601800.81
78Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$85,530$121,580$163,1601800.81
79EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$85,530$121,580$163,1601800.81
80Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$85,530$121,580$163,1601800.81
81VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$77,380$118,080$162,3601400.62
82Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$77,380$118,080$162,3601400.62
83Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$77,380$118,080$162,3601400.62
84National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$77,380$118,080$162,3601400.62
85Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$77,380$118,080$162,3601400.62
86National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$77,380$118,080$162,3601400.62
87Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$77,380$118,080$162,3601400.62
88Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$77,380$118,080$162,3601400.62
89Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$77,380$118,080$162,3601400.62
90Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$77,380$118,080$162,3601400.62
91Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$77,380$118,080$162,3601400.62
92Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$77,380$118,080$162,3601400.62
93Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$77,380$118,080$162,3601400.62
94Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$77,380$118,080$162,3601400.62
95Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$87,870$111,120$154,510600.73
96VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$81,930$106,950$153,020801.07
97Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$81,930$106,950$153,020801.07
98Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$81,930$106,950$153,020801.07
99Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$81,930$106,950$153,020801.07
100Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$81,930$106,950$153,020801.07
101Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$81,930$106,950$153,020801.07
102Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$81,930$106,950$153,020801.07
103Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$81,930$106,950$153,020801.07
104Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$81,930$106,950$153,020801.07
105Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$81,930$106,950$153,020801.07
106Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$81,930$106,950$153,020801.07
107Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$81,930$106,950$153,020801.07
108Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$81,930$106,950$153,020801.07
109Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$81,930$106,950$153,020801.07
110Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$74,080$104,700$128,460500.88
111Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$74,080$104,700$128,460500.88
112Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$74,080$104,700$128,460500.88
113Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$81,020$104,230$123,070600.81
114Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$81,020$104,230$123,070600.81
115Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$81,020$104,230$123,070600.81
116Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$81,020$104,230$123,070600.81
117Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$81,020$104,230$123,070600.81
118Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$81,020$104,230$123,070600.81
119Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$81,020$104,230$123,070600.81
120Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$81,020$104,230$123,070600.81
121Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$81,020$104,230$123,070600.81
122Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$91,590$100,910$124,650601.11
123Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$91,590$100,910$124,650601.11
124Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$91,590$100,910$124,650601.11
125Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$91,590$100,910$124,650601.11
126Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$91,590$100,910$124,650601.11
127Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$91,590$100,910$124,650601.11
128Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$82,500$98,040$118,1401301.2
129Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$82,500$98,040$118,1401301.2
130Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$82,500$98,040$118,1401301.2
131Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$82,500$98,040$118,1401301.2
132Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$82,500$98,040$118,1401301.2
133Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$82,500$98,040$118,1401301.2
134Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$82,500$98,040$118,1401301.2
135Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$82,500$98,040$118,1401301.2
136Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$82,500$98,040$118,1401301.2
137Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$82,500$98,040$118,1401301.2
138Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$82,500$98,040$118,1401301.2
139CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$82,500$98,040$118,1401301.2
140VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,850$94,610$147,4806100.5
141VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,850$94,610$147,4806100.5
142Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,850$94,610$147,4806100.5
143General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,850$94,610$147,4806100.5
144Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,850$94,610$147,4806100.5
145EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,850$94,610$147,4806100.5
146Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,850$94,610$147,4806100.5
147Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,850$94,610$147,4806100.5
148Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,240$92,840$117,3203802.93
149Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,240$92,840$117,3203802.93
150Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,240$92,840$117,3203802.93
151Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,240$92,840$117,3203802.93
152Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,240$92,840$117,3203802.93
153Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,240$92,840$117,3203802.93
154Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,240$92,840$117,3203802.93
155Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,240$92,840$117,3203802.93
156Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,240$92,840$117,3203802.93
157Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,240$92,840$117,3203802.93
158Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,240$92,840$117,3203802.93
159Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,240$92,840$117,3203802.93
160Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,240$92,840$117,3203802.93
161Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,240$92,840$117,3203802.93
162Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,240$92,840$117,3203802.93
163Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,240$92,840$117,3203802.93
164Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,240$92,840$117,3203802.93
165Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,240$92,840$117,3203802.93
166Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,240$92,840$117,3203802.93
167Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,240$92,840$117,3203802.93
168Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,240$92,840$117,3203802.93
169Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,240$92,840$117,3203802.93
170Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,240$92,840$117,3203802.93
171Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,240$92,840$117,3203802.93
172Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,240$92,840$117,3203802.93
173Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,240$92,840$117,3203802.93
174EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,240$92,840$117,3203802.93
175VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,240$92,840$117,3203802.93
176Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,240$92,840$117,3203802.93
177Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,240$92,840$117,3203802.93
178Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,240$92,840$117,3203802.93
179Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,240$92,840$117,3203802.93
180Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,240$92,840$117,3203802.93
181Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,240$92,840$117,3203802.93
182Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,240$92,840$117,3203802.93
183Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$71,840$91,010$123,7402900.76
184Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$71,840$91,010$123,7402900.76
185Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$68,430$78,850$105,600501.08
186Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$68,430$78,850$105,600501.08
187Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$68,430$78,850$105,600501.08
188Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$61,500$76,960$98,3703600.71
189Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$61,500$76,960$98,3703600.71
190Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$61,500$76,960$98,3703600.71
191Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$61,500$76,960$98,3703600.71
192Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,640$76,430$90,2304501.9
193Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,640$76,430$90,2304501.9
194Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,640$76,430$90,2304501.9
195Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,640$76,430$90,2304501.9
196Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,640$76,430$90,2304501.9
197CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,640$76,430$90,2304501.9
198Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,640$76,430$90,2304501.9
199Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,640$76,430$90,2304501.9
200Overhead Crane Operator & RiggerCrane and Tower Operators (53-7021)$65,200$73,420$78,400302
201Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$50,300$71,910$94,9402601.19
202Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$50,300$71,910$94,9402601.19
203Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$50,300$71,910$94,9402601.19
204Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$50,300$71,910$94,9402601.19
205Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$50,300$71,910$94,9402601.19
206Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$50,300$71,910$94,9402601.19
207Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$50,300$71,910$94,9402601.19
208Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$50,300$71,910$94,9402601.19
209Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$50,300$71,910$94,9402601.19
210Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$51,530$68,880$96,1101200.83
211Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$51,530$68,880$96,1101200.83
212Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$51,530$68,880$96,1101200.83
213Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$54,030$62,350$79,4001901.1
214Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,760$61,910$75,0904002.6
215Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,760$61,910$75,0904002.6
216Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,760$61,910$75,0904002.6
217Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,760$61,910$75,0904002.6
218Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,760$61,910$75,0904002.6
219Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,760$61,910$75,0904002.6
220Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,760$61,910$75,0904002.6
221Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,760$61,910$75,0904002.6
222Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,760$61,910$75,0904002.6
223Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,760$61,910$75,0904002.6
224Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,760$61,910$75,0904002.6
225Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,760$61,910$75,0904002.6
226Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,760$61,910$75,0904002.6
227Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,760$61,910$75,0904002.6
228Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,760$61,910$75,0904002.6
229Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,760$61,910$75,0904002.6
230End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,760$61,910$75,0904002.6
231Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$59,760$61,910$75,0904002.6
232Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$47,780$60,980$77,4703201.44
233Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$47,780$60,980$77,4703201.44
234Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$44,860$60,380$67,2502802.03
235Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$44,860$60,380$67,2502802.03
236Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$44,860$60,380$67,2502802.03
237Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$44,860$60,380$67,2502802.03
238Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$44,860$60,380$67,2502802.03
239Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$44,860$60,380$67,2502802.03
240Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$45,660$58,710$70,0503401.28
241CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,980$56,920$76,300900.92
2425-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,980$56,920$76,300900.92
243Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,980$56,920$76,300900.92
244CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$45,980$56,920$76,300900.92
245Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,980$56,920$76,300900.92
246Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,980$56,920$76,300900.92
247EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$45,980$56,920$76,300900.92
248CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$45,980$56,920$76,300900.92
249Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,980$56,920$76,300900.92
250Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$45,980$56,920$76,300900.92
251Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$45,980$56,920$76,300900.92
252Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$45,980$56,920$76,300900.92
253Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,980$56,920$76,300900.92
254Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$46,890$55,690$65,3401501.02
255Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$41,780$49,660$60,7104402.09
256Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$41,780$49,660$60,7104402.09
257CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$41,780$49,660$60,7104402.09
258Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$41,780$49,660$60,7104402.09
259Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$41,780$49,660$60,7104402.09
260First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$41,780$49,660$60,7104402.09
261Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$41,780$49,660$60,7104402.09
262Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$41,780$49,660$60,7104402.09
263Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$41,780$49,660$60,7104402.09
264Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$41,780$49,660$60,7104402.09
265Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$41,780$49,660$60,7104402.09
266Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$41,780$49,660$60,7104402.09
267Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,790$49,600$59,3202501.74
268TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,790$49,600$59,3202501.74
269Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,790$49,600$59,3202501.74
270Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,790$49,600$59,3202501.74
271Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,790$49,600$59,3202501.74
272Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,790$49,600$59,3202501.74
273Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,790$49,600$59,3202501.74
274Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,790$49,600$59,3202501.74
275Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,790$49,600$59,3202501.74
276Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,790$49,600$59,3202501.74
277Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,790$49,600$59,3202501.74
278Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,790$49,600$59,3202501.74
279Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,510$46,360$47,7202903.32
280Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,510$46,360$47,7202903.32
281Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,510$46,360$47,7202903.32
282Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,510$46,360$47,7202903.32
283CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,510$46,360$47,7202903.32
284Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,510$46,360$47,7202903.32
285Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,510$46,360$47,7202903.32
286Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,510$46,360$47,7202903.32
287Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,510$46,360$47,7202903.32
288Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,510$46,360$47,7202903.32
289Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,510$46,360$47,7202903.32
290Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,510$46,360$47,7202903.32
291Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,510$46,360$47,7202903.32
292Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,510$46,360$47,7202903.32
293Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,510$46,360$47,7202903.32
294Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,510$46,360$47,7202903.32
295Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,510$46,360$47,7202903.32
296Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,510$46,360$47,7202903.32
297Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$35,510$46,360$47,7202903.32
298Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$35,530$44,640$48,210300.65
299Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,300$39,600$46,7902100.73
300Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,300$39,600$46,7902100.73
301Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,300$39,600$46,7902100.73
302Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,300$39,600$46,7902100.73
303Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,300$39,600$46,7902100.73
304Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,300$39,600$46,7902100.73
305Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,300$39,600$46,7902100.73
306Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$35,510$39,430$41,9804101.51
307Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$23,670$37,850$46,700Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
308Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$23,670$37,850$46,700Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
309SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$23,670$37,850$46,700Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
310Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$23,670$37,850$46,700Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
311Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$34,680$37,090$44,9301101.76
312Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$34,680$37,090$44,9301101.76
313Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$24,820$30,920$35,9606400.82
314Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$24,820$30,920$35,9606400.82

What should you know about not published by BLS?

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State figures for North Carolina

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Rocky Mount, NC. 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 Rocky Mount, NC, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. For the Manufacturing Engineering Manager, the median salary is $155,170, which sits below the national median of $171,270.

This position shows a middle-band width of $32,100, significantly narrower than the national width of $73,140. CFOs (Manufacturing) in this area earn a median of $133,480, compared to the national median of $166,570. The local CFO role displays a middle-band width of $82,090, which is also narrower than the national middle-band width of $94,490. Plant Managers in Rocky Mount command a median of $130,720, a figure that is higher than the national median of $126,060 for this occupational profile. This local Plant Manager role has a middle-band width of $69,350, closely tracking the national middle-band width of $63,720.

Manufacturing Headhunters evaluates these compensation levels against both local and national benchmarks provided by the BLS. For production-focused roles, the Press Brake Operator earns a median of $37,090, while the national median is $46,330. This local role has a middle-band width of $10,250 compared to the national $16,540 width. Sanitation Technicians in Rocky Mount report a median of $30,920, sitting below the national median of $36,840. The local middle-band width for this occupation is $11,140, slightly lower than the national middle-band width of $11,820. For manufacturing occupations in Rocky Mount, NC, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. Employment density, measured by the location quotient, shows an LQ of 2.09 for Plant Managers, highlighting the region's strong concentration in that area. These figures do not include non-cash benefits like equity, health plans, or pension contributions, which are excluded by BLS survey criteria.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

The middle-band width provides a reality check on the salary range required to attract the core 50% of the available local talent. A narrower width compared to the national average suggests a more condensed local pay structure for that occupation.

Are the listed wages strictly for the manufacturing industry?

The BLS occupations reflect broader employment categories across various industries, though the wage cuts provided are filtered for manufacturing industry contexts. The specific occupational duties determine the alignment, as some roles span multiple industry sectors.

How does the local middle-band width relate to recruitment strategy?

The middle-band width provides a reality check on the salary range required to attract the core 50% of the available local talent. A narrower width compared to the national average suggests a more condensed local pay structure for that occupation.

What is the significance of the median change reported?

For manufacturing occupations in Rocky Mount, NC, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. It helps hiring managers assess if recent competitive pressures are driving wages upward or if the market has stabilized.

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