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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Manufacturing Headhunters uses the published BLS OEWS figures below. They describe the mapped occupation and area, not an individual offer.

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BLS published a median for 357 of our 368 roles here. Ranking uses exact published annual medians only. Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.

  1. CEO / President (Manufacturing)$256,610
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$256,610
  3. Senior Director of Operations$256,610
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$168,650
  5. Process Engineering Manager$168,650
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$168,650
  7. VP of Engineering$168,650
  8. Director of R&D$168,650
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$168,650
  10. NPI Manager$168,650
  11. Capital Projects Manager$168,650
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$168,650
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$168,650
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$168,650
  15. Director of Automation$168,650
  16. Automation Manager$168,650
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$168,650
  18. R&D Manager$168,650
  19. R&D Engineer$168,650
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$168,650
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$168,650
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$168,650
  23. CFO (Manufacturing)$144,710
  24. Corporate Controller$144,710
  25. Plant Controller$144,710

Bars show the top 25 of 357 ranked. The table below lists all 357. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$181,820$256,610$405,9005600.38
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$181,820$256,610$405,9005600.38
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$181,820$256,610$405,9005600.38
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$141,720$168,650$199,2601,2200.76
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$141,720$168,650$199,2601,2200.76
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$141,720$168,650$199,2601,2200.76
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$141,720$168,650$199,2601,2200.76
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$141,720$168,650$199,2601,2200.76
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$141,720$168,650$199,2601,2200.76
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$141,720$168,650$199,2601,2200.76
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$141,720$168,650$199,2601,2200.76
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$141,720$168,650$199,2601,2200.76
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$141,720$168,650$199,2601,2200.76
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$141,720$168,650$199,2601,2200.76
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$141,720$168,650$199,2601,2200.76
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$141,720$168,650$199,2601,2200.76
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$141,720$168,650$199,2601,2200.76
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$141,720$168,650$199,2601,2200.76
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$141,720$168,650$199,2601,2200.76
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$141,720$168,650$199,2601,2200.76
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$141,720$168,650$199,2601,2200.76
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$141,720$168,650$199,2601,2200.76
23CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$114,970$144,710$195,1304,9100.8
24Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$114,970$144,710$195,1304,9100.8
25Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$114,970$144,710$195,1304,9100.8
26VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$114,970$144,710$195,1304,9100.8
27Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$114,970$144,710$195,1304,9100.8
28Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$114,970$144,710$195,1304,9100.8
29FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$114,970$144,710$195,1304,9100.8
30Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$114,970$144,710$195,1304,9100.8
31Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$114,970$144,710$195,1304,9100.8
32Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$105,410$131,660$160,6006801.12
33Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$105,410$131,660$160,6006801.12
34Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$105,410$131,660$160,6006801.12
35Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$105,410$131,660$160,6006801.12
36Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$105,410$131,660$160,6006801.12
37Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$99,120$130,900$164,6005,0101.11
38EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$99,120$130,900$164,6005,0101.11
39EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$99,120$130,900$164,6005,0101.11
40Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$99,120$130,900$164,6005,0101.11
41Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$99,120$130,900$164,6005,0101.11
42Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$99,120$130,900$164,6005,0101.11
43S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$99,120$130,900$164,6005,0101.11
44Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$99,120$130,900$164,6005,0101.11
45Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$99,120$130,900$164,6005,0101.11
46Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$99,120$130,900$164,6005,0101.11
47Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$99,120$130,900$164,6005,0101.11
48Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$99,120$130,900$164,6005,0101.11
49EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$99,120$130,900$164,6005,0101.11
50Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$99,120$130,900$164,6005,0101.11
51Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$99,990$130,370$168,4401,6501.03
52PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$101,000$128,430$154,7908,0100.65
53MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$101,000$128,430$154,7908,0100.65
54SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$101,000$128,430$154,7908,0100.65
55Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$101,000$128,430$154,7908,0100.65
56Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$101,000$128,430$154,7908,0100.65
57Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$96,870$128,170$158,1402200.6
58Inside Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$96,870$128,170$158,1402200.6
59Proposal / Quotation EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$96,870$128,170$158,1402200.6
60Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,350$126,060$144,6201,3400.75
61Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,350$126,060$144,6201,3400.75
62Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,350$126,060$144,6201,3400.75
63Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,350$126,060$144,6201,3400.75
64Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,350$126,060$144,6201,3400.75
65Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,350$126,060$144,6201,3400.75
66Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,350$126,060$144,6201,3400.75
67Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,350$126,060$144,6201,3400.75
68Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,350$126,060$144,6201,3400.75
69VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,350$126,060$144,6201,3400.75
70Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,350$126,060$144,6201,3400.75
71Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,350$126,060$144,6201,3400.75
72QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,350$126,060$144,6201,3400.75
73Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,350$126,060$144,6201,3400.75
74Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,350$126,060$144,6201,3400.75
75FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,350$126,060$144,6201,3400.75
76FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,350$126,060$144,6201,3400.75
77Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,350$126,060$144,6201,3400.75
78QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,350$126,060$144,6201,3400.75
79Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,350$126,060$144,6201,3400.75
80Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,350$126,060$144,6201,3400.75
81Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,350$126,060$144,6201,3400.75
82Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,350$126,060$144,6201,3400.75
83Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,350$126,060$144,6201,3400.75
84Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,350$126,060$144,6201,3400.75
85Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,350$126,060$144,6201,3400.75
86Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,350$126,060$144,6201,3400.75
87QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,350$126,060$144,6201,3400.75
88Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,350$126,060$144,6201,3400.75
89CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,350$126,060$144,6201,3400.75
90Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,350$126,060$144,6201,3400.75
91Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,350$126,060$144,6201,3400.75
92Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$92,350$126,060$144,6201,3400.75
93VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$82,330$124,750$169,0504,7201.02
94Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$82,330$124,750$169,0504,7201.02
95Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$82,330$124,750$169,0504,7201.02
96National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$82,330$124,750$169,0504,7201.02
97Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$82,330$124,750$169,0504,7201.02
98National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$82,330$124,750$169,0504,7201.02
99Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$82,330$124,750$169,0504,7201.02
100Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$82,330$124,750$169,0504,7201.02
101Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$82,330$124,750$169,0504,7201.02
102Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$82,330$124,750$169,0504,7201.02
103Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$82,330$124,750$169,0504,7201.02
104Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$82,330$124,750$169,0504,7201.02
105Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$82,330$124,750$169,0504,7201.02
106Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$82,330$124,750$169,0504,7201.02
107Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$95,540$117,620$139,0107600.68
108Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$95,540$117,620$139,0107600.68
109Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$95,540$117,620$139,0107600.68
110Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$95,540$117,620$139,0107600.68
111Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$95,540$117,620$139,0107600.68
112Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$95,540$117,620$139,0107600.68
113Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$93,360$104,620$134,8901,4800.69
114Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$93,360$104,620$134,8901,4800.69
115Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$93,360$104,620$134,8901,4800.69
116Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$93,360$104,620$134,8901,4800.69
117Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$93,360$104,620$134,8901,4800.69
118Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$93,360$104,620$134,8901,4800.69
119Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$93,360$104,620$134,8901,4800.69
120Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$93,360$104,620$134,8901,4800.69
121Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$93,360$104,620$134,8901,4800.69
122Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$93,360$104,620$134,8901,4800.69
123Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$93,360$104,620$134,8901,4800.69
124CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$93,360$104,620$134,8901,4800.69
125Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$81,940$103,520$148,0708200.57
126Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$81,940$103,520$148,0708200.57
127Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$81,940$103,520$148,0708200.57
128Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$81,940$103,520$148,0708200.57
129Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$81,940$103,520$148,0708200.57
130Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$81,940$103,520$148,0708200.57
131Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$81,940$103,520$148,0708200.57
132Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$81,940$103,520$148,0708200.57
133Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$81,940$103,520$148,0708200.57
134Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$76,680$101,450$136,0409500.84
135Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$76,680$101,450$136,0409500.84
136Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$76,680$101,450$136,0409500.84
137VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,430$99,790$159,12030,5601.2
138VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,430$99,790$159,12030,5601.2
139Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,430$99,790$159,12030,5601.2
140General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,430$99,790$159,12030,5601.2
141Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,430$99,790$159,12030,5601.2
142EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,430$99,790$159,12030,5601.2
143Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,430$99,790$159,12030,5601.2
144Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,430$99,790$159,12030,5601.2
145Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,870$99,110$124,6401,6700.63
146Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,870$99,110$124,6401,6700.63
147Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,870$99,110$124,6401,6700.63
148Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,870$99,110$124,6401,6700.63
149Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,870$99,110$124,6401,6700.63
150Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,870$99,110$124,6401,6700.63
151Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,870$99,110$124,6401,6700.63
152Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,870$99,110$124,6401,6700.63
153Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,870$99,110$124,6401,6700.63
154Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,870$99,110$124,6401,6700.63
155Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,870$99,110$124,6401,6700.63
156Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,870$99,110$124,6401,6700.63
157Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,870$99,110$124,6401,6700.63
158Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,870$99,110$124,6401,6700.63
159Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,870$99,110$124,6401,6700.63
160Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,870$99,110$124,6401,6700.63
161Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,870$99,110$124,6401,6700.63
162Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,870$99,110$124,6401,6700.63
163Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,870$99,110$124,6401,6700.63
164Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,870$99,110$124,6401,6700.63
165Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,870$99,110$124,6401,6700.63
166Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,870$99,110$124,6401,6700.63
167Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,870$99,110$124,6401,6700.63
168Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,870$99,110$124,6401,6700.63
169Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,870$99,110$124,6401,6700.63
170Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,870$99,110$124,6401,6700.63
171EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,870$99,110$124,6401,6700.63
172VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,870$99,110$124,6401,6700.63
173Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,870$99,110$124,6401,6700.63
174Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,870$99,110$124,6401,6700.63
175Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,870$99,110$124,6401,6700.63
176Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,870$99,110$124,6401,6700.63
177Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,870$99,110$124,6401,6700.63
178Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,870$99,110$124,6401,6700.63
179Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$82,870$99,110$124,6401,6700.63
180Food ScientistFood Scientists and Technologists (19-1012)$75,290$98,220$127,740600.68
181Product Development ScientistFood Scientists and Technologists (19-1012)$75,290$98,220$127,740600.68
182VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$73,760$95,500$129,8601,6701.04
183Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$73,760$95,500$129,8601,6701.04
184Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$73,760$95,500$129,8601,6701.04
185Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$73,760$95,500$129,8601,6701.04
186Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$73,760$95,500$129,8601,6701.04
187Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$73,760$95,500$129,8601,6701.04
188Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$73,760$95,500$129,8601,6701.04
189Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$73,760$95,500$129,8601,6701.04
190Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$73,760$95,500$129,8601,6701.04
191Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$73,760$95,500$129,8601,6701.04
192Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$73,760$95,500$129,8601,6701.04
193Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$73,760$95,500$129,8601,6701.04
194Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$73,760$95,500$129,8601,6701.04
195Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$73,760$95,500$129,8601,6701.04
196Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$70,800$92,130$121,3509,9901.29
197Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$70,800$92,130$121,3509,9901.29
198Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$65,300$91,040$139,0102900.48
199Materials EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$72,100$82,800$133,780900.54
200Metallurgist / Metallurgical EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$72,100$82,800$133,780900.54
201Polymer / Plastics EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$72,100$82,800$133,780900.54
202Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$60,770$79,550$103,1703,7801.06
203Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$65,470$78,650$99,7808,3600.8
204Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$65,470$78,650$99,7808,3600.8
205Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$65,470$78,650$99,7808,3600.8
206Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$65,470$78,650$99,7808,3600.8
207QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$64,570$77,720$94,7007500.6
208Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$61,240$77,690$98,6901,2301.2
209Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$61,240$77,690$98,6901,2301.2
210Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$61,240$77,690$98,6901,2301.2
211Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$58,690$75,790$95,8906,2301.39
212Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$58,690$75,790$95,8906,2301.39
213Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$58,690$75,790$95,8906,2301.39
214Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$58,690$75,790$95,8906,2301.39
215Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$58,690$75,790$95,8906,2301.39
216Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$58,690$75,790$95,8906,2301.39
217Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$58,690$75,790$95,8906,2301.39
218Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$58,690$75,790$95,8906,2301.39
219Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$58,690$75,790$95,8906,2301.39
220NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$53,060$71,150$85,6303300.77
221Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$50,090$70,500$81,9803,7800.77
222Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$50,090$70,500$81,9803,7800.77
223Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$50,090$70,500$81,9803,7800.77
224Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$50,090$70,500$81,9803,7800.77
225Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$50,090$70,500$81,9803,7800.77
226CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$50,090$70,500$81,9803,7800.77
227Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$50,090$70,500$81,9803,7800.77
228Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$50,090$70,500$81,9803,7800.77
229PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$54,310$70,470$81,0808301.77
230Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$54,310$70,470$81,0808301.77
231Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$54,310$70,470$81,0808301.77
232Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$54,310$70,470$81,0808301.77
233CNC ProgrammerComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers (51-9162)$59,130$68,520$74,540700.36
234Overhead Crane Operator & RiggerCrane and Tower Operators (53-7021)$57,630$68,200$77,1602700.86
235Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$52,050$67,050$97,9703,1001.03
236Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$52,050$67,050$97,9703,1001.03
237Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$52,050$67,050$97,9703,1001.03
238Tool and Die MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$50,680$66,240$76,4801100.26
239Mold MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$50,680$66,240$76,4801100.26
240Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,150$60,760$80,0202,9500.93
241Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,150$60,760$80,0202,9500.93
242Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,150$60,760$80,0202,9500.93
243Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,150$60,760$80,0202,9500.93
244Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,150$60,760$80,0202,9500.93
245Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,150$60,760$80,0202,9500.93
246Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,150$60,760$80,0202,9500.93
247Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,150$60,760$80,0202,9500.93
248Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,150$60,760$80,0202,9500.93
249Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,150$60,760$80,0202,9500.93
250Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,150$60,760$80,0202,9500.93
251Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,150$60,760$80,0202,9500.93
252Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,150$60,760$80,0202,9500.93
253Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,150$60,760$80,0202,9500.93
254Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,150$60,760$80,0202,9500.93
255Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,150$60,760$80,0202,9500.93
256End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,150$60,760$80,0202,9500.93
257Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,150$60,760$80,0202,9500.93
258Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$47,830$60,390$76,2704,6701.03
259Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$47,830$60,390$76,2704,6701.03
260Calibration TechnicianCalibration Technologists and Technicians (17-3028)$48,030$60,230$84,9802902.45
261MillwrightMillwrights (49-9044)$44,210$59,400$65,5002400.83
262Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$46,550$58,590$74,0103,1601.07
263Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$45,300$57,010$65,7506,6601.21
264Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,210$56,040$66,1202,8401
265Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,210$56,040$66,1202,8401
266Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,210$56,040$66,1202,8401
267Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,210$56,040$66,1202,8401
268Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,210$56,040$66,1202,8401
269Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,210$56,040$66,1202,8401
270CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$43,870$53,190$67,0407500.36
2715-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$43,870$53,190$67,0407500.36
272Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$43,870$53,190$67,0407500.36
273CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$43,870$53,190$67,0407500.36
274Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$43,870$53,190$67,0407500.36
275Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$43,870$53,190$67,0407500.36
276EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$43,870$53,190$67,0407500.36
277CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$43,870$53,190$67,0407500.36
278Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$43,870$53,190$67,0407500.36
279Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$43,870$53,190$67,0407500.36
280Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$43,870$53,190$67,0407500.36
281Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$43,870$53,190$67,0407500.36
282Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$43,870$53,190$67,0407500.36
283QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$44,120$49,810$64,1003000.71
284CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$42,160$49,450$59,2304100.33
285Bioprocess TechnicianBiological Technicians (19-4021)$44,000$49,430$62,4701700.33
286Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,010$48,220$60,9302,5100.83
287TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,010$48,220$60,9302,5100.83
288Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,010$48,220$60,9302,5100.83
289Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,010$48,220$60,9302,5100.83
290Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,010$48,220$60,9302,5100.83
291Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,010$48,220$60,9302,5100.83
292Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,010$48,220$60,9302,5100.83
293Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,010$48,220$60,9302,5100.83
294Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,010$48,220$60,9302,5100.83
295Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,010$48,220$60,9302,5100.83
296Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,010$48,220$60,9302,5100.83
297Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,010$48,220$60,9302,5100.83
298Skilled Mechanical AssemblerEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$47,090$47,090$47,090500.21
299Electronics Test TechnicianEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$47,090$47,090$47,090500.21
300Machine Builder (equipment OEM assembly fitter)Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$47,090$47,090$47,090500.21
301Cleanroom Assembler (Medical Device)Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$47,090$47,090$47,090500.21
302Senior Electronics Test TechnicianEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$47,090$47,090$47,090500.21
303Lead Mechanical AssemblerEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$47,090$47,090$47,090500.21
304Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,840$47,040$62,4203,6500.84
305Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,840$47,040$62,4203,6500.84
306CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,840$47,040$62,4203,6500.84
307Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,840$47,040$62,4203,6500.84
308Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,840$47,040$62,4203,6500.84
309First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,840$47,040$62,4203,6500.84
310Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,840$47,040$62,4203,6500.84
311Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,840$47,040$62,4203,6500.84
312Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,840$47,040$62,4203,6500.84
313Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,840$47,040$62,4203,6500.84
314Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,840$47,040$62,4203,6500.84
315Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,840$47,040$62,4203,6500.84
316Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$38,650$45,340$47,9007,9401.42
317Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,840$43,750$47,3107,1001.2
318Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,840$43,750$47,3107,1001.2
319Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,840$43,750$47,3107,1001.2
320Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,840$43,750$47,3107,1001.2
321Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,840$43,750$47,3107,1001.2
322Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,840$43,750$47,3107,1001.2
323Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,840$43,750$47,3107,1001.2
324Robotic Welding TechnicianWelding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-4122)$36,860$43,230$62,5201300.56
325Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$37,290$41,530$47,1007800.63
326Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$37,290$41,530$47,1007800.63
327Extrusion TechnicianExtruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4021)$35,910$40,790$44,7301000.22
328Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$39,450$40,580$45,8306800.62
329Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$34,830$40,440$50,8006400.36
330Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$34,830$40,440$50,8006400.36
331SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$34,830$40,440$50,8006400.36
332Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$34,830$40,440$50,8006400.36
333Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,410$39,130$45,7801,5100.83
334Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,410$39,130$45,7801,5100.83
335Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,410$39,130$45,7801,5100.83
336Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,410$39,130$45,7801,5100.83
337CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,410$39,130$45,7801,5100.83
338Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,410$39,130$45,7801,5100.83
339Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,410$39,130$45,7801,5100.83
340Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,410$39,130$45,7801,5100.83
341Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,410$39,130$45,7801,5100.83
342Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,410$39,130$45,7801,5100.83
343Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,410$39,130$45,7801,5100.83
344Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,410$39,130$45,7801,5100.83
345Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,410$39,130$45,7801,5100.83
346Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,410$39,130$45,7801,5100.83
347Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,410$39,130$45,7801,5100.83
348Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,410$39,130$45,7801,5100.83
349Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,410$39,130$45,7801,5100.83
350Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,410$39,130$45,7801,5100.83
351Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,410$39,130$45,7801,5100.83
352Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$34,810$38,600$47,3105000.48
353Food Process OperatorFood Processing Workers, All Other (51-3099)$34,370$38,090$44,7805101.08
354GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$34,890$36,430$54,7904300.43
355Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$34,890$36,430$54,7904300.43
356Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$28,080$34,540$38,52015,4200.96
357Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$28,080$34,540$38,52015,4200.96

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Injection Molding Process Engineer, Extrusion Process Engineer, MS&T Engineer, Electromechanical / Mechatronics Technician, Aircraft Structures Assembler, Composite Technician, Chemical Operator, Semiconductor Fab Technician, Process Development Engineer, Tech Transfer Engineer, Control Room (DCS) Operator.

State figures for Texas

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX. 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?

In the San Antonio-New Braunfels area, the CEO / President (Manufacturing) position currently shows a median annual salary of $256,610. For manufacturing occupations in San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause.

The national median is $213,990 with a middle band width of $226,660. Within the communications equipment manufacturing sector, the national median benchmark is $409,320. Manufacturing Headhunters recognizes that these chief executive roles involve complex responsibilities that often exceed simple SOC classifications.

Manufacturing Engineering Managers in San Antonio report a median salary of $168,650. For manufacturing occupations in San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. The national median is $171,270 with a middle band width of $73,140. The aerospace product and parts manufacturing sector sets a national median benchmark of $192,800. Local employment stands at 1,220, demonstrating a significant presence compared to other regional engineering roles.

CFO (Manufacturing) positions in this metro report a median of $144,710. For manufacturing occupations in San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. Nationally, the median is $166,570 with a middle band width of $94,490. The national benchmark for audio and video equipment manufacturing is $210,870. Like other roles, this is an aggregate of financial management duties across various firm sizes.

GMP Manufacturing Technicians earn a median of $36,430. The national median for this chemical equipment operator category is $58,040 with a middle band width of $28,110. Petroleum and coal products manufacturing reports a national median of $98,320. For manufacturing occupations in San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX, OEWS measures straight-time gross wages, not pure base salary or total compensation. Commissions and production bonuses are included; overtime, shift differentials, nonproduction bonuses and benefits are excluded.

Sanitation Technicians reflect a median annual income of $34,540, up from the prior median of $32,590. For manufacturing occupations in San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. The national median is $36,840 with a middle band width of $11,820. Iron and steel mills report a national median of $52,820. These positions are grouped with janitorial occupations, so they don't capture specialized plant-specific sanitation techniques.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

For manufacturing occupations in San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. This is typical of broader classification shifts rather than individual pay cuts.

What is the reason for the negative medianChange in the CFO role?

For manufacturing occupations in San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. This is typical of broader classification shifts rather than individual pay cuts.

Are the GMP Manufacturing Technician figures representative of clean-room environments?

The data is derived from chemical equipment operator occupations. While relevant, it is a broader category and may not fully isolate clean-room or sterile-environment technicians.

How does the local CEO median compare to the national benchmark in communications manufacturing?

The local median of $256,610 is significantly lower than the national industry benchmark of $409,320. This indicates local variance compared to national sector-specific averages.

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