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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR

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 342 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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$132,180
  2. Process Engineering Manager$132,180
  3. Controls / Automation Manager$132,180
  4. VP of Engineering$132,180
  5. Director of R&D$132,180
  6. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$132,180
  7. NPI Manager$132,180
  8. Capital Projects Manager$132,180
  9. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$132,180
  10. Senior Industrial Engineer$132,180
  11. Senior Packaging Engineer$132,180
  12. Director of Automation$132,180
  13. Automation Manager$132,180
  14. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$132,180
  15. R&D Manager$132,180
  16. R&D Engineer$132,180
  17. Engineering Manager (Product)$132,180
  18. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$132,180
  19. Lead Product Development Engineer$132,180
  20. Plant Manager$130,690
  21. Plant Director / Site Director$130,690
  22. Assistant Plant Manager$130,690
  23. Operations Manager$130,690
  24. Manufacturing Manager$130,690
  25. Production Manager$130,690

Bars show the top 25 of 342 ranked. The table below lists all 342. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$106,910$132,180$165,4505400.55
2Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$106,910$132,180$165,4505400.55
3Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$106,910$132,180$165,4505400.55
4VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$106,910$132,180$165,4505400.55
5Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$106,910$132,180$165,4505400.55
6Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$106,910$132,180$165,4505400.55
7NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$106,910$132,180$165,4505400.55
8Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$106,910$132,180$165,4505400.55
9Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$106,910$132,180$165,4505400.55
10Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$106,910$132,180$165,4505400.55
11Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$106,910$132,180$165,4505400.55
12Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$106,910$132,180$165,4505400.55
13Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$106,910$132,180$165,4505400.55
14Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$106,910$132,180$165,4505400.55
15R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$106,910$132,180$165,4505400.55
16R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$106,910$132,180$165,4505400.55
17Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$106,910$132,180$165,4505400.55
18Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$106,910$132,180$165,4505400.55
19Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$106,910$132,180$165,4505400.55
20Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$89,740$130,690$168,6107400.68
21Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$89,740$130,690$168,6107400.68
22Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$89,740$130,690$168,6107400.68
23Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$89,740$130,690$168,6107400.68
24Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$89,740$130,690$168,6107400.68
25Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$89,740$130,690$168,6107400.68
26Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$89,740$130,690$168,6107400.68
27Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$89,740$130,690$168,6107400.68
28Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$89,740$130,690$168,6107400.68
29VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$89,740$130,690$168,6107400.68
30Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$89,740$130,690$168,6107400.68
31Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$89,740$130,690$168,6107400.68
32QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$89,740$130,690$168,6107400.68
33Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$89,740$130,690$168,6107400.68
34Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$89,740$130,690$168,6107400.68
35FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$89,740$130,690$168,6107400.68
36FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$89,740$130,690$168,6107400.68
37Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$89,740$130,690$168,6107400.68
38QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$89,740$130,690$168,6107400.68
39Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$89,740$130,690$168,6107400.68
40Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$89,740$130,690$168,6107400.68
41Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$89,740$130,690$168,6107400.68
42Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$89,740$130,690$168,6107400.68
43Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$89,740$130,690$168,6107400.68
44Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$89,740$130,690$168,6107400.68
45Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$89,740$130,690$168,6107400.68
46Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$89,740$130,690$168,6107400.68
47QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$89,740$130,690$168,6107400.68
48Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$89,740$130,690$168,6107400.68
49CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$89,740$130,690$168,6107400.68
50Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$89,740$130,690$168,6107400.68
51Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$89,740$130,690$168,6107400.68
52Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$89,740$130,690$168,6107400.68
53CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$70,700$98,800$157,4202,1802.4
54Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$70,700$98,800$157,4202,1802.4
55Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$70,700$98,800$157,4202,1802.4
56Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$48,970$95,990$134,3507401.08
57Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$48,970$95,990$134,3507401.08
58Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$48,970$95,990$134,3507401.08
59Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$48,970$95,990$134,3507401.08
60Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$48,970$95,990$134,3507401.08
61Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$48,970$95,990$134,3507401.08
62CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$72,910$94,600$129,8203,2000.86
63Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$72,910$94,600$129,8203,2000.86
64Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$72,910$94,600$129,8203,2000.86
65VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$72,910$94,600$129,8203,2000.86
66Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$72,910$94,600$129,8203,2000.86
67Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$72,910$94,600$129,8203,2000.86
68FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$72,910$94,600$129,8203,2000.86
69Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$72,910$94,600$129,8203,2000.86
70Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$72,910$94,600$129,8203,2000.86
71VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$63,070$86,900$129,0005900.61
72Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$63,070$86,900$129,0005900.61
73Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$63,070$86,900$129,0005900.61
74Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$63,070$86,900$129,0005900.61
75Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$63,070$86,900$129,0005900.61
76Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$63,070$86,900$129,0005900.61
77Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$63,070$86,900$129,0005900.61
78Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$63,070$86,900$129,0005900.61
79Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$63,070$86,900$129,0005900.61
80Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$63,070$86,900$129,0005900.61
81Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$63,070$86,900$129,0005900.61
82Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$63,070$86,900$129,0005900.61
83Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$63,070$86,900$129,0005900.61
84Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$63,070$86,900$129,0005900.61
85Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$65,200$86,650$122,2202100.56
86Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$65,200$86,650$122,2202100.56
87Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$65,200$86,650$122,2202100.56
88Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$65,200$86,650$122,2202100.56
89Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$65,200$86,650$122,2202100.56
90Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$64,320$83,450$112,1104,9001.77
91EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$64,320$83,450$112,1104,9001.77
92EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$64,320$83,450$112,1104,9001.77
93Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$64,320$83,450$112,1104,9001.77
94Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$64,320$83,450$112,1104,9001.77
95Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$64,320$83,450$112,1104,9001.77
96S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$64,320$83,450$112,1104,9001.77
97Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$64,320$83,450$112,1104,9001.77
98Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$64,320$83,450$112,1104,9001.77
99Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$64,320$83,450$112,1104,9001.77
100Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$64,320$83,450$112,1104,9001.77
101Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$64,320$83,450$112,1104,9001.77
102EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$64,320$83,450$112,1104,9001.77
103Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$64,320$83,450$112,1104,9001.77
104Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$64,570$81,080$103,5801,9201.18
105Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$64,570$81,080$103,5801,9201.18
106Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$64,570$81,080$103,5801,9201.18
107Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$64,570$81,080$103,5801,9201.18
108Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$64,570$81,080$103,5801,9201.18
109Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$64,570$81,080$103,5801,9201.18
110Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$64,570$81,080$103,5801,9201.18
111Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$64,570$81,080$103,5801,9201.18
112Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$64,570$81,080$103,5801,9201.18
113Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$64,570$81,080$103,5801,9201.18
114Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$64,570$81,080$103,5801,9201.18
115Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$64,570$81,080$103,5801,9201.18
116Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$64,570$81,080$103,5801,9201.18
117Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$64,570$81,080$103,5801,9201.18
118Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$64,570$81,080$103,5801,9201.18
119Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$64,570$81,080$103,5801,9201.18
120Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$64,570$81,080$103,5801,9201.18
121Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$64,570$81,080$103,5801,9201.18
122Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$64,570$81,080$103,5801,9201.18
123Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$64,570$81,080$103,5801,9201.18
124Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$64,570$81,080$103,5801,9201.18
125Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$64,570$81,080$103,5801,9201.18
126Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$64,570$81,080$103,5801,9201.18
127Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$64,570$81,080$103,5801,9201.18
128Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$64,570$81,080$103,5801,9201.18
129Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$64,570$81,080$103,5801,9201.18
130EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$64,570$81,080$103,5801,9201.18
131VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$64,570$81,080$103,5801,9201.18
132Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$64,570$81,080$103,5801,9201.18
133Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$64,570$81,080$103,5801,9201.18
134Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$64,570$81,080$103,5801,9201.18
135Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$64,570$81,080$103,5801,9201.18
136Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$64,570$81,080$103,5801,9201.18
137Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$64,570$81,080$103,5801,9201.18
138Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$64,570$81,080$103,5801,9201.18
139Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$61,950$80,760$107,7306900.71
140VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$59,700$80,410$120,2701,8500.65
141Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$59,700$80,410$120,2701,8500.65
142Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$59,700$80,410$120,2701,8500.65
143National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$59,700$80,410$120,2701,8500.65
144Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$59,700$80,410$120,2701,8500.65
145National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$59,700$80,410$120,2701,8500.65
146Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$59,700$80,410$120,2701,8500.65
147Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$59,700$80,410$120,2701,8500.65
148Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$59,700$80,410$120,2701,8500.65
149Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$59,700$80,410$120,2701,8500.65
150Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$59,700$80,410$120,2701,8500.65
151Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$59,700$80,410$120,2701,8500.65
152Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$59,700$80,410$120,2701,8500.65
153Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$59,700$80,410$120,2701,8500.65
154PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$63,700$79,380$92,6101,4400.19
155MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$63,700$79,380$92,6101,4400.19
156SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$63,700$79,380$92,6101,4400.19
157Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$63,700$79,380$92,6101,4400.19
158Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$63,700$79,380$92,6101,4400.19
159Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$59,480$77,380$106,3306801.86
160Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$49,220$76,280$114,2705700.83
161Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$49,220$76,280$114,2705700.83
162Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$49,220$76,280$114,2705700.83
163VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$49,910$75,370$114,4905,6900.37
164VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$49,910$75,370$114,4905,6900.37
165Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$49,910$75,370$114,4905,6900.37
166General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$49,910$75,370$114,4905,6900.37
167Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$49,910$75,370$114,4905,6900.37
168EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$49,910$75,370$114,4905,6900.37
169Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$49,910$75,370$114,4905,6900.37
170Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$49,910$75,370$114,4905,6900.37
171Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$50,630$74,400$102,9604300.33
172Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$50,630$74,400$102,9604300.33
173Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$50,630$74,400$102,9604300.33
174Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$50,630$74,400$102,9604300.33
175Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$50,630$74,400$102,9604300.33
176Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$50,630$74,400$102,9604300.33
177Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$50,630$74,400$102,9604300.33
178Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$50,630$74,400$102,9604300.33
179Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$50,630$74,400$102,9604300.33
180Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$50,630$74,400$102,9604300.33
181Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$50,630$74,400$102,9604300.33
182CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$50,630$74,400$102,9604300.33
183Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$52,120$72,910$98,0102300.26
184Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$52,120$72,910$98,0102300.26
185Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$52,120$72,910$98,0102300.26
186Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$52,120$72,910$98,0102300.26
187Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$52,120$72,910$98,0102300.26
188Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$52,120$72,910$98,0102300.26
189Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$52,120$72,910$98,0102300.26
190Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$52,120$72,910$98,0102300.26
191Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$52,120$72,910$98,0102300.26
192Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$51,940$71,740$101,4801,6600.35
193Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$51,940$71,740$101,4801,6600.35
194Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$49,410$51,460$78,810500.22
195Inside Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$49,410$51,460$78,810500.22
196Proposal / Quotation EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$49,410$51,460$78,810500.22
197QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$39,000$49,650$99,890600.08
198Bioprocess TechnicianBiological Technicians (19-4021)$37,500$49,230$61,6104701.51
199Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$36,840$49,190$69,6804,5002.43
200Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$36,840$49,190$69,6804,5002.43
201Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$36,840$49,190$69,6804,5002.43
202Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$37,050$47,680$63,9302,3100.84
203Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$37,050$47,680$63,9302,3100.84
204Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$37,050$47,680$63,9302,3100.84
205Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$37,050$47,680$63,9302,3100.84
206Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$37,050$47,680$63,9302,3100.84
207Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$37,050$47,680$63,9302,3100.84
208Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$37,050$47,680$63,9302,3100.84
209Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$37,050$47,680$63,9302,3100.84
210Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$37,050$47,680$63,9302,3100.84
211Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$38,620$46,040$60,0101,1401.83
212Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$38,620$46,040$60,0101,1401.83
213Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$38,620$46,040$60,0101,1401.83
214Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$36,280$46,010$67,9902,6000.87
215Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$36,280$46,010$67,9902,6000.87
216Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$36,280$46,010$67,9902,6000.87
217Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$36,280$46,010$67,9902,6000.87
218Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$36,280$46,010$67,9902,6000.87
219CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$36,280$46,010$67,9902,6000.87
220Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$36,280$46,010$67,9902,6000.87
221Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$36,280$46,010$67,9902,6000.87
222Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$35,610$44,470$59,49010,2601.59
223Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$35,610$44,470$59,49010,2601.59
224Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$35,610$44,470$59,49010,2601.59
225Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$35,610$44,470$59,49010,2601.59
226Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$35,360$44,420$48,7301,6600.85
227Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$35,360$44,420$48,7301,6600.85
228Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$35,360$44,420$48,7301,6600.85
229Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$35,360$44,420$48,7301,6600.85
230Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$35,360$44,420$48,7301,6600.85
231Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$35,360$44,420$48,7301,6600.85
232Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$35,360$44,420$48,7301,6600.85
233Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$35,360$44,420$48,7301,6600.85
234Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$35,360$44,420$48,7301,6600.85
235Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$35,360$44,420$48,7301,6600.85
236Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$35,360$44,420$48,7301,6600.85
237Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$35,360$44,420$48,7301,6600.85
238Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$35,360$44,420$48,7301,6600.85
239Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$35,360$44,420$48,7301,6600.85
240Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$35,360$44,420$48,7301,6600.85
241Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$35,360$44,420$48,7301,6600.85
242End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$35,360$44,420$48,7301,6600.85
243Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$35,360$44,420$48,7301,6600.85
244NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$36,030$40,080$61,320700.27
245Calibration TechnicianCalibration Technologists and Technicians (17-3028)$30,550$38,490$47,5704305.89
246Tool and Die MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$33,060$37,800$48,7401800.73
247Mold MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$33,060$37,800$48,7401800.73
248QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$30,210$37,510$47,8507602.98
249Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$28,800$37,120$62,2302,3300.88
250Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$28,800$37,120$62,2302,3300.88
251CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$28,800$37,120$62,2302,3300.88
252Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$28,800$37,120$62,2302,3300.88
253Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$28,800$37,120$62,2302,3300.88
254First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$28,800$37,120$62,2302,3300.88
255Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$28,800$37,120$62,2302,3300.88
256Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$28,800$37,120$62,2302,3300.88
257Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$28,800$37,120$62,2302,3300.88
258Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$28,800$37,120$62,2302,3300.88
259Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$28,800$37,120$62,2302,3300.88
260Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$28,800$37,120$62,2302,3300.88
261Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$28,300$36,500$53,9501,2500.72
262Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$28,300$36,500$53,9501,2500.72
263Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$28,300$36,500$53,9501,2500.72
264Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$28,300$36,500$53,9501,2500.72
265Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$28,300$36,500$53,9501,2500.72
266Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$28,300$36,500$53,9501,2500.72
267GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$27,770$36,450$45,5702,3003.71
268Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$27,770$36,450$45,5702,3003.71
269Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$29,120$36,230$44,7003,3401.21
270Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$29,120$36,230$44,7003,3401.21
271Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$27,930$36,090$68,8103,0200.88
272Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$29,230$35,470$44,6901,3200.39
273Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$22,600$34,190$47,8303,5201.61
274Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$29,200$32,380$37,4709200.5
275Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$27,620$30,390$33,8301,2400.67
276TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$27,620$30,390$33,8301,2400.67
277Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$27,620$30,390$33,8301,2400.67
278Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$27,620$30,390$33,8301,2400.67
279Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$27,620$30,390$33,8301,2400.67
280Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$27,620$30,390$33,8301,2400.67
281Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$27,620$30,390$33,8301,2400.67
282Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$27,620$30,390$33,8301,2400.67
283Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$27,620$30,390$33,8301,2400.67
284Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$27,620$30,390$33,8301,2400.67
285Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$27,620$30,390$33,8301,2400.67
286Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$27,620$30,390$33,8301,2400.67
287CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$23,600$29,310$38,0609200.72
2885-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$23,600$29,310$38,0609200.72
289Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$23,600$29,310$38,0609200.72
290CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$23,600$29,310$38,0609200.72
291Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$23,600$29,310$38,0609200.72
292Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$23,600$29,310$38,0609200.72
293EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$23,600$29,310$38,0609200.72
294CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$23,600$29,310$38,0609200.72
295Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$23,600$29,310$38,0609200.72
296Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$23,600$29,310$38,0609200.72
297Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$23,600$29,310$38,0609200.72
298Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$23,600$29,310$38,0609200.72
299Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$23,600$29,310$38,0609200.72
300Food Process OperatorFood Processing Workers, All Other (51-3099)$28,650$29,140$30,080Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
301Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$22,210$28,720$30,0906100.92
302Robotic Welding TechnicianWelding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-4122)$25,120$26,980$37,210800.58
303Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$22,290$26,130$32,0004,2501.17
304Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$22,290$26,130$32,0004,2501.17
305Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$22,290$26,130$32,0004,2501.17
306Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$22,290$26,130$32,0004,2501.17
307Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$22,290$26,130$32,0004,2501.17
308Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$22,290$26,130$32,0004,2501.17
309Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$22,290$26,130$32,0004,2501.17
310Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$22,840$26,100$35,9003900.61
311PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$22,520$24,200$35,9901200.42
312Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$22,520$24,200$35,9901200.42
313Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$22,520$24,200$35,9901200.42
314Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$22,520$24,200$35,9901200.42
315Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$21,840$24,090$28,5301700.23
316Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$21,840$24,090$28,5301700.23
317Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$22,570$23,170$25,1803,1002.77
318Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$22,570$23,170$25,1803,1002.77
319Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$22,570$23,170$25,1803,1002.77
320Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$22,570$23,170$25,1803,1002.77
321CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$22,570$23,170$25,1803,1002.77
322Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$22,570$23,170$25,1803,1002.77
323Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$22,570$23,170$25,1803,1002.77
324Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$22,570$23,170$25,1803,1002.77
325Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$22,570$23,170$25,1803,1002.77
326Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$22,570$23,170$25,1803,1002.77
327Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$22,570$23,170$25,1803,1002.77
328Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$22,570$23,170$25,1803,1002.77
329Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$22,570$23,170$25,1803,1002.77
330Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$22,570$23,170$25,1803,1002.77
331Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$22,570$23,170$25,1803,1002.77
332Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$22,570$23,170$25,1803,1002.77
333Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$22,570$23,170$25,1803,1002.77
334Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$22,570$23,170$25,1803,1002.77
335Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$22,570$23,170$25,1803,1002.77
336Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$22,580$22,730$28,1309100.83
337Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$22,580$22,730$28,1309100.83
338SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$22,580$22,730$28,1309100.83
339Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$22,580$22,730$28,1309100.83
340Extrusion TechnicianExtruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4021)$21,840$21,980$30,5103201.17
341Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$21,840$21,930$23,26021,5302.19
342Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$21,840$21,930$23,26021,5302.19

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, CNC Setup Machinist, CNC Programmer, Electromechanical / Mechatronics Technician, Millwright, Skilled Mechanical Assembler, Aircraft Structures Assembler, Composite Technician, Chemical Operator, Semiconductor Fab Technician, Overhead Crane Operator & Rigger, Polymer / Plastics Engineer, Process Development Engineer, Tech Transfer Engineer, Product Development Scientist, Electronics Test Technician, Machine Builder (equipment OEM assembly fitter), Cleanroom Assembler (Medical Device), Senior Electronics Test Technician, Lead Mechanical Assembler, Control Room (DCS) Operator.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR. Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15. LQ is employment concentration, not a wage index.

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What does this data mean for your opening?

In the San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas area, the Manufacturing Engineering Manager position reports a median annual salary of $132,180. For manufacturing occupations in San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. Nationally, the occupation reports a $171,270 median with a middle band width of $73,140.

The national benchmark in aerospace manufacturing is $192,800. Manufacturing Headhunters points out that these results aggregate all architectural and engineering management roles and may not represent the unique pay profiles of specific local plant engineering departments.

Plant Managers earn a median of $130,690. For manufacturing occupations in San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR, 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 for this role is $126,060 with a band width of $63,720. The petroleum and coal products industry benchmark is $155,730. This occupation code reflects broad production oversight duties rather than specific industry-title variations.

CEO / President (Manufacturing) roles carry a median of $98,800. For manufacturing occupations in San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. Nationally, this is $213,990. The communications equipment manufacturing national benchmark is $409,320. These figures incorporate all executive positions across varied firm types, which is essential to interpret for meaningful regional comparisons.

For manufacturing occupations in San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR, 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 for this occupation is $47,720 with a middle band width of $16,390. The national benchmark for paper manufacturing is $61,770. These figures map to extruding and drawing machine workers, which often don't isolate the specialized process skills needed in specific regional extrusions.

For manufacturing occupations in San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR, 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. The iron and steel mills sector benchmark is $52,820. These results are derived from broader janitorial and cleaner occupation datasets and should be interpreted accordingly.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

For manufacturing occupations in San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. This could be due to shifts in company pay policies or the composition of the workforce reporting in this region.

What is the primary driver of the medianChange for the Manufacturing Engineering Manager?

For manufacturing occupations in San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. This could be due to shifts in company pay policies or the composition of the workforce reporting in this region.

How do the Extrusion Technician wages compare to national benchmarks?

For manufacturing occupations in San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause.

Are these Sanitation Technician roles reflective of medical device plant sanitation?

No, these figures are based on broad janitorial cleaning occupations and do not differentiate between general facility cleaning and specialized medical or industrial manufacturing sanitation.

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