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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Savannah, GA

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 341 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$197,840
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$197,840
  3. Senior Director of Operations$197,840
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$164,630
  5. Process Engineering Manager$164,630
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$164,630
  7. VP of Engineering$164,630
  8. Director of R&D$164,630
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$164,630
  10. NPI Manager$164,630
  11. Capital Projects Manager$164,630
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$164,630
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$164,630
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$164,630
  15. Director of Automation$164,630
  16. Automation Manager$164,630
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$164,630
  18. R&D Manager$164,630
  19. R&D Engineer$164,630
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$164,630
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$164,630
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$164,630
  23. VP of Sales (Industrial)$147,020
  24. Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales Manager$147,020
  25. Director of Sales$147,020

Bars show the top 25 of 341 ranked. The table below lists all 341. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Savannah, GA, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$109,170$197,840$331,2801300.49
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$109,170$197,840$331,2801300.49
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$109,170$197,840$331,2801300.49
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$141,130$164,630$210,4902000.7
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$141,130$164,630$210,4902000.7
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$141,130$164,630$210,4902000.7
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$141,130$164,630$210,4902000.7
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$141,130$164,630$210,4902000.7
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$141,130$164,630$210,4902000.7
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$141,130$164,630$210,4902000.7
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$141,130$164,630$210,4902000.7
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$141,130$164,630$210,4902000.7
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$141,130$164,630$210,4902000.7
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$141,130$164,630$210,4902000.7
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$141,130$164,630$210,4902000.7
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$141,130$164,630$210,4902000.7
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$141,130$164,630$210,4902000.7
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$141,130$164,630$210,4902000.7
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$141,130$164,630$210,4902000.7
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$141,130$164,630$210,4902000.7
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$141,130$164,630$210,4902000.7
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$141,130$164,630$210,4902000.7
23VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$100,200$147,020$197,5804600.57
24Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$100,200$147,020$197,5804600.57
25Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$100,200$147,020$197,5804600.57
26National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$100,200$147,020$197,5804600.57
27Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$100,200$147,020$197,5804600.57
28National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$100,200$147,020$197,5804600.57
29Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$100,200$147,020$197,5804600.57
30Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$100,200$147,020$197,5804600.57
31Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$100,200$147,020$197,5804600.57
32Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$100,200$147,020$197,5804600.57
33Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$100,200$147,020$197,5804600.57
34Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$100,200$147,020$197,5804600.57
35Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$100,200$147,020$197,5804600.57
36Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$100,200$147,020$197,5804600.57
37CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$104,160$144,120$199,8104800.45
38Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$104,160$144,120$199,8104800.45
39Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$104,160$144,120$199,8104800.45
40VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$104,160$144,120$199,8104800.45
41Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$104,160$144,120$199,8104800.45
42Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$104,160$144,120$199,8104800.45
43FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$104,160$144,120$199,8104800.45
44Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$104,160$144,120$199,8104800.45
45Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$104,160$144,120$199,8104800.45
46Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$117,930$136,620$162,7202500.8
47Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$117,930$136,620$162,7202500.8
48Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$117,930$136,620$162,7202500.8
49Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$117,930$136,620$162,7202500.8
50Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$117,930$136,620$162,7202500.8
51Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$117,930$136,620$162,7202500.8
52Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$117,930$136,620$162,7202500.8
53Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$117,930$136,620$162,7202500.8
54Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$117,930$136,620$162,7202500.8
55VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$117,930$136,620$162,7202500.8
56Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$117,930$136,620$162,7202500.8
57Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$117,930$136,620$162,7202500.8
58QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$117,930$136,620$162,7202500.8
59Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$117,930$136,620$162,7202500.8
60Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$117,930$136,620$162,7202500.8
61FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$117,930$136,620$162,7202500.8
62FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$117,930$136,620$162,7202500.8
63Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$117,930$136,620$162,7202500.8
64QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$117,930$136,620$162,7202500.8
65Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$117,930$136,620$162,7202500.8
66Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$117,930$136,620$162,7202500.8
67Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$117,930$136,620$162,7202500.8
68Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$117,930$136,620$162,7202500.8
69Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$117,930$136,620$162,7202500.8
70Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$117,930$136,620$162,7202500.8
71Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$117,930$136,620$162,7202500.8
72Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$117,930$136,620$162,7202500.8
73QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$117,930$136,620$162,7202500.8
74Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$117,930$136,620$162,7202500.8
75CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$117,930$136,620$162,7202500.8
76Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$117,930$136,620$162,7202500.8
77Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$117,930$136,620$162,7202500.8
78Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$117,930$136,620$162,7202500.8
79Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$106,680$133,690$166,9301700.61
80Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$109,370$131,410$165,5301301.23
81Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$109,370$131,410$165,5301301.23
82Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$109,370$131,410$165,5301301.23
83Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$109,370$131,410$165,5301301.23
84Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$109,370$131,410$165,5301301.23
85PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$98,010$123,220$152,2404400.2
86MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$98,010$123,220$152,2404400.2
87SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$98,010$123,220$152,2404400.2
88Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$98,010$123,220$152,2404400.2
89Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$98,010$123,220$152,2404400.2
90Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$90,660$121,470$146,4301300.67
91Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$90,660$121,470$146,4301300.67
92Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$90,660$121,470$146,4301300.67
93Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$84,500$121,240$139,6201500.58
94Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$84,500$121,240$139,6201500.58
95Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$84,500$121,240$139,6201500.58
96Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$84,500$121,240$139,6201500.58
97Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$84,500$121,240$139,6201500.58
98Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$84,500$121,240$139,6201500.58
99Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$84,500$121,240$139,6201500.58
100Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$84,500$121,240$139,6201500.58
101Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$84,500$121,240$139,6201500.58
102VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$85,920$115,520$163,1802901.04
103Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$85,920$115,520$163,1802901.04
104Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$85,920$115,520$163,1802901.04
105Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$85,920$115,520$163,1802901.04
106Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$85,920$115,520$163,1802901.04
107Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$85,920$115,520$163,1802901.04
108Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$85,920$115,520$163,1802901.04
109Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$85,920$115,520$163,1802901.04
110Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$85,920$115,520$163,1802901.04
111Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$85,920$115,520$163,1802901.04
112Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$85,920$115,520$163,1802901.04
113Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$85,920$115,520$163,1802901.04
114Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$85,920$115,520$163,1802901.04
115Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$85,920$115,520$163,1802901.04
116Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$79,820$104,670$141,1301,0101.28
117EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$79,820$104,670$141,1301,0101.28
118EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$79,820$104,670$141,1301,0101.28
119Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$79,820$104,670$141,1301,0101.28
120Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$79,820$104,670$141,1301,0101.28
121Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$79,820$104,670$141,1301,0101.28
122S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$79,820$104,670$141,1301,0101.28
123Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$79,820$104,670$141,1301,0101.28
124Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$79,820$104,670$141,1301,0101.28
125Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$79,820$104,670$141,1301,0101.28
126Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$79,820$104,670$141,1301,0101.28
127Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$79,820$104,670$141,1301,0101.28
128EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$79,820$104,670$141,1301,0101.28
129Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$79,820$104,670$141,1301,0101.28
130QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$86,510$103,590$127,820300.14
131Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$76,400$103,380$115,210500.47
132Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$84,990$101,990$126,1701900.5
133Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$84,990$101,990$126,1701900.5
134Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$84,990$101,990$126,1701900.5
135Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$84,990$101,990$126,1701900.5
136Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$84,990$101,990$126,1701900.5
137Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$84,990$101,990$126,1701900.5
138Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$84,990$101,990$126,1701900.5
139Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$84,990$101,990$126,1701900.5
140Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$84,990$101,990$126,1701900.5
141Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$84,990$101,990$126,1701900.5
142Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$84,990$101,990$126,1701900.5
143CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$84,990$101,990$126,1701900.5
144Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,540$100,100$121,0606501.4
145Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,540$100,100$121,0606501.4
146Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,540$100,100$121,0606501.4
147Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,540$100,100$121,0606501.4
148Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,540$100,100$121,0606501.4
149Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,540$100,100$121,0606501.4
150Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,540$100,100$121,0606501.4
151Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,540$100,100$121,0606501.4
152Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,540$100,100$121,0606501.4
153Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,540$100,100$121,0606501.4
154Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,540$100,100$121,0606501.4
155Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,540$100,100$121,0606501.4
156Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,540$100,100$121,0606501.4
157Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,540$100,100$121,0606501.4
158Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,540$100,100$121,0606501.4
159Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,540$100,100$121,0606501.4
160Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,540$100,100$121,0606501.4
161Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,540$100,100$121,0606501.4
162Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,540$100,100$121,0606501.4
163Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,540$100,100$121,0606501.4
164Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,540$100,100$121,0606501.4
165Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,540$100,100$121,0606501.4
166Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,540$100,100$121,0606501.4
167Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,540$100,100$121,0606501.4
168Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,540$100,100$121,0606501.4
169Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,540$100,100$121,0606501.4
170EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,540$100,100$121,0606501.4
171VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,540$100,100$121,0606501.4
172Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,540$100,100$121,0606501.4
173Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,540$100,100$121,0606501.4
174Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,540$100,100$121,0606501.4
175Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,540$100,100$121,0606501.4
176Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,540$100,100$121,0606501.4
177Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,540$100,100$121,0606501.4
178Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,540$100,100$121,0606501.4
179Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$74,880$98,930$123,8208600.64
180Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$74,880$98,930$123,8208600.64
181Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$75,680$97,650$118,910300.53
182Inside Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$75,680$97,650$118,910300.53
183Proposal / Quotation EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$75,680$97,650$118,910300.53
184Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$76,340$91,940$119,3501000.53
185Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$76,340$91,940$119,3501000.53
186Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$76,340$91,940$119,3501000.53
187Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$76,340$91,940$119,3501000.53
188Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$76,340$91,940$119,3501000.53
189Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$76,340$91,940$119,3501000.53
190Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$67,220$84,760$107,8501400.79
191Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$67,220$84,760$107,8501400.79
192Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$67,220$84,760$107,8501400.79
193VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$58,390$83,990$132,0903,8700.87
194VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$58,390$83,990$132,0903,8700.87
195Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$58,390$83,990$132,0903,8700.87
196General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$58,390$83,990$132,0903,8700.87
197Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$58,390$83,990$132,0903,8700.87
198EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$58,390$83,990$132,0903,8700.87
199Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$58,390$83,990$132,0903,8700.87
200Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$58,390$83,990$132,0903,8700.87
201PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$74,300$82,370$94,700800.92
202Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$74,300$82,370$94,700800.92
203Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$74,300$82,370$94,700800.92
204Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$74,300$82,370$94,700800.92
205Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,520$81,370$98,9801,1001.28
206Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,520$81,370$98,9801,1001.28
207Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,520$81,370$98,9801,1001.28
208Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,520$81,370$98,9801,1001.28
209Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,520$81,370$98,9801,1001.28
210CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,520$81,370$98,9801,1001.28
211Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,520$81,370$98,9801,1001.28
212Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,520$81,370$98,9801,1001.28
213Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$63,790$79,790$100,6601,3600.74
214Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$63,790$79,790$100,6601,3600.74
215Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$63,790$79,790$100,6601,3600.74
216Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$63,790$79,790$100,6601,3600.74
217Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,010$77,960$105,5101,2201.55
218Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,010$77,960$105,5101,2201.55
219Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,010$77,960$105,5101,2201.55
220Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,010$77,960$105,5101,2201.55
221Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,010$77,960$105,5101,2201.55
222Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,010$77,960$105,5101,2201.55
223Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,010$77,960$105,5101,2201.55
224Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,010$77,960$105,5101,2201.55
225Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$61,010$77,960$105,5101,2201.55
226Tool and Die MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$57,270$77,040$77,040500.7
227Mold MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$57,270$77,040$77,040500.7
228Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$57,270$76,570$92,8804900.78
229Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$53,030$73,320$103,8405901.11
230Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$53,030$73,320$103,8405901.11
231Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$53,030$73,320$103,8405901.11
232Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$47,280$72,800$95,2001,1101.46
233Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$47,280$72,800$95,2001,1101.46
234CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$47,280$72,800$95,2001,1101.46
235Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$47,280$72,800$95,2001,1101.46
236Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$47,280$72,800$95,2001,1101.46
237First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$47,280$72,800$95,2001,1101.46
238Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$47,280$72,800$95,2001,1101.46
239Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$47,280$72,800$95,2001,1101.46
240Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$47,280$72,800$95,2001,1101.46
241Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$47,280$72,800$95,2001,1101.46
242Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$47,280$72,800$95,2001,1101.46
243Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$47,280$72,800$95,2001,1101.46
244Overhead Crane Operator & RiggerCrane and Tower Operators (53-7021)$67,080$72,660$72,6601602.99
245Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,290$66,370$82,6107701.37
246Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,290$66,370$82,6107701.37
247Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,290$66,370$82,6107701.37
248Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,290$66,370$82,6107701.37
249Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,290$66,370$82,6107701.37
250Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,290$66,370$82,6107701.37
251Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,290$66,370$82,6107701.37
252Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,290$66,370$82,6107701.37
253Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,290$66,370$82,6107701.37
254Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,290$66,370$82,6107701.37
255Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,290$66,370$82,6107701.37
256Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,290$66,370$82,6107701.37
257Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,290$66,370$82,6107701.37
258Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,290$66,370$82,6107701.37
259Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,290$66,370$82,6107701.37
260Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,290$66,370$82,6107701.37
261End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,290$66,370$82,6107701.37
262Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$58,290$66,370$82,6107701.37
263NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$60,910$65,880$95,500801.09
264Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$50,520$65,000$77,2901,3301.67
265Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$50,520$65,000$77,2901,3301.67
266MillwrightMillwrights (49-9044)$51,270$60,890$64,1002104.06
267CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,310$60,680$68,2203300.91
2685-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,310$60,680$68,2203300.91
269Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,310$60,680$68,2203300.91
270CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$49,310$60,680$68,2203300.91
271Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,310$60,680$68,2203300.91
272Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,310$60,680$68,2203300.91
273EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$49,310$60,680$68,2203300.91
274CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$49,310$60,680$68,2203300.91
275Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,310$60,680$68,2203300.91
276Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$49,310$60,680$68,2203300.91
277Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$49,310$60,680$68,2203300.91
278Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$49,310$60,680$68,2203300.91
279Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,310$60,680$68,2203300.91
280CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$49,610$58,570$63,0703001.38
281Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$47,510$58,430$65,7906500.67
282Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,770$58,050$75,6608901.78
283Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,770$58,050$75,6608901.78
284Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,770$58,050$75,6608901.78
285Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,770$58,050$75,6608901.78
286Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,770$58,050$75,6608901.78
287Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,770$58,050$75,6608901.78
288Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,530$56,410$60,0804600.86
289TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,530$56,410$60,0804600.86
290Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,530$56,410$60,0804600.86
291Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,530$56,410$60,0804600.86
292Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,530$56,410$60,0804600.86
293Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,530$56,410$60,0804600.86
294Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,530$56,410$60,0804600.86
295Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,530$56,410$60,0804600.86
296Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,530$56,410$60,0804600.86
297Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,530$56,410$60,0804600.86
298Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,530$56,410$60,0804600.86
299Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,530$56,410$60,0804600.86
300GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$49,120$56,120$63,6203401.93
301Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$49,120$56,120$63,6203401.93
302Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$46,120$51,770$63,2304500.87
303QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$38,180$50,300$60,870400.54
304Bioprocess TechnicianBiological Technicians (19-4021)$47,030$50,260$59,950400.4
305Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,330$46,140$57,9409903.07
306Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,330$46,140$57,9409903.07
307Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,330$46,140$57,9409903.07
308Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,330$46,140$57,9409903.07
309CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,330$46,140$57,9409903.07
310Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,330$46,140$57,9409903.07
311Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,330$46,140$57,9409903.07
312Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,330$46,140$57,9409903.07
313Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,330$46,140$57,9409903.07
314Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,330$46,140$57,9409903.07
315Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,330$46,140$57,9409903.07
316Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,330$46,140$57,9409903.07
317Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,330$46,140$57,9409903.07
318Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,330$46,140$57,9409903.07
319Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,330$46,140$57,9409903.07
320Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,330$46,140$57,9409903.07
321Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,330$46,140$57,9409903.07
322Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,330$46,140$57,9409903.07
323Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,330$46,140$57,9409903.07
324Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,060$44,750$48,6401,3301.27
325Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,060$44,750$48,6401,3301.27
326Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,060$44,750$48,6401,3301.27
327Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,060$44,750$48,6401,3301.27
328Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,060$44,750$48,6401,3301.27
329Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,060$44,750$48,6401,3301.27
330Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,060$44,750$48,6401,3301.27
331Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$38,230$43,830$47,3902,3102.34
332Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$37,810$42,390$50,690Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
333Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$37,810$42,390$50,690Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
334SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$37,810$42,390$50,690Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
335Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$37,810$42,390$50,690Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
336Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$35,880$38,840$46,3001000.46
337Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$35,880$38,840$46,3001000.46
338Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$36,620$37,490$44,110600.3
339Food Process OperatorFood Processing Workers, All Other (51-3099)$27,100$36,220$40,070400.5
340Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$29,980$33,770$38,0002,2100.78
341Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$29,980$33,770$38,0002,2100.78

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 Programmer, Robotic Welding Technician, Electromechanical / Mechatronics Technician, Skilled Mechanical Assembler, Aircraft Structures Assembler, Composite Technician, Injection Molding Technician, Extrusion Technician, Chemical Operator, Semiconductor Fab Technician, Calibration Technician, 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.

State figures for Georgia

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Savannah, GA. 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?

Manufacturing Headhunters presents salary analysis for the CEO / President (Manufacturing) in the Savannah market. The BLS lists a current median annual salary of $197,840, which is lower than the national median of $213,990. The local median showed a negative change of $28,110 compared to the May 2024 reference period.

Industry data for Communications Equipment Manufacturing is noted at a national median of $409,320, though this is for broad context. The local middle-band width for this occupation is $222,110, derived from P25 and P75 values of $109,170 and $331,280 respectively.

Occupational title SOC 11-1011 encompasses executives with diverse operational oversight, ranging from logistics-heavy manufacturers to high-tech assembly environments. While BLS data provides a structure for base salary, it excludes the equity and variable performance components that define the total value of executive compensation. The location quotient in Savannah is 0.49, indicating a lower concentration of these executive roles relative to the national average. When utilizing these figures, hiring managers should assess how their specific plant maturity and product complexity justify positioning against these percentile data points.

When comparing the Savannah region to other areas, the proximity of other manufacturing hubs provides a baseline for local labor market dynamics, but does not dictate compensation directly. The national median for this executive class increased by $7,570, moving from $206,420 to $213,990 over the year. Because these figures represent aggregated labor data, they do not distinguish between small-scale production facilities and multi-site manufacturing corporations. Manufacturing Headhunters recommends that employers evaluate total rewards beyond the base annual salary reported by OEWS to attract top leadership. The provided metrics ensure recruiters and business owners have a consistent, non-hyped understanding of current market expectations for leadership roles within the regional context.

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How did the median salary for a CEO / President in Savannah move over the last year?

The median salary experienced a change of -$28,110 since the May 2024 reporting period. This movement represents the difference in the most recently published data.

What is the P25 to P75 range for this executive role in Savannah?

The middle-band width is $222,110, based on a P25 of $109,170 and a P75 of $331,280. This width illustrates the variance in reported base salaries for the role.

Does the BLS data include performance-based bonuses?

No, the OEWS data specifically measures base annual compensation. It does not include variable performance bonuses, stock options, or other executive-level equity packages.

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