Salary guide, May 2025
Manufacturing pay in Sebring, FL
Manufacturing Headhunters uses the published BLS OEWS figures below. They describe the mapped occupation and area, not an individual offer.
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BLS published a median for 142 of our 368 roles here. Ranking uses exact published annual medians only. Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.
- PLC Programmer$116,110
- MES Engineer$116,110
- SCADA / HMI Engineer$116,110
- Manufacturing Systems / OT Engineer$116,110
- Firmware / Embedded Engineer$116,110
- VP of Sales (Industrial)$112,270
- Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales Manager$112,270
- Director of Sales$112,270
- National Sales Manager$112,270
- Key Account Manager$112,270
- National Account Manager$112,270
- Business Development Manager$112,270
- Territory Sales Manager$112,270
- Channel / Distributor Sales Manager$112,270
- Product Manager (Industrial)$112,270
- Field Service Manager$112,270
- Senior Applications Engineer$112,270
- Lead Field Service Engineer$112,270
- Traveling Field Service Engineer$112,270
- CFO (Manufacturing)$105,770
- Corporate Controller$105,770
- Plant Controller$105,770
- VP of Finance$105,770
- Division Controller$105,770
- Assistant Plant Controller$105,770
Bars show the top 25 of 142 ranked. The table below lists all 142. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.
| Rank | Role | BLS occupation | 25th | Median | 75th | Employment | LQ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PLC Programmer | Software Developers (15-1252) | $101,040 | $116,110 | $136,640 | 50 | 0.17 |
| 2 | MES Engineer | Software Developers (15-1252) | $101,040 | $116,110 | $136,640 | 50 | 0.17 |
| 3 | SCADA / HMI Engineer | Software Developers (15-1252) | $101,040 | $116,110 | $136,640 | 50 | 0.17 |
| 4 | Manufacturing Systems / OT Engineer | Software Developers (15-1252) | $101,040 | $116,110 | $136,640 | 50 | 0.17 |
| 5 | Firmware / Embedded Engineer | Software Developers (15-1252) | $101,040 | $116,110 | $136,640 | 50 | 0.17 |
| 6 | VP of Sales (Industrial) | Sales Managers (11-2022) | $75,530 | $112,270 | $160,600 | 70 | 0.57 |
| 7 | Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales Manager | Sales Managers (11-2022) | $75,530 | $112,270 | $160,600 | 70 | 0.57 |
| 8 | Director of Sales | Sales Managers (11-2022) | $75,530 | $112,270 | $160,600 | 70 | 0.57 |
| 9 | National Sales Manager | Sales Managers (11-2022) | $75,530 | $112,270 | $160,600 | 70 | 0.57 |
| 10 | Key Account Manager | Sales Managers (11-2022) | $75,530 | $112,270 | $160,600 | 70 | 0.57 |
| 11 | National Account Manager | Sales Managers (11-2022) | $75,530 | $112,270 | $160,600 | 70 | 0.57 |
| 12 | Business Development Manager | Sales Managers (11-2022) | $75,530 | $112,270 | $160,600 | 70 | 0.57 |
| 13 | Territory Sales Manager | Sales Managers (11-2022) | $75,530 | $112,270 | $160,600 | 70 | 0.57 |
| 14 | Channel / Distributor Sales Manager | Sales Managers (11-2022) | $75,530 | $112,270 | $160,600 | 70 | 0.57 |
| 15 | Product Manager (Industrial) | Sales Managers (11-2022) | $75,530 | $112,270 | $160,600 | 70 | 0.57 |
| 16 | Field Service Manager | Sales Managers (11-2022) | $75,530 | $112,270 | $160,600 | 70 | 0.57 |
| 17 | Senior Applications Engineer | Sales Managers (11-2022) | $75,530 | $112,270 | $160,600 | 70 | 0.57 |
| 18 | Lead Field Service Engineer | Sales Managers (11-2022) | $75,530 | $112,270 | $160,600 | 70 | 0.57 |
| 19 | Traveling Field Service Engineer | Sales Managers (11-2022) | $75,530 | $112,270 | $160,600 | 70 | 0.57 |
| 20 | CFO (Manufacturing) | Financial Managers (11-3031) | $78,540 | $105,770 | $145,080 | 80 | 0.55 |
| 21 | Corporate Controller | Financial Managers (11-3031) | $78,540 | $105,770 | $145,080 | 80 | 0.55 |
| 22 | Plant Controller | Financial Managers (11-3031) | $78,540 | $105,770 | $145,080 | 80 | 0.55 |
| 23 | VP of Finance | Financial Managers (11-3031) | $78,540 | $105,770 | $145,080 | 80 | 0.55 |
| 24 | Division Controller | Financial Managers (11-3031) | $78,540 | $105,770 | $145,080 | 80 | 0.55 |
| 25 | Assistant Plant Controller | Financial Managers (11-3031) | $78,540 | $105,770 | $145,080 | 80 | 0.55 |
| 26 | FP&A Manager (Operations) | Financial Managers (11-3031) | $78,540 | $105,770 | $145,080 | 80 | 0.55 |
| 27 | Senior Plant Controller | Financial Managers (11-3031) | $78,540 | $105,770 | $145,080 | 80 | 0.55 |
| 28 | Senior Cost Accountant | Financial Managers (11-3031) | $78,540 | $105,770 | $145,080 | 80 | 0.55 |
| 29 | CEO / President (Manufacturing) | Chief Executives (11-1011) | $88,670 | $100,430 | $224,590 | 70 | 1.84 |
| 30 | Chief Operating Officer (COO) | Chief Executives (11-1011) | $88,670 | $100,430 | $224,590 | 70 | 1.84 |
| 31 | Senior Director of Operations | Chief Executives (11-1011) | $88,670 | $100,430 | $224,590 | 70 | 1.84 |
| 32 | Regulatory Affairs Manager | Managers, All Other (11-9199) | $54,690 | $84,540 | $126,240 | 50 | 0.43 |
| 33 | EHS Manager | Managers, All Other (11-9199) | $54,690 | $84,540 | $126,240 | 50 | 0.43 |
| 34 | EHS Director | Managers, All Other (11-9199) | $54,690 | $84,540 | $126,240 | 50 | 0.43 |
| 35 | Safety Manager | Managers, All Other (11-9199) | $54,690 | $84,540 | $126,240 | 50 | 0.43 |
| 36 | Environmental Manager | Managers, All Other (11-9199) | $54,690 | $84,540 | $126,240 | 50 | 0.43 |
| 37 | Process Safety Manager | Managers, All Other (11-9199) | $54,690 | $84,540 | $126,240 | 50 | 0.43 |
| 38 | S&OP Manager | Managers, All Other (11-9199) | $54,690 | $84,540 | $126,240 | 50 | 0.43 |
| 39 | Trade Compliance Manager | Managers, All Other (11-9199) | $54,690 | $84,540 | $126,240 | 50 | 0.43 |
| 40 | Service / Aftermarket Manager | Managers, All Other (11-9199) | $54,690 | $84,540 | $126,240 | 50 | 0.43 |
| 41 | Environmental Engineer | Managers, All Other (11-9199) | $54,690 | $84,540 | $126,240 | 50 | 0.43 |
| 42 | Sustainability Manager / Director | Managers, All Other (11-9199) | $54,690 | $84,540 | $126,240 | 50 | 0.43 |
| 43 | Senior EHS Manager | Managers, All Other (11-9199) | $54,690 | $84,540 | $126,240 | 50 | 0.43 |
| 44 | EHS Coordinator | Managers, All Other (11-9199) | $54,690 | $84,540 | $126,240 | 50 | 0.43 |
| 45 | Director of Planning | Managers, All Other (11-9199) | $54,690 | $84,540 | $126,240 | 50 | 0.43 |
| 46 | VP of Operations | General and Operations Managers (11-1021) | $59,160 | $81,020 | $118,830 | 570 | 0.91 |
| 47 | VP of Manufacturing | General and Operations Managers (11-1021) | $59,160 | $81,020 | $118,830 | 570 | 0.91 |
| 48 | Regional VP of Operations | General and Operations Managers (11-1021) | $59,160 | $81,020 | $118,830 | 570 | 0.91 |
| 49 | General Manager (Manufacturing) | General and Operations Managers (11-1021) | $59,160 | $81,020 | $118,830 | 570 | 0.91 |
| 50 | Director of Operations | General and Operations Managers (11-1021) | $59,160 | $81,020 | $118,830 | 570 | 0.91 |
| 51 | EVP / SVP Operations | General and Operations Managers (11-1021) | $59,160 | $81,020 | $118,830 | 570 | 0.91 |
| 52 | Division / Business Unit General Manager | General and Operations Managers (11-1021) | $59,160 | $81,020 | $118,830 | 570 | 0.91 |
| 53 | Director of Manufacturing | General and Operations Managers (11-1021) | $59,160 | $81,020 | $118,830 | 570 | 0.91 |
| 54 | Project Engineer / Capital Projects Manager | Project Management Specialists (13-1082) | $62,870 | $74,650 | $103,790 | 80 | 0.41 |
| 55 | Program Manager | Project Management Specialists (13-1082) | $62,870 | $74,650 | $103,790 | 80 | 0.41 |
| 56 | Cost Accountant | Accountants and Auditors (13-2011) | $53,990 | $71,490 | $93,360 | 150 | 0.58 |
| 57 | Cost Accounting Manager | Accountants and Auditors (13-2011) | $53,990 | $71,490 | $93,360 | 150 | 0.58 |
| 58 | Senior Cost Analyst | Accountants and Auditors (13-2011) | $53,990 | $71,490 | $93,360 | 150 | 0.58 |
| 59 | Inventory Accountant | Accountants and Auditors (13-2011) | $53,990 | $71,490 | $93,360 | 150 | 0.58 |
| 60 | Maintenance Manager | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011) | $49,190 | $64,000 | $76,680 | 110 | 0.98 |
| 61 | Director of Maintenance | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011) | $49,190 | $64,000 | $76,680 | 110 | 0.98 |
| 62 | Maintenance Supervisor | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011) | $49,190 | $64,000 | $76,680 | 110 | 0.98 |
| 63 | Maintenance & Engineering Manager | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011) | $49,190 | $64,000 | $76,680 | 110 | 0.98 |
| 64 | Asset Management / CMMS Manager | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011) | $49,190 | $64,000 | $76,680 | 110 | 0.98 |
| 65 | Tool Room Manager | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011) | $49,190 | $64,000 | $76,680 | 110 | 0.98 |
| 66 | Lead Maintenance Technician | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011) | $49,190 | $64,000 | $76,680 | 110 | 0.98 |
| 67 | Senior Reliability Engineer | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011) | $49,190 | $64,000 | $76,680 | 110 | 0.98 |
| 68 | Lead Reliability Engineer | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011) | $49,190 | $64,000 | $76,680 | 110 | 0.98 |
| 69 | Production Supervisor | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011) | $46,770 | $58,060 | $63,420 | 80 | 0.69 |
| 70 | Line Lead | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011) | $46,770 | $58,060 | $63,420 | 80 | 0.69 |
| 71 | Shift Supervisor | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011) | $46,770 | $58,060 | $63,420 | 80 | 0.69 |
| 72 | Packaging Supervisor | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011) | $46,770 | $58,060 | $63,420 | 80 | 0.69 |
| 73 | Production Team Lead | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011) | $46,770 | $58,060 | $63,420 | 80 | 0.69 |
| 74 | CNC Machining Supervisor | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011) | $46,770 | $58,060 | $63,420 | 80 | 0.69 |
| 75 | Welding Supervisor | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011) | $46,770 | $58,060 | $63,420 | 80 | 0.69 |
| 76 | Packaging Maintenance Supervisor | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011) | $46,770 | $58,060 | $63,420 | 80 | 0.69 |
| 77 | Field Service Engineer | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $43,590 | $56,620 | $72,280 | 30 | 0.42 |
| 78 | Industrial Maintenance Technician | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $43,590 | $56,620 | $72,280 | 30 | 0.42 |
| 79 | Packaging Technician | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $43,590 | $56,620 | $72,280 | 30 | 0.42 |
| 80 | Line Technician | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $43,590 | $56,620 | $72,280 | 30 | 0.42 |
| 81 | Maintenance Mechanic | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $43,590 | $56,620 | $72,280 | 30 | 0.42 |
| 82 | Multi-Craft Maintenance Technician | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $43,590 | $56,620 | $72,280 | 30 | 0.42 |
| 83 | Hydraulic / Fluid Power Technician | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $43,590 | $56,620 | $72,280 | 30 | 0.42 |
| 84 | Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities) | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $43,590 | $56,620 | $72,280 | 30 | 0.42 |
| 85 | Predictive Maintenance (PdM) Technician | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $43,590 | $56,620 | $72,280 | 30 | 0.42 |
| 86 | Forklift / Material Handling Equipment Technician | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $43,590 | $56,620 | $72,280 | 30 | 0.42 |
| 87 | Maintenance Technician A | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $43,590 | $56,620 | $72,280 | 30 | 0.42 |
| 88 | Maintenance Technician B | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $43,590 | $56,620 | $72,280 | 30 | 0.42 |
| 89 | Maintenance Technician C | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $43,590 | $56,620 | $72,280 | 30 | 0.42 |
| 90 | Traveling Millwright | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $43,590 | $56,620 | $72,280 | 30 | 0.42 |
| 91 | Filler Operator | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $43,590 | $56,620 | $72,280 | 30 | 0.42 |
| 92 | Packaging Operator | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $43,590 | $56,620 | $72,280 | 30 | 0.42 |
| 93 | End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell) | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $43,590 | $56,620 | $72,280 | 30 | 0.42 |
| 94 | Lead Packaging Technician | Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) | $43,590 | $56,620 | $72,280 | 30 | 0.42 |
| 95 | Logistics Supervisor | First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047) | $46,110 | $54,880 | $62,230 | 50 | 0.46 |
| 96 | Shipping Supervisor | First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047) | $46,110 | $54,880 | $62,230 | 50 | 0.46 |
| 97 | Buyer / Senior Buyer | Buyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020) | $44,010 | $54,020 | $63,050 | 40 | 0.5 |
| 98 | Quality Auditor / Lead Auditor | Compliance Officers (13-1041) | $43,580 | $53,520 | $76,980 | 40 | 0.57 |
| 99 | Document Control Manager | Compliance Officers (13-1041) | $43,580 | $53,520 | $76,980 | 40 | 0.57 |
| 100 | Regulatory Compliance Manager | Compliance Officers (13-1041) | $43,580 | $53,520 | $76,980 | 40 | 0.57 |
| 101 | Industrial Electrician | Electricians (47-2111) | $38,340 | $48,070 | $59,710 | 110 | 0.8 |
| 102 | Production Welder (MIG) | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121) | $41,990 | $47,250 | $57,350 | 40 | 0.49 |
| 103 | TIG Welder | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121) | $41,990 | $47,250 | $57,350 | 40 | 0.49 |
| 104 | Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel) | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121) | $41,990 | $47,250 | $57,350 | 40 | 0.49 |
| 105 | Welder-Fabricator | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121) | $41,990 | $47,250 | $57,350 | 40 | 0.49 |
| 106 | Fitter / Layout Fitter | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121) | $41,990 | $47,250 | $57,350 | 40 | 0.49 |
| 107 | Sheet Metal Fabricator | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121) | $41,990 | $47,250 | $57,350 | 40 | 0.49 |
| 108 | Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting Operator | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121) | $41,990 | $47,250 | $57,350 | 40 | 0.49 |
| 109 | Heat Treat Technician | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121) | $41,990 | $47,250 | $57,350 | 40 | 0.49 |
| 110 | Plating / Anodizing Technician | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121) | $41,990 | $47,250 | $57,350 | 40 | 0.49 |
| 111 | Industrial Painter / Powder Coat Technician | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121) | $41,990 | $47,250 | $57,350 | 40 | 0.49 |
| 112 | Foundry Molder / Melt Operator | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121) | $41,990 | $47,250 | $57,350 | 40 | 0.49 |
| 113 | Lead Welder | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121) | $41,990 | $47,250 | $57,350 | 40 | 0.49 |
| 114 | Maintenance Planner / Scheduler | Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061) | $40,640 | $46,570 | $53,630 | 30 | 0.43 |
| 115 | Production Planner / Master Scheduler | Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061) | $40,640 | $46,570 | $53,630 | 30 | 0.43 |
| 116 | Inventory Control Specialist | Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061) | $40,640 | $46,570 | $53,630 | 30 | 0.43 |
| 117 | Demand Planner | Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061) | $40,640 | $46,570 | $53,630 | 30 | 0.43 |
| 118 | Supply Planner | Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061) | $40,640 | $46,570 | $53,630 | 30 | 0.43 |
| 119 | Production Scheduler | Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061) | $40,640 | $46,570 | $53,630 | 30 | 0.43 |
| 120 | Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) Technician | Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021) | $33,280 | $44,720 | $58,340 | 170 | 2.25 |
| 121 | Shipping & Receiving Lead | Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071) | $35,810 | $40,270 | $46,840 | 70 | 0.49 |
| 122 | Hazmat Shipping Specialist | Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071) | $35,810 | $40,270 | $46,840 | 70 | 0.49 |
| 123 | Warehouse Lead | Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071) | $35,810 | $40,270 | $46,840 | 70 | 0.49 |
| 124 | Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding) | Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071) | $35,810 | $40,270 | $46,840 | 70 | 0.49 |
| 125 | Production / Material Expediter | Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071) | $35,810 | $40,270 | $46,840 | 70 | 0.49 |
| 126 | Kitting Lead | Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071) | $35,810 | $40,270 | $46,840 | 70 | 0.49 |
| 127 | Inventory Control Lead | Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071) | $35,810 | $40,270 | $46,840 | 70 | 0.49 |
| 128 | Quality Inspector | Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061) | $28,140 | $36,230 | $46,090 | 40 | 0.41 |
| 129 | Quality Technician | Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061) | $28,140 | $36,230 | $46,090 | 40 | 0.41 |
| 130 | CMM Programmer | Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061) | $28,140 | $36,230 | $46,090 | 40 | 0.41 |
| 131 | Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) | Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061) | $28,140 | $36,230 | $46,090 | 40 | 0.41 |
| 132 | Food Safety / QA Technician | Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061) | $28,140 | $36,230 | $46,090 | 40 | 0.41 |
| 133 | First Article Inspector | Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061) | $28,140 | $36,230 | $46,090 | 40 | 0.41 |
| 134 | Receiving / Source Inspector | Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061) | $28,140 | $36,230 | $46,090 | 40 | 0.41 |
| 135 | Metrology Technician | Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061) | $28,140 | $36,230 | $46,090 | 40 | 0.41 |
| 136 | Microbiology Lab Technician | Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061) | $28,140 | $36,230 | $46,090 | 40 | 0.41 |
| 137 | Environmental Monitoring Technician | Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061) | $28,140 | $36,230 | $46,090 | 40 | 0.41 |
| 138 | Lead Quality Inspector | Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061) | $28,140 | $36,230 | $46,090 | 40 | 0.41 |
| 139 | Senior CMM Programmer | Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061) | $28,140 | $36,230 | $46,090 | 40 | 0.41 |
| 140 | Certified Forklift Operator | Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051) | $30,220 | $35,370 | $42,080 | 50 | 0.33 |
| 141 | Sanitation Technician | Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011) | $29,200 | $33,130 | $36,020 | 290 | 0.72 |
| 142 | Sanitation Lead | Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011) | $29,200 | $33,130 | $36,020 | 290 | 0.72 |
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Shift Production Supervisor, Director of Manufacturing Engineering, Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Senior Process Engineer, Packaging Development Engineer, Mold / Die Design Engineer, NPI Manager, Plant Engineering Manager, Capital Projects Manager, Polymer / Plastics Engineer, Process Development Engineer, Tech Transfer Engineer, Test Engineer, Lead Manufacturing Engineer, Senior Industrial Engineer, Senior Packaging Engineer, Director of Automation, Automation Manager, Senior Controls Engineer, Lead Controls Technician, Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A), Lead Controls Engineer, Controls Supervisor, Chief Technology Officer (CTO), R&D Manager, R&D Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Product Design Engineer, Product Engineer, Systems Engineer, CAD Designer / Drafter, Product Development Scientist, Engineering Manager (Product), Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, Lead Product Development Engineer, QC Lab Manager, Senior Quality Engineer, Quality Engineering Manager, Quality Systems Engineer / Specialist, Validation / CQV Manager, CAPA Manager, Metrology / Calibration Manager, QC Microbiology Manager, Lead Quality Engineer, Quality Supervisor, Maintenance Engineer, Facilities Engineer, Utilities / Energy Manager, Safety Specialist / Coordinator, Industrial Hygienist, EHS Engineer, Environmental Permitting Specialist, VP of Operational Excellence, Director of Continuous Improvement, Lean Specialist / Coordinator, Master Black Belt, Senior Continuous Improvement Engineer, Lead Continuous Improvement Engineer, Chief Supply Chain Officer, Director of Procurement, Commodity Manager, Category Manager (Direct Materials), Supplier Development Manager, Inventory Control Manager, Senior Production Planner, Senior Buyer, Director of Logistics, Transportation Manager, Warehouse Supervisor, Shipping & Receiving Manager, Material Flow / Logistics Engineer, Inside Sales Engineer, Applications Engineering Manager, Proposal / Quotation Engineer, CNC Machine Operator, Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) Machinist, Manual Machinist, EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker), CNC Grinder / Precision Grinder, Lead Machinist, Machinist A, Machinist B, Machinist C, Senior CNC Machinist, Skilled Machine Operator, Utility / Relief Operator, Production Trainer (OJT Trainer), Senior Production Technician, Lead Production Technician, Electronics Test Technician, Machine Builder (equipment OEM assembly fitter), Cleanroom Assembler (Medical Device), Senior Electronics Test Technician, Lead Mechanical Assembler, Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter), Control Room (DCS) Operator, Batch Maker / Compounder, Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender), Industrial Wastewater Treatment Operator, Aseptic Fill Operator, Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating), Retort / Thermal Process Operator, Brewer / Cellar Operator, Senior Process Technician, Lead Process Technician.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Sebring, FL. Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15. LQ is employment concentration, not a wage index.
What does this data mean for your opening?
Manufacturing Headhunters provides a breakdown for the PLC Programmer role in the Sebring, FL region. This occupation maps to the Software Developers (SOC 15-1252) classification, which reports a local median annual salary of $116,110. This is lower than the national median of $135,980 for this category.
The local middle-band width for this position is $35,600, calculated from P25 and P75 values of $101,040 and $136,640. While national industry data for Motor Vehicle Manufacturing shows a median of $172,360, this is provided for industry context and is not a local wage metric.
The PLC Programmer role requires technical expertise that falls within the broader Software Developers classification. Within the Sebring market, this role plays a key part in factory automation, though the BLS does not distinguish between industrial PLC specialists and other software developers in its broad occupational coding. The location quotient for this role in Sebring is 0.17, indicating that this specific technical occupation is less concentrated in the local region compared to the national average. Firms hiring for this position should note that the reported median figure covers all software development roles across sectors, meaning industrial specialized pay might vary based on specific programming and automation requirements.
Nearby metros like Lakeland-Winter Haven and Punta Gorda offer additional labor market data for software roles, though manufacturing-specific mapping is sparse. Nationally, the median wage for the Software Developers classification has seen a change of $2,900 over the past year, moving from $133,080 to $135,980. For manufacturing occupations in Sebring, FL, 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. By understanding these figures as a broad market foundation, employers can build more accurate and successful recruitment plans for their specific automation needs in the region.
Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?
The national median for the broader category moved from $133,080 to $135,980. For manufacturing occupations in Sebring, FL, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause.
What is the P25 to P75 pay range for a PLC Programmer in Sebring?
This represents the compensation range for the middle 50% of the sample.
Does the PLC Programmer role align perfectly with the reported SOC code?
The role maps to the broader SOC 15-1252 (Software Developers) as defined by the BLS. The BLS does not provide a separate, dedicated wage for the PLC Programmer title.
How did the national median for this role move in the last year?
The national median for the broader category moved from $133,080 to $135,980. For manufacturing occupations in Sebring, FL, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause.
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