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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Shreveport-Bossier City, LA

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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.

  1. Plant Manager$134,860
  2. Plant Director / Site Director$134,860
  3. Assistant Plant Manager$134,860
  4. Operations Manager$134,860
  5. Manufacturing Manager$134,860
  6. Production Manager$134,860
  7. Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)$134,860
  8. Plant Startup / Launch Manager$134,860
  9. Sanitation Manager$134,860
  10. VP of Quality / Chief Quality Officer$134,860
  11. Director of Quality$134,860
  12. Quality Manager$134,860
  13. QC Manager$134,860
  14. Supplier Quality Manager$134,860
  15. Quality Systems Manager$134,860
  16. FSQA Manager$134,860
  17. FSQA Director$134,860
  18. Food Safety Coordinator / SQF Practitioner$134,860
  19. QA Manager$134,860
  20. Production Superintendent$134,860
  21. Area Manager$134,860
  22. Value Stream Manager$134,860
  23. Department Manager$134,860
  24. Sanitation Supervisor$134,860
  25. Bilingual Production Supervisor$134,860

Bars show the top 25 of 326 ranked. The table below lists all 326. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Shreveport-Bossier City, LA, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,920$134,860$155,2402801.09
2Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,920$134,860$155,2402801.09
3Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,920$134,860$155,2402801.09
4Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,920$134,860$155,2402801.09
5Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,920$134,860$155,2402801.09
6Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,920$134,860$155,2402801.09
7Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,920$134,860$155,2402801.09
8Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,920$134,860$155,2402801.09
9Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,920$134,860$155,2402801.09
10VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,920$134,860$155,2402801.09
11Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,920$134,860$155,2402801.09
12Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,920$134,860$155,2402801.09
13QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,920$134,860$155,2402801.09
14Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,920$134,860$155,2402801.09
15Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,920$134,860$155,2402801.09
16FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,920$134,860$155,2402801.09
17FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,920$134,860$155,2402801.09
18Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,920$134,860$155,2402801.09
19QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,920$134,860$155,2402801.09
20Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,920$134,860$155,2402801.09
21Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,920$134,860$155,2402801.09
22Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,920$134,860$155,2402801.09
23Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,920$134,860$155,2402801.09
24Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,920$134,860$155,2402801.09
25Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,920$134,860$155,2402801.09
26Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,920$134,860$155,2402801.09
27Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,920$134,860$155,2402801.09
28QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,920$134,860$155,2402801.09
29Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,920$134,860$155,2402801.09
30CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,920$134,860$155,2402801.09
31Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,920$134,860$155,2402801.09
32Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,920$134,860$155,2402801.09
33Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,920$134,860$155,2402801.09
34Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$103,640$129,160$184,800800.37
35Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$103,640$129,160$184,800800.37
36Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$103,640$129,160$184,800800.37
37VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$103,640$129,160$184,800800.37
38Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$103,640$129,160$184,800800.37
39Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$103,640$129,160$184,800800.37
40NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$103,640$129,160$184,800800.37
41Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$103,640$129,160$184,800800.37
42Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$103,640$129,160$184,800800.37
43Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$103,640$129,160$184,800800.37
44Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$103,640$129,160$184,800800.37
45Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$103,640$129,160$184,800800.37
46Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$103,640$129,160$184,800800.37
47Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$103,640$129,160$184,800800.37
48R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$103,640$129,160$184,800800.37
49R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$103,640$129,160$184,800800.37
50Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$103,640$129,160$184,800800.37
51Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$103,640$129,160$184,800800.37
52Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$103,640$129,160$184,800800.37
53CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$90,320$115,080$156,3405000.56
54Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$90,320$115,080$156,3405000.56
55Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$90,320$115,080$156,3405000.56
56VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$90,320$115,080$156,3405000.56
57Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$90,320$115,080$156,3405000.56
58Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$90,320$115,080$156,3405000.56
59FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$90,320$115,080$156,3405000.56
60Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$90,320$115,080$156,3405000.56
61Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$90,320$115,080$156,3405000.56
62Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$85,130$111,380$133,260600.29
63Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$85,130$111,380$133,260600.29
64Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$85,130$111,380$133,260600.29
65Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$85,130$111,380$133,260600.29
66Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$85,130$111,380$133,260600.29
67Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$85,130$111,380$133,260600.29
68Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$85,130$111,380$133,260600.29
69Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$85,130$111,380$133,260600.29
70Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$85,130$111,380$133,260600.29
71Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$72,900$105,320$129,9902101.28
72Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$72,900$105,320$129,9902101.28
73Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$72,900$105,320$129,9902101.28
74VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$71,420$105,260$158,3403900.58
75Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$71,420$105,260$158,3403900.58
76Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$71,420$105,260$158,3403900.58
77National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$71,420$105,260$158,3403900.58
78Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$71,420$105,260$158,3403900.58
79National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$71,420$105,260$158,3403900.58
80Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$71,420$105,260$158,3403900.58
81Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$71,420$105,260$158,3403900.58
82Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$71,420$105,260$158,3403900.58
83Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$71,420$105,260$158,3403900.58
84Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$71,420$105,260$158,3403900.58
85Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$71,420$105,260$158,3403900.58
86Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$71,420$105,260$158,3403900.58
87Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$71,420$105,260$158,3403900.58
88Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$85,780$100,530$125,800800.37
89Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,280$100,310$133,1001100.35
90Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,280$100,310$133,1001100.35
91Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,280$100,310$133,1001100.35
92Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,280$100,310$133,1001100.35
93Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,280$100,310$133,1001100.35
94Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,280$100,310$133,1001100.35
95Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,280$100,310$133,1001100.35
96Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,280$100,310$133,1001100.35
97Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,280$100,310$133,1001100.35
98Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,280$100,310$133,1001100.35
99Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,280$100,310$133,1001100.35
100CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$76,280$100,310$133,1001100.35
101Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$73,600$99,190$131,9801,1201.71
102EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$73,600$99,190$131,9801,1201.71
103EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$73,600$99,190$131,9801,1201.71
104Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$73,600$99,190$131,9801,1201.71
105Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$73,600$99,190$131,9801,1201.71
106Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$73,600$99,190$131,9801,1201.71
107S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$73,600$99,190$131,9801,1201.71
108Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$73,600$99,190$131,9801,1201.71
109Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$73,600$99,190$131,9801,1201.71
110Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$73,600$99,190$131,9801,1201.71
111Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$73,600$99,190$131,9801,1201.71
112Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$73,600$99,190$131,9801,1201.71
113EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$73,600$99,190$131,9801,1201.71
114Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$73,600$99,190$131,9801,1201.71
115Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$88,640$99,170$128,0801400.37
116Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$88,640$99,170$128,0801400.37
117Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$88,640$99,170$128,0801400.37
118Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$88,640$99,170$128,0801400.37
119Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$88,640$99,170$128,0801400.37
120Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$88,640$99,170$128,0801400.37
121Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$88,640$99,170$128,0801400.37
122Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$88,640$99,170$128,0801400.37
123Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$88,640$99,170$128,0801400.37
124Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$88,640$99,170$128,0801400.37
125Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$88,640$99,170$128,0801400.37
126Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$88,640$99,170$128,0801400.37
127Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$88,640$99,170$128,0801400.37
128Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$88,640$99,170$128,0801400.37
129Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$88,640$99,170$128,0801400.37
130Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$88,640$99,170$128,0801400.37
131Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$88,640$99,170$128,0801400.37
132Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$88,640$99,170$128,0801400.37
133Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$88,640$99,170$128,0801400.37
134Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$88,640$99,170$128,0801400.37
135Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$88,640$99,170$128,0801400.37
136Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$88,640$99,170$128,0801400.37
137Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$88,640$99,170$128,0801400.37
138Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$88,640$99,170$128,0801400.37
139Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$88,640$99,170$128,0801400.37
140Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$88,640$99,170$128,0801400.37
141EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$88,640$99,170$128,0801400.37
142VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$88,640$99,170$128,0801400.37
143Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$88,640$99,170$128,0801400.37
144Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$88,640$99,170$128,0801400.37
145Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$88,640$99,170$128,0801400.37
146Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$88,640$99,170$128,0801400.37
147Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$88,640$99,170$128,0801400.37
148Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$88,640$99,170$128,0801400.37
149Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$88,640$99,170$128,0801400.37
150VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$63,460$98,610$142,9303,4500.94
151VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$63,460$98,610$142,9303,4500.94
152Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$63,460$98,610$142,9303,4500.94
153General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$63,460$98,610$142,9303,4500.94
154Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$63,460$98,610$142,9303,4500.94
155EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$63,460$98,610$142,9303,4500.94
156Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$63,460$98,610$142,9303,4500.94
157Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$63,460$98,610$142,9303,4500.94
158Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$77,400$96,730$123,3003702.31
159Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$77,400$96,730$123,3003702.31
160Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$77,400$96,730$123,3003702.31
161Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$77,400$96,730$123,3003702.31
162Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$77,400$96,730$123,3003702.31
163Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$77,400$96,730$123,3003702.31
164PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$81,190$96,680$120,1402600.15
165MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$81,190$96,680$120,1402600.15
166SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$81,190$96,680$120,1402600.15
167Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$81,190$96,680$120,1402600.15
168Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$81,190$96,680$120,1402600.15
169Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$74,940$93,260$132,4101501.05
170Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$74,940$93,260$132,4101501.05
171Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$74,940$93,260$132,4101501.05
172VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$68,380$90,540$113,8702501.07
173Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$68,380$90,540$113,8702501.07
174Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$68,380$90,540$113,8702501.07
175Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$68,380$90,540$113,8702501.07
176Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$68,380$90,540$113,8702501.07
177Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$68,380$90,540$113,8702501.07
178Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$68,380$90,540$113,8702501.07
179Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$68,380$90,540$113,8702501.07
180Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$68,380$90,540$113,8702501.07
181Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$68,380$90,540$113,8702501.07
182Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$68,380$90,540$113,8702501.07
183Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$68,380$90,540$113,8702501.07
184Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$68,380$90,540$113,8702501.07
185Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$68,380$90,540$113,8702501.07
186PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$61,530$83,470$84,5701001.45
187Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$61,530$83,470$84,5701001.45
188Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$61,530$83,470$84,5701001.45
189Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$61,530$83,470$84,5701001.45
190QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$49,270$80,410$86,040500.9
191Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$76,950$80,190$95,220400.41
192Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$66,250$79,890$105,3104800.43
193Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$66,250$79,890$105,3104800.43
194Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,990$76,250$98,0509901.53
195Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,990$76,250$98,0509901.53
196Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,990$76,250$98,0509901.53
197Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,990$76,250$98,0509901.53
198Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,990$76,250$98,0509901.53
199Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,990$76,250$98,0509901.53
200Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,990$76,250$98,0509901.53
201Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,990$76,250$98,0509901.53
202Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$60,990$76,250$98,0509901.53
203Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$57,090$72,920$94,6606700.95
204Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$57,090$72,920$94,6606700.95
205Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$57,090$72,920$94,6606700.95
206Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$57,090$72,920$94,6606700.95
207Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$57,090$72,920$94,6606700.95
208CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$57,090$72,920$94,6606700.95
209Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$57,090$72,920$94,6606700.95
210Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$57,090$72,920$94,6606700.95
211Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$50,950$72,840$99,5302600.58
212Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$50,950$72,840$99,5302600.58
213Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$50,950$72,840$99,5302600.58
214Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$57,260$70,420$89,5301,2500.82
215Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$57,260$70,420$89,5301,2500.82
216Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$57,260$70,420$89,5301,2500.82
217Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$57,260$70,420$89,5301,2500.82
218MillwrightMillwrights (49-9044)$60,180$69,720$78,770902.07
219Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$53,840$63,770$84,6702800.55
220Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,590$63,610$75,7509102.08
221TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,590$63,610$75,7509102.08
222Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,590$63,610$75,7509102.08
223Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,590$63,610$75,7509102.08
224Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,590$63,610$75,7509102.08
225Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,590$63,610$75,7509102.08
226Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,590$63,610$75,7509102.08
227Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,590$63,610$75,7509102.08
228Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,590$63,610$75,7509102.08
229Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,590$63,610$75,7509102.08
230Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,590$63,610$75,7509102.08
231Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,590$63,610$75,7509102.08
232QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$63,510$63,510$81,160Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
233Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,710$61,450$80,0706401.38
234Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,710$61,450$80,0706401.38
235Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,710$61,450$80,0706401.38
236Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,710$61,450$80,0706401.38
237Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,710$61,450$80,0706401.38
238Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,710$61,450$80,0706401.38
239Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,710$61,450$80,0706401.38
240Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,710$61,450$80,0706401.38
241Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,710$61,450$80,0706401.38
242Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,710$61,450$80,0706401.38
243Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,710$61,450$80,0706401.38
244Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,710$61,450$80,0706401.38
245Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,710$61,450$80,0706401.38
246Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,710$61,450$80,0706401.38
247Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,710$61,450$80,0706401.38
248Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,710$61,450$80,0706401.38
249End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,710$61,450$80,0706401.38
250Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,710$61,450$80,0706401.38
251Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$47,010$60,830$66,2308001.01
252Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,060$60,510$76,0902000.49
253Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,060$60,510$76,0902000.49
254Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,060$60,510$76,0902000.49
255Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,060$60,510$76,0902000.49
256Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,060$60,510$76,0902000.49
257Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,060$60,510$76,0902000.49
258CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,160$60,440$71,3903401.14
2595-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,160$60,440$71,3903401.14
260Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,160$60,440$71,3903401.14
261CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$48,160$60,440$71,3903401.14
262Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,160$60,440$71,3903401.14
263Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,160$60,440$71,3903401.14
264EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$48,160$60,440$71,3903401.14
265CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$48,160$60,440$71,3903401.14
266Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,160$60,440$71,3903401.14
267Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$48,160$60,440$71,3903401.14
268Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$48,160$60,440$71,3903401.14
269Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$48,160$60,440$71,3903401.14
270Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$48,160$60,440$71,3903401.14
271Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$45,320$59,780$74,3606901.05
272Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$45,320$59,780$74,3606901.05
273Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$43,990$58,620$62,6805001.16
274Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$39,070$51,260$60,4207300.9
275Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,180$50,370$64,5204600.73
276Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,180$50,370$64,5204600.73
277CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,180$50,370$64,5204600.73
278Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,180$50,370$64,5204600.73
279Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,180$50,370$64,5204600.73
280First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,180$50,370$64,5204600.73
281Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,180$50,370$64,5204600.73
282Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,180$50,370$64,5204600.73
283Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,180$50,370$64,5204600.73
284Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,180$50,370$64,5204600.73
285Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,180$50,370$64,5204600.73
286Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$38,180$50,370$64,5204600.73
287CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$42,430$49,090$58,460600.35
288Overhead Crane Operator & RiggerCrane and Tower Operators (53-7021)$45,370$48,060$60,0501202.67
289NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$47,730$47,730$61,4502904.63
290GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$45,110$45,110$74,8202301.56
291Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$45,110$45,110$74,8202301.56
292Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,980$44,260$50,3503301.26
293Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,980$44,260$50,3503301.26
294Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,980$44,260$50,3503301.26
295Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,980$44,260$50,3503301.26
296CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,980$44,260$50,3503301.26
297Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,980$44,260$50,3503301.26
298Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,980$44,260$50,3503301.26
299Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,980$44,260$50,3503301.26
300Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,980$44,260$50,3503301.26
301Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,980$44,260$50,3503301.26
302Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,980$44,260$50,3503301.26
303Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,980$44,260$50,3503301.26
304Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,980$44,260$50,3503301.26
305Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,980$44,260$50,3503301.26
306Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,980$44,260$50,3503301.26
307Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,980$44,260$50,3503301.26
308Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,980$44,260$50,3503301.26
309Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,980$44,260$50,3503301.26
310Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,980$44,260$50,3503301.26
311Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$33,700$42,380$45,320700.44
312Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$32,890$39,530$47,2204700.54
313Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$32,890$39,530$47,2204700.54
314Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$32,890$39,530$47,2204700.54
315Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$32,890$39,530$47,2204700.54
316Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$32,890$39,530$47,2204700.54
317Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$32,890$39,530$47,2204700.54
318Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$32,890$39,530$47,2204700.54
319Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$37,380$37,400$38,060700.28
320Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$37,380$37,400$38,060700.28
321SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$37,380$37,400$38,060700.28
322Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$37,380$37,400$38,060700.28
323Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$35,730$35,730$46,1501100.61
324Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$35,730$35,730$46,1501100.61
325Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$20,890$26,370$32,5203,1001.34
326Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$20,890$26,370$32,5203,1001.34

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State figures for Louisiana

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Shreveport-Bossier City, LA. Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15. LQ is employment concentration, not a wage index.

Reading this wage estimate

What does this data mean for your opening?

Manufacturing Headhunters evaluates the Plant Manager role in the Shreveport-Bossier City area, which maps to the Industrial Production Managers (SOC 11-3051) classification. The BLS reports a local median annual salary of $134,860, which is higher than the national median of $126,060 for this role. The local median showed a positive change of $9,460 since the May 2024 reference.

Nationally, the Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing sector reports a median of $155,730, providing broader industry context. The local middle-band width for this position is $51,320, calculated from P25 and P75 values of $103,920 and $155,240.

The role of Plant Manager (SOC 11-3051) is essential for maintaining production efficiency and managing workforce output. For manufacturing occupations in Shreveport-Bossier City, LA, 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. With a location quotient of 1.09, Shreveport-Bossier City shows a higher concentration of these managerial roles relative to the national average. Hiring managers should take care to weigh these base numbers against the specific complexity of their production operations and the current competitive climate for experienced plant leaders in the region.

When comparing this data to nearby labor markets like Longview and Texarkana, it is clear that Shreveport-Bossier City serves as a central hub for industrial oversight in the region. Nationally, the median wage for this occupation has grown by $4,620, reaching $126,060 in the most recent May 2025 data. For manufacturing occupations in Shreveport-Bossier City, LA, 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.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

The middle-band width is $51,320, based on a P25 of $103,920 and a P75 of $155,240. For manufacturing occupations in Shreveport-Bossier City, LA, 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.

What is the P25 to P75 range for a Plant Manager in Shreveport-Bossier City?

The middle-band width is $51,320, based on a P25 of $103,920 and a P75 of $155,240. For manufacturing occupations in Shreveport-Bossier City, LA, 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.

How did the local median wage change for this role in the last year?

For manufacturing occupations in Shreveport-Bossier City, LA, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause.

Is the reported industry-specific median applicable to all local plant managers?

No, the $155,730 figure is a national industry-wide median for Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing. It serves as context, not a local standard for the Plant Manager role.

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