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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Spartanburg, SC

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 346 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$197,540
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$197,540
  3. Senior Director of Operations$197,540
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$148,510
  5. Process Engineering Manager$148,510
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$148,510
  7. VP of Engineering$148,510
  8. Director of R&D$148,510
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$148,510
  10. NPI Manager$148,510
  11. Capital Projects Manager$148,510
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$148,510
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$148,510
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$148,510
  15. Director of Automation$148,510
  16. Automation Manager$148,510
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$148,510
  18. R&D Manager$148,510
  19. R&D Engineer$148,510
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$148,510
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$148,510
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$148,510
  23. CFO (Manufacturing)$139,230
  24. Corporate Controller$139,230
  25. Plant Controller$139,230

Bars show the top 25 of 346 ranked. The table below lists all 346. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Spartanburg, SC, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$116,230$197,540$318,9601000.47
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$116,230$197,540$318,9601000.47
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$116,230$197,540$318,9601000.47
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,520$148,510$175,5701700.72
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,520$148,510$175,5701700.72
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,520$148,510$175,5701700.72
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,520$148,510$175,5701700.72
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,520$148,510$175,5701700.72
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,520$148,510$175,5701700.72
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,520$148,510$175,5701700.72
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,520$148,510$175,5701700.72
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,520$148,510$175,5701700.72
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,520$148,510$175,5701700.72
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,520$148,510$175,5701700.72
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,520$148,510$175,5701700.72
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,520$148,510$175,5701700.72
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,520$148,510$175,5701700.72
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,520$148,510$175,5701700.72
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,520$148,510$175,5701700.72
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,520$148,510$175,5701700.72
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,520$148,510$175,5701700.72
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$127,520$148,510$175,5701700.72
23CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$104,820$139,230$186,4305000.56
24Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$104,820$139,230$186,4305000.56
25Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$104,820$139,230$186,4305000.56
26VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$104,820$139,230$186,4305000.56
27Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$104,820$139,230$186,4305000.56
28Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$104,820$139,230$186,4305000.56
29FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$104,820$139,230$186,4305000.56
30Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$104,820$139,230$186,4305000.56
31Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$104,820$139,230$186,4305000.56
32Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$108,830$134,370$164,970600.7
33Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$108,830$134,370$164,970600.7
34Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$108,830$134,370$164,970600.7
35Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$108,830$134,370$164,970600.7
36Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$108,830$134,370$164,970600.7
37Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,070$131,250$163,2207002.67
38Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,070$131,250$163,2207002.67
39Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,070$131,250$163,2207002.67
40Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,070$131,250$163,2207002.67
41Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,070$131,250$163,2207002.67
42Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,070$131,250$163,2207002.67
43Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,070$131,250$163,2207002.67
44Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,070$131,250$163,2207002.67
45Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,070$131,250$163,2207002.67
46VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,070$131,250$163,2207002.67
47Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,070$131,250$163,2207002.67
48Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,070$131,250$163,2207002.67
49QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,070$131,250$163,2207002.67
50Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,070$131,250$163,2207002.67
51Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,070$131,250$163,2207002.67
52FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,070$131,250$163,2207002.67
53FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,070$131,250$163,2207002.67
54Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,070$131,250$163,2207002.67
55QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,070$131,250$163,2207002.67
56Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,070$131,250$163,2207002.67
57Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,070$131,250$163,2207002.67
58Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,070$131,250$163,2207002.67
59Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,070$131,250$163,2207002.67
60Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,070$131,250$163,2207002.67
61Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,070$131,250$163,2207002.67
62Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,070$131,250$163,2207002.67
63Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,070$131,250$163,2207002.67
64QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,070$131,250$163,2207002.67
65Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,070$131,250$163,2207002.67
66CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,070$131,250$163,2207002.67
67Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,070$131,250$163,2207002.67
68Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,070$131,250$163,2207002.67
69Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$102,070$131,250$163,2207002.67
70VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$91,910$130,870$174,0505600.83
71Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$91,910$130,870$174,0505600.83
72Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$91,910$130,870$174,0505600.83
73National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$91,910$130,870$174,0505600.83
74Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$91,910$130,870$174,0505600.83
75National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$91,910$130,870$174,0505600.83
76Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$91,910$130,870$174,0505600.83
77Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$91,910$130,870$174,0505600.83
78Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$91,910$130,870$174,0505600.83
79Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$91,910$130,870$174,0505600.83
80Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$91,910$130,870$174,0505600.83
81Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$91,910$130,870$174,0505600.83
82Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$91,910$130,870$174,0505600.83
83Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$91,910$130,870$174,0505600.83
84Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$105,770$127,570$164,8701600.7
85Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$82,140$124,480$169,0701000.16
86EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$82,140$124,480$169,0701000.16
87EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$82,140$124,480$169,0701000.16
88Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$82,140$124,480$169,0701000.16
89Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$82,140$124,480$169,0701000.16
90Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$82,140$124,480$169,0701000.16
91S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$82,140$124,480$169,0701000.16
92Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$82,140$124,480$169,0701000.16
93Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$82,140$124,480$169,0701000.16
94Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$82,140$124,480$169,0701000.16
95Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$82,140$124,480$169,0701000.16
96Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$82,140$124,480$169,0701000.16
97EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$82,140$124,480$169,0701000.16
98Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$82,140$124,480$169,0701000.16
99Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$94,770$124,290$155,7501200.72
100Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$94,770$124,290$155,7501200.72
101Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$94,770$124,290$155,7501200.72
102Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$79,300$122,350$151,840900.99
103PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$89,270$114,460$134,2804400.25
104MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$89,270$114,460$134,2804400.25
105SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$89,270$114,460$134,2804400.25
106Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$89,270$114,460$134,2804400.25
107Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$89,270$114,460$134,2804400.25
108VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$86,510$111,660$139,3603201.36
109Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$86,510$111,660$139,3603201.36
110Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$86,510$111,660$139,3603201.36
111Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$86,510$111,660$139,3603201.36
112Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$86,510$111,660$139,3603201.36
113Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$86,510$111,660$139,3603201.36
114Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$86,510$111,660$139,3603201.36
115Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$86,510$111,660$139,3603201.36
116Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$86,510$111,660$139,3603201.36
117Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$86,510$111,660$139,3603201.36
118Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$86,510$111,660$139,3603201.36
119Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$86,510$111,660$139,3603201.36
120Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$86,510$111,660$139,3603201.36
121Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$86,510$111,660$139,3603201.36
122VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$77,350$108,100$162,6002,0100.54
123VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$77,350$108,100$162,6002,0100.54
124Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$77,350$108,100$162,6002,0100.54
125General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$77,350$108,100$162,6002,0100.54
126Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$77,350$108,100$162,6002,0100.54
127EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$77,350$108,100$162,6002,0100.54
128Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$77,350$108,100$162,6002,0100.54
129Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$77,350$108,100$162,6002,0100.54
130Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,620$104,990$127,0305201.64
131Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,620$104,990$127,0305201.64
132Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,620$104,990$127,0305201.64
133Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,620$104,990$127,0305201.64
134Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,620$104,990$127,0305201.64
135Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,620$104,990$127,0305201.64
136Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,620$104,990$127,0305201.64
137Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,620$104,990$127,0305201.64
138Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,620$104,990$127,0305201.64
139Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,620$104,990$127,0305201.64
140Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,620$104,990$127,0305201.64
141CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,620$104,990$127,0305201.64
142Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$87,360$103,390$127,0001300.62
143Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$87,360$103,390$127,0001300.62
144Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$87,360$103,390$127,0001300.62
145Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$87,360$103,390$127,0001300.62
146Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$87,360$103,390$127,0001300.62
147Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$87,360$103,390$127,0001300.62
148Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$87,360$103,390$127,0001300.62
149Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$87,360$103,390$127,0001300.62
150Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$87,360$103,390$127,0001300.62
151Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,210$99,860$121,4501,1102.85
152Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,210$99,860$121,4501,1102.85
153Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,210$99,860$121,4501,1102.85
154Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,210$99,860$121,4501,1102.85
155Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,210$99,860$121,4501,1102.85
156Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,210$99,860$121,4501,1102.85
157Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,210$99,860$121,4501,1102.85
158Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,210$99,860$121,4501,1102.85
159Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,210$99,860$121,4501,1102.85
160Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,210$99,860$121,4501,1102.85
161Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,210$99,860$121,4501,1102.85
162Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,210$99,860$121,4501,1102.85
163Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,210$99,860$121,4501,1102.85
164Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,210$99,860$121,4501,1102.85
165Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,210$99,860$121,4501,1102.85
166Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,210$99,860$121,4501,1102.85
167Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,210$99,860$121,4501,1102.85
168Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,210$99,860$121,4501,1102.85
169Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,210$99,860$121,4501,1102.85
170Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,210$99,860$121,4501,1102.85
171Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,210$99,860$121,4501,1102.85
172Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,210$99,860$121,4501,1102.85
173Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,210$99,860$121,4501,1102.85
174Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,210$99,860$121,4501,1102.85
175Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,210$99,860$121,4501,1102.85
176Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,210$99,860$121,4501,1102.85
177EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,210$99,860$121,4501,1102.85
178VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,210$99,860$121,4501,1102.85
179Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,210$99,860$121,4501,1102.85
180Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,210$99,860$121,4501,1102.85
181Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,210$99,860$121,4501,1102.85
182Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,210$99,860$121,4501,1102.85
183Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,210$99,860$121,4501,1102.85
184Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,210$99,860$121,4501,1102.85
185Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,210$99,860$121,4501,1102.85
186Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$83,480$97,130$108,350700.44
187Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$83,480$97,130$108,350700.44
188Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$83,480$97,130$108,350700.44
189Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$83,480$97,130$108,350700.44
190Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$83,480$97,130$108,350700.44
191Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$83,480$97,130$108,350700.44
192Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$74,910$96,810$127,8508200.73
193Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$74,910$96,810$127,8508200.73
194Materials EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$86,200$96,610$106,190301.35
195Metallurgist / Metallurgical EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$86,200$96,610$106,190301.35
196Polymer / Plastics EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$86,200$96,610$106,190301.35
197Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$82,520$96,520$110,240400.65
198Inside Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$82,520$96,520$110,240400.65
199Proposal / Quotation EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$82,520$96,520$110,240400.65
200Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$77,360$95,130$116,9601801.2
201Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$77,360$95,130$116,9601801.2
202Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$77,360$95,130$116,9601801.2
203Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$71,270$92,070$92,0702,3803.33
204Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$71,270$92,070$92,0702,3803.33
205Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$71,270$92,070$92,0702,3803.33
206Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$71,270$92,070$92,0702,3803.33
207Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$71,270$92,070$92,0702,3803.33
208CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$71,270$92,070$92,0702,3803.33
209Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$71,270$92,070$92,0702,3803.33
210Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$71,270$92,070$92,0702,3803.33
211Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$66,130$82,390$104,6708101.23
212Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$66,130$82,390$104,6708101.23
213Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$66,130$82,390$104,6708101.23
214Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$66,130$82,390$104,6708101.23
215Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$66,130$82,390$104,6708101.23
216Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$66,130$82,390$104,6708101.23
217Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$66,130$82,390$104,6708101.23
218Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$66,130$82,390$104,6708101.23
219Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$66,130$82,390$104,6708101.23
220Electromechanical / Mechatronics TechnicianElectro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024)$58,610$77,310$83,380905.73
221Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$62,850$77,080$98,4508000.52
222Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$62,850$77,080$98,4508000.52
223Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$62,850$77,080$98,4508000.52
224Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$62,850$77,080$98,4508000.52
225PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$62,950$75,050$86,700701.03
226Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$62,950$75,050$86,700701.03
227Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$62,950$75,050$86,700701.03
228Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$62,950$75,050$86,700701.03
229Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$59,890$73,690$94,6104000.76
230CNC ProgrammerComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers (51-9162)$62,040$69,470$83,460401.2
231Chemical OperatorChemical Plant and System Operators (51-8091)$59,320$68,810$68,8101005.61
232Control Room (DCS) OperatorChemical Plant and System Operators (51-8091)$59,320$68,810$68,8101005.61
233Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$49,630$68,500$96,1602300.51
234Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$49,630$68,500$96,1602300.51
235Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$49,630$68,500$96,1602300.51
236Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$53,270$62,240$74,9207601.14
237Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$53,270$62,240$74,9207601.14
238Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$55,990$62,050$71,5606000.75
239Tool and Die MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$46,610$61,420$74,8401802.98
240Mold MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$46,610$61,420$74,8401802.98
241MillwrightMillwrights (49-9044)$51,010$61,340$71,070801.89
242Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,720$61,100$76,8701,0702.3
243Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,720$61,100$76,8701,0702.3
244Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,720$61,100$76,8701,0702.3
245Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,720$61,100$76,8701,0702.3
246Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,720$61,100$76,8701,0702.3
247Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,720$61,100$76,8701,0702.3
248Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,720$61,100$76,8701,0702.3
249Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,720$61,100$76,8701,0702.3
250Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,720$61,100$76,8701,0702.3
251Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,720$61,100$76,8701,0702.3
252Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,720$61,100$76,8701,0702.3
253Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,720$61,100$76,8701,0702.3
254Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,720$61,100$76,8701,0702.3
255Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,720$61,100$76,8701,0702.3
256Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,720$61,100$76,8701,0702.3
257Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,720$61,100$76,8701,0702.3
258End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,720$61,100$76,8701,0702.3
259Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,720$61,100$76,8701,0702.3
260CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,540$60,060$68,4804201.36
2615-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,540$60,060$68,4804201.36
262Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,540$60,060$68,4804201.36
263CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$47,540$60,060$68,4804201.36
264Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,540$60,060$68,4804201.36
265Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,540$60,060$68,4804201.36
266EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$47,540$60,060$68,4804201.36
267CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$47,540$60,060$68,4804201.36
268Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,540$60,060$68,4804201.36
269Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$47,540$60,060$68,4804201.36
270Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$47,540$60,060$68,4804201.36
271Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$47,540$60,060$68,4804201.36
272Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,540$60,060$68,4804201.36
273GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$51,030$58,170$62,6404302.92
274Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$51,030$58,170$62,6404302.92
275Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$47,290$57,790$65,0203900.9
276Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,320$57,780$81,1709002.18
277Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,320$57,780$81,1709002.18
278Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,320$57,780$81,1709002.18
279Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,320$57,780$81,1709002.18
280Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,320$57,780$81,1709002.18
281Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$48,320$57,780$81,1709002.18
282QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$52,590$55,140$63,2401402.24
283CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$49,050$52,810$59,1401600.87
284Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,650$49,820$58,6807101.6
285TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,650$49,820$58,6807101.6
286Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,650$49,820$58,6807101.6
287Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,650$49,820$58,6807101.6
288Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,650$49,820$58,6807101.6
289Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,650$49,820$58,6807101.6
290Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,650$49,820$58,6807101.6
291Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,650$49,820$58,6807101.6
292Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,650$49,820$58,6807101.6
293Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,650$49,820$58,6807101.6
294Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,650$49,820$58,6807101.6
295Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$46,650$49,820$58,6807101.6
296Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,090$49,160$59,2901,5302.4
297Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,090$49,160$59,2901,5302.4
298CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,090$49,160$59,2901,5302.4
299Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,090$49,160$59,2901,5302.4
300Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,090$49,160$59,2901,5302.4
301First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,090$49,160$59,2901,5302.4
302Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,090$49,160$59,2901,5302.4
303Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,090$49,160$59,2901,5302.4
304Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,090$49,160$59,2901,5302.4
305Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,090$49,160$59,2901,5302.4
306Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,090$49,160$59,2901,5302.4
307Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,090$49,160$59,2901,5302.4
308Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$46,180$48,990$56,8609403.59
309Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$46,180$48,990$56,8609403.59
310SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$46,180$48,990$56,8609403.59
311Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$46,180$48,990$56,8609403.59
312Robotic Welding TechnicianWelding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-4122)$43,890$48,580$53,610401.09
313Overhead Crane Operator & RiggerCrane and Tower Operators (53-7021)$44,870$47,200$52,020601.32
314Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$42,130$46,530$51,4507104.47
315Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$37,180$46,100$48,2301701.08
316Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,520$43,940$48,6901,3501.56
317Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,520$43,940$48,6901,3501.56
318Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,520$43,940$48,6901,3501.56
319Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,520$43,940$48,6901,3501.56
320Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,520$43,940$48,6901,3501.56
321Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,520$43,940$48,6901,3501.56
322Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,520$43,940$48,6901,3501.56
323Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$42,280$42,300$45,9207804.29
324Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$42,280$42,300$45,9207804.29
325Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$38,150$41,980$47,6601,4501.77
326Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,700$38,100$50,5101000.37
327Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,700$38,100$50,5101000.37
328Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,700$38,100$50,5101000.37
329Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,700$38,100$50,5101000.37
330CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,700$38,100$50,5101000.37
331Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,700$38,100$50,5101000.37
332Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,700$38,100$50,5101000.37
333Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,700$38,100$50,5101000.37
334Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,700$38,100$50,5101000.37
335Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,700$38,100$50,5101000.37
336Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,700$38,100$50,5101000.37
337Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,700$38,100$50,5101000.37
338Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,700$38,100$50,5101000.37
339Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,700$38,100$50,5101000.37
340Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,700$38,100$50,5101000.37
341Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,700$38,100$50,5101000.37
342Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,700$38,100$50,5101000.37
343Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,700$38,100$50,5101000.37
344Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,700$38,100$50,5101000.37
345Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$27,790$31,620$36,9401,9100.81
346Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$27,790$31,620$36,9401,9100.81

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State figures for South Carolina

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Spartanburg, SC. 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 evaluates the Spartanburg industrial market. Greenville-Anderson-Greer reports a plant manager median of $129,490, while Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia sees $128,640. These figures guide Industrial Production Managers. The national data serves as a broader anchor, though local manufacturing plants often require different oversight for high-volume technical lines.

Recruiters must consider the specific production cycle, as the SOC occupation codes include managers from industries with far different complexity than a typical plant setting.

CEO roles in Spartanburg report a median of $197,540, which is below the national median of $213,990. The local middle band width is $202,730, slightly narrower than the national $226,660. The prior median of $190,080 indicates a period of growth. Be aware that these salary bands exclude the variable pay typical for chief executives, meaning the total reward package may look quite different than these specific figures. Focus on the base structure when negotiating.

Manufacturing Engineering Managers in Spartanburg see a median of $148,510, trailing the national $171,270. Local band width is $48,050, notably narrower than the national $73,140. A median change of $11,370 shows strong wage progression. Since these roles map to Architectural and Engineering Managers, the duties vary. Recruiters should look for candidates with proven experience in technical process design, as the standard definition does not capture the full scale of plant engineering.

The CFO median here is $139,230, which is lower than the national median of $166,570. Local middle band width is $81,610, compared to the $94,490 national width. With a median change of $10,250, this role is seeing solid appreciation. Keep in mind that these salary figures represent cash compensation and omit stock or long-term profit-sharing incentives. Recruiters need to position the benefits package carefully to attract talent in a competitive market.

Production Technician data reports a median of $38,100, which is lower than the national $40,110. The middle band width is $15,810, wider than the national $12,980. This variability likely stems from the broad Production Workers, All Other category used for this classification. While the median change of $890 shows modest movement, recruiters should assess skills like machine maintenance and assembly precision directly rather than relying on the SOC average.

Sanitation Technician median pay is $31,620, below the national median of $36,840. The middle band width is $9,150, narrower than the national $11,820. With a median change of $2,060, this is the fastest growing segment among the reported local roles. These workers perform vital cleaning tasks essential for industrial health, even if the Janitors and Cleaners SOC includes diverse commercial settings. Use this to attract candidates who value the stable growth of this niche.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

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How should I interpret the CFO wage growth in Spartanburg?

The median change of $10,250 demonstrates strong upward momentum for financial leadership roles. However, total compensation is likely higher, as the data excludes executive benefits like equity and long-term incentives.

Why is the Production Technician pay range wider locally?

The local middle band width of $15,810 is wider than the national average, suggesting a high variety of production roles grouped under the same SOC code. This reflects the diverse nature of local manufacturing processes.

Does the Sanitation Technician wage growth indicate a local labor trend?

The $2,060 change in median pay suggests increasing pressure to raise wages for essential industrial sanitation workers. This growth rate is notable, indicating that Spartanburg firms are responding to market competition for these critical roles.

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