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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Tallahassee, 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 324 of our 368 roles here. Ranking uses exact published annual medians only. Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.

  1. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$140,790
  2. Process Engineering Manager$140,790
  3. Controls / Automation Manager$140,790
  4. VP of Engineering$140,790
  5. Director of R&D$140,790
  6. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$140,790
  7. NPI Manager$140,790
  8. Capital Projects Manager$140,790
  9. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$140,790
  10. Senior Industrial Engineer$140,790
  11. Senior Packaging Engineer$140,790
  12. Director of Automation$140,790
  13. Automation Manager$140,790
  14. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$140,790
  15. R&D Manager$140,790
  16. R&D Engineer$140,790
  17. Engineering Manager (Product)$140,790
  18. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$140,790
  19. Lead Product Development Engineer$140,790
  20. Sales Engineer$128,000
  21. Inside Sales Engineer$128,000
  22. Proposal / Quotation Engineer$128,000
  23. PLC Programmer$121,800
  24. MES Engineer$121,800
  25. SCADA / HMI Engineer$121,800

Bars show the top 25 of 324 ranked. The table below lists all 324. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Tallahassee, FL, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$122,190$140,790$174,6001700.64
2Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$122,190$140,790$174,6001700.64
3Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$122,190$140,790$174,6001700.64
4VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$122,190$140,790$174,6001700.64
5Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$122,190$140,790$174,6001700.64
6Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$122,190$140,790$174,6001700.64
7NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$122,190$140,790$174,6001700.64
8Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$122,190$140,790$174,6001700.64
9Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$122,190$140,790$174,6001700.64
10Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$122,190$140,790$174,6001700.64
11Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$122,190$140,790$174,6001700.64
12Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$122,190$140,790$174,6001700.64
13Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$122,190$140,790$174,6001700.64
14Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$122,190$140,790$174,6001700.64
15R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$122,190$140,790$174,6001700.64
16R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$122,190$140,790$174,6001700.64
17Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$122,190$140,790$174,6001700.64
18Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$122,190$140,790$174,6001700.64
19Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$122,190$140,790$174,6001700.64
20Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$89,630$128,000$151,090400.72
21Inside Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$89,630$128,000$151,090400.72
22Proposal / Quotation EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$89,630$128,000$151,090400.72
23PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$94,670$121,800$153,9501,3200.65
24MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$94,670$121,800$153,9501,3200.65
25SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$94,670$121,800$153,9501,3200.65
26Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$94,670$121,800$153,9501,3200.65
27Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$94,670$121,800$153,9501,3200.65
28VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$85,760$117,350$165,3606200.82
29Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$85,760$117,350$165,3606200.82
30Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$85,760$117,350$165,3606200.82
31National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$85,760$117,350$165,3606200.82
32Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$85,760$117,350$165,3606200.82
33National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$85,760$117,350$165,3606200.82
34Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$85,760$117,350$165,3606200.82
35Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$85,760$117,350$165,3606200.82
36Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$85,760$117,350$165,3606200.82
37Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$85,760$117,350$165,3606200.82
38Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$85,760$117,350$165,3606200.82
39Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$85,760$117,350$165,3606200.82
40Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$85,760$117,350$165,3606200.82
41Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$85,760$117,350$165,3606200.82
42Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$93,080$111,210$128,020800.32
43Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$93,080$111,210$128,020800.32
44Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$93,080$111,210$128,020800.32
45Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$93,080$111,210$128,020800.32
46Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$93,080$111,210$128,020800.32
47Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$93,080$111,210$128,020800.32
48Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$93,080$111,210$128,020800.32
49Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$93,080$111,210$128,020800.32
50Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$93,080$111,210$128,020800.32
51Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,800$110,360$154,2101200.42
52Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,800$110,360$154,2101200.42
53Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,800$110,360$154,2101200.42
54Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,800$110,360$154,2101200.42
55Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,800$110,360$154,2101200.42
56Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,800$110,360$154,2101200.42
57Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,800$110,360$154,2101200.42
58Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,800$110,360$154,2101200.42
59Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,800$110,360$154,2101200.42
60VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,800$110,360$154,2101200.42
61Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,800$110,360$154,2101200.42
62Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,800$110,360$154,2101200.42
63QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,800$110,360$154,2101200.42
64Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,800$110,360$154,2101200.42
65Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,800$110,360$154,2101200.42
66FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,800$110,360$154,2101200.42
67FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,800$110,360$154,2101200.42
68Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,800$110,360$154,2101200.42
69QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,800$110,360$154,2101200.42
70Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,800$110,360$154,2101200.42
71Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,800$110,360$154,2101200.42
72Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,800$110,360$154,2101200.42
73Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,800$110,360$154,2101200.42
74Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,800$110,360$154,2101200.42
75Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,800$110,360$154,2101200.42
76Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,800$110,360$154,2101200.42
77Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,800$110,360$154,2101200.42
78QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,800$110,360$154,2101200.42
79Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,800$110,360$154,2101200.42
80CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,800$110,360$154,2101200.42
81Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,800$110,360$154,2101200.42
82Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,800$110,360$154,2101200.42
83Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$79,800$110,360$154,2101200.42
84Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$74,370$101,210$132,6403401.28
85Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,380$99,430$128,8701200.27
86Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,380$99,430$128,8701200.27
87Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,380$99,430$128,8701200.27
88Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,380$99,430$128,8701200.27
89Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,380$99,430$128,8701200.27
90Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,380$99,430$128,8701200.27
91Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,380$99,430$128,8701200.27
92Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,380$99,430$128,8701200.27
93Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,380$99,430$128,8701200.27
94Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,380$99,430$128,8701200.27
95Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,380$99,430$128,8701200.27
96Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,380$99,430$128,8701200.27
97Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,380$99,430$128,8701200.27
98Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,380$99,430$128,8701200.27
99Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,380$99,430$128,8701200.27
100Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,380$99,430$128,8701200.27
101Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,380$99,430$128,8701200.27
102Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,380$99,430$128,8701200.27
103Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,380$99,430$128,8701200.27
104Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,380$99,430$128,8701200.27
105Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,380$99,430$128,8701200.27
106Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,380$99,430$128,8701200.27
107Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,380$99,430$128,8701200.27
108Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,380$99,430$128,8701200.27
109Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,380$99,430$128,8701200.27
110Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,380$99,430$128,8701200.27
111EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,380$99,430$128,8701200.27
112VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,380$99,430$128,8701200.27
113Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,380$99,430$128,8701200.27
114Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,380$99,430$128,8701200.27
115Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,380$99,430$128,8701200.27
116Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,380$99,430$128,8701200.27
117Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,380$99,430$128,8701200.27
118Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,380$99,430$128,8701200.27
119Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,380$99,430$128,8701200.27
120CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$78,290$98,510$139,1601,3701.36
121Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$78,290$98,510$139,1601,3701.36
122Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$78,290$98,510$139,1601,3701.36
123VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$78,290$98,510$139,1601,3701.36
124Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$78,290$98,510$139,1601,3701.36
125Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$78,290$98,510$139,1601,3701.36
126FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$78,290$98,510$139,1601,3701.36
127Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$78,290$98,510$139,1601,3701.36
128Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$78,290$98,510$139,1601,3701.36
129VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$68,370$95,250$143,1704,3601.04
130VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$68,370$95,250$143,1704,3601.04
131Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$68,370$95,250$143,1704,3601.04
132General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$68,370$95,250$143,1704,3601.04
133Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$68,370$95,250$143,1704,3601.04
134EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$68,370$95,250$143,1704,3601.04
135Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$68,370$95,250$143,1704,3601.04
136Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$68,370$95,250$143,1704,3601.04
137Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$69,640$95,180$122,8209301.25
138EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$69,640$95,180$122,8209301.25
139EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$69,640$95,180$122,8209301.25
140Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$69,640$95,180$122,8209301.25
141Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$69,640$95,180$122,8209301.25
142Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$69,640$95,180$122,8209301.25
143S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$69,640$95,180$122,8209301.25
144Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$69,640$95,180$122,8209301.25
145Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$69,640$95,180$122,8209301.25
146Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$69,640$95,180$122,8209301.25
147Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$69,640$95,180$122,8209301.25
148Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$69,640$95,180$122,8209301.25
149EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$69,640$95,180$122,8209301.25
150Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$69,640$95,180$122,8209301.25
151Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$83,370$93,910$128,690700.69
152Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$83,370$93,910$128,690700.69
153Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$83,370$93,910$128,690700.69
154Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$83,370$93,910$128,690700.69
155Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$83,370$93,910$128,690700.69
156Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$70,240$93,810$121,6501800.51
157Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$70,240$93,810$121,6501800.51
158Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$70,240$93,810$121,6501800.51
159Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$70,240$93,810$121,6501800.51
160Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$70,240$93,810$121,6501800.51
161Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$70,240$93,810$121,6501800.51
162Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$70,240$93,810$121,6501800.51
163Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$70,240$93,810$121,6501800.51
164Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$70,240$93,810$121,6501800.51
165Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$70,240$93,810$121,6501800.51
166Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$70,240$93,810$121,6501800.51
167CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$70,240$93,810$121,6501800.51
168Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$60,520$93,660$103,3602501.34
169Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$60,520$93,660$103,3602501.34
170Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$60,520$93,660$103,3602501.34
171QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$65,270$89,390$131,920Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
172VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$58,360$88,790$114,6501600.62
173Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$58,360$88,790$114,6501600.62
174Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$58,360$88,790$114,6501600.62
175Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$58,360$88,790$114,6501600.62
176Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$58,360$88,790$114,6501600.62
177Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$58,360$88,790$114,6501600.62
178Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$58,360$88,790$114,6501600.62
179Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$58,360$88,790$114,6501600.62
180Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$58,360$88,790$114,6501600.62
181Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$58,360$88,790$114,6501600.62
182Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$58,360$88,790$114,6501600.62
183Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$58,360$88,790$114,6501600.62
184Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$58,360$88,790$114,6501600.62
185Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$58,360$88,790$114,6501600.62
186Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$68,820$82,740$109,2401,2801
187Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$68,820$82,740$109,2401,2801
188Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$57,230$75,180$97,470700.39
189Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$57,230$75,180$97,470700.39
190Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$57,230$75,180$97,470700.39
191Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$60,070$73,650$90,7103401.82
192Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$60,070$73,650$90,7103401.82
193Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$60,070$73,650$90,7103401.82
194Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$60,070$73,650$90,7103401.82
195Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$60,070$73,650$90,7103401.82
196Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$60,070$73,650$90,7103401.82
197Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$51,510$66,070$90,0003300.41
198Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$51,510$66,070$90,0003300.41
199Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$51,510$66,070$90,0003300.41
200Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$51,510$66,070$90,0003300.41
201Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$51,510$66,070$90,0003300.41
202CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$51,510$66,070$90,0003300.41
203Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$51,510$66,070$90,0003300.41
204Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$51,510$66,070$90,0003300.41
205QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$50,520$65,430$65,430400.59
206Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$48,920$64,560$83,6906000.81
207Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$48,920$64,560$83,6906000.81
208Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$48,920$64,560$83,6906000.81
209Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$48,920$64,560$83,6906000.81
210Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$48,920$64,560$83,6906000.81
211Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$48,920$64,560$83,6906000.81
212Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$48,920$64,560$83,6906000.81
213Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$48,920$64,560$83,6906000.81
214Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$48,920$64,560$83,6906000.81
215Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$48,400$61,840$82,9202,4501.41
216Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$48,400$61,840$82,9202,4501.41
217Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$48,400$61,840$82,9202,4501.41
218Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$48,400$61,840$82,9202,4501.41
219Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$45,360$61,730$76,0002200.43
220Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$45,360$61,730$76,0002200.43
221Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$45,360$61,730$76,0002200.43
222Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$45,360$61,730$76,0002200.43
223Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$45,360$61,730$76,0002200.43
224Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$45,360$61,730$76,0002200.43
225Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$45,360$61,730$76,0002200.43
226Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$45,360$61,730$76,0002200.43
227Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$45,360$61,730$76,0002200.43
228Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$45,360$61,730$76,0002200.43
229Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$45,360$61,730$76,0002200.43
230Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$45,360$61,730$76,0002200.43
231Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$45,360$61,730$76,0002200.43
232Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$45,360$61,730$76,0002200.43
233Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$45,360$61,730$76,0002200.43
234Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$45,360$61,730$76,0002200.43
235End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$45,360$61,730$76,0002200.43
236Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$45,360$61,730$76,0002200.43
237Overhead Crane Operator & RiggerCrane and Tower Operators (53-7021)$49,860$61,040$74,330501.04
238Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$48,770$60,170$75,3604700.8
239Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$46,600$58,150$73,8503600.49
240Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$46,600$58,150$73,8503600.49
241PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$43,080$57,970$64,770400.48
242Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$43,080$57,970$64,770400.48
243Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$43,080$57,970$64,770400.48
244Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$43,080$57,970$64,770400.48
245Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$45,730$54,090$61,8708300.92
246Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$44,640$53,690$59,1306201.27
247Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$50,730$53,000$59,970600.63
248CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,140$49,370$58,620500.16
2495-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,140$49,370$58,620500.16
250Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,140$49,370$58,620500.16
251CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$45,140$49,370$58,620500.16
252Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,140$49,370$58,620500.16
253Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,140$49,370$58,620500.16
254EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$45,140$49,370$58,620500.16
255CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$45,140$49,370$58,620500.16
256Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,140$49,370$58,620500.16
257Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$45,140$49,370$58,620500.16
258Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$45,140$49,370$58,620500.16
259Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$45,140$49,370$58,620500.16
260Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,140$49,370$58,620500.16
261NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$42,490$49,130$63,400400.57
262Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$46,590$49,100$59,9201,7003.41
263Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$46,590$49,100$59,9201,7003.41
264Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$46,590$49,100$59,9201,7003.41
265Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$40,230$48,420$58,9404700.51
266Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$39,970$48,310$61,0702100.46
267Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$39,970$48,310$61,0702100.46
268Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$39,970$48,310$61,0702100.46
269Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$39,970$48,310$61,0702100.46
270Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$39,970$48,310$61,0702100.46
271Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$39,970$48,310$61,0702100.46
272Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$35,900$47,790$59,6601700.24
273Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$35,900$47,790$59,6601700.24
274CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$35,900$47,790$59,6601700.24
275Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$35,900$47,790$59,6601700.24
276Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$35,900$47,790$59,6601700.24
277First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$35,900$47,790$59,6601700.24
278Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$35,900$47,790$59,6601700.24
279Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$35,900$47,790$59,6601700.24
280Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$35,900$47,790$59,6601700.24
281Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$35,900$47,790$59,6601700.24
282Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$35,900$47,790$59,6601700.24
283Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$35,900$47,790$59,6601700.24
284Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$44,620$47,130$56,9702200.44
285TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$44,620$47,130$56,9702200.44
286Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$44,620$47,130$56,9702200.44
287Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$44,620$47,130$56,9702200.44
288Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$44,620$47,130$56,9702200.44
289Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$44,620$47,130$56,9702200.44
290Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$44,620$47,130$56,9702200.44
291Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$44,620$47,130$56,9702200.44
292Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$44,620$47,130$56,9702200.44
293Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$44,620$47,130$56,9702200.44
294Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$44,620$47,130$56,9702200.44
295Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$44,620$47,130$56,9702200.44
296Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,240$46,860$59,4401200.41
297Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,240$46,860$59,4401200.41
298Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,240$46,860$59,4401200.41
299Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,240$46,860$59,4401200.41
300CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,240$46,860$59,4401200.41
301Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,240$46,860$59,4401200.41
302Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,240$46,860$59,4401200.41
303Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,240$46,860$59,4401200.41
304Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,240$46,860$59,4401200.41
305Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,240$46,860$59,4401200.41
306Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,240$46,860$59,4401200.41
307Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,240$46,860$59,4401200.41
308Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,240$46,860$59,4401200.41
309Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,240$46,860$59,4401200.41
310Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,240$46,860$59,4401200.41
311Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,240$46,860$59,4401200.41
312Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,240$46,860$59,4401200.41
313Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,240$46,860$59,4401200.41
314Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,240$46,860$59,4401200.41
315Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$33,110$37,610$41,6401100.61
316Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$33,780$37,400$46,6905700.58
317Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$33,780$37,400$46,6905700.58
318Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$33,780$37,400$46,6905700.58
319Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$33,780$37,400$46,6905700.58
320Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$33,780$37,400$46,6905700.58
321Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$33,780$37,400$46,6905700.58
322Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$33,780$37,400$46,6905700.58
323Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$28,850$30,350$34,5802,7901.06
324Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$28,850$30,350$34,5802,7901.06

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State figures for Florida

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Tallahassee, FL. 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 analyzes the industrial talent market in Tallahassee. Plant Managers in this hub compete with neighboring metros such as Valdosta, which reports a median of $112,570, and Panama City, which reports $134,280. This volatility in regional data reflects the diversity of local production scales. For Manufacturing Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041), the Tallahassee median is $140,790.

Local Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing sector activity has a national median of $192,800. The middle band width locally is 52410.

Sales Engineer roles (SOC 41-9031) in Tallahassee report a median of $128,000. This is notably higher than the national median of $124,900. The Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing sector maintains a national median of $168,500. For manufacturing occupations in Tallahassee, 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.

The PLC Programmer, mapped to SOC 15-1252, holds a median of $121,800 in Tallahassee. The national median for this broad occupation is $135,980. For manufacturing occupations in Tallahassee, FL, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. Motor Vehicle Manufacturing national industry medians are $172,360. Programming duties vary by factory automation complexity, which explains the dispersion in the local salary band.

Shipping and Receiving Leads (SOC 43-5071) in Tallahassee show a median of $37,400. Local industry activity includes Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills, where the national median is $62,160. The local middle band width is 12910, reflecting standardized logistics pay structures across the region.

Sanitation Technicians in Tallahassee (SOC 37-2011) earn a median of $30,350. Local industrial activity, including Iron and Steel Mills, presents a national industry median of $52,820. Because these technicians often perform maintenance tasks beyond basic cleaning, the local salary structure is influenced by overall labor market tightness.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

The width of 61460 results from the diversity of technical products sold. For manufacturing occupations in Tallahassee, 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.

Why is the PLC Programmer median lower than the national figure?

The local median of $121,800 is below the national average of $135,980. This likely reflects differing automation levels between local plants and broader national industry requirements.

What is the primary factor driving the high middle band width for Sales Engineers?

The width of 61460 results from the diversity of technical products sold. For manufacturing occupations in Tallahassee, 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.

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