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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Tulsa, OK

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 361 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$162,260
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$162,260
  3. Senior Director of Operations$162,260
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$160,810
  5. Process Engineering Manager$160,810
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$160,810
  7. VP of Engineering$160,810
  8. Director of R&D$160,810
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$160,810
  10. NPI Manager$160,810
  11. Capital Projects Manager$160,810
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$160,810
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$160,810
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$160,810
  15. Director of Automation$160,810
  16. Automation Manager$160,810
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$160,810
  18. R&D Manager$160,810
  19. R&D Engineer$160,810
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$160,810
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$160,810
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$160,810
  23. CFO (Manufacturing)$141,980
  24. Corporate Controller$141,980
  25. Plant Controller$141,980

Bars show the top 25 of 361 ranked. The table below lists all 361. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Tulsa, OK, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$94,140$162,260$234,6807901.31
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$94,140$162,260$234,6807901.31
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$94,140$162,260$234,6807901.31
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$137,170$160,810$174,9907701.18
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$137,170$160,810$174,9907701.18
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$137,170$160,810$174,9907701.18
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$137,170$160,810$174,9907701.18
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$137,170$160,810$174,9907701.18
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$137,170$160,810$174,9907701.18
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$137,170$160,810$174,9907701.18
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$137,170$160,810$174,9907701.18
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$137,170$160,810$174,9907701.18
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$137,170$160,810$174,9907701.18
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$137,170$160,810$174,9907701.18
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$137,170$160,810$174,9907701.18
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$137,170$160,810$174,9907701.18
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$137,170$160,810$174,9907701.18
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$137,170$160,810$174,9907701.18
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$137,170$160,810$174,9907701.18
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$137,170$160,810$174,9907701.18
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$137,170$160,810$174,9907701.18
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$137,170$160,810$174,9907701.18
23CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$111,060$141,980$199,0401,9500.79
24Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$111,060$141,980$199,0401,9500.79
25Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$111,060$141,980$199,0401,9500.79
26VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$111,060$141,980$199,0401,9500.79
27Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$111,060$141,980$199,0401,9500.79
28Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$111,060$141,980$199,0401,9500.79
29FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$111,060$141,980$199,0401,9500.79
30Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$111,060$141,980$199,0401,9500.79
31Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$111,060$141,980$199,0401,9500.79
32VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$101,850$140,040$209,5701,0500.56
33Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$101,850$140,040$209,5701,0500.56
34Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$101,850$140,040$209,5701,0500.56
35National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$101,850$140,040$209,5701,0500.56
36Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$101,850$140,040$209,5701,0500.56
37National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$101,850$140,040$209,5701,0500.56
38Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$101,850$140,040$209,5701,0500.56
39Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$101,850$140,040$209,5701,0500.56
40Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$101,850$140,040$209,5701,0500.56
41Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$101,850$140,040$209,5701,0500.56
42Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$101,850$140,040$209,5701,0500.56
43Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$101,850$140,040$209,5701,0500.56
44Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$101,850$140,040$209,5701,0500.56
45Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$101,850$140,040$209,5701,0500.56
46Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$109,300$139,940$170,8902800.15
47EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$109,300$139,940$170,8902800.15
48EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$109,300$139,940$170,8902800.15
49Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$109,300$139,940$170,8902800.15
50Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$109,300$139,940$170,8902800.15
51Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$109,300$139,940$170,8902800.15
52S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$109,300$139,940$170,8902800.15
53Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$109,300$139,940$170,8902800.15
54Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$109,300$139,940$170,8902800.15
55Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$109,300$139,940$170,8902800.15
56Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$109,300$139,940$170,8902800.15
57Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$109,300$139,940$170,8902800.15
58EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$109,300$139,940$170,8902800.15
59Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$109,300$139,940$170,8902800.15
60Injection Molding Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$107,880$127,360$174,140500.83
61Extrusion Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$107,880$127,360$174,140500.83
62MS&T EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$107,880$127,360$174,140500.83
63Process Development EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$107,880$127,360$174,140500.83
64Tech Transfer EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$107,880$127,360$174,140500.83
65Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$96,320$124,760$152,4704600.71
66Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$98,820$124,500$154,6301400.55
67Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$98,820$124,500$154,6301400.55
68Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$98,820$124,500$154,6301400.55
69Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$98,820$124,500$154,6301400.55
70Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$98,820$124,500$154,6301400.55
71Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,710$123,930$159,2907301
72Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,710$123,930$159,2907301
73Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,710$123,930$159,2907301
74Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,710$123,930$159,2907301
75Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,710$123,930$159,2907301
76Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,710$123,930$159,2907301
77Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,710$123,930$159,2907301
78Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,710$123,930$159,2907301
79Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,710$123,930$159,2907301
80VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,710$123,930$159,2907301
81Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,710$123,930$159,2907301
82Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,710$123,930$159,2907301
83QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,710$123,930$159,2907301
84Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,710$123,930$159,2907301
85Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,710$123,930$159,2907301
86FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,710$123,930$159,2907301
87FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,710$123,930$159,2907301
88Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,710$123,930$159,2907301
89QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,710$123,930$159,2907301
90Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,710$123,930$159,2907301
91Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,710$123,930$159,2907301
92Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,710$123,930$159,2907301
93Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,710$123,930$159,2907301
94Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,710$123,930$159,2907301
95Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,710$123,930$159,2907301
96Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,710$123,930$159,2907301
97Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,710$123,930$159,2907301
98QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,710$123,930$159,2907301
99Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,710$123,930$159,2907301
100CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,710$123,930$159,2907301
101Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,710$123,930$159,2907301
102Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,710$123,930$159,2907301
103Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$91,710$123,930$159,2907301
104Materials EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$90,820$110,690$129,910701.04
105Metallurgist / Metallurgical EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$90,820$110,690$129,910701.04
106Polymer / Plastics EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$90,820$110,690$129,910701.04
107PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$87,570$108,730$133,5901,9600.39
108MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$87,570$108,730$133,5901,9600.39
109SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$87,570$108,730$133,5901,9600.39
110Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$87,570$108,730$133,5901,9600.39
111Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$87,570$108,730$133,5901,9600.39
112Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,210$107,440$129,2201,0601.21
113Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,210$107,440$129,2201,0601.21
114Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,210$107,440$129,2201,0601.21
115Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,210$107,440$129,2201,0601.21
116Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,210$107,440$129,2201,0601.21
117Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,210$107,440$129,2201,0601.21
118Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,210$107,440$129,2201,0601.21
119Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,210$107,440$129,2201,0601.21
120Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,210$107,440$129,2201,0601.21
121Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,210$107,440$129,2201,0601.21
122Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,210$107,440$129,2201,0601.21
123CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$85,210$107,440$129,2201,0601.21
124Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$83,200$107,240$121,3501600.35
125Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$83,200$107,240$121,3501600.35
126Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$83,200$107,240$121,3501600.35
127Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$83,200$107,240$121,3501600.35
128Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$83,200$107,240$121,3501600.35
129Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$83,200$107,240$121,3501600.35
130Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$62,380$106,690$109,3201700.69
131Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$93,090$105,180$130,4907101.21
132Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$93,090$105,180$130,4907101.21
133Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$93,090$105,180$130,4907101.21
134Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$93,090$105,180$130,4907101.21
135Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$93,090$105,180$130,4907101.21
136Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$93,090$105,180$130,4907101.21
137Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$93,090$105,180$130,4907101.21
138Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$93,090$105,180$130,4907101.21
139Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$93,090$105,180$130,4907101.21
140Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$74,420$104,370$139,4201000.67
141Inside Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$74,420$104,370$139,4201000.67
142Proposal / Quotation EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$74,420$104,370$139,4201000.67
143Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,780$99,830$122,6008500.79
144Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,780$99,830$122,6008500.79
145Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,780$99,830$122,6008500.79
146Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,780$99,830$122,6008500.79
147Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,780$99,830$122,6008500.79
148Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,780$99,830$122,6008500.79
149Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,780$99,830$122,6008500.79
150Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,780$99,830$122,6008500.79
151Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,780$99,830$122,6008500.79
152Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,780$99,830$122,6008500.79
153Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,780$99,830$122,6008500.79
154Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,780$99,830$122,6008500.79
155Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,780$99,830$122,6008500.79
156Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,780$99,830$122,6008500.79
157Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,780$99,830$122,6008500.79
158Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,780$99,830$122,6008500.79
159Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,780$99,830$122,6008500.79
160Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,780$99,830$122,6008500.79
161Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,780$99,830$122,6008500.79
162Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,780$99,830$122,6008500.79
163Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,780$99,830$122,6008500.79
164Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,780$99,830$122,6008500.79
165Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,780$99,830$122,6008500.79
166Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,780$99,830$122,6008500.79
167Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,780$99,830$122,6008500.79
168Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,780$99,830$122,6008500.79
169EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,780$99,830$122,6008500.79
170VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,780$99,830$122,6008500.79
171Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,780$99,830$122,6008500.79
172Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,780$99,830$122,6008500.79
173Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,780$99,830$122,6008500.79
174Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,780$99,830$122,6008500.79
175Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,780$99,830$122,6008500.79
176Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,780$99,830$122,6008500.79
177Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,780$99,830$122,6008500.79
178VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$72,490$96,740$129,8004700.72
179Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$72,490$96,740$129,8004700.72
180Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$72,490$96,740$129,8004700.72
181Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$72,490$96,740$129,8004700.72
182Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$72,490$96,740$129,8004700.72
183Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$72,490$96,740$129,8004700.72
184Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$72,490$96,740$129,8004700.72
185Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$72,490$96,740$129,8004700.72
186Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$72,490$96,740$129,8004700.72
187Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$72,490$96,740$129,8004700.72
188Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$72,490$96,740$129,8004700.72
189Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$72,490$96,740$129,8004700.72
190Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$72,490$96,740$129,8004700.72
191Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$72,490$96,740$129,8004700.72
192VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,580$96,150$143,85011,8401.15
193VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,580$96,150$143,85011,8401.15
194Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,580$96,150$143,85011,8401.15
195General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,580$96,150$143,85011,8401.15
196Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,580$96,150$143,85011,8401.15
197EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,580$96,150$143,85011,8401.15
198Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,580$96,150$143,85011,8401.15
199Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$61,580$96,150$143,85011,8401.15
200Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$76,740$93,810$124,7803000.65
201Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$76,740$93,810$124,7803000.65
202Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$76,740$93,810$124,7803000.65
203Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$66,360$93,240$120,0603,2501.03
204Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$66,360$93,240$120,0603,2501.03
205Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$63,920$81,320$104,2405,1101.2
206Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$63,920$81,320$104,2405,1101.2
207Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$63,920$81,320$104,2405,1101.2
208Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$63,920$81,320$104,2405,1101.2
209Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$62,990$80,900$103,3804100.98
210Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$62,990$80,900$103,3804100.98
211Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$62,990$80,900$103,3804100.98
212Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,270$78,720$108,8203,1701.74
213Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,270$78,720$108,8203,1701.74
214Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,270$78,720$108,8203,1701.74
215Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,270$78,720$108,8203,1701.74
216Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,270$78,720$108,8203,1701.74
217Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,270$78,720$108,8203,1701.74
218Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,270$78,720$108,8203,1701.74
219Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,270$78,720$108,8203,1701.74
220Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,270$78,720$108,8203,1701.74
221QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$65,830$77,910$103,9601400.28
222Overhead Crane Operator & RiggerCrane and Tower Operators (53-7021)$56,750$76,400$78,1602001.59
223NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$63,160$75,970$82,4202501.41
224Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,770$71,260$90,5903,2801.65
225Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,770$71,260$90,5903,2801.65
226Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,770$71,260$90,5903,2801.65
227Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,770$71,260$90,5903,2801.65
228Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,770$71,260$90,5903,2801.65
229CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,770$71,260$90,5903,2801.65
230Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,770$71,260$90,5903,2801.65
231Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$58,770$71,260$90,5903,2801.65
232PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$57,210$70,090$83,6601200.62
233Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$57,210$70,090$83,6601200.62
234Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$57,210$70,090$83,6601200.62
235Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$57,210$70,090$83,6601200.62
236CNC ProgrammerComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers (51-9162)$62,300$69,700$87,6301301.6
237Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$51,710$69,440$96,8601,1500.93
238Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$51,710$69,440$96,8601,1500.93
239Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$51,710$69,440$96,8601,1500.93
240Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$56,040$67,160$87,2101,3600.94
241Tool and Die MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$58,180$66,700$73,3801100.65
242Mold MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$58,180$66,700$73,3801100.65
243QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$48,990$64,780$91,9001500.91
244Calibration TechnicianCalibration Technologists and Technicians (17-3028)$47,440$63,100$86,870500.96
245Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$48,660$62,280$77,3402,7501.23
246Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,470$62,010$76,5801,9601.51
247Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,470$62,010$76,5801,9601.51
248Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,470$62,010$76,5801,9601.51
249Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,470$62,010$76,5801,9601.51
250Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,470$62,010$76,5801,9601.51
251Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,470$62,010$76,5801,9601.51
252Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,470$62,010$76,5801,9601.51
253Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,470$62,010$76,5801,9601.51
254Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,470$62,010$76,5801,9601.51
255Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,470$62,010$76,5801,9601.51
256Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,470$62,010$76,5801,9601.51
257Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,470$62,010$76,5801,9601.51
258Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,470$62,010$76,5801,9601.51
259Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,470$62,010$76,5801,9601.51
260Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,470$62,010$76,5801,9601.51
261Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,470$62,010$76,5801,9601.51
262End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,470$62,010$76,5801,9601.51
263Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$51,470$62,010$76,5801,9601.51
264Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$45,030$60,100$76,8902,1301.16
265Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$45,030$60,100$76,8902,1301.16
266Electromechanical / Mechatronics TechnicianElectro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024)$48,790$59,640$65,560400.92
267Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$44,190$58,750$72,8901,6201.34
268GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$48,710$57,880$78,6402000.48
269Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$48,710$57,880$78,6402000.48
270Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,340$57,250$73,3801,8601.62
271Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,340$57,250$73,3801,8601.62
272Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,340$57,250$73,3801,8601.62
273Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,340$57,250$73,3801,8601.62
274Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,340$57,250$73,3801,8601.62
275Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$46,340$57,250$73,3801,8601.62
276Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,130$56,210$64,4102,8801.63
277Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,130$56,210$64,4102,8801.63
278CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,130$56,210$64,4102,8801.63
279Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,130$56,210$64,4102,8801.63
280Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,130$56,210$64,4102,8801.63
281First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,130$56,210$64,4102,8801.63
282Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,130$56,210$64,4102,8801.63
283Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,130$56,210$64,4102,8801.63
284Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,130$56,210$64,4102,8801.63
285Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,130$56,210$64,4102,8801.63
286Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,130$56,210$64,4102,8801.63
287Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,130$56,210$64,4102,8801.63
288Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,600$53,550$61,8104,5203.68
289TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,600$53,550$61,8104,5203.68
290Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,600$53,550$61,8104,5203.68
291Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,600$53,550$61,8104,5203.68
292Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,600$53,550$61,8104,5203.68
293Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,600$53,550$61,8104,5203.68
294Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,600$53,550$61,8104,5203.68
295Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,600$53,550$61,8104,5203.68
296Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,600$53,550$61,8104,5203.68
297Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,600$53,550$61,8104,5203.68
298Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,600$53,550$61,8104,5203.68
299Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,600$53,550$61,8104,5203.68
300CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,850$53,260$62,0502,0002.36
3015-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,850$53,260$62,0502,0002.36
302Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,850$53,260$62,0502,0002.36
303CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$46,850$53,260$62,0502,0002.36
304Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,850$53,260$62,0502,0002.36
305Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,850$53,260$62,0502,0002.36
306EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$46,850$53,260$62,0502,0002.36
307CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$46,850$53,260$62,0502,0002.36
308Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,850$53,260$62,0502,0002.36
309Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$46,850$53,260$62,0502,0002.36
310Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$46,850$53,260$62,0502,0002.36
311Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$46,850$53,260$62,0502,0002.36
312Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$46,850$53,260$62,0502,0002.36
313Skilled Mechanical AssemblerEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$42,950$51,770$66,230600.64
314Electronics Test TechnicianEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$42,950$51,770$66,230600.64
315Machine Builder (equipment OEM assembly fitter)Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$42,950$51,770$66,230600.64
316Cleanroom Assembler (Medical Device)Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$42,950$51,770$66,230600.64
317Senior Electronics Test TechnicianEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$42,950$51,770$66,230600.64
318Lead Mechanical AssemblerEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$42,950$51,770$66,230600.64
319CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$45,300$50,110$60,5207001.39
320Bioprocess TechnicianBiological Technicians (19-4021)$45,670$49,650$63,200300.15
321Robotic Welding TechnicianWelding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-4122)$40,020$48,000$48,7802502.64
322Aircraft Structures AssemblerAircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers (51-2011)$40,870$47,840$57,4501201.17
323Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,940$46,270$53,0004700.64
324Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,940$46,270$53,0004700.64
325Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,940$46,270$53,0004700.64
326Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,940$46,270$53,0004700.64
327CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,940$46,270$53,0004700.64
328Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,940$46,270$53,0004700.64
329Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,940$46,270$53,0004700.64
330Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,940$46,270$53,0004700.64
331Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,940$46,270$53,0004700.64
332Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,940$46,270$53,0004700.64
333Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,940$46,270$53,0004700.64
334Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,940$46,270$53,0004700.64
335Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,940$46,270$53,0004700.64
336Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,940$46,270$53,0004700.64
337Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,940$46,270$53,0004700.64
338Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,940$46,270$53,0004700.64
339Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,940$46,270$53,0004700.64
340Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,940$46,270$53,0004700.64
341Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,940$46,270$53,0004700.64
342Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$37,560$45,860$50,1209601.9
343Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$37,560$45,860$50,1209601.9
344Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$38,190$45,820$47,8201,2401.7
345Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$38,190$45,820$47,8201,2401.7
346SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$38,190$45,820$47,8201,2401.7
347Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$38,190$45,820$47,8201,2401.7
348Extrusion TechnicianExtruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4021)$36,210$45,100$50,710800.44
349Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$37,800$44,060$48,8302,1300.93
350Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,350$43,520$49,1302,0300.84
351Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,350$43,520$49,1302,0300.84
352Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,350$43,520$49,1302,0300.84
353Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,350$43,520$49,1302,0300.84
354Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,350$43,520$49,1302,0300.84
355Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,350$43,520$49,1302,0300.84
356Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$37,350$43,520$49,1302,0300.84
357Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$37,320$39,520$48,7105401.21
358Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$33,280$38,700$49,0403900.91
359Food Process OperatorFood Processing Workers, All Other (51-3099)$36,970$37,760$38,830500.24
360Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$28,990$32,170$36,4405,1400.79
361Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$28,990$32,170$36,4405,1400.79

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State figures for Oklahoma

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

For manufacturing occupations in Tulsa, OK, 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 CEO/President (SOC 11-1011) reports a local median of $162,260, contrasting with the national median of $213,990.

The middle-band width is $140,540, suggesting significant organizational variability across local firms. The national Communications Equipment Manufacturing industry median is $409,320, which is significantly higher than the local executive median, reflecting the smaller corporate footprints often found in the region. For manufacturing occupations in Tulsa, OK, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause.

Manufacturing Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041) earn a local median of $160,810 compared to a national $171,270 median. The local middle-band width of $37,820 is quite tight, indicating consistent valuation of engineering oversight. Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing national industry median is $192,800, which serves as a target for proven local firms. For manufacturing occupations in Tulsa, OK, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause.

The CFO (Manufacturing) role (SOC 11-3031) reports a local median of $141,980, which is substantially below the national median of $166,570. For manufacturing occupations in Tulsa, OK, percentiles describe the wage distribution of the mapped occupation. They do not assign pay to plant size, seniority, credentials or job complexity. Assess duties and candidate requirements separately; these rows do not measure a premium for them. For manufacturing occupations in Tulsa, OK, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. The location quotient of 0.79 reveals that Tulsa maintains a healthy but moderate concentration of financial management talent compared to major corporate headquarters hubs. For manufacturing occupations in Tulsa, OK, 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?

For manufacturing occupations in Tulsa, OK, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. For manufacturing occupations in Tulsa, OK, OEWS measures straight-time gross wages, not pure base salary or total compensation.

Why is the CFO middle-band width in Tulsa so large?

The $87,980 width suggests that financial management roles in the region vary greatly by company scale and operational complexity. Small production facilities offer different pay ranges compared to larger, multi-site organizations.

How do Tulsa-based CEO salaries compare to the national Communications Equipment Manufacturing industry?

The local median of $162,260 is significantly lower than the $409,320 industry-specific benchmark. This highlights a clear gap between local executive compensation and high-margin global industry standards.

What can I conclude from the two release estimates?

For manufacturing occupations in Tulsa, OK, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. For manufacturing occupations in Tulsa, OK, 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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