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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Tyler, TX

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 322 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$237,880
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$237,880
  3. Senior Director of Operations$237,880
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$168,720
  5. Process Engineering Manager$168,720
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$168,720
  7. VP of Engineering$168,720
  8. Director of R&D$168,720
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$168,720
  10. NPI Manager$168,720
  11. Capital Projects Manager$168,720
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$168,720
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$168,720
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$168,720
  15. Director of Automation$168,720
  16. Automation Manager$168,720
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$168,720
  18. R&D Manager$168,720
  19. R&D Engineer$168,720
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$168,720
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$168,720
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$168,720
  23. CFO (Manufacturing)$136,520
  24. Corporate Controller$136,520
  25. Plant Controller$136,520

Bars show the top 25 of 322 ranked. The table below lists all 322. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Tyler, TX, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$141,510$237,880$348,160500.34
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$141,510$237,880$348,160500.34
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$141,510$237,880$348,160500.34
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,420$168,720$209,300800.49
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,420$168,720$209,300800.49
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,420$168,720$209,300800.49
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,420$168,720$209,300800.49
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,420$168,720$209,300800.49
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,420$168,720$209,300800.49
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,420$168,720$209,300800.49
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,420$168,720$209,300800.49
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,420$168,720$209,300800.49
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,420$168,720$209,300800.49
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,420$168,720$209,300800.49
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,420$168,720$209,300800.49
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,420$168,720$209,300800.49
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,420$168,720$209,300800.49
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,420$168,720$209,300800.49
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,420$168,720$209,300800.49
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,420$168,720$209,300800.49
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,420$168,720$209,300800.49
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$134,420$168,720$209,300800.49
23CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$102,350$136,520$180,9803400.54
24Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$102,350$136,520$180,9803400.54
25Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$102,350$136,520$180,9803400.54
26VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$102,350$136,520$180,9803400.54
27Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$102,350$136,520$180,9803400.54
28Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$102,350$136,520$180,9803400.54
29FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$102,350$136,520$180,9803400.54
30Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$102,350$136,520$180,9803400.54
31Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$102,350$136,520$180,9803400.54
32VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$76,740$127,030$163,6604100.86
33Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$76,740$127,030$163,6604100.86
34Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$76,740$127,030$163,6604100.86
35National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$76,740$127,030$163,6604100.86
36Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$76,740$127,030$163,6604100.86
37National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$76,740$127,030$163,6604100.86
38Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$76,740$127,030$163,6604100.86
39Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$76,740$127,030$163,6604100.86
40Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$76,740$127,030$163,6604100.86
41Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$76,740$127,030$163,6604100.86
42Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$76,740$127,030$163,6604100.86
43Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$76,740$127,030$163,6604100.86
44Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$76,740$127,030$163,6604100.86
45Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$76,740$127,030$163,6604100.86
46PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$100,170$123,760$143,5203200.26
47MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$100,170$123,760$143,5203200.26
48SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$100,170$123,760$143,5203200.26
49Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$100,170$123,760$143,5203200.26
50Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$100,170$123,760$143,5203200.26
51Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$88,070$122,440$164,6602600.56
52EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$88,070$122,440$164,6602600.56
53EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$88,070$122,440$164,6602600.56
54Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$88,070$122,440$164,6602600.56
55Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$88,070$122,440$164,6602600.56
56Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$88,070$122,440$164,6602600.56
57S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$88,070$122,440$164,6602600.56
58Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$88,070$122,440$164,6602600.56
59Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$88,070$122,440$164,6602600.56
60Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$88,070$122,440$164,6602600.56
61Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$88,070$122,440$164,6602600.56
62Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$88,070$122,440$164,6602600.56
63EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$88,070$122,440$164,6602600.56
64Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$88,070$122,440$164,6602600.56
65Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$96,710$121,180$146,660500.75
66Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$96,710$121,180$146,660500.75
67Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$96,710$121,180$146,660500.75
68Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$96,710$121,180$146,660500.75
69Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$96,710$121,180$146,660500.75
70Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,830$118,530$156,1901100.58
71Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,830$118,530$156,1901100.58
72Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,830$118,530$156,1901100.58
73Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,830$118,530$156,1901100.58
74Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,830$118,530$156,1901100.58
75Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,830$118,530$156,1901100.58
76Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,830$118,530$156,1901100.58
77Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,830$118,530$156,1901100.58
78Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,830$118,530$156,1901100.58
79VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,830$118,530$156,1901100.58
80Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,830$118,530$156,1901100.58
81Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,830$118,530$156,1901100.58
82QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,830$118,530$156,1901100.58
83Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,830$118,530$156,1901100.58
84Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,830$118,530$156,1901100.58
85FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,830$118,530$156,1901100.58
86FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,830$118,530$156,1901100.58
87Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,830$118,530$156,1901100.58
88QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,830$118,530$156,1901100.58
89Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,830$118,530$156,1901100.58
90Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,830$118,530$156,1901100.58
91Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,830$118,530$156,1901100.58
92Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,830$118,530$156,1901100.58
93Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,830$118,530$156,1901100.58
94Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,830$118,530$156,1901100.58
95Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,830$118,530$156,1901100.58
96Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,830$118,530$156,1901100.58
97QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,830$118,530$156,1901100.58
98Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,830$118,530$156,1901100.58
99CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,830$118,530$156,1901100.58
100Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,830$118,530$156,1901100.58
101Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,830$118,530$156,1901100.58
102Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$94,830$118,530$156,1901100.58
103Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$85,320$113,930$142,090600.4
104Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$85,320$113,930$142,090600.4
105Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$85,320$113,930$142,090600.4
106Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$85,320$113,930$142,090600.4
107Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$85,320$113,930$142,090600.4
108Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$85,320$113,930$142,090600.4
109Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$85,320$113,930$142,090600.4
110Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$85,320$113,930$142,090600.4
111Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$85,320$113,930$142,090600.4
112Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$95,080$113,260$140,8701000.63
113Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$96,610$106,240$140,6801600.72
114Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$96,610$106,240$140,6801600.72
115Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$96,610$106,240$140,6801600.72
116Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$96,610$106,240$140,6801600.72
117Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$96,610$106,240$140,6801600.72
118Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$96,610$106,240$140,6801600.72
119Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$96,610$106,240$140,6801600.72
120Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$96,610$106,240$140,6801600.72
121Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$96,610$106,240$140,6801600.72
122Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$96,610$106,240$140,6801600.72
123Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$96,610$106,240$140,6801600.72
124CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$96,610$106,240$140,6801600.72
125Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,350$99,750$129,110800.31
126Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,350$99,750$129,110800.31
127Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,350$99,750$129,110800.31
128Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,350$99,750$129,110800.31
129Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,350$99,750$129,110800.31
130Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,350$99,750$129,110800.31
131Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,350$99,750$129,110800.31
132Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,350$99,750$129,110800.31
133Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,350$99,750$129,110800.31
134Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,350$99,750$129,110800.31
135Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,350$99,750$129,110800.31
136Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,350$99,750$129,110800.31
137Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,350$99,750$129,110800.31
138Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,350$99,750$129,110800.31
139Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,350$99,750$129,110800.31
140Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,350$99,750$129,110800.31
141Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,350$99,750$129,110800.31
142Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,350$99,750$129,110800.31
143Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,350$99,750$129,110800.31
144Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,350$99,750$129,110800.31
145Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,350$99,750$129,110800.31
146Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,350$99,750$129,110800.31
147Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,350$99,750$129,110800.31
148Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,350$99,750$129,110800.31
149Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,350$99,750$129,110800.31
150Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,350$99,750$129,110800.31
151EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,350$99,750$129,110800.31
152VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,350$99,750$129,110800.31
153Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,350$99,750$129,110800.31
154Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,350$99,750$129,110800.31
155Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,350$99,750$129,110800.31
156Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,350$99,750$129,110800.31
157Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,350$99,750$129,110800.31
158Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,350$99,750$129,110800.31
159Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$79,350$99,750$129,110800.31
160Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$71,110$97,700$122,740800.72
161Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$71,110$97,700$122,740800.72
162Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$71,110$97,700$122,740800.72
163VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$58,510$84,150$130,0203,3001.27
164VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$58,510$84,150$130,0203,3001.27
165Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$58,510$84,150$130,0203,3001.27
166General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$58,510$84,150$130,0203,3001.27
167Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$58,510$84,150$130,0203,3001.27
168EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$58,510$84,150$130,0203,3001.27
169Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$58,510$84,150$130,0203,3001.27
170Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$58,510$84,150$130,0203,3001.27
171VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$67,350$81,860$95,8302201.32
172Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$67,350$81,860$95,8302201.32
173Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$67,350$81,860$95,8302201.32
174Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$67,350$81,860$95,8302201.32
175Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$67,350$81,860$95,8302201.32
176Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$67,350$81,860$95,8302201.32
177Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$67,350$81,860$95,8302201.32
178Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$67,350$81,860$95,8302201.32
179Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$67,350$81,860$95,8302201.32
180Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$67,350$81,860$95,8302201.32
181Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$67,350$81,860$95,8302201.32
182Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$67,350$81,860$95,8302201.32
183Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$67,350$81,860$95,8302201.32
184Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$67,350$81,860$95,8302201.32
185Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$60,330$79,110$102,5905500.7
186Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$60,330$79,110$102,5905500.7
187PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$62,480$78,060$78,060701.37
188Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$62,480$78,060$78,060701.37
189Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$62,480$78,060$78,060701.37
190Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$62,480$78,060$78,060701.37
191Bioprocess TechnicianBiological Technicians (19-4021)$53,140$77,020$77,020500.9
192Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$60,840$76,790$94,290900.9
193Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$60,840$76,790$94,290900.9
194Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$60,840$76,790$94,290900.9
195Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$59,560$72,900$93,4708000.74
196Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$59,560$72,900$93,4708000.74
197Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$59,560$72,900$93,4708000.74
198Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$59,560$72,900$93,4708000.74
199Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$53,660$72,060$91,5605001.08
200Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$53,660$72,060$91,5605001.08
201Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$53,660$72,060$91,5605001.08
202Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$53,660$72,060$91,5605001.08
203Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$53,660$72,060$91,5605001.08
204Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$53,660$72,060$91,5605001.08
205Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$53,660$72,060$91,5605001.08
206Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$53,660$72,060$91,5605001.08
207Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$53,660$72,060$91,5605001.08
208Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$52,110$69,450$85,1804900.98
209Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$52,110$69,450$85,1804900.98
210Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$52,110$69,450$85,1804900.98
211Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$52,110$69,450$85,1804900.98
212Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$52,110$69,450$85,1804900.98
213CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$52,110$69,450$85,1804900.98
214Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$52,110$69,450$85,1804900.98
215Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$52,110$69,450$85,1804900.98
216Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$49,820$61,180$75,3601900.61
217Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$49,820$61,180$75,3601900.61
218Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$49,820$61,180$75,3601900.61
219Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$50,260$59,810$79,8002000.54
220CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$44,710$58,170$61,460800.38
2215-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$44,710$58,170$61,460800.38
222Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$44,710$58,170$61,460800.38
223CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$44,710$58,170$61,460800.38
224Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$44,710$58,170$61,460800.38
225Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$44,710$58,170$61,460800.38
226EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$44,710$58,170$61,460800.38
227CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$44,710$58,170$61,460800.38
228Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$44,710$58,170$61,460800.38
229Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$44,710$58,170$61,460800.38
230Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$44,710$58,170$61,460800.38
231Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$44,710$58,170$61,460800.38
232Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$44,710$58,170$61,460800.38
233Overhead Crane Operator & RiggerCrane and Tower Operators (53-7021)$50,590$55,930$69,360301.1
234Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$44,540$54,020$66,0805001.08
235Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$44,540$54,020$66,0805001.08
236Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,670$51,390$65,7702900.88
237Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,670$51,390$65,7702900.88
238Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,670$51,390$65,7702900.88
239Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,670$51,390$65,7702900.88
240Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,670$51,390$65,7702900.88
241Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,670$51,390$65,7702900.88
242Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,670$51,390$65,7702900.88
243Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,670$51,390$65,7702900.88
244Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,670$51,390$65,7702900.88
245Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,670$51,390$65,7702900.88
246Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,670$51,390$65,7702900.88
247Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,670$51,390$65,7702900.88
248Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,670$51,390$65,7702900.88
249Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,670$51,390$65,7702900.88
250Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,670$51,390$65,7702900.88
251Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,670$51,390$65,7702900.88
252End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,670$51,390$65,7702900.88
253Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$46,670$51,390$65,7702900.88
254Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$39,310$50,260$64,7903700.66
255Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$44,670$49,300$65,0102900.94
256Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$39,110$49,150$62,7101600.56
257Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$39,110$49,150$62,7101600.56
258Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$39,110$49,150$62,7101600.56
259Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$39,110$49,150$62,7101600.56
260Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$39,110$49,150$62,7101600.56
261Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$39,110$49,150$62,7101600.56
262CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$40,470$48,270$51,070700.58
263Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$37,790$44,930$46,940900.78
264GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$33,970$44,400$81,730600.62
265Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$33,970$44,400$81,730600.62
266Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$38,580$43,100$51,7905501.77
267TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$38,580$43,100$51,7905501.77
268Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$38,580$43,100$51,7905501.77
269Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$38,580$43,100$51,7905501.77
270Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$38,580$43,100$51,7905501.77
271Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$38,580$43,100$51,7905501.77
272Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$38,580$43,100$51,7905501.77
273Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$38,580$43,100$51,7905501.77
274Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$38,580$43,100$51,7905501.77
275Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$38,580$43,100$51,7905501.77
276Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$38,580$43,100$51,7905501.77
277Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$38,580$43,100$51,7905501.77
278Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,490$39,990$49,4602001.09
279Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,490$39,990$49,4602001.09
280Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,490$39,990$49,4602001.09
281Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,490$39,990$49,4602001.09
282CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,490$39,990$49,4602001.09
283Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,490$39,990$49,4602001.09
284Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,490$39,990$49,4602001.09
285Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,490$39,990$49,4602001.09
286Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,490$39,990$49,4602001.09
287Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,490$39,990$49,4602001.09
288Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,490$39,990$49,4602001.09
289Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,490$39,990$49,4602001.09
290Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,490$39,990$49,4602001.09
291Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,490$39,990$49,4602001.09
292Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,490$39,990$49,4602001.09
293Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,490$39,990$49,4602001.09
294Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,490$39,990$49,4602001.09
295Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,490$39,990$49,4602001.09
296Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$33,490$39,990$49,4602001.09
297Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$35,710$39,750$46,2305500.96
298Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$33,750$38,300$45,2405800.96
299Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$33,750$38,300$45,2405800.96
300Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$33,750$38,300$45,2405800.96
301Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$33,750$38,300$45,2405800.96
302Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$33,750$38,300$45,2405800.96
303Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$33,750$38,300$45,2405800.96
304Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$33,750$38,300$45,2405800.96
305Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$35,450$37,400$44,420600.44
306Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$35,450$37,400$44,420600.44
307Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$31,200$36,680$44,010600.55
308Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$33,100$36,350$49,3604400.99
309Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$33,100$36,350$49,3604400.99
310CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$33,100$36,350$49,3604400.99
311Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$33,100$36,350$49,3604400.99
312Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$33,100$36,350$49,3604400.99
313First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$33,100$36,350$49,3604400.99
314Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$33,100$36,350$49,3604400.99
315Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$33,100$36,350$49,3604400.99
316Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$33,100$36,350$49,3604400.99
317Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$33,100$36,350$49,3604400.99
318Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$33,100$36,350$49,3604400.99
319Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$33,100$36,350$49,3604400.99
320Food Process OperatorFood Processing Workers, All Other (51-3099)$31,690$36,290$36,290701.35
321Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$28,060$31,150$35,7501,5400.94
322Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$28,060$31,150$35,7501,5400.94

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State figures for Texas

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Tyler, TX. 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 Tyler, TX, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. This executive role carries a middle-band width of 206,650. By contrast, the national median for chief executives under SOC 11-1011 is 213,990, which is lower than the local figure.

This position is aggregated into the broad chief executive SOC, failing to separate the specific management requirements for a manufacturing organization versus other sectors.

For manufacturing occupations in Tyler, TX, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. The middle-band width is 74,880. Nationally, the architectural and engineering manager SOC has a median of 171,270 and a band width of 73,140. These figures demonstrate that the local median is close to the national mid-point. For manufacturing occupations in Tyler, TX, 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 Tyler, TX, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. The local middle-band width is 78,630. In the broader national financial manager category, the median is 166,570 with a wider middle-band width of 94,490. The Tyler market remains significantly below the national median for this occupation. This data is derived from SOC 11-3031, which represents general financial management and not specifically manufacturing finance.

The Food Process Operator reports a local median of 36,290. The middle-band width is relatively narrow at 4,600. Nationally, the broader food processing worker category has a median of 39,680 and a middle-band width of 7,720. The Tyler median is below the national average. This occupation is grouped under SOC 51-3099, which captures a wide variety of processing tasks rather than the specific dairy processing credentials often sought by manufacturers.

The Sanitation Technician in Tyler exhibits a median of 31,150, up from 29,950. The middle-band width for this position is 7,690. The national median for the broader cleaning occupation is 36,840, showing that the Tyler wage is lower. The location quotient in this metro is 0.94, indicating a standard concentration of these roles compared to the national labor force. BLS metrics do not include plant-specific sanitation or hazardous material handling premiums.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

For CEO positions, the Tyler median is currently above the national median for the broader chief executive occupation. For manufacturing occupations in Tyler, TX, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause.

How does the Tyler market compare to the national average for manufacturing leadership?

For CEO positions, the Tyler median is currently above the national median for the broader chief executive occupation. For manufacturing occupations in Tyler, TX, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause.

Does the BLS capture the specific requirements of the Food Process Operator role?

No, the Food Process Operator maps to a generic SOC category that covers all food processing workers. It does not reflect specific industrial requirements like dairy product manufacturing or specialized processing certificates.

What is the limitation of the reported sanitation worker wages?

The reported figures are based on the general SOC category for janitors and cleaners, not manufacturing-specific sanitation. Consequently, the data excludes any technical premiums paid for plant-level hygiene systems or equipment sanitization.

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