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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Warner Robins, GA

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 315 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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$172,540
  2. Process Engineering Manager$172,540
  3. Controls / Automation Manager$172,540
  4. VP of Engineering$172,540
  5. Director of R&D$172,540
  6. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$172,540
  7. NPI Manager$172,540
  8. Capital Projects Manager$172,540
  9. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$172,540
  10. Senior Industrial Engineer$172,540
  11. Senior Packaging Engineer$172,540
  12. Director of Automation$172,540
  13. Automation Manager$172,540
  14. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$172,540
  15. R&D Manager$172,540
  16. R&D Engineer$172,540
  17. Engineering Manager (Product)$172,540
  18. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$172,540
  19. Lead Product Development Engineer$172,540
  20. Plant HR Manager$137,050
  21. Automation Engineer$135,820
  22. Robotics Engineer$135,820
  23. Machine Vision Engineer$135,820
  24. Product Development Engineer$135,820
  25. Applications Engineer$135,820

Bars show the top 25 of 315 ranked. The table below lists all 315. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Warner Robins, GA, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$145,270$172,540$202,400500.47
2Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$145,270$172,540$202,400500.47
3Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$145,270$172,540$202,400500.47
4VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$145,270$172,540$202,400500.47
5Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$145,270$172,540$202,400500.47
6Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$145,270$172,540$202,400500.47
7NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$145,270$172,540$202,400500.47
8Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$145,270$172,540$202,400500.47
9Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$145,270$172,540$202,400500.47
10Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$145,270$172,540$202,400500.47
11Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$145,270$172,540$202,400500.47
12Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$145,270$172,540$202,400500.47
13Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$145,270$172,540$202,400500.47
14Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$145,270$172,540$202,400500.47
15R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$145,270$172,540$202,400500.47
16R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$145,270$172,540$202,400500.47
17Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$145,270$172,540$202,400500.47
18Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$145,270$172,540$202,400500.47
19Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$145,270$172,540$202,400500.47
20Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$109,880$137,050$172,500400.4
21Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$104,920$135,820$152,8003204.28
22Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$104,920$135,820$152,8003204.28
23Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$104,920$135,820$152,8003204.28
24Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$104,920$135,820$152,8003204.28
25Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$104,920$135,820$152,8003204.28
26Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$104,920$135,820$152,8003204.28
27Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,290$134,680$163,580600.47
28Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,290$134,680$163,580600.47
29Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,290$134,680$163,580600.47
30Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,290$134,680$163,580600.47
31Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,290$134,680$163,580600.47
32Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,290$134,680$163,580600.47
33Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,290$134,680$163,580600.47
34Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,290$134,680$163,580600.47
35Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,290$134,680$163,580600.47
36VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,290$134,680$163,580600.47
37Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,290$134,680$163,580600.47
38Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,290$134,680$163,580600.47
39QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,290$134,680$163,580600.47
40Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,290$134,680$163,580600.47
41Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,290$134,680$163,580600.47
42FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,290$134,680$163,580600.47
43FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,290$134,680$163,580600.47
44Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,290$134,680$163,580600.47
45QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,290$134,680$163,580600.47
46Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,290$134,680$163,580600.47
47Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,290$134,680$163,580600.47
48Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,290$134,680$163,580600.47
49Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,290$134,680$163,580600.47
50Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,290$134,680$163,580600.47
51Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,290$134,680$163,580600.47
52Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,290$134,680$163,580600.47
53Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,290$134,680$163,580600.47
54QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,290$134,680$163,580600.47
55Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,290$134,680$163,580600.47
56CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,290$134,680$163,580600.47
57Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,290$134,680$163,580600.47
58Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,290$134,680$163,580600.47
59Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,290$134,680$163,580600.47
60VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$82,410$133,140$178,5201100.37
61Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$82,410$133,140$178,5201100.37
62Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$82,410$133,140$178,5201100.37
63National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$82,410$133,140$178,5201100.37
64Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$82,410$133,140$178,5201100.37
65National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$82,410$133,140$178,5201100.37
66Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$82,410$133,140$178,5201100.37
67Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$82,410$133,140$178,5201100.37
68Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$82,410$133,140$178,5201100.37
69Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$82,410$133,140$178,5201100.37
70Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$82,410$133,140$178,5201100.37
71Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$82,410$133,140$178,5201100.37
72Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$82,410$133,140$178,5201100.37
73Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$82,410$133,140$178,5201100.37
74CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$95,560$126,190$177,6901400.33
75Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$95,560$126,190$177,6901400.33
76Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$95,560$126,190$177,6901400.33
77VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$95,560$126,190$177,6901400.33
78Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$95,560$126,190$177,6901400.33
79Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$95,560$126,190$177,6901400.33
80FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$95,560$126,190$177,6901400.33
81Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$95,560$126,190$177,6901400.33
82Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$95,560$126,190$177,6901400.33
83VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$94,520$122,930$142,290600.55
84Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$94,520$122,930$142,290600.55
85Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$94,520$122,930$142,290600.55
86Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$94,520$122,930$142,290600.55
87Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$94,520$122,930$142,290600.55
88Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$94,520$122,930$142,290600.55
89Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$94,520$122,930$142,290600.55
90Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$94,520$122,930$142,290600.55
91Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$94,520$122,930$142,290600.55
92Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$94,520$122,930$142,290600.55
93Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$94,520$122,930$142,290600.55
94Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$94,520$122,930$142,290600.55
95Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$94,520$122,930$142,290600.55
96Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$94,520$122,930$142,290600.55
97Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$85,000$121,650$143,6703101.02
98EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$85,000$121,650$143,6703101.02
99EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$85,000$121,650$143,6703101.02
100Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$85,000$121,650$143,6703101.02
101Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$85,000$121,650$143,6703101.02
102Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$85,000$121,650$143,6703101.02
103S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$85,000$121,650$143,6703101.02
104Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$85,000$121,650$143,6703101.02
105Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$85,000$121,650$143,6703101.02
106Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$85,000$121,650$143,6703101.02
107Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$85,000$121,650$143,6703101.02
108Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$85,000$121,650$143,6703101.02
109EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$85,000$121,650$143,6703101.02
110Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$85,000$121,650$143,6703101.02
111PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$97,310$118,520$150,3402500.3
112MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$97,310$118,520$150,3402500.3
113SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$97,310$118,520$150,3402500.3
114Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$97,310$118,520$150,3402500.3
115Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$97,310$118,520$150,3402500.3
116Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$77,850$116,980$137,7303500.67
117Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$77,850$116,980$137,7303500.67
118Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$92,770$108,250$133,220900.9
119Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$92,770$108,250$133,220900.9
120Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$92,770$108,250$133,220900.9
121Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$92,770$108,250$133,220900.9
122Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$92,770$108,250$133,220900.9
123Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$92,770$108,250$133,220900.9
124Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$92,770$108,250$133,220900.9
125Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$92,770$108,250$133,220900.9
126Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$92,770$108,250$133,220900.9
127Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$86,640$101,190$124,9403402.36
128Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$86,640$101,190$124,9403402.36
129Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$86,640$101,190$124,9403402.36
130Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$86,640$101,190$124,9403402.36
131Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$86,640$101,190$124,9403402.36
132Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$86,640$101,190$124,9403402.36
133Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$86,640$101,190$124,9403402.36
134Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$86,640$101,190$124,9403402.36
135Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$86,640$101,190$124,9403402.36
136Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$86,640$101,190$124,9403402.36
137Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$86,640$101,190$124,9403402.36
138CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$86,640$101,190$124,9403402.36
139Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,290$100,480$120,5201400.78
140Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,290$100,480$120,5201400.78
141Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,290$100,480$120,5201400.78
142Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,290$100,480$120,5201400.78
143Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,290$100,480$120,5201400.78
144Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,290$100,480$120,5201400.78
145Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,290$100,480$120,5201400.78
146Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,290$100,480$120,5201400.78
147Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,290$100,480$120,5201400.78
148Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,290$100,480$120,5201400.78
149Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,290$100,480$120,5201400.78
150Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,290$100,480$120,5201400.78
151Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,290$100,480$120,5201400.78
152Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,290$100,480$120,5201400.78
153Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,290$100,480$120,5201400.78
154Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,290$100,480$120,5201400.78
155Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,290$100,480$120,5201400.78
156Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,290$100,480$120,5201400.78
157Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,290$100,480$120,5201400.78
158Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,290$100,480$120,5201400.78
159Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,290$100,480$120,5201400.78
160Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,290$100,480$120,5201400.78
161Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,290$100,480$120,5201400.78
162Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,290$100,480$120,5201400.78
163Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,290$100,480$120,5201400.78
164Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,290$100,480$120,5201400.78
165EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,290$100,480$120,5201400.78
166VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,290$100,480$120,5201400.78
167Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,290$100,480$120,5201400.78
168Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,290$100,480$120,5201400.78
169Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,290$100,480$120,5201400.78
170Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,290$100,480$120,5201400.78
171Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,290$100,480$120,5201400.78
172Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,290$100,480$120,5201400.78
173Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$87,290$100,480$120,5201400.78
174Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$88,610$100,120$115,9205802.43
175Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$74,170$94,520$104,9201101.59
176Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$74,170$94,520$104,9201101.59
177Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$74,170$94,520$104,9201101.59
178NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$82,640$91,310$98,9001906.45
179VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$59,180$87,260$139,7101,2000.7
180VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$59,180$87,260$139,7101,2000.7
181Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$59,180$87,260$139,7101,2000.7
182General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$59,180$87,260$139,7101,2000.7
183Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$59,180$87,260$139,7101,2000.7
184EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$59,180$87,260$139,7101,2000.7
185Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$59,180$87,260$139,7101,2000.7
186Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$59,180$87,260$139,7101,2000.7
187Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$64,540$85,220$91,7904601.54
188Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$64,540$85,220$91,7904601.54
189Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$64,540$85,220$91,7904601.54
190Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$64,540$85,220$91,7904601.54
191Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$64,540$85,220$91,7904601.54
192Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$64,540$85,220$91,7904601.54
193Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$64,540$85,220$91,7904601.54
194Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$64,540$85,220$91,7904601.54
195Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$64,540$85,220$91,7904601.54
196Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$62,680$78,560$102,9403900.55
197Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$62,680$78,560$102,9403900.55
198Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$62,680$78,560$102,9403900.55
199Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$62,680$78,560$102,9403900.55
200Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$57,860$75,230$90,6903501.07
201Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$57,860$75,230$90,6903501.07
202Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$57,860$75,230$90,6903501.07
203Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$57,860$75,230$90,6903501.07
204Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$57,860$75,230$90,6903501.07
205CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$57,860$75,230$90,6903501.07
206Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$57,860$75,230$90,6903501.07
207Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$57,860$75,230$90,6903501.07
208Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$68,060$73,790$90,9803601.69
209Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$68,060$73,790$90,9803601.69
210Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$68,060$73,790$90,9803601.69
211Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$68,060$73,790$90,9803601.69
212Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$68,060$73,790$90,9803601.69
213Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$68,060$73,790$90,9803601.69
214Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$68,060$73,790$90,9803601.69
215Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$68,060$73,790$90,9803601.69
216Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$68,060$73,790$90,9803601.69
217Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$68,060$73,790$90,9803601.69
218Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$68,060$73,790$90,9803601.69
219Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$68,060$73,790$90,9803601.69
220Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$68,060$73,790$90,9803601.69
221Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$68,060$73,790$90,9803601.69
222Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$68,060$73,790$90,9803601.69
223Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$68,060$73,790$90,9803601.69
224End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$68,060$73,790$90,9803601.69
225Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$68,060$73,790$90,9803601.69
226Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$51,390$73,320$94,5201500.75
227Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$51,390$73,320$94,5201500.75
228Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$51,390$73,320$94,5201500.75
229PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$63,110$70,640$73,32076023.88
230Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$63,110$70,640$73,32076023.88
231Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$63,110$70,640$73,32076023.88
232Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$63,110$70,640$73,32076023.88
233CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$40,010$68,060$73,3201100.78
2345-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$40,010$68,060$73,3201100.78
235Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$40,010$68,060$73,3201100.78
236CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$40,010$68,060$73,3201100.78
237Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$40,010$68,060$73,3201100.78
238Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$40,010$68,060$73,3201100.78
239EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$40,010$68,060$73,3201100.78
240CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$40,010$68,060$73,3201100.78
241Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$40,010$68,060$73,3201100.78
242Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$40,010$68,060$73,3201100.78
243Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$40,010$68,060$73,3201100.78
244Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$40,010$68,060$73,3201100.78
245Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$40,010$68,060$73,3201100.78
246Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$59,290$67,290$81,4105903.07
247Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$59,290$67,290$81,4105903.07
248Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$59,290$67,290$81,4105903.07
249Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$59,290$67,290$81,4105903.07
250Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$59,290$67,290$81,4105903.07
251Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$59,290$67,290$81,4105903.07
252Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$46,800$63,110$70,6401600.44
253Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$43,570$57,850$76,3602000.64
254Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$43,570$57,850$76,3602000.64
255Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,090$50,860$60,3305001.72
256Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,090$50,860$60,3305001.72
257CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,090$50,860$60,3305001.72
258Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,090$50,860$60,3305001.72
259Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,090$50,860$60,3305001.72
260First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,090$50,860$60,3305001.72
261Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,090$50,860$60,3305001.72
262Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,090$50,860$60,3305001.72
263Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,090$50,860$60,3305001.72
264Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,090$50,860$60,3305001.72
265Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,090$50,860$60,3305001.72
266Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$46,090$50,860$60,3305001.72
267Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,390$50,170$55,6003401.66
268TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,390$50,170$55,6003401.66
269Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,390$50,170$55,6003401.66
270Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,390$50,170$55,6003401.66
271Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,390$50,170$55,6003401.66
272Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,390$50,170$55,6003401.66
273Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,390$50,170$55,6003401.66
274Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,390$50,170$55,6003401.66
275Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,390$50,170$55,6003401.66
276Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,390$50,170$55,6003401.66
277Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,390$50,170$55,6003401.66
278Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$47,390$50,170$55,6003401.66
279Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$45,750$48,670$68,0602201.09
280Bioprocess TechnicianBiological Technicians (19-4021)$44,950$47,350$58,590401.14
281GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$37,060$47,160$57,230400.63
282Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$37,060$47,160$57,230400.63
283Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$34,540$43,510$52,3702600.66
284Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$34,540$43,510$52,3702600.66
285Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$34,540$43,510$52,3702600.66
286Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$34,540$43,510$52,3702600.66
287Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$34,540$43,510$52,3702600.66
288Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$34,540$43,510$52,3702600.66
289Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$34,540$43,510$52,3702600.66
290Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$35,080$40,900$47,2301900.51
291Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,870$39,490$59,3902702.17
292Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,870$39,490$59,3902702.17
293Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,870$39,490$59,3902702.17
294Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,870$39,490$59,3902702.17
295CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,870$39,490$59,3902702.17
296Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,870$39,490$59,3902702.17
297Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,870$39,490$59,3902702.17
298Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,870$39,490$59,3902702.17
299Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,870$39,490$59,3902702.17
300Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,870$39,490$59,3902702.17
301Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,870$39,490$59,3902702.17
302Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,870$39,490$59,3902702.17
303Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,870$39,490$59,3902702.17
304Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,870$39,490$59,3902702.17
305Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,870$39,490$59,3902702.17
306Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,870$39,490$59,3902702.17
307Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,870$39,490$59,3902702.17
308Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,870$39,490$59,3902702.17
309Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,870$39,490$59,3902702.17
310Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$28,430$33,280$37,7107700.71
311Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$28,430$33,280$37,7107700.71
312Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$29,470$29,470$35,580600.54
313Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$29,470$29,470$35,580600.54
314SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$29,470$29,470$35,580600.54
315Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$29,470$29,470$35,580600.54

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

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In Warner Robins, GA, the Manufacturing Engineering Manager position is currently held by approximately 50 professionals. For manufacturing occupations in Warner Robins, GA, 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 Warner Robins, GA, 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 Warner Robins, GA, 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.

On a national level, the Architectural and Engineering Managers occupation accounts for 220,260 roles, with a median salary of $171,270. The local median in Warner Robins is slightly higher than this national midpoint. For manufacturing occupations in Warner Robins, GA, 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. Within the Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing industry, the national median stands at $192,800, which is higher than the broader local occupational median reported in this area.

Comparing local profiles to other regions reveals different market dynamics. For manufacturing occupations in Warner Robins, GA, 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. These comparison metros show significantly different salary profiles compared to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager data for Warner Robins. The location quotient in Warner Robins for this role is 0.47, reflecting a lower occupational concentration than found in larger manufacturing hubs.

For manufacturing occupations in Warner Robins, GA, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. As these roles map to broader SOC definitions, the provided figures encompass various engineering management functions. Organizations hiring in Warner Robins should recognize that these figures represent aggregate data. When structuring offers, manufacturers should consider that this specific data set covers broad management duties across diverse industries, meaning actual site-specific requirements could deviate from these averages.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

The local broad occupational median for this role is $172,540, while the national industry-specific median for Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing is higher at $192,800. For manufacturing occupations in Warner Robins, GA, percentiles describe the wage distribution of the mapped occupation.

How do Warner Robins salaries compare to the national industry median for Aerospace manufacturing?

The local broad occupational median for this role is $172,540, while the national industry-specific median for Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing is higher at $192,800. For manufacturing occupations in Warner Robins, GA, 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.

Why is there a wide middleBandWidth for this role?

For manufacturing occupations in Warner Robins, GA, 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. This reflects differences in seniority and responsibility levels embedded within this broad engineering management classification.

What is the purpose of the location quotient provided?

The location quotient of 0.47 in Warner Robins indicates that this specific role is less concentrated locally than in the national average. It serves as a measure of employment density for the profession in this area.

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