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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Wichita Falls, 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 312 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$163,170
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$163,170
  3. Senior Director of Operations$163,170
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$139,420
  5. Process Engineering Manager$139,420
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$139,420
  7. VP of Engineering$139,420
  8. Director of R&D$139,420
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$139,420
  10. NPI Manager$139,420
  11. Capital Projects Manager$139,420
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$139,420
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$139,420
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$139,420
  15. Director of Automation$139,420
  16. Automation Manager$139,420
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$139,420
  18. R&D Manager$139,420
  19. R&D Engineer$139,420
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$139,420
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$139,420
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$139,420
  23. CFO (Manufacturing)$127,490
  24. Corporate Controller$127,490
  25. Plant Controller$127,490

Bars show the top 25 of 312 ranked. The table below lists all 312. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Wichita Falls, TX, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$124,470$163,170$209,170300.44
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$124,470$163,170$209,170300.44
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$124,470$163,170$209,170300.44
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$113,930$139,420$199,290500.59
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$113,930$139,420$199,290500.59
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$113,930$139,420$199,290500.59
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$113,930$139,420$199,290500.59
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$113,930$139,420$199,290500.59
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$113,930$139,420$199,290500.59
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$113,930$139,420$199,290500.59
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$113,930$139,420$199,290500.59
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$113,930$139,420$199,290500.59
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$113,930$139,420$199,290500.59
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$113,930$139,420$199,290500.59
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$113,930$139,420$199,290500.59
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$113,930$139,420$199,290500.59
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$113,930$139,420$199,290500.59
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$113,930$139,420$199,290500.59
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$113,930$139,420$199,290500.59
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$113,930$139,420$199,290500.59
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$113,930$139,420$199,290500.59
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$113,930$139,420$199,290500.59
23CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$94,800$127,490$173,7501500.51
24Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$94,800$127,490$173,7501500.51
25Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$94,800$127,490$173,7501500.51
26VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$94,800$127,490$173,7501500.51
27Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$94,800$127,490$173,7501500.51
28Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$94,800$127,490$173,7501500.51
29FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$94,800$127,490$173,7501500.51
30Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$94,800$127,490$173,7501500.51
31Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$94,800$127,490$173,7501500.51
32Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$99,880$120,440$157,6801000.44
33EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$99,880$120,440$157,6801000.44
34EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$99,880$120,440$157,6801000.44
35Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$99,880$120,440$157,6801000.44
36Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$99,880$120,440$157,6801000.44
37Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$99,880$120,440$157,6801000.44
38S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$99,880$120,440$157,6801000.44
39Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$99,880$120,440$157,6801000.44
40Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$99,880$120,440$157,6801000.44
41Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$99,880$120,440$157,6801000.44
42Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$99,880$120,440$157,6801000.44
43Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$99,880$120,440$157,6801000.44
44EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$99,880$120,440$157,6801000.44
45Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$99,880$120,440$157,6801000.44
46PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$95,580$108,260$139,010700.11
47MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$95,580$108,260$139,010700.11
48SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$95,580$108,260$139,010700.11
49Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$95,580$108,260$139,010700.11
50Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$95,580$108,260$139,010700.11
51Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$87,190$107,400$124,230400.52
52Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$87,190$107,400$124,230400.52
53Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$87,190$107,400$124,230400.52
54Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$87,190$107,400$124,230400.52
55Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$87,190$107,400$124,230400.52
56Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$87,190$107,400$124,230400.52
57Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$87,190$107,400$124,230400.52
58Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$87,190$107,400$124,230400.52
59Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$87,190$107,400$124,230400.52
60Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$83,530$105,680$136,610500.6
61Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,810$105,640$132,880800.85
62Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,810$105,640$132,880800.85
63Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,810$105,640$132,880800.85
64Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,810$105,640$132,880800.85
65Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,810$105,640$132,880800.85
66Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,810$105,640$132,880800.85
67Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,810$105,640$132,880800.85
68Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,810$105,640$132,880800.85
69Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,810$105,640$132,880800.85
70VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,810$105,640$132,880800.85
71Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,810$105,640$132,880800.85
72Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,810$105,640$132,880800.85
73QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,810$105,640$132,880800.85
74Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,810$105,640$132,880800.85
75Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,810$105,640$132,880800.85
76FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,810$105,640$132,880800.85
77FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,810$105,640$132,880800.85
78Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,810$105,640$132,880800.85
79QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,810$105,640$132,880800.85
80Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,810$105,640$132,880800.85
81Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,810$105,640$132,880800.85
82Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,810$105,640$132,880800.85
83Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,810$105,640$132,880800.85
84Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,810$105,640$132,880800.85
85Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,810$105,640$132,880800.85
86Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,810$105,640$132,880800.85
87Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,810$105,640$132,880800.85
88QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,810$105,640$132,880800.85
89Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,810$105,640$132,880800.85
90CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,810$105,640$132,880800.85
91Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,810$105,640$132,880800.85
92Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,810$105,640$132,880800.85
93Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$93,810$105,640$132,880800.85
94VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$77,190$100,970$157,4901300.55
95Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$77,190$100,970$157,4901300.55
96Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$77,190$100,970$157,4901300.55
97National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$77,190$100,970$157,4901300.55
98Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$77,190$100,970$157,4901300.55
99National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$77,190$100,970$157,4901300.55
100Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$77,190$100,970$157,4901300.55
101Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$77,190$100,970$157,4901300.55
102Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$77,190$100,970$157,4901300.55
103Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$77,190$100,970$157,4901300.55
104Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$77,190$100,970$157,4901300.55
105Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$77,190$100,970$157,4901300.55
106Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$77,190$100,970$157,4901300.55
107Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$77,190$100,970$157,4901300.55
108Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$73,680$95,710$104,980600.58
109Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$73,680$95,710$104,980600.58
110Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$73,680$95,710$104,980600.58
111Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$73,680$95,710$104,980600.58
112Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$73,680$95,710$104,980600.58
113Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$73,680$95,710$104,980600.58
114Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$73,680$95,710$104,980600.58
115Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$73,680$95,710$104,980600.58
116Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$73,680$95,710$104,980600.58
117Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$73,680$95,710$104,980600.58
118Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$73,680$95,710$104,980600.58
119CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$73,680$95,710$104,980600.58
120Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,620$93,830$97,520900.7
121Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,620$93,830$97,520900.7
122Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,620$93,830$97,520900.7
123Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,620$93,830$97,520900.7
124Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,620$93,830$97,520900.7
125Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,620$93,830$97,520900.7
126Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,620$93,830$97,520900.7
127Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,620$93,830$97,520900.7
128Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,620$93,830$97,520900.7
129Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,620$93,830$97,520900.7
130Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,620$93,830$97,520900.7
131Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,620$93,830$97,520900.7
132Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,620$93,830$97,520900.7
133Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,620$93,830$97,520900.7
134Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,620$93,830$97,520900.7
135Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,620$93,830$97,520900.7
136Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,620$93,830$97,520900.7
137Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,620$93,830$97,520900.7
138Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,620$93,830$97,520900.7
139Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,620$93,830$97,520900.7
140Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,620$93,830$97,520900.7
141Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,620$93,830$97,520900.7
142Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,620$93,830$97,520900.7
143Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,620$93,830$97,520900.7
144Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,620$93,830$97,520900.7
145Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,620$93,830$97,520900.7
146EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,620$93,830$97,520900.7
147VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,620$93,830$97,520900.7
148Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,620$93,830$97,520900.7
149Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,620$93,830$97,520900.7
150Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,620$93,830$97,520900.7
151Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,620$93,830$97,520900.7
152Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,620$93,830$97,520900.7
153Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,620$93,830$97,520900.7
154Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$81,620$93,830$97,520900.7
155Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$69,500$85,300$117,570400.7
156Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$69,500$85,300$117,570400.7
157Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$69,500$85,300$117,570400.7
158Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$63,900$80,070$100,5402200.58
159Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$63,900$80,070$100,5402200.58
160VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$65,130$79,440$93,220700.89
161Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$65,130$79,440$93,220700.89
162Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$65,130$79,440$93,220700.89
163Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$65,130$79,440$93,220700.89
164Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$65,130$79,440$93,220700.89
165Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$65,130$79,440$93,220700.89
166Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$65,130$79,440$93,220700.89
167Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$65,130$79,440$93,220700.89
168Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$65,130$79,440$93,220700.89
169Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$65,130$79,440$93,220700.89
170Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$65,130$79,440$93,220700.89
171Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$65,130$79,440$93,220700.89
172Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$65,130$79,440$93,220700.89
173Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$65,130$79,440$93,220700.89
174Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$59,540$76,400$86,320400.89
175Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$59,540$76,400$86,320400.89
176Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$59,540$76,400$86,320400.89
177VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$49,680$76,320$124,2901,6401.31
178VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$49,680$76,320$124,2901,6401.31
179Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$49,680$76,320$124,2901,6401.31
180General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$49,680$76,320$124,2901,6401.31
181Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$49,680$76,320$124,2901,6401.31
182EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$49,680$76,320$124,2901,6401.31
183Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$49,680$76,320$124,2901,6401.31
184Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$49,680$76,320$124,2901,6401.31
185Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$60,610$76,050$93,2803100.59
186Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$60,610$76,050$93,2803100.59
187Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$60,610$76,050$93,2803100.59
188Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$60,610$76,050$93,2803100.59
189Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$59,790$73,920$88,5401801.01
190Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$53,870$72,690$84,9901000.66
191Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$53,870$72,690$84,9901000.66
192Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$53,870$72,690$84,9901000.66
193Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$51,400$65,100$81,4303101.4
194Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$51,400$65,100$81,4303101.4
195Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$51,400$65,100$81,4303101.4
196Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$51,400$65,100$81,4303101.4
197Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$51,400$65,100$81,4303101.4
198Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$51,400$65,100$81,4303101.4
199Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$51,400$65,100$81,4303101.4
200Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$51,400$65,100$81,4303101.4
201Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$51,400$65,100$81,4303101.4
202NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$45,400$62,330$80,980502.34
203Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,190$61,330$63,4202501.58
204Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,190$61,330$63,4202501.58
205Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,190$61,330$63,4202501.58
206Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,190$61,330$63,4202501.58
207Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,190$61,330$63,4202501.58
208Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,190$61,330$63,4202501.58
209Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,190$61,330$63,4202501.58
210Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,190$61,330$63,4202501.58
211Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,190$61,330$63,4202501.58
212Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,190$61,330$63,4202501.58
213Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,190$61,330$63,4202501.58
214Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,190$61,330$63,4202501.58
215Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,190$61,330$63,4202501.58
216Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,190$61,330$63,4202501.58
217Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,190$61,330$63,4202501.58
218Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,190$61,330$63,4202501.58
219End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,190$61,330$63,4202501.58
220Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,190$61,330$63,4202501.58
221Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$50,080$60,990$76,4702901.21
222Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$50,080$60,990$76,4702901.21
223Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$50,080$60,990$76,4702901.21
224Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$50,080$60,990$76,4702901.21
225Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$50,080$60,990$76,4702901.21
226CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$50,080$60,990$76,4702901.21
227Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$50,080$60,990$76,4702901.21
228Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$50,080$60,990$76,4702901.21
229CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,870$52,790$60,6901301.28
2305-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,870$52,790$60,6901301.28
231Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,870$52,790$60,6901301.28
232CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$47,870$52,790$60,6901301.28
233Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,870$52,790$60,6901301.28
234Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,870$52,790$60,6901301.28
235EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$47,870$52,790$60,6901301.28
236CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$47,870$52,790$60,6901301.28
237Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,870$52,790$60,6901301.28
238Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$47,870$52,790$60,6901301.28
239Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$47,870$52,790$60,6901301.28
240Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$47,870$52,790$60,6901301.28
241Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,870$52,790$60,6901301.28
242Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$40,260$51,510$58,350400.81
243Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$38,920$50,400$59,8501000.73
244Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$38,920$50,400$59,8501000.73
245Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$38,920$50,400$59,8501000.73
246Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$38,920$50,400$59,8501000.73
247Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$38,920$50,400$59,8501000.73
248Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$38,920$50,400$59,8501000.73
249Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$39,100$49,240$60,0001601.09
250Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$38,740$49,010$59,6402301.53
251TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$38,740$49,010$59,6402301.53
252Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$38,740$49,010$59,6402301.53
253Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$38,740$49,010$59,6402301.53
254Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$38,740$49,010$59,6402301.53
255Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$38,740$49,010$59,6402301.53
256Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$38,740$49,010$59,6402301.53
257Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$38,740$49,010$59,6402301.53
258Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$38,740$49,010$59,6402301.53
259Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$38,740$49,010$59,6402301.53
260Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$38,740$49,010$59,6402301.53
261Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$38,740$49,010$59,6402301.53
262Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,240$48,250$63,4202701.25
263Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,240$48,250$63,4202701.25
264CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,240$48,250$63,4202701.25
265Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,240$48,250$63,4202701.25
266Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,240$48,250$63,4202701.25
267First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,240$48,250$63,4202701.25
268Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,240$48,250$63,4202701.25
269Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,240$48,250$63,4202701.25
270Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,240$48,250$63,4202701.25
271Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,240$48,250$63,4202701.25
272Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,240$48,250$63,4202701.25
273Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$39,240$48,250$63,4202701.25
274Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$38,320$47,680$60,9302301.04
275Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$38,320$47,680$60,9302301.04
276CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$40,400$47,090$48,9701402.32
277Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$37,340$45,570$62,1901900.69
278Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$34,720$45,530$49,730901.01
279Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$34,720$45,530$49,730901.01
280SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$34,720$45,530$49,730901.01
281Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$34,720$45,530$49,730901.01
282Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$36,750$44,230$47,0702100.76
283Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$36,650$40,260$50,0601201.95
284Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$36,650$40,260$50,0601201.95
285Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$34,900$39,400$48,4102700.91
286Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$34,900$39,400$48,4102700.91
287Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$34,900$39,400$48,4102700.91
288Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$34,900$39,400$48,4102700.91
289Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$34,900$39,400$48,4102700.91
290Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$34,900$39,400$48,4102700.91
291Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$34,900$39,400$48,4102700.91
292Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,160$39,220$39,300800.85
293Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,160$39,220$39,300800.85
294Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,160$39,220$39,300800.85
295Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,160$39,220$39,300800.85
296CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,160$39,220$39,300800.85
297Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,160$39,220$39,300800.85
298Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,160$39,220$39,300800.85
299Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,160$39,220$39,300800.85
300Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,160$39,220$39,300800.85
301Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,160$39,220$39,300800.85
302Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,160$39,220$39,300800.85
303Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,160$39,220$39,300800.85
304Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,160$39,220$39,300800.85
305Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,160$39,220$39,300800.85
306Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,160$39,220$39,300800.85
307Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,160$39,220$39,300800.85
308Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,160$39,220$39,300800.85
309Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,160$39,220$39,300800.85
310Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$37,160$39,220$39,300800.85
311Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$26,200$30,210$36,4708601.09
312Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$26,200$30,210$36,4708601.09

What should you know about not published by BLS?

Materials Engineer, Metallurgist / Metallurgical Engineer, Injection Molding Process Engineer, Extrusion Process Engineer, MS&T Engineer, Automation Engineer, Robotics Engineer, Machine Vision Engineer, Product Development Engineer, Food Scientist, Formulation Chemist, Purchasing Manager, Strategic Sourcing Manager, Sales Engineer, Applications Engineer, CNC Programmer, Tool and Die Maker, Mold Maker, Robotic Welding Technician, Electromechanical / Mechatronics Technician, Millwright, PLC / Controls Technician, Robotics Technician, Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Technician, Skilled Mechanical Assembler, Aircraft Structures Assembler, Composite Technician, Injection Molding Technician, Extrusion Technician, Chemical Operator, GMP Manufacturing Technician, Bioprocess Technician, Food Process Operator, Semiconductor Fab Technician, Semiconductor Equipment Technician, Calibration Technician, QC Lab Technician, Overhead Crane Operator & Rigger, Procurement Manager, Polymer / Plastics Engineer, Process Development Engineer, Tech Transfer Engineer, Product Development Scientist, QC Microbiology Manager, Director of Procurement, Commodity Manager, Inside Sales Engineer, Applications Engineering Manager, Proposal / Quotation Engineer, Electronics Test Technician, Machine Builder (equipment OEM assembly fitter), Cleanroom Assembler (Medical Device), Senior Electronics Test Technician, Lead Mechanical Assembler, Control Room (DCS) Operator, Aseptic Fill Operator.

State figures for Texas

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

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What does this data mean for your opening?

In the Wichita Falls, TX, area, the CEO / President (Manufacturing) role is classified under the broad SOC 11-1011 Chief Executives category, representing 30 individuals. For manufacturing occupations in Wichita Falls, TX, 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 Wichita Falls, 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 Wichita Falls, TX, 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.

Nationally, the Chief Executives occupation includes 204,350 employees with a median salary of $213,990. The local median in Wichita Falls is significantly lower than the national figure. For manufacturing occupations in Wichita Falls, 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. In contrast, the national industry median for Communications Equipment Manufacturing is $409,320, illustrating the vast difference in pay between broad-category occupational medians and highly specialized manufacturing sector leadership.

Comparative metrics for the Industrial Production Managers occupation provide local context for operational management compensation. For manufacturing occupations in Wichita Falls, 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. These figures confirm that regional salary tiers for industrial leadership are distinct from the executive-level figures and are influenced by the specific local density of industrial operations.

For manufacturing occupations in Wichita Falls, TX, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. Because this classification is not specific to the manufacturing industry, it aggregates a vast array of organizational types. Manufacturers in the region should view these statistics as high-level market baselines rather than definitive compensation targets for their specific operational requirements. With a location quotient of 0.44, the concentration of these roles is notably below the national average, suggesting that companies should be prepared for a competitive search for executive talent.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

This jump in the median for the broad CEO category in a small metro area often reflects changes in the pool of local organizations reporting data to the BLS. Sample size variation can significantly affect median values in smaller labor markets.

What can I conclude from the two release estimates?

This jump in the median for the broad CEO category in a small metro area often reflects changes in the pool of local organizations reporting data to the BLS. Sample size variation can significantly affect median values in smaller labor markets.

How does the local executive median compare to the national industry median for Communications Equipment Manufacturing?

The local broad executive median is $163,170, while the national industry-specific median for Communications Equipment Manufacturing is $409,320. For manufacturing occupations in Wichita Falls, 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.

What is the implication of the 0.44 location quotient?

A location quotient of 0.44 means the area has less than half the expected concentration of these executive roles compared to the U.S. average. This reflects a smaller local market for high-level management talent.

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