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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Louisiana

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 353 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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$162,850
  2. Process Engineering Manager$162,850
  3. Controls / Automation Manager$162,850
  4. VP of Engineering$162,850
  5. Director of R&D$162,850
  6. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$162,850
  7. NPI Manager$162,850
  8. Capital Projects Manager$162,850
  9. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$162,850
  10. Senior Industrial Engineer$162,850
  11. Senior Packaging Engineer$162,850
  12. Director of Automation$162,850
  13. Automation Manager$162,850
  14. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$162,850
  15. R&D Manager$162,850
  16. R&D Engineer$162,850
  17. Engineering Manager (Product)$162,850
  18. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$162,850
  19. Lead Product Development Engineer$162,850
  20. Injection Molding Process Engineer$134,800
  21. Extrusion Process Engineer$134,800
  22. MS&T Engineer$134,800
  23. Process Development Engineer$134,800
  24. Tech Transfer Engineer$134,800
  25. Plant Manager$133,210

Bars show the top 25 of 353 ranked. The table below lists all 353. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Louisiana, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$130,740$162,850$193,8401,8400.67
2Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$130,740$162,850$193,8401,8400.67
3Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$130,740$162,850$193,8401,8400.67
4VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$130,740$162,850$193,8401,8400.67
5Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$130,740$162,850$193,8401,8400.67
6Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$130,740$162,850$193,8401,8400.67
7NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$130,740$162,850$193,8401,8400.67
8Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$130,740$162,850$193,8401,8400.67
9Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$130,740$162,850$193,8401,8400.67
10Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$130,740$162,850$193,8401,8400.67
11Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$130,740$162,850$193,8401,8400.67
12Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$130,740$162,850$193,8401,8400.67
13Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$130,740$162,850$193,8401,8400.67
14Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$130,740$162,850$193,8401,8400.67
15R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$130,740$162,850$193,8401,8400.67
16R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$130,740$162,850$193,8401,8400.67
17Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$130,740$162,850$193,8401,8400.67
18Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$130,740$162,850$193,8401,8400.67
19Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$130,740$162,850$193,8401,8400.67
20Injection Molding Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$105,860$134,800$164,8007302.8
21Extrusion Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$105,860$134,800$164,8007302.8
22MS&T EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$105,860$134,800$164,8007302.8
23Process Development EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$105,860$134,800$164,8007302.8
24Tech Transfer EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$105,860$134,800$164,8007302.8
25Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,880$133,210$168,5602,6800.87
26Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,880$133,210$168,5602,6800.87
27Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,880$133,210$168,5602,6800.87
28Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,880$133,210$168,5602,6800.87
29Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,880$133,210$168,5602,6800.87
30Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,880$133,210$168,5602,6800.87
31Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,880$133,210$168,5602,6800.87
32Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,880$133,210$168,5602,6800.87
33Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,880$133,210$168,5602,6800.87
34VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,880$133,210$168,5602,6800.87
35Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,880$133,210$168,5602,6800.87
36Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,880$133,210$168,5602,6800.87
37QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,880$133,210$168,5602,6800.87
38Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,880$133,210$168,5602,6800.87
39Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,880$133,210$168,5602,6800.87
40FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,880$133,210$168,5602,6800.87
41FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,880$133,210$168,5602,6800.87
42Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,880$133,210$168,5602,6800.87
43QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,880$133,210$168,5602,6800.87
44Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,880$133,210$168,5602,6800.87
45Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,880$133,210$168,5602,6800.87
46Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,880$133,210$168,5602,6800.87
47Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,880$133,210$168,5602,6800.87
48Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,880$133,210$168,5602,6800.87
49Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,880$133,210$168,5602,6800.87
50Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,880$133,210$168,5602,6800.87
51Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,880$133,210$168,5602,6800.87
52QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,880$133,210$168,5602,6800.87
53Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,880$133,210$168,5602,6800.87
54CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,880$133,210$168,5602,6800.87
55Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,880$133,210$168,5602,6800.87
56Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,880$133,210$168,5602,6800.87
57Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$103,880$133,210$168,5602,6800.87
58Materials EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$92,470$128,670$155,830900.31
59Metallurgist / Metallurgical EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$92,470$128,670$155,830900.31
60Polymer / Plastics EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$92,470$128,670$155,830900.31
61CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$99,200$126,800$168,3407,0700.68
62Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$99,200$126,800$168,3407,0700.68
63Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$99,200$126,800$168,3407,0700.68
64VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$99,200$126,800$168,3407,0700.68
65Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$99,200$126,800$168,3407,0700.68
66Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$99,200$126,800$168,3407,0700.68
67FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$99,200$126,800$168,3407,0700.68
68Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$99,200$126,800$168,3407,0700.68
69Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$99,200$126,800$168,3407,0700.68
70Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$92,930$123,710$157,9709900.4
71Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$92,930$123,710$157,9709900.4
72Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$92,930$123,710$157,9709900.4
73Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$92,930$123,710$157,9709900.4
74Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$92,930$123,710$157,9709900.4
75Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$92,930$123,710$157,9709900.4
76Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$92,930$123,710$157,9709900.4
77Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$92,930$123,710$157,9709900.4
78Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$92,930$123,710$157,9709900.4
79Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,520$122,920$154,3201,7100.38
80Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,520$122,920$154,3201,7100.38
81Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,520$122,920$154,3201,7100.38
82Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,520$122,920$154,3201,7100.38
83Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,520$122,920$154,3201,7100.38
84Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,520$122,920$154,3201,7100.38
85Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,520$122,920$154,3201,7100.38
86Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,520$122,920$154,3201,7100.38
87Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,520$122,920$154,3201,7100.38
88Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,520$122,920$154,3201,7100.38
89Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,520$122,920$154,3201,7100.38
90Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,520$122,920$154,3201,7100.38
91Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,520$122,920$154,3201,7100.38
92Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,520$122,920$154,3201,7100.38
93Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,520$122,920$154,3201,7100.38
94Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,520$122,920$154,3201,7100.38
95Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,520$122,920$154,3201,7100.38
96Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,520$122,920$154,3201,7100.38
97Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,520$122,920$154,3201,7100.38
98Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,520$122,920$154,3201,7100.38
99Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,520$122,920$154,3201,7100.38
100Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,520$122,920$154,3201,7100.38
101Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,520$122,920$154,3201,7100.38
102Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,520$122,920$154,3201,7100.38
103Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,520$122,920$154,3201,7100.38
104Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,520$122,920$154,3201,7100.38
105EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,520$122,920$154,3201,7100.38
106VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,520$122,920$154,3201,7100.38
107Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,520$122,920$154,3201,7100.38
108Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,520$122,920$154,3201,7100.38
109Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,520$122,920$154,3201,7100.38
110Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,520$122,920$154,3201,7100.38
111Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,520$122,920$154,3201,7100.38
112Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,520$122,920$154,3201,7100.38
113Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$97,520$122,920$154,3201,7100.38
114Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$109,560$121,680$166,720Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
115Inside Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$109,560$121,680$166,720Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
116Proposal / Quotation EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$109,560$121,680$166,720Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
117Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,790$119,540$147,5601,8900.51
118Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,790$119,540$147,5601,8900.51
119Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,790$119,540$147,5601,8900.51
120Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,790$119,540$147,5601,8900.51
121Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,790$119,540$147,5601,8900.51
122Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,790$119,540$147,5601,8900.51
123Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,790$119,540$147,5601,8900.51
124Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,790$119,540$147,5601,8900.51
125Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,790$119,540$147,5601,8900.51
126Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,790$119,540$147,5601,8900.51
127Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,790$119,540$147,5601,8900.51
128CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$81,790$119,540$147,5601,8900.51
129VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$77,410$110,700$161,4904,3600.55
130Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$77,410$110,700$161,4904,3600.55
131Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$77,410$110,700$161,4904,3600.55
132National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$77,410$110,700$161,4904,3600.55
133Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$77,410$110,700$161,4904,3600.55
134National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$77,410$110,700$161,4904,3600.55
135Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$77,410$110,700$161,4904,3600.55
136Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$77,410$110,700$161,4904,3600.55
137Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$77,410$110,700$161,4904,3600.55
138Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$77,410$110,700$161,4904,3600.55
139Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$77,410$110,700$161,4904,3600.55
140Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$77,410$110,700$161,4904,3600.55
141Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$77,410$110,700$161,4904,3600.55
142Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$77,410$110,700$161,4904,3600.55
143Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$89,660$109,630$145,2704700.45
144Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$89,660$109,630$145,2704700.45
145Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$89,660$109,630$145,2704700.45
146Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$89,660$109,630$145,2704700.45
147Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$89,660$109,630$145,2704700.45
148Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$91,550$107,880$137,2601,3900.5
149Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$77,160$103,890$131,9507400.72
150Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$78,870$103,140$136,38013,2201.71
151EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$78,870$103,140$136,38013,2201.71
152EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$78,870$103,140$136,38013,2201.71
153Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$78,870$103,140$136,38013,2201.71
154Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$78,870$103,140$136,38013,2201.71
155Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$78,870$103,140$136,38013,2201.71
156S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$78,870$103,140$136,38013,2201.71
157Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$78,870$103,140$136,38013,2201.71
158Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$78,870$103,140$136,38013,2201.71
159Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$78,870$103,140$136,38013,2201.71
160Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$78,870$103,140$136,38013,2201.71
161Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$78,870$103,140$136,38013,2201.71
162EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$78,870$103,140$136,38013,2201.71
163Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$78,870$103,140$136,38013,2201.71
164PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$82,930$102,800$122,7404,0800.19
165MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$82,930$102,800$122,7404,0800.19
166SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$82,930$102,800$122,7404,0800.19
167Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$82,930$102,800$122,7404,0800.19
168Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$82,930$102,800$122,7404,0800.19
169VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$68,750$101,790$156,04043,2200.99
170VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$68,750$101,790$156,04043,2200.99
171Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$68,750$101,790$156,04043,2200.99
172General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$68,750$101,790$156,04043,2200.99
173Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$68,750$101,790$156,04043,2200.99
174EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$68,750$101,790$156,04043,2200.99
175Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$68,750$101,790$156,04043,2200.99
176Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$68,750$101,790$156,04043,2200.99
177Chemical OperatorChemical Plant and System Operators (51-8091)$81,690$100,060$104,5703,40016.43
178Control Room (DCS) OperatorChemical Plant and System Operators (51-8091)$81,690$100,060$104,5703,40016.43
179Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$80,630$99,070$131,3306,3103.29
180Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$80,630$99,070$131,3306,3103.29
181Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$80,630$99,070$131,3306,3103.29
182Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$80,630$99,070$131,3306,3103.29
183Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$80,630$99,070$131,3306,3103.29
184Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$80,630$99,070$131,3306,3103.29
185Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$71,610$97,120$113,5201,1600.6
186Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$71,610$97,120$113,5201,1600.6
187Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$71,610$97,120$113,5201,1600.6
188VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$71,420$93,650$120,0102,8401.03
189Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$71,420$93,650$120,0102,8401.03
190Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$71,420$93,650$120,0102,8401.03
191Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$71,420$93,650$120,0102,8401.03
192Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$71,420$93,650$120,0102,8401.03
193Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$71,420$93,650$120,0102,8401.03
194Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$71,420$93,650$120,0102,8401.03
195Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$71,420$93,650$120,0102,8401.03
196Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$71,420$93,650$120,0102,8401.03
197Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$71,420$93,650$120,0102,8401.03
198Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$71,420$93,650$120,0102,8401.03
199Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$71,420$93,650$120,0102,8401.03
200Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$71,420$93,650$120,0102,8401.03
201Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$71,420$93,650$120,0102,8401.03
202Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$73,700$89,560$107,2902,3801.36
203Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$73,700$89,560$107,2902,3801.36
204Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$73,700$89,560$107,2902,3801.36
205QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$69,560$85,850$102,8109601.34
206Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$66,800$84,850$121,5008,0500.61
207Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$66,800$84,850$121,5008,0500.61
208Calibration TechnicianCalibration Technologists and Technicians (17-3028)$64,690$80,670$96,8204802.35
209GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$59,160$78,580$101,8006,4303.7
210Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$59,160$78,580$101,8006,4303.7
211Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,420$77,520$107,4009,3501.12
212Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,420$77,520$107,4009,3501.12
213Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,420$77,520$107,4009,3501.12
214Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,420$77,520$107,4009,3501.12
215Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,420$77,520$107,4009,3501.12
216CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,420$77,520$107,4009,3501.12
217Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,420$77,520$107,4009,3501.12
218Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$59,420$77,520$107,4009,3501.12
219Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$58,670$75,550$100,34010,4901.37
220Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$58,670$75,550$100,34010,4901.37
221Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$58,670$75,550$100,34010,4901.37
222Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$58,670$75,550$100,34010,4901.37
223Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$58,670$75,550$100,34010,4901.37
224Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$58,670$75,550$100,34010,4901.37
225Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$58,670$75,550$100,34010,4901.37
226Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$58,670$75,550$100,34010,4901.37
227Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$58,670$75,550$100,34010,4901.37
228Electromechanical / Mechatronics TechnicianElectro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024)$65,150$75,410$84,8801200.64
229Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$59,960$73,810$91,83014,0500.78
230Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$59,960$73,810$91,83014,0500.78
231Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$59,960$73,810$91,83014,0500.78
232Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$59,960$73,810$91,83014,0500.78
233Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$49,080$70,290$95,8403,9700.77
234Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$49,080$70,290$95,8403,9700.77
235Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$49,080$70,290$95,8403,9700.77
236Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$55,550$66,340$88,6103,4400.56
237MillwrightMillwrights (49-9044)$58,200$66,080$76,7801,0802.15
238PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$58,040$64,500$73,4709501.18
239Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$58,040$64,500$73,4709501.18
240Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$58,040$64,500$73,4709501.18
241Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$58,040$64,500$73,4709501.18
242Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,680$62,250$77,31013,6902.64
243TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,680$62,250$77,31013,6902.64
244Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,680$62,250$77,31013,6902.64
245Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,680$62,250$77,31013,6902.64
246Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,680$62,250$77,31013,6902.64
247Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,680$62,250$77,31013,6902.64
248Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,680$62,250$77,31013,6902.64
249Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,680$62,250$77,31013,6902.64
250Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,680$62,250$77,31013,6902.64
251Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,680$62,250$77,31013,6902.64
252Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,680$62,250$77,31013,6902.64
253Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$50,680$62,250$77,31013,6902.64
254Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$48,910$61,540$72,84010,5501.12
255Overhead Crane Operator & RiggerCrane and Tower Operators (53-7021)$52,100$61,170$75,9401,9303.61
256CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,030$61,110$75,1704,6401.3
2575-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,030$61,110$75,1704,6401.3
258Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,030$61,110$75,1704,6401.3
259CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$49,030$61,110$75,1704,6401.3
260Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,030$61,110$75,1704,6401.3
261Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,030$61,110$75,1704,6401.3
262EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$49,030$61,110$75,1704,6401.3
263CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$49,030$61,110$75,1704,6401.3
264Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,030$61,110$75,1704,6401.3
265Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$49,030$61,110$75,1704,6401.3
266Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$49,030$61,110$75,1704,6401.3
267Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$49,030$61,110$75,1704,6401.3
268Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$49,030$61,110$75,1704,6401.3
269Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,470$60,260$74,6907,4101.35
270Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,470$60,260$74,6907,4101.35
271Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,470$60,260$74,6907,4101.35
272Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,470$60,260$74,6907,4101.35
273Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$47,790$60,260$75,0708,1201.05
274Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,470$60,260$74,6907,4101.35
275Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,470$60,260$74,6907,4101.35
276Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,470$60,260$74,6907,4101.35
277Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,470$60,260$74,6907,4101.35
278Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,470$60,260$74,6907,4101.35
279Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,470$60,260$74,6907,4101.35
280Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,470$60,260$74,6907,4101.35
281Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,470$60,260$74,6907,4101.35
282Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,470$60,260$74,6907,4101.35
283Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,470$60,260$74,6907,4101.35
284Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,470$60,260$74,6907,4101.35
285Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,470$60,260$74,6907,4101.35
286End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,470$60,260$74,6907,4101.35
287Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$47,470$60,260$74,6907,4101.35
288Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$47,790$60,260$75,0708,1201.05
289Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,010$60,120$76,0501,9700.41
290Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,010$60,120$76,0501,9700.41
291Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,010$60,120$76,0501,9700.41
292Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,010$60,120$76,0501,9700.41
293Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,010$60,120$76,0501,9700.41
294Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$47,010$60,120$76,0501,9700.41
295NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$46,200$58,960$79,2502,1102.83
296Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$44,980$58,650$65,9905,3801.05
297CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$43,680$49,800$60,0106700.32
298Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,110$49,490$66,3908,1101.09
299Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,110$49,490$66,3908,1101.09
300CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,110$49,490$66,3908,1101.09
301Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,110$49,490$66,3908,1101.09
302Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,110$49,490$66,3908,1101.09
303First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,110$49,490$66,3908,1101.09
304Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,110$49,490$66,3908,1101.09
305Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,110$49,490$66,3908,1101.09
306Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,110$49,490$66,3908,1101.09
307Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,110$49,490$66,3908,1101.09
308Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,110$49,490$66,3908,1101.09
309Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,110$49,490$66,3908,1101.09
310Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$40,880$48,950$57,4907,6800.8
311Robotic Welding TechnicianWelding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-4122)$44,750$48,740$79,1603200.81
312Extrusion TechnicianExtruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4021)$44,420$47,930$77,7205800.76
313Bioprocess TechnicianBiological Technicians (19-4021)$34,690$47,310$61,0601900.22
314Tool and Die MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$45,150$46,950$58,1201700.24
315Mold MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$45,150$46,950$58,1201700.24
316Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,460$45,210$50,2707,9802.55
317Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,460$45,210$50,2707,9802.55
318Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,460$45,210$50,2707,9802.55
319Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,460$45,210$50,2707,9802.55
320CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,460$45,210$50,2707,9802.55
321Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,460$45,210$50,2707,9802.55
322Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,460$45,210$50,2707,9802.55
323Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,460$45,210$50,2707,9802.55
324Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,460$45,210$50,2707,9802.55
325Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,460$45,210$50,2707,9802.55
326Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,460$45,210$50,2707,9802.55
327Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,460$45,210$50,2707,9802.55
328Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,460$45,210$50,2707,9802.55
329Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,460$45,210$50,2707,9802.55
330Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,460$45,210$50,2707,9802.55
331Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,460$45,210$50,2707,9802.55
332Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,460$45,210$50,2707,9802.55
333Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,460$45,210$50,2707,9802.55
334Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$36,460$45,210$50,2707,9802.55
335Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$37,660$40,870$48,9007600.36
336Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$37,660$40,870$48,9007600.36
337Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$34,270$40,180$48,6107,6500.75
338Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$34,270$40,180$48,6107,6500.75
339Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$34,270$40,180$48,6107,6500.75
340Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$34,270$40,180$48,6107,6500.75
341Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$34,270$40,180$48,6107,6500.75
342Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$34,270$40,180$48,6107,6500.75
343Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$34,270$40,180$48,6107,6500.75
344Composite TechnicianFiberglass Laminators and Fabricators (51-2051)$32,450$40,000$56,6402201.07
345Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$34,520$38,650$45,270900.05
346Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$34,610$37,930$46,4603800.12
347Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$34,610$37,930$46,4603800.12
348SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$34,610$37,930$46,4603800.12
349Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$34,610$37,930$46,4603800.12
350Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$31,400$37,650$46,9208700.48
351Food Process OperatorFood Processing Workers, All Other (51-3099)$28,970$31,230$36,9602,9503.65
352Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$23,510$28,930$34,51027,6101
353Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$23,510$28,930$34,51027,6101

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What should you know about metros in Louisiana?

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Louisiana. 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 Louisiana, OEWS measures straight-time gross wages, not pure base salary or total compensation. Commissions and production bonuses are included; overtime, shift differentials, nonproduction bonuses and benefits are excluded. The Manufacturing Engineering Manager role shows a state median of $162,850, which is slightly lower than the national median of $171,270.

The middle-band width in Louisiana for this role is 63100. The change in median pay since the prior year was -4990. National industry-level data for Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing is noted at $192,800, but local-industry specific data is excluded from the BLS state reporting.

The Injection Molding Process Engineer role, mapped to Chemical Engineers, reports a median of $134,800 in Louisiana, higher than the national median of $125,040. The middle-band width is 58940. The Plant Manager position reports a median of $133,210, which is higher than the national median of $126,060. For manufacturing occupations in Louisiana, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. National industry row figures for Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing show a median of $155,730. For manufacturing occupations in Louisiana, 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.

Food Process Operator and Sanitation Technician positions report lower medians. The Food Process Operator in Louisiana reports $31,230, which is lower than the national median of $39,680. The sanitation technician median is $28,930, also lower than the national janitorial and cleaning median of $36,840. The middle-band width for the sanitation role is 11000. These specific Louisiana roles reflect proxy mappings, as the BLS does not provide specialized manufacturing-title data. Comparison metros include Baton Rouge and Lafayette, which show different employment concentrations. For manufacturing occupations in Louisiana, OEWS measures straight-time gross wages, not pure base salary or total compensation. Commissions and production bonuses are included; overtime, shift differentials, nonproduction bonuses and benefits are excluded.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

The Louisiana median for the Plant Manager role is $133,210, which is higher than the national median of $126,060. For manufacturing occupations in Louisiana, 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 Louisiana Plant Manager salary compare to the national median?

The Louisiana median for the Plant Manager role is $133,210, which is higher than the national median of $126,060. For manufacturing occupations in Louisiana, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause.

What is the middle-band width for the Injection Molding Process Engineer?

This is calculated using the P75 and P25 percentiles for the chemical engineer mapping.

Are the sanitation technician wages specific to plant environments?

No, the sanitation technician data is based on the broader Janitors and Cleaners occupation. It is not specific to plant-sanitation credentials or seniority.

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