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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Mississippi

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 360 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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$142,790
  2. Process Engineering Manager$142,790
  3. Controls / Automation Manager$142,790
  4. VP of Engineering$142,790
  5. Director of R&D$142,790
  6. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$142,790
  7. NPI Manager$142,790
  8. Capital Projects Manager$142,790
  9. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$142,790
  10. Senior Industrial Engineer$142,790
  11. Senior Packaging Engineer$142,790
  12. Director of Automation$142,790
  13. Automation Manager$142,790
  14. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$142,790
  15. R&D Manager$142,790
  16. R&D Engineer$142,790
  17. Engineering Manager (Product)$142,790
  18. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$142,790
  19. Lead Product Development Engineer$142,790
  20. CEO / President (Manufacturing)$139,250
  21. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$139,250
  22. Senior Director of Operations$139,250
  23. Purchasing Manager$122,940
  24. Strategic Sourcing Manager$122,940
  25. Procurement Manager$122,940

Bars show the top 25 of 360 ranked. The table below lists all 360. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Mississippi, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$118,430$142,790$171,9308600.52
2Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$118,430$142,790$171,9308600.52
3Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$118,430$142,790$171,9308600.52
4VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$118,430$142,790$171,9308600.52
5Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$118,430$142,790$171,9308600.52
6Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$118,430$142,790$171,9308600.52
7NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$118,430$142,790$171,9308600.52
8Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$118,430$142,790$171,9308600.52
9Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$118,430$142,790$171,9308600.52
10Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$118,430$142,790$171,9308600.52
11Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$118,430$142,790$171,9308600.52
12Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$118,430$142,790$171,9308600.52
13Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$118,430$142,790$171,9308600.52
14Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$118,430$142,790$171,9308600.52
15R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$118,430$142,790$171,9308600.52
16R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$118,430$142,790$171,9308600.52
17Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$118,430$142,790$171,9308600.52
18Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$118,430$142,790$171,9308600.52
19Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$118,430$142,790$171,9308600.52
20CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$119,580$139,250$185,6803100.2
21Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$119,580$139,250$185,6803100.2
22Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$119,580$139,250$185,6803100.2
23Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$89,990$122,940$147,7003200.51
24Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$89,990$122,940$147,7003200.51
25Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$89,990$122,940$147,7003200.51
26Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$89,990$122,940$147,7003200.51
27Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$89,990$122,940$147,7003200.51
28Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,220$118,660$151,7802,2901.24
29Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,220$118,660$151,7802,2901.24
30Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,220$118,660$151,7802,2901.24
31Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,220$118,660$151,7802,2901.24
32Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,220$118,660$151,7802,2901.24
33Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,220$118,660$151,7802,2901.24
34Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,220$118,660$151,7802,2901.24
35Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,220$118,660$151,7802,2901.24
36Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,220$118,660$151,7802,2901.24
37VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,220$118,660$151,7802,2901.24
38Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,220$118,660$151,7802,2901.24
39Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,220$118,660$151,7802,2901.24
40QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,220$118,660$151,7802,2901.24
41Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,220$118,660$151,7802,2901.24
42Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,220$118,660$151,7802,2901.24
43FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,220$118,660$151,7802,2901.24
44FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,220$118,660$151,7802,2901.24
45Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,220$118,660$151,7802,2901.24
46QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,220$118,660$151,7802,2901.24
47Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,220$118,660$151,7802,2901.24
48Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,220$118,660$151,7802,2901.24
49Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,220$118,660$151,7802,2901.24
50Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,220$118,660$151,7802,2901.24
51Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,220$118,660$151,7802,2901.24
52Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,220$118,660$151,7802,2901.24
53Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,220$118,660$151,7802,2901.24
54Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,220$118,660$151,7802,2901.24
55QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,220$118,660$151,7802,2901.24
56Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,220$118,660$151,7802,2901.24
57CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,220$118,660$151,7802,2901.24
58Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,220$118,660$151,7802,2901.24
59Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,220$118,660$151,7802,2901.24
60Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$95,220$118,660$151,7802,2901.24
61CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$79,640$111,390$155,5803,4700.55
62Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$79,640$111,390$155,5803,4700.55
63Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$79,640$111,390$155,5803,4700.55
64VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$79,640$111,390$155,5803,4700.55
65Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$79,640$111,390$155,5803,4700.55
66Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$79,640$111,390$155,5803,4700.55
67FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$79,640$111,390$155,5803,4700.55
68Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$79,640$111,390$155,5803,4700.55
69Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$79,640$111,390$155,5803,4700.55
70Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$75,890$111,030$141,1304800.42
71Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$75,890$111,030$141,1304800.42
72Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$75,890$111,030$141,1304800.42
73Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$75,890$111,030$141,1304800.42
74Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$75,890$111,030$141,1304800.42
75Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$75,890$111,030$141,1304800.42
76VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$79,150$108,750$155,9201,8700.39
77Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$79,150$108,750$155,9201,8700.39
78Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$79,150$108,750$155,9201,8700.39
79National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$79,150$108,750$155,9201,8700.39
80Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$79,150$108,750$155,9201,8700.39
81National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$79,150$108,750$155,9201,8700.39
82Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$79,150$108,750$155,9201,8700.39
83Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$79,150$108,750$155,9201,8700.39
84Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$79,150$108,750$155,9201,8700.39
85Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$79,150$108,750$155,9201,8700.39
86Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$79,150$108,750$155,9201,8700.39
87Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$79,150$108,750$155,9201,8700.39
88Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$79,150$108,750$155,9201,8700.39
89Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$79,150$108,750$155,9201,8700.39
90Injection Molding Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$95,060$106,740$130,6301500.94
91Extrusion Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$95,060$106,740$130,6301500.94
92MS&T EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$95,060$106,740$130,6301500.94
93Process Development EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$95,060$106,740$130,6301500.94
94Tech Transfer EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$95,060$106,740$130,6301500.94
95VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$68,920$106,680$158,89010,6300.41
96VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$68,920$106,680$158,89010,6300.41
97Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$68,920$106,680$158,89010,6300.41
98General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$68,920$106,680$158,89010,6300.41
99Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$68,920$106,680$158,89010,6300.41
100EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$68,920$106,680$158,89010,6300.41
101Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$68,920$106,680$158,89010,6300.41
102Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$68,920$106,680$158,89010,6300.41
103Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$85,960$106,100$145,0107200.43
104Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$80,760$104,990$130,4901,1300.76
105Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$80,760$104,990$130,4901,1300.76
106Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$80,760$104,990$130,4901,1300.76
107Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$80,760$104,990$130,4901,1300.76
108Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$80,760$104,990$130,4901,1300.76
109Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$80,760$104,990$130,4901,1300.76
110Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$80,760$104,990$130,4901,1300.76
111Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$80,760$104,990$130,4901,1300.76
112Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$80,760$104,990$130,4901,1300.76
113Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$74,990$101,570$144,7309600.21
114EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$74,990$101,570$144,7309600.21
115EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$74,990$101,570$144,7309600.21
116Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$74,990$101,570$144,7309600.21
117Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$74,990$101,570$144,7309600.21
118Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$74,990$101,570$144,7309600.21
119S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$74,990$101,570$144,7309600.21
120Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$74,990$101,570$144,7309600.21
121Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$74,990$101,570$144,7309600.21
122Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$74,990$101,570$144,7309600.21
123Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$74,990$101,570$144,7309600.21
124Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$74,990$101,570$144,7309600.21
125EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$74,990$101,570$144,7309600.21
126Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$74,990$101,570$144,7309600.21
127Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$75,510$98,000$127,4101,5700.71
128Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$75,510$98,000$127,4101,5700.71
129Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$75,510$98,000$127,4101,5700.71
130Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$75,510$98,000$127,4101,5700.71
131Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$75,510$98,000$127,4101,5700.71
132Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$75,510$98,000$127,4101,5700.71
133Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$75,510$98,000$127,4101,5700.71
134Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$75,510$98,000$127,4101,5700.71
135Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$75,510$98,000$127,4101,5700.71
136Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$75,510$98,000$127,4101,5700.71
137Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$75,510$98,000$127,4101,5700.71
138CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$75,510$98,000$127,4101,5700.71
139Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,200$95,830$106,2602,4500.9
140Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,200$95,830$106,2602,4500.9
141Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,200$95,830$106,2602,4500.9
142Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,200$95,830$106,2602,4500.9
143Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,200$95,830$106,2602,4500.9
144Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,200$95,830$106,2602,4500.9
145Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,200$95,830$106,2602,4500.9
146Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,200$95,830$106,2602,4500.9
147Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,200$95,830$106,2602,4500.9
148Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,200$95,830$106,2602,4500.9
149Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,200$95,830$106,2602,4500.9
150Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,200$95,830$106,2602,4500.9
151Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,200$95,830$106,2602,4500.9
152Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,200$95,830$106,2602,4500.9
153Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,200$95,830$106,2602,4500.9
154Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,200$95,830$106,2602,4500.9
155Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,200$95,830$106,2602,4500.9
156Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,200$95,830$106,2602,4500.9
157Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,200$95,830$106,2602,4500.9
158Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,200$95,830$106,2602,4500.9
159Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,200$95,830$106,2602,4500.9
160Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,200$95,830$106,2602,4500.9
161Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,200$95,830$106,2602,4500.9
162Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,200$95,830$106,2602,4500.9
163Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,200$95,830$106,2602,4500.9
164Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,200$95,830$106,2602,4500.9
165EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,200$95,830$106,2602,4500.9
166VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,200$95,830$106,2602,4500.9
167Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,200$95,830$106,2602,4500.9
168Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,200$95,830$106,2602,4500.9
169Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,200$95,830$106,2602,4500.9
170Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,200$95,830$106,2602,4500.9
171Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,200$95,830$106,2602,4500.9
172Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,200$95,830$106,2602,4500.9
173Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,200$95,830$106,2602,4500.9
174PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$70,030$95,330$127,5701,8800.15
175MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$70,030$95,330$127,5701,8800.15
176SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$70,030$95,330$127,5701,8800.15
177Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$70,030$95,330$127,5701,8800.15
178Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$70,030$95,330$127,5701,8800.15
179Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$69,680$93,640$124,9009300.79
180Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$69,680$93,640$124,9009300.79
181Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$69,680$93,640$124,9009300.79
182VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$64,810$85,770$114,2802,4101.46
183Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$64,810$85,770$114,2802,4101.46
184Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$64,810$85,770$114,2802,4101.46
185Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$64,810$85,770$114,2802,4101.46
186Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$64,810$85,770$114,2802,4101.46
187Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$64,810$85,770$114,2802,4101.46
188Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$64,810$85,770$114,2802,4101.46
189Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$64,810$85,770$114,2802,4101.46
190Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$64,810$85,770$114,2802,4101.46
191Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$64,810$85,770$114,2802,4101.46
192Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$64,810$85,770$114,2802,4101.46
193Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$64,810$85,770$114,2802,4101.46
194Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$64,810$85,770$114,2802,4101.46
195Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$64,810$85,770$114,2802,4101.46
196Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$61,600$84,490$105,5001,1401.08
197Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$61,600$84,490$105,5001,1401.08
198Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$61,600$84,490$105,5001,1401.08
199Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$62,380$80,060$102,3802000.33
200NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$63,130$79,350$91,1703500.77
201Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$63,020$78,870$103,6504,3200.54
202Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$63,020$78,870$103,6504,3200.54
203Materials EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$72,620$78,700$126,0501000.59
204Metallurgist / Metallurgical EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$72,620$78,700$126,0501000.59
205Polymer / Plastics EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$72,620$78,700$126,0501000.59
206Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$53,940$71,850$92,9502,2400.61
207PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$50,010$71,700$84,8705001.02
208Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$50,010$71,700$84,8705001.02
209Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$50,010$71,700$84,8705001.02
210Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$50,010$71,700$84,8705001.02
211Electromechanical / Mechatronics TechnicianElectro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024)$66,590$71,420$75,820700.56
212Chemical OperatorChemical Plant and System Operators (51-8091)$47,430$71,080$85,3703202.56
213Control Room (DCS) OperatorChemical Plant and System Operators (51-8091)$47,430$71,080$85,3703202.56
214Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$51,510$70,900$89,8106,9301.5
215Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$51,510$70,900$89,8106,9301.5
216Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$51,510$70,900$89,8106,9301.5
217Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$51,510$70,900$89,8106,9301.5
218Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$51,510$70,900$89,8106,9301.5
219Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$51,510$70,900$89,8106,9301.5
220Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$51,510$70,900$89,8106,9301.5
221Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$51,510$70,900$89,8106,9301.5
222Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$51,510$70,900$89,8106,9301.5
223Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$54,110$68,720$84,6208,2301.63
224Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$54,110$68,720$84,6208,2301.63
225Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$54,110$68,720$84,6208,2301.63
226Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$54,110$68,720$84,6208,2301.63
227Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$54,110$68,720$84,6208,2301.63
228CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$54,110$68,720$84,6208,2301.63
229Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$54,110$68,720$84,6208,2301.63
230Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$54,110$68,720$84,6208,2301.63
231Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$57,550$68,100$93,6407,3500.68
232Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$57,550$68,100$93,6407,3500.68
233Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$57,550$68,100$93,6407,3500.68
234Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$57,550$68,100$93,6407,3500.68
235Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$49,090$67,450$85,2201,7200.55
236Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$49,090$67,450$85,2201,7200.55
237Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$49,090$67,450$85,2201,7200.55
238GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$37,450$64,360$80,4609900.94
239Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$37,450$64,360$80,4609900.94
240Overhead Crane Operator & RiggerCrane and Tower Operators (53-7021)$40,280$61,260$64,8605501.72
241Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$47,350$60,860$63,7406,6101.17
242Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$47,600$59,290$74,9904,9501.06
243Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$47,600$59,290$74,9904,9501.06
244MillwrightMillwrights (49-9044)$45,850$58,280$62,7801,2804.23
245Tool and Die MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$43,560$57,980$70,9203000.7
246Mold MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$43,560$57,980$70,9203000.7
247Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,880$57,760$74,8904,4601.36
248Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,880$57,760$74,8904,4601.36
249Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,880$57,760$74,8904,4601.36
250Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,880$57,760$74,8904,4601.36
251Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,880$57,760$74,8904,4601.36
252Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,880$57,760$74,8904,4601.36
253Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,880$57,760$74,8904,4601.36
254Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,880$57,760$74,8904,4601.36
255Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,880$57,760$74,8904,4601.36
256Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,880$57,760$74,8904,4601.36
257Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,880$57,760$74,8904,4601.36
258Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,880$57,760$74,8904,4601.36
259Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,880$57,760$74,8904,4601.36
260Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,880$57,760$74,8904,4601.36
261Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,880$57,760$74,8904,4601.36
262Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,880$57,760$74,8904,4601.36
263End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,880$57,760$74,8904,4601.36
264Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$48,880$57,760$74,8904,4601.36
265Bioprocess TechnicianBiological Technicians (19-4021)$51,020$56,930$62,6903300.64
266CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$43,270$55,550$63,3301,9200.89
2675-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$43,270$55,550$63,3301,9200.89
268Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$43,270$55,550$63,3301,9200.89
269CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$43,270$55,550$63,3301,9200.89
270Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$43,270$55,550$63,3301,9200.89
271Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$43,270$55,550$63,3301,9200.89
272EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$43,270$55,550$63,3301,9200.89
273CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$43,270$55,550$63,3301,9200.89
274Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$43,270$55,550$63,3301,9200.89
275Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$43,270$55,550$63,3301,9200.89
276Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$43,270$55,550$63,3301,9200.89
277Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$43,270$55,550$63,3301,9200.89
278Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$43,270$55,550$63,3301,9200.89
279QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$41,600$54,580$64,5304801.13
280QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$41,360$54,040$72,1204400.34
281Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$41,000$51,100$63,4406,4602.08
282TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$41,000$51,100$63,4406,4602.08
283Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$41,000$51,100$63,4406,4602.08
284Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$41,000$51,100$63,4406,4602.08
285Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$41,000$51,100$63,4406,4602.08
286Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$41,000$51,100$63,4406,4602.08
287Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$41,000$51,100$63,4406,4602.08
288Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$41,000$51,100$63,4406,4602.08
289Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$41,000$51,100$63,4406,4602.08
290Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$41,000$51,100$63,4406,4602.08
291Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$41,000$51,100$63,4406,4602.08
292Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$41,000$51,100$63,4406,4602.08
293Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$41,850$51,080$69,2402,0300.7
294Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$41,850$51,080$69,2402,0300.7
295Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$41,850$51,080$69,2402,0300.7
296Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$41,850$51,080$69,2402,0300.7
297Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$41,850$51,080$69,2402,0300.7
298Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$41,850$51,080$69,2402,0300.7
299CNC ProgrammerComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers (51-9162)$44,970$50,190$57,7101400.68
300Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$39,630$48,680$61,3902,7000.88
301Skilled Mechanical AssemblerEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$34,740$46,610$56,1805802.28
302Electronics Test TechnicianEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$34,740$46,610$56,1805802.28
303Machine Builder (equipment OEM assembly fitter)Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$34,740$46,610$56,1805802.28
304Cleanroom Assembler (Medical Device)Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$34,740$46,610$56,1805802.28
305Senior Electronics Test TechnicianEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$34,740$46,610$56,1805802.28
306Lead Mechanical AssemblerEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$34,740$46,610$56,1805802.28
307Extrusion TechnicianExtruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4021)$36,850$44,220$51,1505501.21
308Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$37,030$43,420$46,7709,6401.66
309Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$34,070$43,270$48,4201,6200.88
310Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$34,070$43,270$48,4201,6200.88
311SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$34,070$43,270$48,4201,6200.88
312Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$34,070$43,270$48,4201,6200.88
313Composite TechnicianFiberglass Laminators and Fabricators (51-2051)$37,330$42,080$48,7801801.47
314Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$35,610$40,670$49,7606,9701.56
315Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$35,610$40,670$49,7606,9701.56
316CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$35,610$40,670$49,7606,9701.56
317Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$35,610$40,670$49,7606,9701.56
318Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$35,610$40,670$49,7606,9701.56
319First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$35,610$40,670$49,7606,9701.56
320Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$35,610$40,670$49,7606,9701.56
321Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$35,610$40,670$49,7606,9701.56
322Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$35,610$40,670$49,7606,9701.56
323Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$35,610$40,670$49,7606,9701.56
324Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$35,610$40,670$49,7606,9701.56
325Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$35,610$40,670$49,7606,9701.56
326Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$36,220$40,650$48,9901,7001.33
327Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$36,220$40,650$48,9901,7001.33
328Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$35,900$39,730$48,0505500.49
329CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$37,190$39,520$51,1401,2901.02
330Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,040$38,620$45,99011,3301.85
331Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,040$38,620$45,99011,3301.85
332Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,040$38,620$45,99011,3301.85
333Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,040$38,620$45,99011,3301.85
334Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,040$38,620$45,99011,3301.85
335Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,040$38,620$45,99011,3301.85
336Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,040$38,620$45,99011,3301.85
337Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,200$38,570$50,8402,7101.44
338Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,200$38,570$50,8402,7101.44
339Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,200$38,570$50,8402,7101.44
340Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,200$38,570$50,8402,7101.44
341CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,200$38,570$50,8402,7101.44
342Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,200$38,570$50,8402,7101.44
343Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,200$38,570$50,8402,7101.44
344Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,200$38,570$50,8402,7101.44
345Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,200$38,570$50,8402,7101.44
346Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,200$38,570$50,8402,7101.44
347Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,200$38,570$50,8402,7101.44
348Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,200$38,570$50,8402,7101.44
349Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,200$38,570$50,8402,7101.44
350Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,200$38,570$50,8402,7101.44
351Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,200$38,570$50,8402,7101.44
352Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,200$38,570$50,8402,7101.44
353Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,200$38,570$50,8402,7101.44
354Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,200$38,570$50,8402,7101.44
355Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$31,200$38,570$50,8402,7101.44
356Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$30,000$38,400$52,1806700.62
357Food Process OperatorFood Processing Workers, All Other (51-3099)$33,470$38,150$42,5605901.22
358Robotic Welding TechnicianWelding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-4122)$34,340$37,390$45,7604802.03
359Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$23,730$28,380$33,99015,9400.96
360Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$23,730$28,380$33,99015,9400.96

What should you know about not published by BLS?

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What should you know about metros in Mississippi?

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

Manufacturing Headhunters presents a salary overview for Mississippi manufacturing, focusing on key roles including the Manufacturing Engineering Manager, CEO, Purchasing Manager, Robotic Welding Technician, and Sanitation Technician. Utilizing May 2025 BLS data, we provide median earnings and compare them to national metrics. For manufacturing occupations in Mississippi, 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.

Executive and management pay in Mississippi is generally more modest than national medians. The Manufacturing Engineering Manager reports a median of $142,790, which is well below the national median of $171,270. The CEO / President shows a median of $139,250, significantly trailing the national $213,990 benchmark. Purchasing Managers earn $122,940, while the national level is $148,080. For manufacturing occupations in Mississippi, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause.

Operational roles show lower pay levels as well. Robotic Welding Technicians earn a median of $37,390, contrasted with the $47,920 national median. Sanitation Technicians earn $28,380, lower than the national median of $36,840. The middle band width for Manufacturing Engineering Managers is $53,500, showing significant variety in pay for this tier, while the Sanitation Technician band width is a narrower $10,260. The concentration of these roles, indicated by location quotients, confirms these positions are a steady part of the regional workforce, though their compensation requires careful adjustment to be competitive with national recruitment efforts.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

For manufacturing occupations in Mississippi, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. This reflects regional shifts in the availability or hiring rates for machine setter and tender roles.

Why is the Robotic Welding Technician median change negative?

For manufacturing occupations in Mississippi, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. This reflects regional shifts in the availability or hiring rates for machine setter and tender roles.

Should I focus on the national median for engineering roles?

You should use the national industry medians as a ceiling or high-end target, but the state-specific median of $142,790 should be your primary reference for current local competitiveness.

Does the Mississippi location quotient affect recruiting?

The location quotient of 2.03 for Robotic Welding Technicians indicates a high concentration of that work in the region. This implies that there is a well-established local talent pool for that skill set.

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