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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Oklahoma

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 365 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$163,790
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$163,790
  3. Senior Director of Operations$163,790
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$157,330
  5. Process Engineering Manager$157,330
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$157,330
  7. VP of Engineering$157,330
  8. Director of R&D$157,330
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$157,330
  10. NPI Manager$157,330
  11. Capital Projects Manager$157,330
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$157,330
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$157,330
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$157,330
  15. Director of Automation$157,330
  16. Automation Manager$157,330
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$157,330
  18. R&D Manager$157,330
  19. R&D Engineer$157,330
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$157,330
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$157,330
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$157,330
  23. CFO (Manufacturing)$132,460
  24. Corporate Controller$132,460
  25. Plant Controller$132,460

Bars show the top 25 of 365 ranked. The table below lists all 365. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Oklahoma, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$104,740$163,790$240,4802,3901.07
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$104,740$163,790$240,4802,3901.07
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$104,740$163,790$240,4802,3901.07
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$130,290$157,330$174,9902,0700.85
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$130,290$157,330$174,9902,0700.85
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$130,290$157,330$174,9902,0700.85
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$130,290$157,330$174,9902,0700.85
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$130,290$157,330$174,9902,0700.85
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$130,290$157,330$174,9902,0700.85
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$130,290$157,330$174,9902,0700.85
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$130,290$157,330$174,9902,0700.85
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$130,290$157,330$174,9902,0700.85
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$130,290$157,330$174,9902,0700.85
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$130,290$157,330$174,9902,0700.85
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$130,290$157,330$174,9902,0700.85
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$130,290$157,330$174,9902,0700.85
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$130,290$157,330$174,9902,0700.85
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$130,290$157,330$174,9902,0700.85
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$130,290$157,330$174,9902,0700.85
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$130,290$157,330$174,9902,0700.85
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$130,290$157,330$174,9902,0700.85
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$130,290$157,330$174,9902,0700.85
23CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$96,610$132,460$179,7506,6700.72
24Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$96,610$132,460$179,7506,6700.72
25Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$96,610$132,460$179,7506,6700.72
26VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$96,610$132,460$179,7506,6700.72
27Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$96,610$132,460$179,7506,6700.72
28Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$96,610$132,460$179,7506,6700.72
29FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$96,610$132,460$179,7506,6700.72
30Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$96,610$132,460$179,7506,6700.72
31Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$96,610$132,460$179,7506,6700.72
32Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,610$131,870$163,1101,3400.2
33EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,610$131,870$163,1101,3400.2
34EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,610$131,870$163,1101,3400.2
35Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,610$131,870$163,1101,3400.2
36Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,610$131,870$163,1101,3400.2
37Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,610$131,870$163,1101,3400.2
38S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,610$131,870$163,1101,3400.2
39Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,610$131,870$163,1101,3400.2
40Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,610$131,870$163,1101,3400.2
41Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,610$131,870$163,1101,3400.2
42Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,610$131,870$163,1101,3400.2
43Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,610$131,870$163,1101,3400.2
44EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,610$131,870$163,1101,3400.2
45Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$101,610$131,870$163,1101,3400.2
46VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$93,670$128,920$182,5003,2500.46
47Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$93,670$128,920$182,5003,2500.46
48Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$93,670$128,920$182,5003,2500.46
49National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$93,670$128,920$182,5003,2500.46
50Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$93,670$128,920$182,5003,2500.46
51National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$93,670$128,920$182,5003,2500.46
52Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$93,670$128,920$182,5003,2500.46
53Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$93,670$128,920$182,5003,2500.46
54Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$93,670$128,920$182,5003,2500.46
55Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$93,670$128,920$182,5003,2500.46
56Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$93,670$128,920$182,5003,2500.46
57Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$93,670$128,920$182,5003,2500.46
58Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$93,670$128,920$182,5003,2500.46
59Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$93,670$128,920$182,5003,2500.46
60Injection Molding Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$106,070$127,790$167,0401100.46
61Extrusion Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$106,070$127,790$167,0401100.46
62MS&T EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$106,070$127,790$167,0401100.46
63Process Development EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$106,070$127,790$167,0401100.46
64Tech Transfer EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$106,070$127,790$167,0401100.46
65Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,760$120,570$145,6102,1400.79
66Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,760$120,570$145,6102,1400.79
67Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,760$120,570$145,6102,1400.79
68Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,760$120,570$145,6102,1400.79
69Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,760$120,570$145,6102,1400.79
70Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,760$120,570$145,6102,1400.79
71Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,760$120,570$145,6102,1400.79
72Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,760$120,570$145,6102,1400.79
73Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,760$120,570$145,6102,1400.79
74VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,760$120,570$145,6102,1400.79
75Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,760$120,570$145,6102,1400.79
76Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,760$120,570$145,6102,1400.79
77QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,760$120,570$145,6102,1400.79
78Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,760$120,570$145,6102,1400.79
79Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,760$120,570$145,6102,1400.79
80FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,760$120,570$145,6102,1400.79
81FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,760$120,570$145,6102,1400.79
82Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,760$120,570$145,6102,1400.79
83QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,760$120,570$145,6102,1400.79
84Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,760$120,570$145,6102,1400.79
85Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,760$120,570$145,6102,1400.79
86Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,760$120,570$145,6102,1400.79
87Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,760$120,570$145,6102,1400.79
88Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,760$120,570$145,6102,1400.79
89Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,760$120,570$145,6102,1400.79
90Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,760$120,570$145,6102,1400.79
91Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,760$120,570$145,6102,1400.79
92QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,760$120,570$145,6102,1400.79
93Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,760$120,570$145,6102,1400.79
94CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,760$120,570$145,6102,1400.79
95Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,760$120,570$145,6102,1400.79
96Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,760$120,570$145,6102,1400.79
97Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,760$120,570$145,6102,1400.79
98Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$95,040$119,810$138,4008600.51
99Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$95,040$119,810$138,4008600.51
100Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$95,040$119,810$138,4008600.51
101Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$95,040$119,810$138,4008600.51
102Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$95,040$119,810$138,4008600.51
103Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$95,040$119,810$138,4008600.51
104Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$94,160$119,310$144,8904800.52
105Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$94,160$119,310$144,8904800.52
106Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$94,160$119,310$144,8904800.52
107Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$94,160$119,310$144,8904800.52
108Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$94,160$119,310$144,8904800.52
109PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$94,360$118,100$138,9406,8800.37
110MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$94,360$118,100$138,9406,8800.37
111SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$94,360$118,100$138,9406,8800.37
112Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$94,360$118,100$138,9406,8800.37
113Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$94,360$118,100$138,9406,8800.37
114Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$88,030$116,080$153,9901,7500.72
115Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$74,990$114,520$143,1502900.51
116Inside Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$74,990$114,520$143,1502900.51
117Proposal / Quotation EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$74,990$114,520$143,1502900.51
118Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$89,250$107,760$134,1902,0800.96
119Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$89,250$107,760$134,1902,0800.96
120Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$89,250$107,760$134,1902,0800.96
121Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$89,250$107,760$134,1902,0800.96
122Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$89,250$107,760$134,1902,0800.96
123Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$89,250$107,760$134,1902,0800.96
124Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$89,250$107,760$134,1902,0800.96
125Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$89,250$107,760$134,1902,0800.96
126Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$89,250$107,760$134,1902,0800.96
127Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$82,960$101,850$128,3202,2700.7
128Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$82,960$101,850$128,3202,2700.7
129Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$82,960$101,850$128,3202,2700.7
130Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$82,960$101,850$128,3202,2700.7
131Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$82,960$101,850$128,3202,2700.7
132Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$82,960$101,850$128,3202,2700.7
133Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$82,960$101,850$128,3202,2700.7
134Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$82,960$101,850$128,3202,2700.7
135Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$82,960$101,850$128,3202,2700.7
136Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$82,960$101,850$128,3202,2700.7
137Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$82,960$101,850$128,3202,2700.7
138CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$82,960$101,850$128,3202,2700.7
139Materials EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$78,290$99,950$120,5802400.97
140Metallurgist / Metallurgical EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$78,290$99,950$120,5802400.97
141Polymer / Plastics EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$78,290$99,950$120,5802400.97
142Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,250$97,510$121,0202,1700.54
143Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,250$97,510$121,0202,1700.54
144Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,250$97,510$121,0202,1700.54
145Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,250$97,510$121,0202,1700.54
146Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,250$97,510$121,0202,1700.54
147Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,250$97,510$121,0202,1700.54
148Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,250$97,510$121,0202,1700.54
149Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,250$97,510$121,0202,1700.54
150Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,250$97,510$121,0202,1700.54
151Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,250$97,510$121,0202,1700.54
152Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,250$97,510$121,0202,1700.54
153Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,250$97,510$121,0202,1700.54
154Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,250$97,510$121,0202,1700.54
155Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,250$97,510$121,0202,1700.54
156Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,250$97,510$121,0202,1700.54
157Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,250$97,510$121,0202,1700.54
158Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,250$97,510$121,0202,1700.54
159Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,250$97,510$121,0202,1700.54
160Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,250$97,510$121,0202,1700.54
161Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,250$97,510$121,0202,1700.54
162Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,250$97,510$121,0202,1700.54
163Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,250$97,510$121,0202,1700.54
164Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,250$97,510$121,0202,1700.54
165Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,250$97,510$121,0202,1700.54
166Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,250$97,510$121,0202,1700.54
167Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,250$97,510$121,0202,1700.54
168EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,250$97,510$121,0202,1700.54
169VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,250$97,510$121,0202,1700.54
170Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,250$97,510$121,0202,1700.54
171Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,250$97,510$121,0202,1700.54
172Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,250$97,510$121,0202,1700.54
173Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,250$97,510$121,0202,1700.54
174Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,250$97,510$121,0202,1700.54
175Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,250$97,510$121,0202,1700.54
176Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$78,250$97,510$121,0202,1700.54
177VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$68,250$96,830$127,5901,6600.68
178Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$68,250$96,830$127,5901,6600.68
179Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$68,250$96,830$127,5901,6600.68
180Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$68,250$96,830$127,5901,6600.68
181Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$68,250$96,830$127,5901,6600.68
182Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$68,250$96,830$127,5901,6600.68
183Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$68,250$96,830$127,5901,6600.68
184Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$68,250$96,830$127,5901,6600.68
185Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$68,250$96,830$127,5901,6600.68
186Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$68,250$96,830$127,5901,6600.68
187Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$68,250$96,830$127,5901,6600.68
188Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$68,250$96,830$127,5901,6600.68
189Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$68,250$96,830$127,5901,6600.68
190Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$68,250$96,830$127,5901,6600.68
191VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$60,130$90,430$135,60043,8901.14
192VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$60,130$90,430$135,60043,8901.14
193Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$60,130$90,430$135,60043,8901.14
194General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$60,130$90,430$135,60043,8901.14
195Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$60,130$90,430$135,60043,8901.14
196EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$60,130$90,430$135,60043,8901.14
197Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$60,130$90,430$135,60043,8901.14
198Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$60,130$90,430$135,60043,8901.14
199Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$69,720$90,390$123,5601,0400.61
200Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$69,720$90,390$123,5601,0400.61
201Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$69,720$90,390$123,5601,0400.61
202Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$66,810$86,240$116,52011,2200.96
203Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$66,810$86,240$116,52011,2200.96
204Food ScientistFood Scientists and Technologists (19-1012)$72,340$84,750$99,860500.32
205Product Development ScientistFood Scientists and Technologists (19-1012)$72,340$84,750$99,860500.32
206NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$64,730$81,330$96,1008701.33
207Calibration TechnicianCalibration Technologists and Technicians (17-3028)$61,060$80,920$90,5901500.81
208Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$60,990$79,890$100,2601,6901.09
209Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$60,990$79,890$100,2601,6901.09
210Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$60,990$79,890$100,2601,6901.09
211Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$59,990$79,370$104,24016,7201.05
212Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$59,990$79,370$104,24016,7201.05
213Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$59,990$79,370$104,24016,7201.05
214Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$59,990$79,370$104,24016,7201.05
215Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,000$77,040$101,83010,2601.51
216Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,000$77,040$101,83010,2601.51
217Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,000$77,040$101,83010,2601.51
218Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,000$77,040$101,83010,2601.51
219Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,000$77,040$101,83010,2601.51
220Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,000$77,040$101,83010,2601.51
221Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,000$77,040$101,83010,2601.51
222Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,000$77,040$101,83010,2601.51
223Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,000$77,040$101,83010,2601.51
224QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$66,410$76,480$92,4109200.48
225PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$67,540$75,480$84,5108001.12
226Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$67,540$75,480$84,5108001.12
227Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$67,540$75,480$84,5108001.12
228Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$67,540$75,480$84,5108001.12
229Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$59,640$74,960$105,1406300.7
230Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$56,060$71,850$95,3304,7500.88
231Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$54,750$70,000$88,7109,5701.29
232Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$54,750$70,000$88,7109,5701.29
233Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$54,750$70,000$88,7109,5701.29
234Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$54,750$70,000$88,7109,5701.29
235Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$54,750$70,000$88,7109,5701.29
236CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$54,750$70,000$88,7109,5701.29
237Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$54,750$70,000$88,7109,5701.29
238Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$54,750$70,000$88,7109,5701.29
239Tool and Die MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$46,230$65,870$74,6703300.52
240Mold MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$46,230$65,870$74,6703300.52
241CNC ProgrammerComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers (51-9162)$55,730$65,590$81,9703301.05
242Electromechanical / Mechatronics TechnicianElectro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024)$55,660$65,100$71,0501400.85
243Overhead Crane Operator & RiggerCrane and Tower Operators (53-7021)$54,080$63,590$78,1606201.31
244Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$51,660$63,000$81,4104,2300.92
245Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$51,660$63,000$81,4104,2300.92
246Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$51,660$63,000$81,4104,2300.92
247Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,550$61,540$76,0006,2501.29
248Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,550$61,540$76,0006,2501.29
249Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,550$61,540$76,0006,2501.29
250Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,550$61,540$76,0006,2501.29
251Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,550$61,540$76,0006,2501.29
252Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,550$61,540$76,0006,2501.29
253Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,550$61,540$76,0006,2501.29
254Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,550$61,540$76,0006,2501.29
255Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,550$61,540$76,0006,2501.29
256Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,550$61,540$76,0006,2501.29
257Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,550$61,540$76,0006,2501.29
258Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,550$61,540$76,0006,2501.29
259Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,550$61,540$76,0006,2501.29
260Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,550$61,540$76,0006,2501.29
261Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,550$61,540$76,0006,2501.29
262Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,550$61,540$76,0006,2501.29
263End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,550$61,540$76,0006,2501.29
264Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$50,550$61,540$76,0006,2501.29
265Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$47,190$61,270$76,3408,1301.19
266Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$47,190$61,270$76,3408,1301.19
267Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$47,640$61,010$76,5108,5001.02
268QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$44,260$60,020$88,4906100.96
269Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$44,190$57,560$72,1105,6501.25
270Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$44,630$56,300$74,0105,8201.36
271Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$44,630$56,300$74,0105,8201.36
272Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$44,630$56,300$74,0105,8201.36
273Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$44,630$56,300$74,0105,8201.36
274Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$44,630$56,300$74,0105,8201.36
275Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$44,630$56,300$74,0105,8201.36
276CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,670$51,120$62,0504,2301.34
2775-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,670$51,120$62,0504,2301.34
278Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,670$51,120$62,0504,2301.34
279CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$45,670$51,120$62,0504,2301.34
280Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,670$51,120$62,0504,2301.34
281Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,670$51,120$62,0504,2301.34
282EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$45,670$51,120$62,0504,2301.34
283CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$45,670$51,120$62,0504,2301.34
284Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,670$51,120$62,0504,2301.34
285Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$45,670$51,120$62,0504,2301.34
286Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$45,670$51,120$62,0504,2301.34
287Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$45,670$51,120$62,0504,2301.34
288Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,670$51,120$62,0504,2301.34
289MillwrightMillwrights (49-9044)$50,790$50,950$60,7605101.15
290GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$43,580$50,160$68,9107900.52
291Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$43,580$50,160$68,9107900.52
292Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$44,920$49,720$60,7909,9602.18
293TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$44,920$49,720$60,7909,9602.18
294Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$44,920$49,720$60,7909,9602.18
295Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$44,920$49,720$60,7909,9602.18
296Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$44,920$49,720$60,7909,9602.18
297Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$44,920$49,720$60,7909,9602.18
298Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$44,920$49,720$60,7909,9602.18
299Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$44,920$49,720$60,7909,9602.18
300Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$44,920$49,720$60,7909,9602.18
301Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$44,920$49,720$60,7909,9602.18
302Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$44,920$49,720$60,7909,9602.18
303Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$44,920$49,720$60,7909,9602.18
304Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$41,080$49,630$62,1507,4301.13
305Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$41,080$49,630$62,1507,4301.13
306CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$41,080$49,630$62,1507,4301.13
307Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$41,080$49,630$62,1507,4301.13
308Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$41,080$49,630$62,1507,4301.13
309First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$41,080$49,630$62,1507,4301.13
310Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$41,080$49,630$62,1507,4301.13
311Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$41,080$49,630$62,1507,4301.13
312Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$41,080$49,630$62,1507,4301.13
313Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$41,080$49,630$62,1507,4301.13
314Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$41,080$49,630$62,1507,4301.13
315Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$41,080$49,630$62,1507,4301.13
316Aircraft Structures AssemblerAircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers (51-2011)$40,870$49,070$61,1104001.08
317Bioprocess TechnicianBiological Technicians (19-4021)$40,730$47,850$59,9503600.47
318CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$39,220$47,760$58,6301,4900.8
319Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$37,690$45,680$57,5202,0301.23
320Skilled Mechanical AssemblerEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$35,310$45,060$60,9801300.36
321Electronics Test TechnicianEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$35,310$45,060$60,9801300.36
322Machine Builder (equipment OEM assembly fitter)Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$35,310$45,060$60,9801300.36
323Cleanroom Assembler (Medical Device)Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$35,310$45,060$60,9801300.36
324Senior Electronics Test TechnicianEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$35,310$45,060$60,9801300.36
325Lead Mechanical AssemblerEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$35,310$45,060$60,9801300.36
326Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$37,750$44,700$50,9007,8500.92
327Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,340$44,120$51,4701,2500.45
328Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,340$44,120$51,4701,2500.45
329Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,340$44,120$51,4701,2500.45
330Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,340$44,120$51,4701,2500.45
331CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,340$44,120$51,4701,2500.45
332Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,340$44,120$51,4701,2500.45
333Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,340$44,120$51,4701,2500.45
334Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,340$44,120$51,4701,2500.45
335Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,340$44,120$51,4701,2500.45
336Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,340$44,120$51,4701,2500.45
337Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,340$44,120$51,4701,2500.45
338Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,340$44,120$51,4701,2500.45
339Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,340$44,120$51,4701,2500.45
340Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,340$44,120$51,4701,2500.45
341Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,340$44,120$51,4701,2500.45
342Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,340$44,120$51,4701,2500.45
343Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,340$44,120$51,4701,2500.45
344Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,340$44,120$51,4701,2500.45
345Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$38,340$44,120$51,4701,2500.45
346Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,000$41,060$49,2706,5300.73
347Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,000$41,060$49,2706,5300.73
348Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,000$41,060$49,2706,5300.73
349Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,000$41,060$49,2706,5300.73
350Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,000$41,060$49,2706,5300.73
351Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,000$41,060$49,2706,5300.73
352Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,000$41,060$49,2706,5300.73
353Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$36,450$41,020$47,5902,8401.05
354Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$36,450$41,020$47,5902,8401.05
355SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$36,450$41,020$47,5902,8401.05
356Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$36,450$41,020$47,5902,8401.05
357Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$36,260$40,930$49,8702,4801.32
358Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$36,260$40,930$49,8702,4801.32
359Robotic Welding TechnicianWelding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-4122)$38,020$40,400$48,3704601.33
360Composite TechnicianFiberglass Laminators and Fabricators (51-2051)$36,010$39,260$52,8001200.69
361Extrusion TechnicianExtruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4021)$36,700$38,820$45,9804900.74
362Food Process OperatorFood Processing Workers, All Other (51-3099)$37,320$38,530$41,3803600.51
363Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$29,710$36,760$46,3501,1400.72
364Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$28,180$31,110$35,77023,6200.97
365Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$28,180$31,110$35,77023,6200.97

What should you know about not published by BLS?

Chemical Operator, Semiconductor Fab Technician, Control Room (DCS) Operator.

What should you know about metros in Oklahoma?

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Oklahoma. 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 analyzes Oklahoma's compensation, utilizing May 2025 BLS data. The CEO / President category in Oklahoma reports a median of $163,790, which is lower than the national median of $213,990. The middle band width for this role in the state is $135,740. Manufacturing Engineering Managers report a median of $157,330, compared to the national median of $171,270.

For manufacturing occupations in Oklahoma, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. The national median for the CFO role is $166,570. Flexographic Press Operators in Oklahoma show a median of $36,760, with a middle band width of $16,640. Finally, the Sanitation Technician median is $31,110, while the national median is $36,840. For manufacturing occupations in Oklahoma, 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 location quotient identifies the employment concentration for these roles in Oklahoma. Regional comparison focuses on the Oklahoma City and Enid metro areas. Because industry-specific data is provided on a national scale, it should not be applied as local industry wage benchmarks. Hiring managers should reconcile these statistics with specific job-level duties at their plants, as SOC codes are broad and may not account for plant-specific titles or credential requirements. The middle band width highlights the variance in market compensation. These data points provide a baseline for your recruiting strategy and reflect the May 2025 market findings. The data is supported by the supplied OEWS releases, avoiding any projections or estimates for unavailable data.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

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Why is the Oklahoma CFO median different from the national figure?

The median reflects the local demand and the specific mix of manufacturing companies in Oklahoma. These local factors often drive variances from the broader national benchmark.

Is the location quotient useful for assessing job availability?

No: The location quotient measures the relative concentration of employment, not the supply of candidates or ease of hiring.

Should I use national industry wages to set pay?

No: National industry wages do not account for local labor market dynamics. Use the state occupational medians as your primary point of reference.

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