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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Texas

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 368 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 Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.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)$257,850
  2. Chief Operating Officer (COO)$257,850
  3. Senior Director of Operations$257,850
  4. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$171,370
  5. Process Engineering Manager$171,370
  6. Controls / Automation Manager$171,370
  7. VP of Engineering$171,370
  8. Director of R&D$171,370
  9. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$171,370
  10. NPI Manager$171,370
  11. Capital Projects Manager$171,370
  12. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$171,370
  13. Senior Industrial Engineer$171,370
  14. Senior Packaging Engineer$171,370
  15. Director of Automation$171,370
  16. Automation Manager$171,370
  17. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$171,370
  18. R&D Manager$171,370
  19. R&D Engineer$171,370
  20. Engineering Manager (Product)$171,370
  21. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$171,370
  22. Lead Product Development Engineer$171,370
  23. CFO (Manufacturing)$164,860
  24. Corporate Controller$164,860
  25. Plant Controller$164,860

Bars show the top 25 of 368 ranked. The table below lists all 368. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Texas, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$172,490$257,850$399,8808,7800.47
2Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$172,490$257,850$399,8808,7800.47
3Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$172,490$257,850$399,8808,7800.47
4Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$144,340$171,370$216,67019,0300.95
5Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$144,340$171,370$216,67019,0300.95
6Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$144,340$171,370$216,67019,0300.95
7VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$144,340$171,370$216,67019,0300.95
8Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$144,340$171,370$216,67019,0300.95
9Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$144,340$171,370$216,67019,0300.95
10NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$144,340$171,370$216,67019,0300.95
11Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$144,340$171,370$216,67019,0300.95
12Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$144,340$171,370$216,67019,0300.95
13Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$144,340$171,370$216,67019,0300.95
14Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$144,340$171,370$216,67019,0300.95
15Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$144,340$171,370$216,67019,0300.95
16Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$144,340$171,370$216,67019,0300.95
17Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$144,340$171,370$216,67019,0300.95
18R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$144,340$171,370$216,67019,0300.95
19R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$144,340$171,370$216,67019,0300.95
20Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$144,340$171,370$216,67019,0300.95
21Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$144,340$171,370$216,67019,0300.95
22Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$144,340$171,370$216,67019,0300.95
23CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$127,480$164,860$214,07071,8700.94
24Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$127,480$164,860$214,07071,8700.94
25Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$127,480$164,860$214,07071,8700.94
26VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$127,480$164,860$214,07071,8700.94
27Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$127,480$164,860$214,07071,8700.94
28Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$127,480$164,860$214,07071,8700.94
29FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$127,480$164,860$214,07071,8700.94
30Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$127,480$164,860$214,07071,8700.94
31Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$127,480$164,860$214,07071,8700.94
32Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$105,090$136,500$176,83023,2201.16
33VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$96,450$136,020$193,63076,0101.32
34Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$96,450$136,020$193,63076,0101.32
35Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$96,450$136,020$193,63076,0101.32
36National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$96,450$136,020$193,63076,0101.32
37Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$96,450$136,020$193,63076,0101.32
38National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$96,450$136,020$193,63076,0101.32
39Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$96,450$136,020$193,63076,0101.32
40Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$96,450$136,020$193,63076,0101.32
41Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$96,450$136,020$193,63076,0101.32
42Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$96,450$136,020$193,63076,0101.32
43Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$96,450$136,020$193,63076,0101.32
44Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$96,450$136,020$193,63076,0101.32
45Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$96,450$136,020$193,63076,0101.32
46Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$96,450$136,020$193,63076,0101.32
47Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$105,990$134,670$169,9309,6401.26
48Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$105,990$134,670$169,9309,6401.26
49Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$105,990$134,670$169,9309,6401.26
50Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$105,990$134,670$169,9309,6401.26
51Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$105,990$134,670$169,9309,6401.26
52Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,620$134,390$173,48061,4101.09
53EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,620$134,390$173,48061,4101.09
54EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,620$134,390$173,48061,4101.09
55Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,620$134,390$173,48061,4101.09
56Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,620$134,390$173,48061,4101.09
57Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,620$134,390$173,48061,4101.09
58S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,620$134,390$173,48061,4101.09
59Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,620$134,390$173,48061,4101.09
60Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,620$134,390$173,48061,4101.09
61Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,620$134,390$173,48061,4101.09
62Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,620$134,390$173,48061,4101.09
63Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,620$134,390$173,48061,4101.09
64EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,620$134,390$173,48061,4101.09
65Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$102,620$134,390$173,48061,4101.09
66Injection Molding Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$106,910$132,750$167,7502,6101.37
67Extrusion Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$106,910$132,750$167,7502,6101.37
68MS&T EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$106,910$132,750$167,7502,6101.37
69Process Development EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$106,910$132,750$167,7502,6101.37
70Tech Transfer EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$106,910$132,750$167,7502,6101.37
71PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$103,350$132,150$162,530163,8801.07
72MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$103,350$132,150$162,530163,8801.07
73SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$103,350$132,150$162,530163,8801.07
74Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$103,350$132,150$162,530163,8801.07
75Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$103,350$132,150$162,530163,8801.07
76Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,260$130,890$165,98021,2000.95
77Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,260$130,890$165,98021,2000.95
78Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,260$130,890$165,98021,2000.95
79Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,260$130,890$165,98021,2000.95
80Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,260$130,890$165,98021,2000.95
81Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,260$130,890$165,98021,2000.95
82Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,260$130,890$165,98021,2000.95
83Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,260$130,890$165,98021,2000.95
84Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,260$130,890$165,98021,2000.95
85VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,260$130,890$165,98021,2000.95
86Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,260$130,890$165,98021,2000.95
87Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,260$130,890$165,98021,2000.95
88QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,260$130,890$165,98021,2000.95
89Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,260$130,890$165,98021,2000.95
90Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,260$130,890$165,98021,2000.95
91FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,260$130,890$165,98021,2000.95
92FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,260$130,890$165,98021,2000.95
93Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,260$130,890$165,98021,2000.95
94QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,260$130,890$165,98021,2000.95
95Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,260$130,890$165,98021,2000.95
96Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,260$130,890$165,98021,2000.95
97Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,260$130,890$165,98021,2000.95
98Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,260$130,890$165,98021,2000.95
99Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,260$130,890$165,98021,2000.95
100Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,260$130,890$165,98021,2000.95
101Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,260$130,890$165,98021,2000.95
102Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,260$130,890$165,98021,2000.95
103QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,260$130,890$165,98021,2000.95
104Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,260$130,890$165,98021,2000.95
105CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,260$130,890$165,98021,2000.95
106Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,260$130,890$165,98021,2000.95
107Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,260$130,890$165,98021,2000.95
108Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$98,260$130,890$165,98021,2000.95
109Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$99,990$130,610$166,7506,8001.45
110Inside Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$99,990$130,610$166,7506,8001.45
111Proposal / Quotation EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$99,990$130,610$166,7506,8001.45
112Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$95,130$129,450$164,73020,8701.16
113Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$95,130$129,450$164,73020,8701.16
114Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$95,130$129,450$164,73020,8701.16
115Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$95,130$129,450$164,73020,8701.16
116Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$95,130$129,450$164,73020,8701.16
117Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$95,130$129,450$164,73020,8701.16
118Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$95,130$129,450$164,73020,8701.16
119Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$95,130$129,450$164,73020,8701.16
120Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$95,130$129,450$164,73020,8701.16
121Materials EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$84,700$117,700$160,2601,4400.7
122Metallurgist / Metallurgical EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$84,700$117,700$160,2601,4400.7
123Polymer / Plastics EngineerMaterials Engineers (17-2131)$84,700$117,700$160,2601,4400.7
124Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$93,380$115,810$153,94010,8200.78
125Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$93,380$115,810$153,94010,8200.78
126Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$93,380$115,810$153,94010,8200.78
127Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$93,380$115,810$153,94010,8200.78
128Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$93,380$115,810$153,94010,8200.78
129Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$93,380$115,810$153,94010,8200.78
130Packaging EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$91,420$112,410$145,09022,0800.82
131Tooling EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$91,420$112,410$145,09022,0800.82
132Welding EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$91,420$112,410$145,09022,0800.82
133Plant EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$91,420$112,410$145,09022,0800.82
134Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$91,420$112,410$145,09022,0800.82
135Packaging Development EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$91,420$112,410$145,09022,0800.82
136Plant Engineering ManagerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$91,420$112,410$145,09022,0800.82
137Mechanical EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$91,420$112,410$145,09022,0800.82
138Product Design EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$91,420$112,410$145,09022,0800.82
139Product EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$91,420$112,410$145,09022,0800.82
140Systems EngineerMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$91,420$112,410$145,09022,0800.82
141CAD Designer / DrafterMechanical Engineers (17-2141)$91,420$112,410$145,09022,0800.82
142Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,410$104,560$133,49030,9800.94
143Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,410$104,560$133,49030,9800.94
144Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,410$104,560$133,49030,9800.94
145Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,410$104,560$133,49030,9800.94
146Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,410$104,560$133,49030,9800.94
147Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,410$104,560$133,49030,9800.94
148Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,410$104,560$133,49030,9800.94
149Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,410$104,560$133,49030,9800.94
150Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,410$104,560$133,49030,9800.94
151Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,410$104,560$133,49030,9800.94
152Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,410$104,560$133,49030,9800.94
153Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,410$104,560$133,49030,9800.94
154Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,410$104,560$133,49030,9800.94
155Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,410$104,560$133,49030,9800.94
156Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,410$104,560$133,49030,9800.94
157Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,410$104,560$133,49030,9800.94
158Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,410$104,560$133,49030,9800.94
159Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,410$104,560$133,49030,9800.94
160Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,410$104,560$133,49030,9800.94
161Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,410$104,560$133,49030,9800.94
162Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,410$104,560$133,49030,9800.94
163Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,410$104,560$133,49030,9800.94
164Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,410$104,560$133,49030,9800.94
165Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,410$104,560$133,49030,9800.94
166Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,410$104,560$133,49030,9800.94
167Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,410$104,560$133,49030,9800.94
168EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,410$104,560$133,49030,9800.94
169VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,410$104,560$133,49030,9800.94
170Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,410$104,560$133,49030,9800.94
171Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,410$104,560$133,49030,9800.94
172Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,410$104,560$133,49030,9800.94
173Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,410$104,560$133,49030,9800.94
174Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,410$104,560$133,49030,9800.94
175Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,410$104,560$133,49030,9800.94
176Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$86,410$104,560$133,49030,9800.94
177VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$64,470$103,230$168,510431,3101.36
178VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$64,470$103,230$168,510431,3101.36
179Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$64,470$103,230$168,510431,3101.36
180General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$64,470$103,230$168,510431,3101.36
181Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$64,470$103,230$168,510431,3101.36
182EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$64,470$103,230$168,510431,3101.36
183Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$64,470$103,230$168,510431,3101.36
184Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$64,470$103,230$168,510431,3101.36
185Chemical OperatorChemical Plant and System Operators (51-8091)$73,850$102,750$117,4302,3601.57
186Control Room (DCS) OperatorChemical Plant and System Operators (51-8091)$73,850$102,750$117,4302,3601.57
187VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$79,390$100,700$135,96028,7101.43
188Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$79,390$100,700$135,96028,7101.43
189Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$79,390$100,700$135,96028,7101.43
190Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$79,390$100,700$135,96028,7101.43
191Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$79,390$100,700$135,96028,7101.43
192Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$79,390$100,700$135,96028,7101.43
193Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$79,390$100,700$135,96028,7101.43
194Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$79,390$100,700$135,96028,7101.43
195Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$79,390$100,700$135,96028,7101.43
196Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$79,390$100,700$135,96028,7101.43
197Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$79,390$100,700$135,96028,7101.43
198Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$79,390$100,700$135,96028,7101.43
199Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$79,390$100,700$135,96028,7101.43
200Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$79,390$100,700$135,96028,7101.43
201Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$73,160$99,640$139,0105,1300.68
202Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$74,360$99,430$133,73013,1400.93
203Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$74,360$99,430$133,73013,1400.93
204Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$74,360$99,430$133,73013,1400.93
205Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$74,810$98,440$129,370138,9601.44
206Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$74,810$98,440$129,370138,9601.44
207Food ScientistFood Scientists and Technologists (19-1012)$63,330$90,610$107,6108400.71
208Product Development ScientistFood Scientists and Technologists (19-1012)$63,330$90,610$107,6108400.71
209Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$65,560$80,920$103,760116,4700.89
210Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$65,560$80,920$103,760116,4700.89
211Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$65,560$80,920$103,760116,4700.89
212Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$65,560$80,920$103,760116,4700.89
213QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$67,010$80,470$106,11011,9200.76
214Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$61,500$79,660$102,95017,9201.41
215Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$61,500$79,660$102,95017,9201.41
216Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$61,500$79,660$102,95017,9201.41
217Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,210$76,760$98,61075,3401.35
218Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,210$76,760$98,61075,3401.35
219Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,210$76,760$98,61075,3401.35
220Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,210$76,760$98,61075,3401.35
221Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,210$76,760$98,61075,3401.35
222Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,210$76,760$98,61075,3401.35
223Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,210$76,760$98,61075,3401.35
224Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,210$76,760$98,61075,3401.35
225Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$59,210$76,760$98,61075,3401.35
226Aircraft Structures AssemblerAircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers (51-2011)$59,400$76,640$86,5203,0100.98
227Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$59,470$76,050$97,73044,0300.99
228Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$54,700$75,370$103,73042,9001.14
229Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$54,700$75,370$103,73042,9001.14
230Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$54,700$75,370$103,73042,9001.14
231PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$59,280$74,480$96,72013,5402.3
232Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$59,280$74,480$96,72013,5402.3
233Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$59,280$74,480$96,72013,5402.3
234Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$59,280$74,480$96,72013,5402.3
235Calibration TechnicianCalibration Technologists and Technicians (17-3028)$57,110$74,100$99,8805,0203.36
236NDT TechnicianEngineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other (17-3029)$52,120$73,860$98,2807,1101.31
237Overhead Crane Operator & RiggerCrane and Tower Operators (53-7021)$57,020$73,280$79,8806,0101.55
238Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$51,990$70,140$90,16058,9300.97
239Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$51,990$70,140$90,16058,9300.97
240Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$51,990$70,140$90,16058,9300.97
241Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$51,990$70,140$90,16058,9300.97
242Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$51,990$70,140$90,16058,9300.97
243CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$51,990$70,140$90,16058,9300.97
244Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$51,990$70,140$90,16058,9300.97
245Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$51,990$70,140$90,16058,9300.97
246CNC ProgrammerComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers (51-9162)$58,230$69,550$81,2101,9300.75
247MillwrightMillwrights (49-9044)$48,560$62,630$75,6703,5400.97
248QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$49,580$62,580$85,9106,0901.17
249Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,230$61,930$77,72056,9501.43
250Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,230$61,930$77,72056,9501.43
251Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,230$61,930$77,72056,9501.43
252Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,230$61,930$77,72056,9501.43
253Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,230$61,930$77,72056,9501.43
254Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,230$61,930$77,72056,9501.43
255Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,230$61,930$77,72056,9501.43
256Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,230$61,930$77,72056,9501.43
257Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,230$61,930$77,72056,9501.43
258Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,230$61,930$77,72056,9501.43
259Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,230$61,930$77,72056,9501.43
260Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,230$61,930$77,72056,9501.43
261Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,230$61,930$77,72056,9501.43
262Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,230$61,930$77,72056,9501.43
263Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,230$61,930$77,72056,9501.43
264Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,230$61,930$77,72056,9501.43
265End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,230$61,930$77,72056,9501.43
266Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,230$61,930$77,72056,9501.43
267GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$42,030$60,150$98,86020,8801.65
268Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$42,030$60,150$98,86020,8801.65
269Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$47,140$60,000$76,30060,7001.08
270Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$47,140$60,000$76,30060,7001.08
271CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,630$59,180$69,80021,7000.84
2725-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,630$59,180$69,80021,7000.84
273Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,630$59,180$69,80021,7000.84
274CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$47,630$59,180$69,80021,7000.84
275Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,630$59,180$69,80021,7000.84
276Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,630$59,180$69,80021,7000.84
277EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$47,630$59,180$69,80021,7000.84
278CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$47,630$59,180$69,80021,7000.84
279Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,630$59,180$69,80021,7000.84
280Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$47,630$59,180$69,80021,7000.84
281Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$47,630$59,180$69,80021,7000.84
282Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$47,630$59,180$69,80021,7000.84
283Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$47,630$59,180$69,80021,7000.84
284Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$46,670$58,570$71,13076,7701.12
285Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$46,800$57,760$69,86034,7300.94
286Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$44,340$55,850$70,72033,0800.94
287Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$44,340$55,850$70,72033,0800.94
288Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$44,340$55,850$70,72033,0800.94
289Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$44,340$55,850$70,72033,0800.94
290Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$44,340$55,850$70,72033,0800.94
291Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$44,340$55,850$70,72033,0800.94
292Tool and Die MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$41,900$55,470$72,4701,7100.33
293Mold MakerTool and Die Makers (51-4111)$41,900$55,470$72,4701,7100.33
294Electromechanical / Mechatronics TechnicianElectro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (17-3024)$44,720$54,460$76,3301,8001.28
295Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,750$53,340$64,77052,0001.38
296TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,750$53,340$64,77052,0001.38
297Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,750$53,340$64,77052,0001.38
298Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,750$53,340$64,77052,0001.38
299Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,750$53,340$64,77052,0001.38
300Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,750$53,340$64,77052,0001.38
301Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,750$53,340$64,77052,0001.38
302Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,750$53,340$64,77052,0001.38
303Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,750$53,340$64,77052,0001.38
304Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,750$53,340$64,77052,0001.38
305Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,750$53,340$64,77052,0001.38
306Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$45,750$53,340$64,77052,0001.38
307Robotic Welding TechnicianWelding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders (51-4122)$43,230$51,310$59,5901,7500.61
308Bioprocess TechnicianBiological Technicians (19-4021)$40,130$50,130$61,6102,7300.43
309CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$39,380$48,480$59,76013,1900.86
310Skilled Mechanical AssemblerEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$40,680$47,210$54,3204900.16
311Electronics Test TechnicianEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$40,680$47,210$54,3204900.16
312Machine Builder (equipment OEM assembly fitter)Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$40,680$47,210$54,3204900.16
313Cleanroom Assembler (Medical Device)Engine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$40,680$47,210$54,3204900.16
314Senior Electronics Test TechnicianEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$40,680$47,210$54,3204900.16
315Lead Mechanical AssemblerEngine and Other Machine Assemblers (51-2031)$40,680$47,210$54,3204900.16
316Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,930$46,210$59,63056,3901.04
317Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,930$46,210$59,63056,3901.04
318CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,930$46,210$59,63056,3901.04
319Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,930$46,210$59,63056,3901.04
320Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,930$46,210$59,63056,3901.04
321First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,930$46,210$59,63056,3901.04
322Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,930$46,210$59,63056,3901.04
323Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,930$46,210$59,63056,3901.04
324Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,930$46,210$59,63056,3901.04
325Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,930$46,210$59,63056,3901.04
326Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,930$46,210$59,63056,3901.04
327Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$37,930$46,210$59,63056,3901.04
328Extrusion TechnicianExtruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4021)$40,760$45,890$50,0504,0700.74
329Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$37,720$45,450$49,59088,7801.27
330Composite TechnicianFiberglass Laminators and Fabricators (51-2051)$37,530$44,450$49,1101,0500.72
331Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$37,330$44,410$50,37015,4400.69
332Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$37,330$44,410$50,37015,4400.69
333SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$37,330$44,410$50,37015,4400.69
334Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$37,330$44,410$50,37015,4400.69
335Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$36,940$42,720$47,46013,2900.86
336Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$36,940$42,720$47,46013,2900.86
337Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$35,880$42,550$49,0809,1100.7
338Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,140$42,190$47,93087,2801.18
339Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,140$42,190$47,93087,2801.18
340Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,140$42,190$47,93087,2801.18
341Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,140$42,190$47,93087,2801.18
342Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,140$42,190$47,93087,2801.18
343Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,140$42,190$47,93087,2801.18
344Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$36,140$42,190$47,93087,2801.18
345Injection Molding TechnicianMolding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4072)$35,530$41,140$49,4407,4600.55
346Food Process OperatorFood Processing Workers, All Other (51-3099)$36,290$40,150$43,2706,7801.15
347Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,900$38,850$46,67018,3400.81
348Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,900$38,850$46,67018,3400.81
349Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,900$38,850$46,67018,3400.81
350Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,900$38,850$46,67018,3400.81
351CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,900$38,850$46,67018,3400.81
352Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,900$38,850$46,67018,3400.81
353Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,900$38,850$46,67018,3400.81
354Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,900$38,850$46,67018,3400.81
355Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,900$38,850$46,67018,3400.81
356Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,900$38,850$46,67018,3400.81
357Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,900$38,850$46,67018,3400.81
358Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,900$38,850$46,67018,3400.81
359Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,900$38,850$46,67018,3400.81
360Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,900$38,850$46,67018,3400.81
361Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,900$38,850$46,67018,3400.81
362Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,900$38,850$46,67018,3400.81
363Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,900$38,850$46,67018,3400.81
364Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,900$38,850$46,67018,3400.81
365Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$34,900$38,850$46,67018,3400.81
366Semiconductor Fab TechnicianSemiconductor Processing Technicians (51-9141)$37,020$38,440$46,0006,1102.15
367Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$27,740$33,010$37,930184,8400.92
368Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$27,740$33,010$37,930184,8400.92

What should you know about metros in Texas?

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

In Texas, the Plant Manager is benchmarked against the broader Industrial Production Managers (SOC 11-3051). Manufacturing Headhunters observes that this standard encompasses various facility types, meaning the data captures high-level production oversight across many industries. For manufacturing occupations in Texas, releases are separate survey estimates.

They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. The middle band width is 52,800, with P25 at $82,900 and P75 at $135,700. For manufacturing occupations in Texas, percentiles describe the wage distribution of the mapped occupation. They do not assign pay to plant size, seniority, credentials or job complexity. Assess duties and candidate requirements separately; these rows do not measure a premium for them.

San Angelo, TX, offers a comparative profile with a median of $121,060 for the same broader occupation. For manufacturing occupations in Texas, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. A location quotient of 0.98 in San Angelo indicates a near-national average density for this management role. Manufacturing Headhunters advises that these figures reflect core salaries and do not represent the total compensation package that firms might use to recruit leadership in competitive regions. The data limitations remain, as these figures are not occupation-by-industry cuts.

National median figures for comparison: CEO/President (SOC 11-1011) is $213,990, compared to $257,850 in Texas. Manufacturing Engineering Manager (SOC 11-9041) has a national median of $171,270, and Texas shows $171,370. The CFO (SOC 11-3031) national median is $166,570, while Texas reports $164,860. The Semiconductor Fab Technician (SOC 51-9141) has a national median of $51,430, whereas Texas registers $38,440. For Sanitation Technicians (SOC 37-2011), the national median is $36,840, and the Texas median is $33,010. These figures illustrate the significant variation in salary bands based on both geography and occupational classification within the broader industrial framework.

Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?

For manufacturing occupations in Texas, percentiles describe the wage distribution of the mapped occupation. They do not assign pay to plant size, seniority, credentials or job complexity. Assess duties and candidate requirements separately; these rows do not measure a premium for them.

Should I use the P75 as a standard for new hires?

For manufacturing occupations in Texas, percentiles describe the wage distribution of the mapped occupation. They do not assign pay to plant size, seniority, credentials or job complexity. Assess duties and candidate requirements separately; these rows do not measure a premium for them. It is better to use the median as your target, adjusting up or down based on experience requirements.

How do I handle roles with no published local data?

For manufacturing occupations in Texas, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. Always account for local living costs if necessary.

What impact does the location quotient have on salary?

It has no direct impact on salary. It is solely an indicator of how common an occupation is in a region compared to the rest of the country.

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