U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsPlan, direct, or coordinate the work activities and resources necessary for manufacturing products in accordance with cost, quality, and quantity specifications.
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 143,310 | 0.8 % | $45.99 | $95,660 | 0.3 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $25.31 | $32.33 | $41.91 | $55.06 | $71.16 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $52,640 | $67,250 | $87,160 | $114,530 | $148,020 |
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 6,360 | 0.33 | $54.12 | $112,570 |
| Plastics Product Manufacturing | 5,980 | 1.19 | $42.45 | $88,300 |
| Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing | 4,710 | 0.98 | $50.34 | $104,710 |
| Printing and Related Support Activities | 4,690 | 0.95 | $44.51 | $92,570 |
| Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing | 4,530 | 1.61 | $50.96 | $105,990 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing | 4,530 | 1.61 | $50.96 | $105,990 |
| Basic Chemical Manufacturing | 2,290 | 1.60 | $50.73 | $105,510 |
| Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing | 860 | 1.53 | $46.62 | $96,970 |
| Coating, Engraving, Heat Treating, and Allied Activities | 1,810 | 1.52 | $42.17 | $87,720 |
| Other Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing | 1,260 | 1.51 | $47.45 | $98,700 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil and Gas Extraction | 1,010 | 0.65 | $61.49 | $127,910 |
| Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing | 1,310 | 1.17 | $61.20 | $127,290 |
| Scientific Research and Development Services | 1,150 | 0.19 | $59.87 | $124,540 |
| Farm Product Raw Material Merchant Wholesalers | 70 | 0.09 | $58.90 | $122,510 |
| Nonresidential Building Construction | 330 | 0.05 | $58.74 | $122,170 |
States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all areas with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
States with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 16,750 | 1.20 | 1.06 | $49.06 | $102,040 |
| Texas | 11,240 | 1.11 | 0.99 | $56.07 | $116,630 |
| Ohio | 9,650 | 1.96 | 1.74 | $44.53 | $92,620 |
| Michigan | 8,270 | 2.20 | 1.95 | $49.41 | $102,770 |
| Pennsylvania | 6,460 | 1.18 | 1.05 | $43.01 | $89,470 |
States with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 6,070 | 2.23 | 1.98 | $42.51 | $88,410 |
| Michigan | 8,270 | 2.20 | 1.95 | $49.41 | $102,770 |
| Wisconsin | 5,180 | 1.99 | 1.76 | $41.24 | $85,770 |
| Ohio | 9,650 | 1.96 | 1.74 | $44.53 | $92,620 |
| Connecticut | 3,010 | 1.88 | 1.67 | $47.39 | $98,570 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 5,440 | 1.44 | 1.28 | $56.97 | $118,500 |
| Texas | 11,240 | 1.11 | 0.99 | $56.07 | $116,630 |
| New Mexico | 320 | 0.41 | 0.37 | $52.21 | $108,600 |
| Massachusetts | 3,470 | 1.11 | 0.99 | $51.39 | $106,900 |
| Florida | 2,850 | 0.40 | 0.36 | $50.41 | $104,860 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 4,830 | 1.26 | 1.12 | $46.73 | $97,190 |
| Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX | 3,670 | 1.47 | 1.30 | $63.04 | $131,130 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 3,130 | 1.86 | 1.65 | $50.60 | $105,260 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metropolitan Division | 2,860 | 0.81 | 0.72 | $42.94 | $89,310 |
| New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 2,670 | 0.54 | 0.48 | $59.00 | $122,710 |
| Warren-Troy-Farmington Hills, MI Metropolitan Division | 2,500 | 2.45 | 2.18 | $52.68 | $109,580 |
| Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division | 2,340 | 1.17 | 1.04 | $57.04 | $118,650 |
| Cleveland-Elyria-Mentor, OH | 2,330 | 2.41 | 2.13 | $44.85 | $93,290 |
| Santa Ana-Anaheim-Irvine, CA Metropolitan Division | 2,180 | 1.58 | 1.41 | $46.66 | $97,060 |
| Detroit-Livonia-Dearborn, MI Metropolitan Division | 2,050 | 3.06 | 2.71 | $52.54 | $109,280 |
