What are the main factors that influence a Collision Manager's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Collision Manager's salary?

A Collision Manager's salary grows with experience: starting around $88,538 for beginners, reaching about $90,100 at mid-level, and approach $96,064 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Collision Manager?

Collision Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Collision Manager roles are District of Columbia $101,107, California $100,723, Massachusetts $99,381. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Collision Manager roles make?

Salaries for Collision Manager level roles vary by specialization: Collision Production Manager: $130,155; Assistant Collision Center Manager: $98,008; Collision Center Manager: $97,166; Collision Estimator: $89,144; Collision Appraiser: $79,377.

Collision Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does a Collision Manager make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Collision Manager in Delaware is $92,687 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $45.

However, a Collision Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $118,294
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $82,557 to $106,091
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $73,335

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Collision Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$106,091	$8,841	$2,040	$51
Average	$92,687	$7,724	$1,782	$45
25th Percentile	$82,557	$6,880	$1,588	$40

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Key Factors That Influence Collision Manager Salaries

A Collision Manager's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Collision Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Collision Manager's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $88,538
Early Career (1-2 years): $89,319
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $90,100
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $93,531
Expert (over 8 years): $96,064

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Collision Manager	$88,538
Intermediate Level Collision Manager	$89,319
Senior Level Collision Manager	$90,100
Specialist Level Collision Manager	$93,531
Expert Level Collision Manager	$96,064

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How Do Collision Manager Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Collision Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $101,107.
California: $100,723.
Massachusetts: $99,381.

District of Columbia $101,107 California $100,723 Massachusetts $99,381 Washington $99,016 New Jersey $98,979 Alaska $98,851 Connecticut $97,591 New York $97,080

Hawaii $95,445 Rhode Island $94,678 Maryland $94,158 Minnesota $93,445 Colorado $93,171 Illinois $93,080 Oregon $92,733 Delaware $92,477

New Hampshire $92,317 Virginia $91,957 Pennsylvania $90,907 Nevada $90,377 North Dakota $90,204 Michigan $89,930 Wisconsin $89,829 Vermont $89,628

Texas $89,071 Maine $89,035 Arizona $88,980 Ohio $88,916 Georgia $88,076 Indiana $87,656 Wyoming $87,574 Utah $87,446

Iowa $87,391 Kansas $86,953 Louisiana $86,825 North Carolina $86,779 Missouri $86,761 Florida $86,405 Montana $86,213 Nebraska $86,030

Kentucky $85,930 South Carolina $85,565 Tennessee $85,336 Idaho $85,245 New Mexico $84,578 Oklahoma $84,432 Alabama $83,894 South Dakota $82,990

Arkansas $82,496 West Virginia $82,232 Mississippi $81,437

Top Paying Cities for Collision Managers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $95,710
Little Creek: $94,824
Magnolia: $95,217

Lincoln, DE $95,710 Little Creek, DE $94,824 Magnolia, DE $95,217 Milford, DE $95,710 Marydel, DE $94,468 Millsboro, DE $95,710 Millville, DE $96,349 Milton, DE $95,710

Nassau, DE $95,710 Ocean View, DE $96,349 Rehoboth Beach, DE $96,349 Seaford, DE $94,706 Selbyville, DE $96,349 Smyrna, DE $94,359 Viola, DE $95,217 Woodside, DE $94,943

Bear, DE $93,665 Newark, DE $93,701 Claymont, DE $93,774 Delaware City, DE $93,701 Hockessin, DE $93,774 Kirkwood, DE $93,701 Middletown, DE $94,167 Montchanin, DE $93,774

New Castle, DE $93,774 Odessa, DE $94,295 Port Penn, DE $93,445 Rockland, DE $93,774 Saint Georges, DE $93,701 Townsend, DE $94,158 Winterthur, DE $93,774 Lewes, DE $95,710

Wilmington, DE $93,774 Dover, DE $94,779 Dover Afb, DE $94,998 Bethany Beach, DE $96,349 Bethel, DE $94,706 Bridgeville, DE $95,710 Camden Wyoming, DE $94,879 Cheswold, DE $94,559

Clayton, DE $94,322 Dagsboro, DE $96,349 Delmar, DE $94,706 Ellendale, DE $95,710 Felton, DE $95,710 Fenwick Island, DE $96,349 Frankford, DE $96,349 Frederica, DE $95,710

Georgetown, DE $95,710 Greenwood, DE $95,710 Harbeson, DE $95,710 Harrington, DE $95,710 Hartly, DE $94,276 Houston, DE $95,710 Kenton, DE $94,322 Laurel, DE $94,706

Yorklyn, DE $93,774

Collision Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Collision Manager's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

$82,557

Average $92,687/year

$106,091

$6,880

Average $7,724/month

$8,841

$1,588

Average $1,782/week

$2,040

$40

Average $45/hour

$51

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$106,091	$8,841	$2,040	$51
Average	$92,687	$7,724	$1,782	$45
25th Percentile	$82,557	$6,880	$1,588	$40

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