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 $91,067 for beginners, reaching about $92,674 at mid-level, and approach $98,808 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 Rhode Island

How much does a Collision Manager make in Rhode Island?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Collision Manager in Rhode Island is $95,336 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $46.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $121,674
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $84,916 to $109,122
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $75,430

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Collision Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$109,122	$9,094	$2,099	$52
Average	$95,336	$7,945	$1,833	$46
25th Percentile	$84,916	$7,076	$1,633	$41

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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): $91,067
Early Career (1-2 years): $91,871
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $92,674
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $96,204
Expert (over 8 years): $98,808

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Collision Manager	$91,067
Intermediate Level Collision Manager	$91,871
Senior Level Collision Manager	$92,674
Specialist Level Collision Manager	$96,204
Expert Level Collision Manager	$98,808

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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:

Adamsville: $96,231
Albion: $94,633
Ashaway: $96,596

Adamsville, RI $96,231 Albion, RI $94,633 Ashaway, RI $96,596 Barrington, RI $94,633 Block Island, RI $96,094 Bradford, RI $96,532 Bristol, RI $94,541 Carolina, RI $95,747

Charlestown, RI $95,847 Chepachet, RI $94,450 Clayville, RI $94,541 Coventry, RI $94,450 West Greenwich, RI $94,386 East Greenwich, RI $94,514 Exeter, RI $96,532 Fiskeville, RI $94,633

Forestdale, RI $94,541 Foster, RI $94,386 Glendale, RI $94,386 Greene, RI $95,445 Greenville, RI $94,633 Harmony, RI $94,605 Harrisville, RI $94,450 Hope, RI $94,633

Hope Valley, RI $96,596 Hopkinton, RI $96,623 Jamestown, RI $95,655 Kenyon, RI $96,505 Little Compton, RI $96,194 Manville, RI $94,633 Mapleville, RI $94,386 Newport, RI $95,674

Middletown, RI $96,075 North Kingstown, RI $94,359 North Scituate, RI $94,605 Oakland, RI $94,477 Pascoag, RI $94,423 Pawtucket, RI $94,633 Central Falls, RI $94,633 Cumberland, RI $94,633

Lincoln, RI $94,633 Portsmouth, RI $95,290 Prudence Island, RI $94,450 Rockville, RI $96,623 Saunderstown, RI $95,710 Shannock, RI $96,477 Slatersville, RI $94,541 Slocum, RI $95,710

Tiverton, RI $96,258 Wakefield, RI $95,610 Kingston, RI $95,628 Narragansett, RI $95,646 Peace Dale, RI $95,610 Warren, RI $94,605 Warwick, RI $94,633 Westerly, RI $96,651

West Kingston, RI $95,683 West Warwick, RI $94,633 Wood River Junction, RI $96,532 Woonsocket, RI $94,541 North Smithfield, RI $94,605 Wyoming, RI $96,505 Providence, RI $94,633 Cranston, RI $94,633

North Providence, RI $94,633 East Providence, RI $94,633 Riverside, RI $94,633 Rumford, RI $94,633 Smithfield, RI $94,633 Johnston, RI $94,633

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

$84,916

Average $95,336/year

$109,122

$7,076

Average $7,945/month

$9,094

$1,633

Average $1,833/week

$2,099

$41

Average $46/hour

$52

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$109,122	$9,094	$2,099	$52
Average	$95,336	$7,945	$1,833	$46
25th Percentile	$84,916	$7,076	$1,633	$41

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