What are the main factors that influence an Utility Manager's salary?

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

How does experience change An Utility Manager's salary?

An Utility Manager's salary grows with experience: starting around $105,996 for beginners, reaching about $108,569 at mid-level, and approach $113,473 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Utility Manager?

Utility Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Utility Manager roles are District of Columbia $119,700, California $119,246, Massachusetts $117,656. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Utility Manager roles make?

Salaries for Utility Manager level roles vary by specialization: Utility Plant Manager: $168,080; Utility Plant Operator IV: $105,290; Utility Meter Operations Supervisor: $91,600; Project Manager Utility Scale Solar: $88,154; Public Utility Rate Analyst: $82,800.

Utility Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does an Utility Manager make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Utility Manager in Delaware is $109,732 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $53.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $129,417
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $96,078 to $120,036
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $83,647

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Utility Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$120,036	$10,003	$2,308	$58
Average	$109,732	$9,144	$2,110	$53
25th Percentile	$96,078	$8,007	$1,848	$46

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Key Factors That Influence Utility Manager Salaries

An Utility 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 Utility Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Utility 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): $105,996
Early Career (1-2 years): $106,590
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $108,569
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $110,945
Expert (over 8 years): $113,473

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Utility Manager	$105,996
Intermediate Level Utility Manager	$106,590
Senior Level Utility Manager	$108,569
Specialist Level Utility Manager	$110,945
Expert Level Utility Manager	$113,473

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How Do Utility 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 Utility Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $119,700.
California: $119,246.
Massachusetts: $117,656.

District of Columbia $119,700 California $119,246 Massachusetts $117,656 Washington $117,224 New Jersey $117,181 Alaska $117,029 Connecticut $115,538 New York $114,932

Hawaii $112,997 Rhode Island $112,089 Maryland $111,473 Minnesota $110,629 Colorado $110,305 Illinois $110,197 Oregon $109,786 Delaware $109,483

New Hampshire $109,293 Virginia $108,867 Pennsylvania $107,624 Nevada $106,997 North Dakota $106,791 Michigan $106,467 Wisconsin $106,348 Vermont $106,110

Texas $105,451 Maine $105,408 Arizona $105,343 Ohio $105,267 Georgia $104,272 Indiana $103,775 Wyoming $103,678 Utah $103,526

Iowa $103,462 Kansas $102,943 Louisiana $102,791 North Carolina $102,737 Missouri $102,716 Florida $102,294 Montana $102,067 Nebraska $101,851

Kentucky $101,732 South Carolina $101,299 Tennessee $101,029 Idaho $100,921 New Mexico $100,132 Oklahoma $99,959 Alabama $99,321 South Dakota $98,251

Arkansas $97,667 West Virginia $97,353 Mississippi $96,413

Top Paying Cities for Utility 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: $113,310
Little Creek: $112,262
Magnolia: $112,727

Lincoln, DE $113,310 Little Creek, DE $112,262 Magnolia, DE $112,727 Milford, DE $113,310 Marydel, DE $111,840 Millsboro, DE $113,310 Millville, DE $114,067 Milton, DE $113,310

Nassau, DE $113,310 Ocean View, DE $114,067 Rehoboth Beach, DE $114,067 Seaford, DE $112,121 Selbyville, DE $114,067 Smyrna, DE $111,710 Viola, DE $112,727 Woodside, DE $112,402

Bear, DE $110,889 Newark, DE $110,932 Claymont, DE $111,019 Delaware City, DE $110,932 Hockessin, DE $111,019 Kirkwood, DE $110,932 Middletown, DE $111,483 Montchanin, DE $111,019

New Castle, DE $111,019 Odessa, DE $111,635 Port Penn, DE $110,629 Rockland, DE $111,019 Saint Georges, DE $110,932 Townsend, DE $111,473 Winterthur, DE $111,019 Lewes, DE $113,310

Wilmington, DE $111,019 Dover, DE $112,208 Dover Afb, DE $112,467 Bethany Beach, DE $114,067 Bethel, DE $112,121 Bridgeville, DE $113,310 Camden Wyoming, DE $112,327 Cheswold, DE $111,948

Clayton, DE $111,667 Dagsboro, DE $114,067 Delmar, DE $112,121 Ellendale, DE $113,310 Felton, DE $113,310 Fenwick Island, DE $114,067 Frankford, DE $114,067 Frederica, DE $113,310

Georgetown, DE $113,310 Greenwood, DE $113,310 Harbeson, DE $113,310 Harrington, DE $113,310 Hartly, DE $111,613 Houston, DE $113,310 Kenton, DE $111,667 Laurel, DE $112,121

Yorklyn, DE $111,019

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

Understanding how an Utility 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

$96,078

Average $109,732/year

$120,036

$8,007

Average $9,144/month

$10,003

$1,848

Average $2,110/week

$2,308

$46

Average $53/hour

$58

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$120,036	$10,003	$2,308	$58
Average	$109,732	$9,144	$2,110	$53
25th Percentile	$96,078	$8,007	$1,848	$46

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