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

A Technical Manager's salary grows with experience: a Technical Support Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $152,928, a Technical Support Engineering Supervisor (10+ years)earns $113,013, a Technical Manager (10+ years)earns $126,403, a Technical Support Engineering Senior Manager (10+ years)earns $166,129, a Technical Support Engineering Director (10+ years)earns $186,576,

What are the highest paying states for a Technical Manager?

Technical Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Technical Manager roles are District of Columbia $139,538, California $139,009, Massachusetts $137,156. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Technical Manager roles make?

Salaries for Technical Manager level roles vary by specialization: Technical Sales Manager: $147,130; Technical Program Manager: $142,573; Technical Training Senior Manager: $139,830; Library Technical Services Manager: $129,495; Technical Support Manager: $124,498.

Technical Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does a Technical Manager make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Technical Manager in Delaware is $127,918 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $61.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $148,386
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $113,350 to $138,632
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $100,087

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Technical Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$138,632	$11,553	$2,666	$67
Average	$127,918	$10,660	$2,460	$61
25th Percentile	$113,350	$9,446	$2,180	$54

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Key Factors That Influence Technical Manager Salaries

A Technical 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 Technical Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Technical 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): $152,928
Early Career (1-2 years): $113,013
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $126,403
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $166,129
Expert (over 8 years): $186,576

Levels	Salary
Technical... Level Technical Manager	$152,928
Technical... Level Technical Manager	$113,013
Technical... Level Technical Manager	$126,403
Technical... Level Technical Manager	$166,129
Technical... Level Technical Manager	$186,576

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

District of Columbia: $139,538.
California: $139,009.
Massachusetts: $137,156.

District of Columbia $139,538 California $139,009 Massachusetts $137,156 Washington $136,652 New Jersey $136,602 Alaska $136,425 Connecticut $134,686 New York $133,980

Hawaii $131,724 Rhode Island $130,666 Maryland $129,947 Minnesota $128,964 Colorado $128,586 Illinois $128,460 Oregon $127,981 Delaware $127,628

New Hampshire $127,407 Virginia $126,910 Pennsylvania $125,461 Nevada $124,730 North Dakota $124,490 Michigan $124,112 Wisconsin $123,974 Vermont $123,696

Texas $122,928 Maine $122,877 Arizona $122,802 Ohio $122,713 Georgia $121,554 Indiana $120,974 Wyoming $120,861 Utah $120,684

Iowa $120,609 Kansas $120,004 Louisiana $119,827 North Carolina $119,764 Missouri $119,739 Florida $119,248 Montana $118,983 Nebraska $118,731

Kentucky $118,592 South Carolina $118,088 Tennessee $117,773 Idaho $117,647 New Mexico $116,727 Oklahoma $116,525 Alabama $115,782 South Dakota $114,534

Arkansas $113,854 West Virginia $113,488 Mississippi $112,392

Top Paying Cities for Technical 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: $132,090
Little Creek: $130,867
Magnolia: $131,409

Lincoln, DE $132,090 Little Creek, DE $130,867 Magnolia, DE $131,409 Milford, DE $132,090 Marydel, DE $130,376 Millsboro, DE $132,090 Millville, DE $132,972 Milton, DE $132,090

Nassau, DE $132,090 Ocean View, DE $132,972 Rehoboth Beach, DE $132,972 Seaford, DE $130,703 Selbyville, DE $132,972 Smyrna, DE $130,225 Viola, DE $131,409 Woodside, DE $131,031

Bear, DE $129,267 Newark, DE $129,317 Claymont, DE $129,418 Delaware City, DE $129,317 Hockessin, DE $129,418 Kirkwood, DE $129,317 Middletown, DE $129,960 Montchanin, DE $129,418

New Castle, DE $129,418 Odessa, DE $130,136 Port Penn, DE $128,964 Rockland, DE $129,418 Saint Georges, DE $129,317 Townsend, DE $129,947 Winterthur, DE $129,418 Lewes, DE $132,090

Wilmington, DE $129,418 Dover, DE $130,804 Dover Afb, DE $131,107 Bethany Beach, DE $132,972 Bethel, DE $130,703 Bridgeville, DE $132,090 Camden Wyoming, DE $130,943 Cheswold, DE $130,502

Clayton, DE $130,174 Dagsboro, DE $132,972 Delmar, DE $130,703 Ellendale, DE $132,090 Felton, DE $132,090 Fenwick Island, DE $132,972 Frankford, DE $132,972 Frederica, DE $132,090

Georgetown, DE $132,090 Greenwood, DE $132,090 Harbeson, DE $132,090 Harrington, DE $132,090 Hartly, DE $130,111 Houston, DE $132,090 Kenton, DE $130,174 Laurel, DE $130,703

Yorklyn, DE $129,418

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

Understanding how a Technical 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

$113,350

Average $127,918/year

$138,632

$9,446

Average $10,660/month

$11,553

$2,180

Average $2,460/week

$2,666

$54

Average $61/hour

$67

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$138,632	$11,553	$2,666	$67
Average	$127,918	$10,660	$2,460	$61
25th Percentile	$113,350	$9,446	$2,180	$54

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