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 $157,298, a Technical Support Engineering Supervisor (10+ years)earns $116,241, a Technical Manager (10+ years)earns $130,015, a Technical Support Engineering Senior Manager (10+ years)earns $170,876, a Technical Support Engineering Director (10+ years)earns $191,907,

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 Rhode Island

How much does a Technical Manager make in Rhode Island?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Technical Manager in Rhode Island is $131,573 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $63.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $152,625
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $116,589 to $142,593
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $102,946

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Technical Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$142,593	$11,883	$2,742	$69
Average	$131,573	$10,964	$2,530	$63
25th Percentile	$116,589	$9,716	$2,242	$56

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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): $157,298
Early Career (1-2 years): $116,241
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $130,015
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $170,876
Expert (over 8 years): $191,907

Levels	Salary
Technical... Level Technical Manager	$157,298
Technical... Level Technical Manager	$116,241
Technical... Level Technical Manager	$130,015
Technical... Level Technical Manager	$170,876
Technical... Level Technical Manager	$191,907

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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:

Adamsville: $132,808
Albion: $130,603
Ashaway: $133,312

Adamsville, RI $132,808 Albion, RI $130,603 Ashaway, RI $133,312 Barrington, RI $130,603 Block Island, RI $132,619 Bradford, RI $133,224 Bristol, RI $130,477 Carolina, RI $132,140

Charlestown, RI $132,279 Chepachet, RI $130,351 Clayville, RI $130,477 Coventry, RI $130,351 West Greenwich, RI $130,262 East Greenwich, RI $130,439 Exeter, RI $133,224 Fiskeville, RI $130,603

Forestdale, RI $130,477 Foster, RI $130,262 Glendale, RI $130,262 Greene, RI $131,724 Greenville, RI $130,603 Harmony, RI $130,565 Harrisville, RI $130,351 Hope, RI $130,603

Hope Valley, RI $133,312 Hopkinton, RI $133,350 Jamestown, RI $132,014 Kenyon, RI $133,186 Little Compton, RI $132,758 Manville, RI $130,603 Mapleville, RI $130,262 Newport, RI $132,039

Middletown, RI $132,594 North Kingstown, RI $130,225 North Scituate, RI $130,565 Oakland, RI $130,388 Pascoag, RI $130,313 Pawtucket, RI $130,603 Central Falls, RI $130,603 Cumberland, RI $130,603

Lincoln, RI $130,603 Portsmouth, RI $131,510 Prudence Island, RI $130,351 Rockville, RI $133,350 Saunderstown, RI $132,090 Shannock, RI $133,148 Slatersville, RI $130,477 Slocum, RI $132,090

Tiverton, RI $132,846 Wakefield, RI $131,951 Kingston, RI $131,976 Narragansett, RI $132,002 Peace Dale, RI $131,951 Warren, RI $130,565 Warwick, RI $130,603 Westerly, RI $133,388

West Kingston, RI $132,052 West Warwick, RI $130,603 Wood River Junction, RI $133,224 Woonsocket, RI $130,477 North Smithfield, RI $130,565 Wyoming, RI $133,186 Providence, RI $130,603 Cranston, RI $130,603

North Providence, RI $130,603 East Providence, RI $130,603 Riverside, RI $130,603 Rumford, RI $130,603 Smithfield, RI $130,603 Johnston, RI $130,603

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

$116,589

Average $131,573/year

$142,593

$9,716

Average $10,964/month

$11,883

$2,242

Average $2,530/week

$2,742

$56

Average $63/hour

$69

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$142,593	$11,883	$2,742	$69
Average	$131,573	$10,964	$2,530	$63
25th Percentile	$116,589	$9,716	$2,242	$56

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