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

A Workforce Development Manager's salary grows with experience: a Workforce Analyst II (4-7 years)earns $98,082, a Workforce Analyst III (7+ years)earns $113,568, a Workforce Development Manager (7+ years)earns $117,317, a Workforce Analytics Senior Manager (7+ years)earns $183,739, a Workforce Analytics Director (7+ years)earns $220,752,

What are the highest paying states for a Workforce Development Manager?

Workforce Development Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Workforce Development Manager roles are District of Columbia $128,820, California $128,331, Massachusetts $126,621. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Workforce Development Manager roles make?

Salaries for Workforce Development Manager level roles vary by specialization: Director Of Workforce Development: $215,501; Workforce Development Director: $215,501; Workforce Manager: $116,347; Workforce Management Manager: $116,347; Workforce Planning Manager: $116,347.

Workforce Development Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does a Workforce Development Manager make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Workforce Development Manager in Delaware is $118,093 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $57.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $146,246
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $109,273 to $132,829
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $101,244

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Workforce Development Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$132,829	$11,069	$2,554	$64
Average	$118,093	$9,841	$2,271	$57
25th Percentile	$109,273	$9,106	$2,101	$53

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Key Factors That Influence Workforce Development Manager Salaries

A Workforce Development 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 Workforce Development Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Workforce Development 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): $98,082
Early Career (1-2 years): $113,568
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $117,317
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $183,739
Expert (over 8 years): $220,752

Levels	Salary
Workforce... Level Workforce Development Manager	$98,082
Workforce... Level Workforce Development Manager	$113,568
Workforce... Level Workforce Development Manager	$117,317
Workforce... Level Workforce Development Manager	$183,739
Workforce... Level Workforce Development Manager	$220,752

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

District of Columbia: $128,820.
California: $128,331.
Massachusetts: $126,621.

District of Columbia $128,820 California $128,331 Massachusetts $126,621 Washington $126,156 New Jersey $126,109 Alaska $125,946 Connecticut $124,340 New York $123,689

Hawaii $121,606 Rhode Island $120,629 Maryland $119,966 Minnesota $119,058 Colorado $118,709 Illinois $118,593 Oregon $118,151 Delaware $117,825

New Hampshire $117,620 Virginia $117,162 Pennsylvania $115,824 Nevada $115,149 North Dakota $114,928 Michigan $114,579 Wisconsin $114,451 Vermont $114,195

Texas $113,485 Maine $113,439 Arizona $113,369 Ohio $113,287 Georgia $112,217 Indiana $111,682 Wyoming $111,577 Utah $111,414

Iowa $111,344 Kansas $110,786 Louisiana $110,623 North Carolina $110,565 Missouri $110,542 Florida $110,088 Montana $109,844 Nebraska $109,611

Kentucky $109,483 South Carolina $109,018 Tennessee $108,727 Idaho $108,610 New Mexico $107,761 Oklahoma $107,575 Alabama $106,888 South Dakota $105,737

Arkansas $105,108 West Virginia $104,771 Mississippi $103,759

Top Paying Cities for Workforce Development 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: $121,944
Little Creek: $120,815
Magnolia: $121,315

Lincoln, DE $121,944 Little Creek, DE $120,815 Magnolia, DE $121,315 Milford, DE $121,944 Marydel, DE $120,361 Millsboro, DE $121,944 Millville, DE $122,758 Milton, DE $121,944

Nassau, DE $121,944 Ocean View, DE $122,758 Rehoboth Beach, DE $122,758 Seaford, DE $120,664 Selbyville, DE $122,758 Smyrna, DE $120,222 Viola, DE $121,315 Woodside, DE $120,966

Bear, DE $119,338 Newark, DE $119,384 Claymont, DE $119,477 Delaware City, DE $119,384 Hockessin, DE $119,477 Kirkwood, DE $119,384 Middletown, DE $119,977 Montchanin, DE $119,477

New Castle, DE $119,477 Odessa, DE $120,140 Port Penn, DE $119,058 Rockland, DE $119,477 Saint Georges, DE $119,384 Townsend, DE $119,966 Winterthur, DE $119,477 Lewes, DE $121,944

Wilmington, DE $119,477 Dover, DE $120,757 Dover Afb, DE $121,036 Bethany Beach, DE $122,758 Bethel, DE $120,664 Bridgeville, DE $121,944 Camden Wyoming, DE $120,885 Cheswold, DE $120,478

Clayton, DE $120,175 Dagsboro, DE $122,758 Delmar, DE $120,664 Ellendale, DE $121,944 Felton, DE $121,944 Fenwick Island, DE $122,758 Frankford, DE $122,758 Frederica, DE $121,944

Georgetown, DE $121,944 Greenwood, DE $121,944 Harbeson, DE $121,944 Harrington, DE $121,944 Hartly, DE $120,117 Houston, DE $121,944 Kenton, DE $120,175 Laurel, DE $120,664

Yorklyn, DE $119,477

Workforce Development Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Workforce Development 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.

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$109,273

Average $118,093/year

$132,829

$9,106

Average $9,841/month

$11,069

$2,101

Average $2,271/week

$2,554

$53

Average $57/hour

$64

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$132,829	$11,069	$2,554	$64
Average	$118,093	$9,841	$2,271	$57
25th Percentile	$109,273	$9,106	$2,101	$53

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