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

A Meat Manager's salary grows with experience: starting around $58,144 for beginners, reaching about $59,631 at mid-level, and approach $62,162 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Meat Manager?

Meat Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Meat Manager roles are District of Columbia $66,697, California $66,444, Massachusetts $65,558. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Meat Manager roles make?

Salaries for Meat Manager level roles vary by specialization: Assistant Meat Department Manager: $65,987; Assistant Meat Market Manager: $62,710; Assistant Meat and Seafood Manager: $61,366; Meat Processing Manager: $60,840; Meat Department Manager: $60,300.

Meat Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does a Meat Manager make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Meat Manager in Delaware is $61,004 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $29.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $68,418
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $53,340 to $64,885
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $46,362

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Meat Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$64,885	$5,407	$1,248	$31
Average	$61,004	$5,084	$1,173	$29
25th Percentile	$53,340	$4,445	$1,026	$26

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Key Factors That Influence Meat Manager Salaries

A Meat 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.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Meat Manager	$58,144
Intermediate Level Meat Manager	$58,487
Senior Level Meat Manager	$59,631
Specialist Level Meat Manager	$61,294
Expert Level Meat Manager	$62,162

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

District of Columbia: $66,697.
California: $66,444.
Massachusetts: $65,558.

District of Columbia $66,697 California $66,444 Massachusetts $65,558 Washington $65,317 New Jersey $65,293 Alaska $65,209 Connecticut $64,377 New York $64,040

Hawaii $62,962 Rhode Island $62,456 Maryland $62,112 Minnesota $61,643 Colorado $61,462 Illinois $61,402 Oregon $61,173 Delaware $61,004

New Hampshire $60,898 Virginia $60,661 Pennsylvania $59,968 Nevada $59,619 North Dakota $59,504 Michigan $59,323 Wisconsin $59,257 Vermont $59,125

Texas $58,757 Maine $58,733 Arizona $58,697 Ohio $58,655 Georgia $58,101 Indiana $57,823 Wyoming $57,769 Utah $57,685

Iowa $57,649 Kansas $57,360 Louisiana $57,275 North Carolina $57,245 Missouri $57,233 Florida $56,998 Montana $56,872 Nebraska $56,751

Kentucky $56,685 South Carolina $56,444 Tennessee $56,293 Idaho $56,233 New Mexico $55,793 Oklahoma $55,697 Alabama $55,342 South Dakota $54,745

Arkansas $54,420 West Virginia $54,245 Mississippi $53,721

Top Paying Cities for Meat 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: $63,136
Little Creek: $62,552
Magnolia: $62,811

Lincoln, DE $63,136 Little Creek, DE $62,552 Magnolia, DE $62,811 Milford, DE $63,136 Marydel, DE $62,317 Millsboro, DE $63,136 Millville, DE $63,558 Milton, DE $63,136

Nassau, DE $63,136 Ocean View, DE $63,558 Rehoboth Beach, DE $63,558 Seaford, DE $62,474 Selbyville, DE $63,558 Smyrna, DE $62,245 Viola, DE $62,811 Woodside, DE $62,630

Bear, DE $61,787 Newark, DE $61,811 Claymont, DE $61,859 Delaware City, DE $61,811 Hockessin, DE $61,859 Kirkwood, DE $61,811 Middletown, DE $62,118 Montchanin, DE $61,859

New Castle, DE $61,859 Odessa, DE $62,203 Port Penn, DE $61,643 Rockland, DE $61,859 Saint Georges, DE $61,811 Townsend, DE $62,112 Winterthur, DE $61,859 Lewes, DE $63,136

Wilmington, DE $61,859 Dover, DE $62,522 Dover Afb, DE $62,667 Bethany Beach, DE $63,558 Bethel, DE $62,474 Bridgeville, DE $63,136 Camden Wyoming, DE $62,588 Cheswold, DE $62,377

Clayton, DE $62,221 Dagsboro, DE $63,558 Delmar, DE $62,474 Ellendale, DE $63,136 Felton, DE $63,136 Fenwick Island, DE $63,558 Frankford, DE $63,558 Frederica, DE $63,136

Georgetown, DE $63,136 Greenwood, DE $63,136 Harbeson, DE $63,136 Harrington, DE $63,136 Hartly, DE $62,191 Houston, DE $63,136 Kenton, DE $62,221 Laurel, DE $62,474

Yorklyn, DE $61,859

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

Understanding how a Meat 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 April 01, 2026

$53,340

Average $61,004/year

$64,885

$4,445

Average $5,084/month

$5,407

$1,026

Average $1,173/week

$1,248

$26

Average $29/hour

$31

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$64,885	$5,407	$1,248	$31
Average	$61,004	$5,084	$1,173	$29
25th Percentile	$53,340	$4,445	$1,026	$26

Meat Manager Salary Growth & Career Path

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Commercial Tire Store Manager

Promotions are the fastest way to increase your earnings. As a Meat Manager, you have the following paths for advancement. The table below compares the salary raises for common next-step roles. By comparing these figures, you can choose the career path that best meets your financial goals.

Meat Manager Salary Growth and Career Path
Next Step Role	Estimate Salary	Projected Raise
Bakery Manager	$52,896	-13%
Grocery Store Manager Assistant	$59,273	-3%
Retail Store Manager Assistant	$54,274	-11%
Retail & Commercial Tire Store Manager	$84,052	38%

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Meat Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does a Meat Manager make in Delaware?

Key Factors That Influence Meat Manager Salaries

How Experience Level Affects Meat Manager Salaries?

How Do Meat Manager Salaries Vary from State to State?

Top Paying Cities for Meat Managers

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

Meat Manager Salary Growth & Career Path

Salaries of jobs related to Meat Manager

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Cost of Living In Delaware

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