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

A Production Manager's salary grows with experience: a Production Supervisor (7+ years)earns $81,206, a Production Senior Supervisor (7+ years)earns $95,473, a Production Manager (7+ years)earns $112,931, a Production Senior Manager (7+ years)earns $153,534, a Production Director (7+ years)earns $203,143,

What are the highest paying states for a Production Manager?

Production Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Production Manager roles are District of Columbia $123,469, California $123,001, Massachusetts $121,362. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Production Manager roles make?

Salaries for Production Manager level roles vary by specialization: Production Senior Manager: $151,609; Production Engineering Manager: $144,047; Print Production Senior Manager: $142,578; IT Production Control Manager: $135,775; Production Revenue Accounting Manager: $132,516.

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Production Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does a Production Manager make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Production Manager in Delaware is $112,931 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $54.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $142,383
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $100,544 to $128,348
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $89,266

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Production Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$128,348	$10,696	$2,468	$62
Average	$112,931	$9,411	$2,172	$54
25th Percentile	$100,544	$8,379	$1,934	$48

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Key Factors That Influence Production Manager Salaries

A Production 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 Production Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Production 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:

Production Supervisor (7+ years): $81,206
Production Senior Supervisor (7+ years): $95,473
Production Manager (7+ years): $112,931
Production Senior Manager (7+ years): $153,534
Production Director (7+ years): $203,143

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Production Supervisor	7+ years	$81,206
Production Senior Supervisor	7+ years	$95,473
Production Manager	7+ years	$112,931
Production Senior Manager	7+ years	$153,534
Production Director	7+ years	$203,143

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

District of Columbia: $123,469.
California: $123,001.
Massachusetts: $121,362.

District of Columbia $123,469 California $123,001 Massachusetts $121,362 Washington $120,916 New Jersey $120,871 Alaska $120,715 Connecticut $119,176 New York $118,552

Hawaii $116,555 Rhode Island $115,619 Maryland $114,983 Minnesota $114,113 Colorado $113,779 Illinois $113,667 Oregon $113,243 Delaware $112,931

New Hampshire $112,735 Virginia $112,296 Pennsylvania $111,013 Nevada $110,366 North Dakota $110,155 Michigan $109,820 Wisconsin $109,697 Vermont $109,452

Texas $108,772 Maine $108,727 Arizona $108,660 Ohio $108,582 Georgia $107,556 Indiana $107,043 Wyoming $106,943 Utah $106,787

Iowa $106,720 Kansas $106,185 Louisiana $106,028 North Carolina $105,973 Missouri $105,950 Florida $105,515 Montana $105,281 Nebraska $105,058

Kentucky $104,936 South Carolina $104,490 Tennessee $104,211 Idaho $104,099 New Mexico $103,285 Oklahoma $103,107 Alabama $102,449 South Dakota $101,345

Arkansas $100,743 West Virginia $100,419 Mississippi $99,449

Top Paying Cities for Production 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: $116,879
Little Creek: $115,797
Magnolia: $116,277

Lincoln, DE $116,879 Little Creek, DE $115,797 Magnolia, DE $116,277 Milford, DE $116,879 Marydel, DE $115,362 Millsboro, DE $116,879 Millville, DE $117,659 Milton, DE $116,879

Nassau, DE $116,879 Ocean View, DE $117,659 Rehoboth Beach, DE $117,659 Seaford, DE $115,652 Selbyville, DE $117,659 Smyrna, DE $115,228 Viola, DE $116,277 Woodside, DE $115,942

Bear, DE $114,381 Newark, DE $114,426 Claymont, DE $114,515 Delaware City, DE $114,426 Hockessin, DE $114,515 Kirkwood, DE $114,426 Middletown, DE $114,994 Montchanin, DE $114,515

New Castle, DE $114,515 Odessa, DE $115,150 Port Penn, DE $114,113 Rockland, DE $114,515 Saint Georges, DE $114,426 Townsend, DE $114,983 Winterthur, DE $114,515 Lewes, DE $116,879

Wilmington, DE $114,515 Dover, DE $115,741 Dover Afb, DE $116,009 Bethany Beach, DE $117,659 Bethel, DE $115,652 Bridgeville, DE $116,879 Camden Wyoming, DE $115,864 Cheswold, DE $115,474

Clayton, DE $115,184 Dagsboro, DE $117,659 Delmar, DE $115,652 Ellendale, DE $116,879 Felton, DE $116,879 Fenwick Island, DE $117,659 Frankford, DE $117,659 Frederica, DE $116,879

Georgetown, DE $116,879 Greenwood, DE $116,879 Harbeson, DE $116,879 Harrington, DE $116,879 Hartly, DE $115,128 Houston, DE $116,879 Kenton, DE $115,184 Laurel, DE $115,652

Yorklyn, DE $114,515

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

Understanding how a Production 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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$100,544

Average $112,931/year

$128,348

$8,379

Average $9,411/month

$10,696

$1,934

Average $2,172/week

$2,468

$48

Average $54/hour

$62

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$128,348	$10,696	$2,468	$62
Average	$112,931	$9,411	$2,172	$54
25th Percentile	$100,544	$8,379	$1,934	$48

Production Manager Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Production Manager, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Production Senior Manager role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $153,534 - a projected growth of 36% over your current level.

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