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

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Care Manager?

The Insurance industry offers the highest average compensation for Care Manager roles, with salaries approximately 15% above the market median.

How does experience change A Care Manager's salary?

A Care Manager's salary grows with experience: a Case Manager (RN) (2-4 years)earns $73,324, a Care Manager (4-7 years)earns $94,885, a Case Management Manager (7+ years)earns $115,547, a Case Management Director (7+ years)earns $181,480,

What are the highest paying states for a Care Manager?

Care Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Care Manager roles are District of Columbia $104,554, California $104,158, Massachusetts $102,770. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Care Manager roles make?

Salaries for Care Manager level roles vary by specialization: Care Coordination Manager: $115,700; Care Management Manager: $115,640; Managed Care Manager: $113,635; Respiratory Care Manager: $108,090; Senior Care Manager: $105,065.

Care Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does a Care Manager make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Care Manager in Delaware is $95,631 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $46.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $115,002
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $86,755 to $105,770
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $78,675

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Care Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$105,770	$8,814	$2,034	$51
Average	$95,631	$7,969	$1,839	$46
25th Percentile	$86,755	$7,230	$1,668	$42

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Key Factors That Influence Care Manager Salaries

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

District of Columbia: $104,554.
California: $104,158.
Massachusetts: $102,770.

District of Columbia $104,554 California $104,158 Massachusetts $102,770 Washington $102,392 New Jersey $102,354 Alaska $102,222 Connecticut $100,919 New York $100,390

Hawaii $98,700 Rhode Island $97,906 Maryland $97,368 Minnesota $96,632 Colorado $96,348 Illinois $96,254 Oregon $95,895 Delaware $95,631

New Hampshire $95,464 Virginia $95,092 Pennsylvania $94,006 Nevada $93,459 North Dakota $93,279 Michigan $92,996 Wisconsin $92,892 Vermont $92,684

Texas $92,108 Maine $92,071 Arizona $92,014 Ohio $91,948 Georgia $91,079 Indiana $90,645 Wyoming $90,560 Utah $90,427

Iowa $90,371 Kansas $89,917 Louisiana $89,785 North Carolina $89,738 Missouri $89,719 Florida $89,351 Montana $89,153 Nebraska $88,964

Kentucky $88,860 South Carolina $88,482 Tennessee $88,246 Idaho $88,152 New Mexico $87,462 Oklahoma $87,311 Alabama $86,754 South Dakota $85,819

Arkansas $85,309 West Virginia $85,035 Mississippi $84,214

Top Paying Cities for Care 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: $95,200
Little Creek: $95,897
Magnolia: $95,759

Lincoln, DE $95,200 Little Creek, DE $95,897 Magnolia, DE $95,759 Milford, DE $95,442 Marydel, DE $95,598 Millsboro, DE $94,801 Millville, DE $94,947 Milton, DE $95,111

Nassau, DE $95,180 Ocean View, DE $94,931 Rehoboth Beach, DE $95,113 Seaford, DE $95,167 Selbyville, DE $94,773 Smyrna, DE $95,963 Viola, DE $95,521 Woodside, DE $95,778

Bear, DE $95,557 Newark, DE $95,521 Claymont, DE $95,717 Delaware City, DE $95,616 Hockessin, DE $95,513 Kirkwood, DE $95,598 Middletown, DE $95,635 Montchanin, DE $95,534

New Castle, DE $95,548 Odessa, DE $95,683 Port Penn, DE $95,747 Rockland, DE $95,544 Saint Georges, DE $95,605 Townsend, DE $95,752 Winterthur, DE $95,555 Lewes, DE $95,148

Wilmington, DE $95,517 Dover, DE $95,897 Dover Afb, DE $95,392 Bethany Beach, DE $94,831 Bethel, DE $94,929 Bridgeville, DE $95,153 Camden Wyoming, DE $95,627 Cheswold, DE $95,866

Clayton, DE $95,869 Dagsboro, DE $94,765 Delmar, DE $94,613 Ellendale, DE $94,900 Felton, DE $95,434 Fenwick Island, DE $94,785 Frankford, DE $94,620 Frederica, DE $95,529

Georgetown, DE $94,729 Greenwood, DE $95,168 Harbeson, DE $94,830 Harrington, DE $95,313 Hartly, DE $95,610 Houston, DE $95,177 Kenton, DE $95,873 Laurel, DE $94,672

Yorklyn, DE $95,541

Care Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Care Manager roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 35% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Insurance, offers compensation 15% above the average. Conversely, Care Manager positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Care Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Care Manager

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Insurance	$109,975	$53.0	15%
Healthcare	$100,412	$48.0	5%

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

Understanding how a Care 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 July 01, 2026

$86,755

Average $95,631/year

$105,770

$7,230

Average $7,969/month

$8,814

$1,668

Average $1,839/week

$2,034

$42

Average $46/hour

$51

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$105,770	$8,814	$2,034	$51
Average	$95,631	$7,969	$1,839	$46
25th Percentile	$86,755	$7,230	$1,668	$42

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