What are the main factors that influence a Residential 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 Residential Manager?

The Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit industry offers the highest average compensation for Residential Manager roles, with salaries approximately 50% above the market median.

How does experience change A Residential Manager's salary?

A Residential Manager's salary grows with experience: an Assistant Residential Property Manager (2-4 years)earns $53,537, a Residential Property Manager I (3-5 years)earns $78,212, a Residential Manager (5+ years)earns $86,930, a Residential Property Manager III (5+ years)earns $99,146, an Area Residential Property Manager (5+ years)earns $134,701,

What are the highest paying states for a Residential Manager?

Residential Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Residential Manager roles are District of Columbia $94,428, California $94,069, Massachusetts $92,816. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Residential Manager roles make?

Salaries for Residential Manager level roles vary by specialization: Area Residential Property Manager: $134,111; Residential Site Manager: $109,951; Residential Property Manager III: $98,712; Residential Property Manager II: $86,550; Residential Property Manager I: $77,870.

Residential Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does a Residential Manager make in Delaware?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Residential Manager in Delaware is $86,368 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $42.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $105,422
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $78,271 to $96,342
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $70,899

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Residential Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$96,342	$8,028	$1,853	$46
Average	$86,368	$7,197	$1,661	$42
25th Percentile	$78,271	$6,523	$1,505	$38

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Key Factors That Influence Residential Manager Salaries

A Residential 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 Residential Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Residential 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): $53,537
Early Career (1-2 years): $78,212
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $86,930
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $99,146
Expert (over 8 years): $134,701

Levels	Salary
Assistant... Level Residential Manager	$53,537
Residenti... Level Residential Manager	$78,212
Residenti... Level Residential Manager	$86,930
Residenti... Level Residential Manager	$99,146
Area Resi... Level Residential Manager	$134,701

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

District of Columbia: $94,428.
California: $94,069.
Massachusetts: $92,816.

District of Columbia $94,428 California $94,069 Massachusetts $92,816 Washington $92,475 New Jersey $92,440 Alaska $92,321 Connecticut $91,144 New York $90,666

Hawaii $89,140 Rhode Island $88,423 Maryland $87,937 Minnesota $87,272 Colorado $87,016 Illinois $86,931 Oregon $86,607 Delaware $86,368

New Hampshire $86,218 Virginia $85,882 Pennsylvania $84,901 Nevada $84,407 North Dakota $84,245 Michigan $83,989 Wisconsin $83,895 Vermont $83,707

Texas $83,187 Maine $83,153 Arizona $83,102 Ohio $83,042 Georgia $82,257 Indiana $81,865 Wyoming $81,788 Utah $81,669

Iowa $81,618 Kansas $81,208 Louisiana $81,089 North Carolina $81,046 Missouri $81,029 Florida $80,697 Montana $80,518 Nebraska $80,347

Kentucky $80,253 South Carolina $79,912 Tennessee $79,699 Idaho $79,614 New Mexico $78,991 Oklahoma $78,855 Alabama $78,351 South Dakota $77,507

Arkansas $77,046 West Virginia $76,799 Mississippi $76,057

Top Paying Cities for Residential 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: $85,979
Little Creek: $86,609
Magnolia: $86,484

Lincoln, DE $85,979 Little Creek, DE $86,609 Magnolia, DE $86,484 Milford, DE $86,198 Marydel, DE $86,339 Millsboro, DE $85,618 Millville, DE $85,751 Milton, DE $85,899

Nassau, DE $85,961 Ocean View, DE $85,736 Rehoboth Beach, DE $85,901 Seaford, DE $85,949 Selbyville, DE $85,594 Smyrna, DE $86,668 Viola, DE $86,269 Woodside, DE $86,501

Bear, DE $86,302 Newark, DE $86,269 Claymont, DE $86,446 Delaware City, DE $86,355 Hockessin, DE $86,262 Kirkwood, DE $86,339 Middletown, DE $86,372 Montchanin, DE $86,281

New Castle, DE $86,294 Odessa, DE $86,415 Port Penn, DE $86,473 Rockland, DE $86,290 Saint Georges, DE $86,345 Townsend, DE $86,478 Winterthur, DE $86,300 Lewes, DE $85,932

Wilmington, DE $86,266 Dover, DE $86,609 Dover Afb, DE $86,152 Bethany Beach, DE $85,646 Bethel, DE $85,734 Bridgeville, DE $85,937 Camden Wyoming, DE $86,365 Cheswold, DE $86,580

Clayton, DE $86,583 Dagsboro, DE $85,586 Delmar, DE $85,449 Ellendale, DE $85,708 Felton, DE $86,191 Fenwick Island, DE $85,605 Frankford, DE $85,456 Frederica, DE $86,276

Georgetown, DE $85,554 Greenwood, DE $85,950 Harbeson, DE $85,645 Harrington, DE $86,082 Hartly, DE $86,349 Houston, DE $85,959 Kenton, DE $86,587 Laurel, DE $85,502

Yorklyn, DE $86,287

Residential Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Residential Manager roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 100% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit and Business Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 50% above the average. In contrast, Residential Manager positions in Financial Services or Construction typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Residential Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Residential Manager

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit	$129,552	$62.0	50%
Business Services	$103,642	$50.0	20%

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

Understanding how a Residential 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 August 01, 2026

$78,271

Average $86,368/year

$96,342

$6,523

Average $7,197/month

$8,028

$1,505

Average $1,661/week

$1,853

$38

Average $42/hour

$46

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$96,342	$8,028	$1,853	$46
Average	$86,368	$7,197	$1,661	$42
25th Percentile	$78,271	$6,523	$1,505	$38

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