Restoration Manager Salary in the United States

How much does a Restoration Manager make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Restoration Manager in the United States is $117,858 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $57.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $138,487
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $108,037 to $128,656
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $99,095
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Restoration Manager Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $128,656 $10,721 $2,474 $62
Average $117,858 $9,822 $2,267 $57
25th Percentile $108,037 $9,003 $2,078 $52
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Key Factors That Influence Restoration Manager Salaries

A Restoration 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Restoration Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Restoration 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): $102,409
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $128,473
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $118,540
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $147,754
  • Expert (over 8 years): $203,289
Levels Salary
Project C... Level Restoration Manager$102,409
Project C... Level Restoration Manager$128,473
Restorati... Level Restoration Manager$118,540
Project M... Level Restoration Manager$147,754
Project D... Level Restoration Manager$203,289
$102,409 0 yr
$128,473 < 2 yrs
$118,540 2-4 yrs
$147,754 5-8 yrs
$203,289 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Restoration 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:

  • San Jose: $148,654
  • San Francisco: $147,027
  • Oakland: $143,928

What Skills Can Increase a Restoration Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Project Management (Mentioned in 20.62% Job Postings): Project management is the application of processes, methods, skills, knowledge and experience to achieve specific project objectives according to the project acceptance criteria within agreed parameters. Project management has final deliverables that are constrained to a finite timescale and budget.
  • Procurement (Mentioned in 1.22% Job Postings): Procurement is the process of finding and agreeing to terms, and acquiring goods, services, or works from an external source, often via a tendering or competitive bidding process. Procurement is used to ensure the buyer receives goods, services, or works at the best possible price when aspects such as quality, quantity, time, and location are compared. Corporations and public bodies often define processes intended to promote fair and open competition for their business while minimizing risks such as exposure to fraud and collusion. Almost all purchasing decisions include factors such as delivery and handling, marginal benefit, and price fluctuations. Procurement generally involves making buying decisions under conditions of scarcity. If sound data is available, it is good practice to make use of economic analysis methods such as cost-benefit analysis or cost-utility analysis.
  • Project Planning (Mentioned in 1.03% Job Postings): Project planning is part of project management, which relates to the use of schedules such as Gantt charts to plan and subsequently report progress within the project environment. Project planning can be done manually or by the use of project management software.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Project Management 20.62%
Procurement 1.22%
Project Planning 1.03%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Restoration Manager's salary.
  • Program Management: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Project Delivery: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Collaboration: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Program Management
$123,751
5%
Project Delivery
$122,572
4%
Collaboration
$121,394
3%
Change Management
$121,394
3%
Process Improvement
$121,394
3%
Leadership
$121,394
3%
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Restoration Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Restoration Manager roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 60% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Energy & Utilities and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Restoration Manager positions in Transportation or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Restoration Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Restoration Manager

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Energy & Utilities$147,322$71.025%
Biotechnology$141,430$68.020%
Software & Networking$141,430$68.020%
Pharmaceuticals$139,072$67.018%
Healthcare$135,537$65.015%

How Education impacts a Restoration Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Restoration Managers enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Restoration Manager with a Bachelor's Degree is between $112,709 and $121,043).

Restoration Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Restoration Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.8%
High School 17.3%
Associates 10.0%
Bachelors 55.7%
Masters 15.7%
Doctorate 0.5%
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Restoration Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Restoration 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

Salary Trends for Restoration Manager

Salaries for a Restoration Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $93,439 in 2023 to around $93,294 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Restoration Manager salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Restoration Manager Over Time

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2024
$93,510
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  • IICRC

    Columbus, OH

    IICRC | Columbus, OH

    Contents Specialist. At 1-800 Packouts Midwest, we specialize in helping families and businesses recover after disasters such as fire, water, smoke, or mol... more

    6 Days Ago

  • Keeley Restoration Services

    Columbus, OH

    Keeley Restoration Services | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. Job Description. At Keeley Companies, we believe in empowering our people and fulfilling career aspirations. Keeley is a career destinatio... more

    8 Days Ago

  • The Durable Slate Company

    Columbus, OH

    The Durable Slate Company | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. Job Description. ​. Mason - Historic Restoration. About Durable Restoration. Durable Restoration specializes in the preservation and resto... more

    8 Days Ago

  • Inspection Cleaning &amp; Restoration Corp

    Columbus, OH

    Inspection Cleaning &amp; Restoration Corp | Columbus, OH

    Inspection Cleaning & Restoration Corp - - Responsibilities: Load and unload equipment and supplies for water restoration jobs. Perform water damage repair... more

    8 Days Ago

  • Inspection Cleaning &amp; Restoration Corp

    Columbus, OH

    Inspection Cleaning &amp; Restoration Corp | Columbus, OH

    Inspection Cleaning & Restoration Corp - - Responsibilities: Drive a company vehicle to job sites to pack boxes and prepare contents for transport. Clean a... more

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  • IICRC

    Columbus, OH

    IICRC | Columbus, OH

    Job Title. Monitors, inspects and completes tasks for Water Restoration jobs to ensure completion of drying, demolition and various restoration activities.... more

    9 Days Ago

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FAQ about Restoration Manager

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Restoration Manager?

The Energy & Utilities industry offers the highest average compensation for Restoration Manager roles, with salaries approximately 25% above the market median.

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