As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Manager Trainee in Wilmington, NC is $94,683, equivalent to $46 per hour, $1,821 weekly, or $7,890 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Manager Trainee in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Manager Trainee in Wilmington, NC vary widely, spanning from $78,065 to $116,259. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($85,985) and 75th percentile ($105,977), while top earners (90th percentile) make $116,259 per year. This $19,992 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Guest Service, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Wilmington Manager Trainee often earn 3.6% lower than national averages. However, Wilmington currently ranks 687 statewide for Manager Trainee job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Manager Trainee Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Manager Trainee Salary $78,065 Wilmington, NC April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Manager Trainee Salary $85,985 Wilmington, NC April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Manager Trainee Salary $94,683 Wilmington, NC April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Manager Trainee Salary $105,977 Wilmington, NC April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Manager Trainee Salary $116,259 Wilmington, NC April 01, 2026
25% $85,985 10% $78,065 90% $116,259 75% $105,977 $94,683 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Training Specialist IV

    7 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Manager Trainee

    5 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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About Wilmington, North Carolina    Wilmington is a port city and the county seat of New Hanover County in coastal southeastern North Carolina, United States. With a population of 119,04....More

Wilmington, North Carolina  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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