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

A Certification Manager's salary grows with experience: starting around $105,800 for beginners, reaching about $108,275 at mid-level, and approach $117,520 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Certification Manager?

Certification Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Certification Manager roles are District of Columbia $119,553, California $119,100, Massachusetts $117,512. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Certification Manager roles make?

Salaries for Certification Manager level roles vary by specialization: Right of Way Certification Manager: $141,800; Professional Certification Manager: $108,500; Member Certification Manager: $108,469; Right of Way Certification Analyst: $101,000; Certification Specialist: $81,302.

Certification Manager Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Certification Manager make in Rhode Island?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Certification Manager in Rhode Island is $111,952 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $54.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $148,120
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $98,946 to $130,884
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $87,105

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Certification Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$130,884	$10,907	$2,517	$63
Average	$111,952	$9,329	$2,153	$54
25th Percentile	$98,946	$8,246	$1,903	$48

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Key Factors That Influence Certification Manager Salaries

A Certification 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 Certification Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Certification 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): $105,800
Early Career (1-2 years): $106,371
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $108,275
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $113,901
Expert (over 8 years): $117,520

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Certification Manager	$105,800
Intermediate Level Certification Manager	$106,371
Senior Level Certification Manager	$108,275
Specialist Level Certification Manager	$113,901
Expert Level Certification Manager	$117,520

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

District of Columbia: $119,553.
California: $119,100.
Massachusetts: $117,512.

District of Columbia $119,553 California $119,100 Massachusetts $117,512 Washington $117,081 New Jersey $117,037 Alaska $116,886 Connecticut $115,396 New York $114,791

Hawaii $112,859 Rhode Island $111,952 Maryland $111,336 Minnesota $110,494 Colorado $110,170 Illinois $110,062 Oregon $109,652 Delaware $109,349

New Hampshire $109,159 Virginia $108,734 Pennsylvania $107,492 Nevada $106,866 North Dakota $106,661 Michigan $106,337 Wisconsin $106,218 Vermont $105,980

Texas $105,322 Maine $105,279 Arizona $105,214 Ohio $105,138 Georgia $104,145 Indiana $103,648 Wyoming $103,551 Utah $103,400

Iowa $103,335 Kansas $102,817 Louisiana $102,665 North Carolina $102,611 Missouri $102,590 Florida $102,169 Montana $101,942 Nebraska $101,726

Kentucky $101,607 South Carolina $101,175 Tennessee $100,905 Idaho $100,797 New Mexico $100,009 Oklahoma $99,836 Alabama $99,199 South Dakota $98,130

Arkansas $97,547 West Virginia $97,234 Mississippi $96,295

Top Paying Cities for Certification 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:

Adamsville: $113,351
Albion: $112,393
Ashaway: $113,136

Adamsville, RI $113,351 Albion, RI $112,393 Ashaway, RI $113,136 Barrington, RI $112,097 Block Island, RI $112,721 Bradford, RI $113,068 Bristol, RI $112,529 Carolina, RI $112,881

Charlestown, RI $112,922 Chepachet, RI $112,698 Clayville, RI $112,384 Coventry, RI $112,389 West Greenwich, RI $112,699 East Greenwich, RI $112,313 Exeter, RI $112,667 Fiskeville, RI $112,095

Forestdale, RI $112,959 Foster, RI $112,638 Glendale, RI $112,968 Greene, RI $112,786 Greenville, RI $112,138 Harmony, RI $112,283 Harrisville, RI $112,919 Hope, RI $112,165

Hope Valley, RI $113,037 Hopkinton, RI $113,186 Jamestown, RI $112,808 Kenyon, RI $112,867 Little Compton, RI $113,334 Manville, RI $112,541 Mapleville, RI $112,719 Newport, RI $112,921

Middletown, RI $112,971 North Kingstown, RI $112,507 North Scituate, RI $112,284 Oakland, RI $112,841 Pascoag, RI $112,994 Pawtucket, RI $111,930 Central Falls, RI $111,980 Cumberland, RI $112,616

Lincoln, RI $112,092 Portsmouth, RI $112,909 Prudence Island, RI $112,677 Rockville, RI $113,169 Saunderstown, RI $112,740 Shannock, RI $112,874 Slatersville, RI $112,960 Slocum, RI $112,737

Tiverton, RI $113,253 Wakefield, RI $112,836 Kingston, RI $112,793 Narragansett, RI $112,867 Peace Dale, RI $112,822 Warren, RI $112,387 Warwick, RI $112,074 Westerly, RI $113,163

West Kingston, RI $112,828 West Warwick, RI $112,211 Wood River Junction, RI $112,989 Woonsocket, RI $112,966 North Smithfield, RI $112,709 Wyoming, RI $112,874 Providence, RI $111,898 Cranston, RI $111,913

North Providence, RI $111,926 East Providence, RI $111,905 Riverside, RI $111,941 Rumford, RI $111,925 Smithfield, RI $112,151 Johnston, RI $111,963

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

Understanding how a Certification 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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$98,946

Average $111,952/year

$130,884

$8,246

Average $9,329/month

$10,907

$1,903

Average $2,153/week

$2,517

$48

Average $54/hour

$63

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$130,884	$10,907	$2,517	$63
Average	$111,952	$9,329	$2,153	$54
25th Percentile	$98,946	$8,246	$1,903	$48

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