What are the main factors that influence an Economic Development Manager's salary?

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

How does experience change An Economic Development Manager's salary?

An Economic Development Manager's salary grows with experience: a Development and Fundraising Coordinator (2-4 years)earns $76,003, a Economic Development Manager (3-5 years)earns $81,453, a Development and Fundraising Manager (5+ years)earns $100,464, a Development and Fundraising Sr. Manager (5+ years)earns $113,664, a Development and Fundraising Director (5+ years)earns $148,654,

What are the highest paying states for an Economic Development Manager?

Economic Development Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Economic Development Manager roles are District of Columbia $89,539, California $89,200, Massachusetts $88,011. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Economic Development Manager roles make?

Salaries for Economic Development Manager level roles vary by specialization: Economic Development Director: $113,879; Director Of Economic Development: $112,160; Business /Economic Development Representative IV: $109,200; Economic Development Specialist: $96,262; Business /Economic Development Representative III: $93,100.

Economic Development Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does an Economic Development Manager make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for an Economic Development Manager in Delaware is $81,897 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $39.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $93,444
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $72,808 to $87,941
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $64,533

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Economic Development Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$87,941	$7,328	$1,691	$42
Average	$81,897	$6,825	$1,575	$39
25th Percentile	$72,808	$6,067	$1,400	$35

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Key Factors That Influence Economic Development Manager Salaries

An Economic Development 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 Economic Development Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Economic Development 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): $76,003
Early Career (1-2 years): $81,453
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $100,464
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $113,664
Expert (over 8 years): $148,654

Levels	Salary
Developme... Level Economic Development Manager	$76,003
Economic ... Level Economic Development Manager	$81,453
Developme... Level Economic Development Manager	$100,464
Developme... Level Economic Development Manager	$113,664
Developme... Level Economic Development Manager	$148,654

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

District of Columbia: $89,539.
California: $89,200.
Massachusetts: $88,011.

District of Columbia $89,539 California $89,200 Massachusetts $88,011 Washington $87,687 New Jersey $87,655 Alaska $87,542 Connecticut $86,426 New York $85,973

Hawaii $84,525 Rhode Island $83,846 Maryland $83,385 Minnesota $82,754 Colorado $82,512 Illinois $82,431 Oregon $82,123 Delaware $81,897

New Hampshire $81,755 Virginia $81,436 Pennsylvania $80,506 Nevada $80,037 North Dakota $79,883 Michigan $79,641 Wisconsin $79,552 Vermont $79,374

Texas $78,881 Maine $78,848 Arizona $78,800 Ohio $78,743 Georgia $77,999 Indiana $77,627 Wyoming $77,554 Utah $77,441

Iowa $77,393 Kansas $77,004 Louisiana $76,891 North Carolina $76,851 Missouri $76,835 Florida $76,519 Montana $76,349 Nebraska $76,188

Kentucky $76,099 South Carolina $75,775 Tennessee $75,573 Idaho $75,492 New Mexico $74,902 Oklahoma $74,772 Alabama $74,295 South Dakota $73,495

Arkansas $73,058 West Virginia $72,823 Mississippi $72,120

Top Paying Cities for Economic Development 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: $81,528
Little Creek: $82,125
Magnolia: $82,007

Lincoln, DE $81,528 Little Creek, DE $82,125 Magnolia, DE $82,007 Milford, DE $81,735 Marydel, DE $81,870 Millsboro, DE $81,186 Millville, DE $81,312 Milton, DE $81,452

Nassau, DE $81,511 Ocean View, DE $81,298 Rehoboth Beach, DE $81,454 Seaford, DE $81,500 Selbyville, DE $81,163 Smyrna, DE $82,182 Viola, DE $81,803 Woodside, DE $82,023

Bear, DE $81,834 Newark, DE $81,803 Claymont, DE $81,971 Delaware City, DE $81,885 Hockessin, DE $81,796 Kirkwood, DE $81,870 Middletown, DE $81,901 Montchanin, DE $81,815

New Castle, DE $81,827 Odessa, DE $81,942 Port Penn, DE $81,997 Rockland, DE $81,823 Saint Georges, DE $81,875 Townsend, DE $82,001 Winterthur, DE $81,832 Lewes, DE $81,484

Wilmington, DE $81,800 Dover, DE $82,125 Dover Afb, DE $81,692 Bethany Beach, DE $81,212 Bethel, DE $81,296 Bridgeville, DE $81,488 Camden Wyoming, DE $81,894 Cheswold, DE $82,098

Clayton, DE $82,101 Dagsboro, DE $81,155 Delmar, DE $81,025 Ellendale, DE $81,271 Felton, DE $81,729 Fenwick Island, DE $81,173 Frankford, DE $81,032 Frederica, DE $81,810

Georgetown, DE $81,125 Greenwood, DE $81,501 Harbeson, DE $81,211 Harrington, DE $81,625 Hartly, DE $81,879 Houston, DE $81,509 Kenton, DE $82,105 Laurel, DE $81,076

Yorklyn, DE $81,820

Economic Development Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Economic Development 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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$72,808

Average $81,897/year

$87,941

$6,067

Average $6,825/month

$7,328

$1,400

Average $1,575/week

$1,691

$35

Average $39/hour

$42

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$87,941	$7,328	$1,691	$42
Average	$81,897	$6,825	$1,575	$39
25th Percentile	$72,808	$6,067	$1,400	$35

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