What are the main factors that influence a Machine Shop 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 Machine Shop Manager?

The Transportation industry offers the highest average compensation for Machine Shop Manager roles, with salaries approximately 50% above the market median.

How does experience change A Machine Shop Manager's salary?

A Machine Shop Manager's salary grows with experience: starting around $100,935 for beginners, reaching about $102,473 at mid-level, and approach $105,092 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Machine Shop Manager?

Machine Shop Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Machine Shop Manager roles are District of Columbia $115,409, California $114,971, Massachusetts $113,439. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Machine Shop Manager roles make?

Salaries for Machine Shop Manager level roles vary by specialization: Machine Shop Production Supervisor III: $101,299; Machine Shop Foreman: $100,000; Machine Shop Tool & Die Maker IV: $78,800; Machine Shop Production Supervisor II: $78,402; Machine Shop Supervisor: $74,718.

Machine Shop Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does a Machine Shop Manager make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Machine Shop Manager in Delaware is $105,559 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $51.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $125,773
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $95,397 to $116,139
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $86,146

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Machine Shop Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$116,139	$9,678	$2,233	$56
Average	$105,559	$8,797	$2,030	$51
25th Percentile	$95,397	$7,950	$1,835	$46

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Key Factors That Influence Machine Shop Manager Salaries

A Machine Shop 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 Machine Shop Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Machine Shop 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): $100,935
Early Career (1-2 years): $101,397
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $102,473
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $103,704
Expert (over 8 years): $105,092

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Machine Shop Manager	$100,935
Intermediate Level Machine Shop Manager	$101,397
Senior Level Machine Shop Manager	$102,473
Specialist Level Machine Shop Manager	$103,704
Expert Level Machine Shop Manager	$105,092

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

District of Columbia: $115,409.
California: $114,971.
Massachusetts: $113,439.

District of Columbia $115,409 California $114,971 Massachusetts $113,439 Washington $113,022 New Jersey $112,980 Alaska $112,834 Connecticut $111,396 New York $110,812

Hawaii $108,946 Rhode Island $108,071 Maryland $107,477 Minnesota $106,664 Colorado $106,351 Illinois $106,247 Oregon $105,851 Delaware $105,559

New Hampshire $105,375 Virginia $104,965 Pennsylvania $103,766 Nevada $103,161 North Dakota $102,963 Michigan $102,651 Wisconsin $102,536 Vermont $102,307

Texas $101,671 Maine $101,629 Arizona $101,567 Ohio $101,494 Georgia $100,535 Indiana $100,055 Wyoming $99,961 Utah $99,815

Iowa $99,753 Kansas $99,253 Louisiana $99,107 North Carolina $99,055 Missouri $99,034 Florida $98,627 Montana $98,408 Nebraska $98,200

Kentucky $98,085 South Carolina $97,668 Tennessee $97,408 Idaho $97,303 New Mexico $96,542 Oklahoma $96,376 Alabama $95,761 South Dakota $94,729

Arkansas $94,166 West Virginia $93,864 Mississippi $92,957

Top Paying Cities for Machine Shop 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: $105,083
Little Creek: $105,853
Magnolia: $105,701

Lincoln, DE $105,083 Little Creek, DE $105,853 Magnolia, DE $105,701 Milford, DE $105,350 Marydel, DE $105,523 Millsboro, DE $104,643 Millville, DE $104,804 Milton, DE $104,985

Nassau, DE $105,062 Ocean View, DE $104,786 Rehoboth Beach, DE $104,988 Seaford, DE $105,047 Selbyville, DE $104,612 Smyrna, DE $105,926 Viola, DE $105,438 Woodside, DE $105,721

Bear, DE $105,477 Newark, DE $105,438 Claymont, DE $105,654 Delaware City, DE $105,543 Hockessin, DE $105,428 Kirkwood, DE $105,523 Middletown, DE $105,564 Montchanin, DE $105,452

New Castle, DE $105,468 Odessa, DE $105,616 Port Penn, DE $105,687 Rockland, DE $105,463 Saint Georges, DE $105,531 Townsend, DE $105,693 Winterthur, DE $105,475 Lewes, DE $105,026

Wilmington, DE $105,434 Dover, DE $105,853 Dover Afb, DE $105,295 Bethany Beach, DE $104,676 Bethel, DE $104,784 Bridgeville, DE $105,031 Camden Wyoming, DE $105,555 Cheswold, DE $105,818

Clayton, DE $105,821 Dagsboro, DE $104,603 Delmar, DE $104,435 Ellendale, DE $104,752 Felton, DE $105,342 Fenwick Island, DE $104,626 Frankford, DE $104,443 Frederica, DE $105,446

Georgetown, DE $104,563 Greenwood, DE $105,048 Harbeson, DE $104,675 Harrington, DE $105,209 Hartly, DE $105,536 Houston, DE $105,058 Kenton, DE $105,827 Laurel, DE $104,501

Yorklyn, DE $105,460

Machine Shop Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Machine Shop 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 Transportation and Telecom sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 50% above the average. In contrast, Machine Shop Manager positions in Aerospace & Defense or Biotechnology typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Machine Shop Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Machine Shop Manager

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Transportation	$158,338	$76.0	50%
Telecom	$153,060	$74.0	45%
Software & Networking	$147,782	$71.0	40%
Retail & Wholesale	$142,504	$69.0	35%
Pharmaceuticals	$137,226	$66.0	30%

Machine Shop Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Machine Shop 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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$95,397

Average $105,559/year

$116,139

$7,950

Average $8,797/month

$9,678

$1,835

Average $2,030/week

$2,233

$46

Average $51/hour

$56

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$116,139	$9,678	$2,233	$56
Average	$105,559	$8,797	$2,030	$51
25th Percentile	$95,397	$7,950	$1,835	$46

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