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

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

A Machine Shop Manager's salary grows with experience: starting around $100,912 for beginners, reaching about $102,449 at mid-level, and approach $105,058 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 $115,359, California $114,922, Massachusetts $113,390. 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: $101,273; Machine Shop Foreman: $99,976; Machine Shop Tool & Die Maker IV: $78,800; Machine Shop Production Supervisor II: $78,376; Machine Shop Supervisor: $74,692.

Machine Shop Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does a Machine Shop Manager make in Delaware?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Machine Shop Manager in Delaware is $105,513 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): $125,232
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $95,380 to $115,835
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $86,154

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Machine Shop Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$115,835	$9,653	$2,228	$56
Average	$105,513	$8,793	$2,029	$51
25th Percentile	$95,380	$7,948	$1,834	$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): $100,912
Early Career (1-2 years): $101,373
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $102,449
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $103,678
Expert (over 8 years): $105,058

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Machine Shop Manager	$100,912
Intermediate Level Machine Shop Manager	$101,373
Senior Level Machine Shop Manager	$102,449
Specialist Level Machine Shop Manager	$103,678
Expert Level Machine Shop Manager	$105,058

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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: $115,359.
California: $114,922.
Massachusetts: $113,390.

District of Columbia $115,359 California $114,922 Massachusetts $113,390 Washington $112,973 New Jersey $112,932 Alaska $112,786 Connecticut $111,348 New York $110,764

Hawaii $108,899 Rhode Island $108,024 Maryland $107,430 Minnesota $106,618 Colorado $106,305 Illinois $106,201 Oregon $105,805 Delaware $105,513

New Hampshire $105,330 Virginia $104,919 Pennsylvania $103,721 Nevada $103,117 North Dakota $102,919 Michigan $102,606 Wisconsin $102,492 Vermont $102,262

Texas $101,627 Maine $101,585 Arizona $101,523 Ohio $101,450 Georgia $100,491 Indiana $100,012 Wyoming $99,918 Utah $99,772

Iowa $99,710 Kansas $99,210 Louisiana $99,064 North Carolina $99,012 Missouri $98,991 Florida $98,585 Montana $98,366 Nebraska $98,157

Kentucky $98,043 South Carolina $97,626 Tennessee $97,366 Idaho $97,261 New Mexico $96,501 Oklahoma $96,334 Alabama $95,719 South Dakota $94,688

Arkansas $94,125 West Virginia $93,823 Mississippi $92,917

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: $105,038
Little Creek: $105,807
Magnolia: $105,655

Lincoln, DE $105,038 Little Creek, DE $105,807 Magnolia, DE $105,655 Milford, DE $105,305 Marydel, DE $105,478 Millsboro, DE $104,597 Millville, DE $104,759 Milton, DE $104,940

Nassau, DE $105,016 Ocean View, DE $104,741 Rehoboth Beach, DE $104,942 Seaford, DE $105,002 Selbyville, DE $104,567 Smyrna, DE $105,880 Viola, DE $105,392 Woodside, DE $105,676

Bear, DE $105,432 Newark, DE $105,392 Claymont, DE $105,608 Delaware City, DE $105,498 Hockessin, DE $105,383 Kirkwood, DE $105,478 Middletown, DE $105,518 Montchanin, DE $105,407

New Castle, DE $105,423 Odessa, DE $105,571 Port Penn, DE $105,641 Rockland, DE $105,417 Saint Georges, DE $105,485 Townsend, DE $105,648 Winterthur, DE $105,430 Lewes, DE $104,981

Wilmington, DE $105,388 Dover, DE $105,807 Dover Afb, DE $105,250 Bethany Beach, DE $104,631 Bethel, DE $104,739 Bridgeville, DE $104,986 Camden Wyoming, DE $105,509 Cheswold, DE $105,773

Clayton, DE $105,776 Dagsboro, DE $104,558 Delmar, DE $104,390 Ellendale, DE $104,707 Felton, DE $105,296 Fenwick Island, DE $104,581 Frankford, DE $104,398 Frederica, DE $105,401

Georgetown, DE $104,518 Greenwood, DE $105,003 Harbeson, DE $104,630 Harrington, DE $105,163 Hartly, DE $105,490 Houston, DE $105,013 Kenton, DE $105,781 Laurel, DE $104,456

Yorklyn, DE $105,414

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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$95,380

Average $105,513/year

$115,835

$7,948

Average $8,793/month

$9,653

$1,834

Average $2,029/week

$2,228

$46

Average $51/hour

$56

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$115,835	$9,653	$2,228	$56
Average	$105,513	$8,793	$2,029	$51
25th Percentile	$95,380	$7,948	$1,834	$46

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