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

A Process Optimization Manager's salary grows with experience: starting around $59,197 for beginners, reaching about $60,220 at mid-level, and approach $64,084 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Process Optimization Manager?

Process Optimization Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Process Optimization Manager roles are District of Columbia $68,026, California $67,768, Massachusetts $66,865. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Process Optimization Manager roles make?

Salaries for Process Optimization Manager level roles vary by specialization: Business Process Optimization Specialist V: $146,054; Process Optimization Engineer IV: $134,653; Business Process Optimization Manager: $127,953; Process Optimization Engineer III: $110,190; Business Process Optimization Specialist IV: $108,773.

Process Optimization Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does a Process Optimization Manager make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Process Optimization Manager in Delaware is $62,220 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $30.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $74,326
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $55,514 to $68,556
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $49,408

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Process Optimization Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$68,556	$5,713	$1,318	$33
Average	$62,220	$5,185	$1,197	$30
25th Percentile	$55,514	$4,626	$1,068	$27

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Key Factors That Influence Process Optimization Manager Salaries

A Process Optimization 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 Process Optimization Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Process Optimization 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): $59,197
Early Career (1-2 years): $59,503
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $60,220
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $62,220
Expert (over 8 years): $64,084

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Process Optimization Manager	$59,197
Intermediate Level Process Optimization Manager	$59,503
Senior Level Process Optimization Manager	$60,220
Specialist Level Process Optimization Manager	$62,220
Expert Level Process Optimization Manager	$64,084

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

District of Columbia: $68,026.
California: $67,768.
Massachusetts: $66,865.

District of Columbia $68,026 California $67,768 Massachusetts $66,865 Washington $66,619 New Jersey $66,594 Alaska $66,508 Connecticut $65,661 New York $65,316

Hawaii $64,217 Rhode Island $63,701 Maryland $63,350 Minnesota $62,871 Colorado $62,687 Illinois $62,625 Oregon $62,392 Delaware $62,220

New Hampshire $62,112 Virginia $61,870 Pennsylvania $61,163 Nevada $60,807 North Dakota $60,690 Michigan $60,506 Wisconsin $60,438 Vermont $60,303

Texas $59,928 Maine $59,904 Arizona $59,867 Ohio $59,824 Georgia $59,258 Indiana $58,976 Wyoming $58,921 Utah $58,835

Iowa $58,798 Kansas $58,503 Louisiana $58,417 North Carolina $58,386 Missouri $58,374 Florida $58,134 Montana $58,005 Nebraska $57,882

Kentucky $57,815 South Carolina $57,569 Tennessee $57,415 Idaho $57,354 New Mexico $56,905 Oklahoma $56,807 Alabama $56,445 South Dakota $55,836

Arkansas $55,505 West Virginia $55,326 Mississippi $54,792

Top Paying Cities for Process Optimization 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: $64,395
Little Creek: $63,799
Magnolia: $64,063

Lincoln, DE $64,395 Little Creek, DE $63,799 Magnolia, DE $64,063 Milford, DE $64,395 Marydel, DE $63,559 Millsboro, DE $64,395 Millville, DE $64,825 Milton, DE $64,395

Nassau, DE $64,395 Ocean View, DE $64,825 Rehoboth Beach, DE $64,825 Seaford, DE $63,719 Selbyville, DE $64,825 Smyrna, DE $63,486 Viola, DE $64,063 Woodside, DE $63,879

Bear, DE $63,019 Newark, DE $63,043 Claymont, DE $63,092 Delaware City, DE $63,043 Hockessin, DE $63,092 Kirkwood, DE $63,043 Middletown, DE $63,357 Montchanin, DE $63,092

New Castle, DE $63,092 Odessa, DE $63,443 Port Penn, DE $62,871 Rockland, DE $63,092 Saint Georges, DE $63,043 Townsend, DE $63,350 Winterthur, DE $63,092 Lewes, DE $64,395

Wilmington, DE $63,092 Dover, DE $63,768 Dover Afb, DE $63,916 Bethany Beach, DE $64,825 Bethel, DE $63,719 Bridgeville, DE $64,395 Camden Wyoming, DE $63,836 Cheswold, DE $63,621

Clayton, DE $63,461 Dagsboro, DE $64,825 Delmar, DE $63,719 Ellendale, DE $64,395 Felton, DE $64,395 Fenwick Island, DE $64,825 Frankford, DE $64,825 Frederica, DE $64,395

Georgetown, DE $64,395 Greenwood, DE $64,395 Harbeson, DE $64,395 Harrington, DE $64,395 Hartly, DE $63,430 Houston, DE $64,395 Kenton, DE $63,461 Laurel, DE $63,719

Yorklyn, DE $63,092

Process Optimization Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Process Optimization 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.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

$55,514

Average $62,220/year

$68,556

$4,626

Average $5,185/month

$5,713

$1,068

Average $1,197/week

$1,318

$27

Average $30/hour

$33

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$68,556	$5,713	$1,318	$33
Average	$62,220	$5,185	$1,197	$30
25th Percentile	$55,514	$4,626	$1,068	$27

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