What are the main factors that influence a Tool Room 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 Tool Room Manager?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for Tool Room Manager roles, with salaries approximately 5% above the market median.

How does experience change A Tool Room Manager's salary?

A Tool Room Manager's salary grows with experience: a Tool Design Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $93,431, a Tool Design Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $106,394, a Tool Design Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $129,006, a Tool Design Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $152,096, a Tool Room Manager (10+ years)earns $157,540,

What are the highest paying states for a Tool Room Manager?

Tool Room Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Tool Room Manager roles are District of Columbia $172,885, California $172,229, Massachusetts $169,934. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Tool Room Manager roles make?

Salaries for Tool Room Manager level roles vary by specialization: Tool Design Engineering Manager: $152,919; Tool Room Supervisor: $94,900; Tool Maker IV: $78,790; Tool and Gauges Builder: $70,890; Tool Maker III: $70,590.

Tool Room Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does a Tool Room Manager make in Delaware?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Tool Room Manager in Delaware is $158,129 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $76.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $173,417
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $151,123 to $166,131
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $144,745

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Tool Room Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$166,131	$13,844	$3,195	$80
Average	$158,129	$13,177	$3,041	$76
25th Percentile	$151,123	$12,594	$2,906	$73

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Key Factors That Influence Tool Room Manager Salaries

A Tool Room 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 Tool Room Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Tool Room 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): $93,431
Early Career (1-2 years): $106,394
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $129,006
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $152,096
Expert (over 8 years): $157,540

Levels	Salary
Tool Desi... Level Tool Room Manager	$93,431
Tool Desi... Level Tool Room Manager	$106,394
Tool Desi... Level Tool Room Manager	$129,006
Tool Desi... Level Tool Room Manager	$152,096
Tool Room... Level Tool Room Manager	$157,540

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

District of Columbia: $172,885.
California: $172,229.
Massachusetts: $169,934.

District of Columbia $172,885 California $172,229 Massachusetts $169,934 Washington $169,309 New Jersey $169,247 Alaska $169,028 Connecticut $166,873 New York $165,999

Hawaii $163,204 Rhode Island $161,892 Maryland $161,002 Minnesota $159,784 Colorado $159,316 Illinois $159,160 Oregon $158,566 Delaware $158,129

New Hampshire $157,854 Virginia $157,239 Pennsylvania $155,443 Nevada $154,538 North Dakota $154,241 Michigan $153,773 Wisconsin $153,601 Vermont $153,257

Texas $152,305 Maine $152,242 Arizona $152,149 Ohio $152,039 Georgia $150,603 Indiana $149,885 Wyoming $149,744 Utah $149,525

Iowa $149,432 Kansas $148,682 Louisiana $148,464 North Carolina $148,386 Missouri $148,354 Florida $147,745 Montana $147,417 Nebraska $147,105

Kentucky $146,933 South Carolina $146,309 Tennessee $145,918 Idaho $145,762 New Mexico $144,622 Oklahoma $144,373 Alabama $143,451 South Dakota $141,905

Arkansas $141,062 West Virginia $140,609 Mississippi $139,251

Top Paying Cities for Tool Room 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: $157,417
Little Creek: $158,569
Magnolia: $158,341

Lincoln, DE $157,417 Little Creek, DE $158,569 Magnolia, DE $158,341 Milford, DE $157,817 Marydel, DE $158,076 Millsboro, DE $156,757 Millville, DE $156,999 Milton, DE $157,270

Nassau, DE $157,384 Ocean View, DE $156,972 Rehoboth Beach, DE $157,273 Seaford, DE $157,362 Selbyville, DE $156,711 Smyrna, DE $158,679 Viola, DE $157,948 Woodside, DE $158,373

Bear, DE $158,007 Newark, DE $157,948 Claymont, DE $158,271 Delaware City, DE $158,106 Hockessin, DE $157,934 Kirkwood, DE $158,076 Middletown, DE $158,137 Montchanin, DE $157,970

New Castle, DE $157,993 Odessa, DE $158,215 Port Penn, DE $158,321 Rockland, DE $157,985 Saint Georges, DE $158,087 Townsend, DE $158,330 Winterthur, DE $158,004 Lewes, DE $157,331

Wilmington, DE $157,942 Dover, DE $158,569 Dover Afb, DE $157,734 Bethany Beach, DE $156,806 Bethel, DE $156,969 Bridgeville, DE $157,339 Camden Wyoming, DE $158,123 Cheswold, DE $158,518

Clayton, DE $158,523 Dagsboro, DE $156,697 Delmar, DE $156,446 Ellendale, DE $156,920 Felton, DE $157,804 Fenwick Island, DE $156,732 Frankford, DE $156,458 Frederica, DE $157,960

Georgetown, DE $156,638 Greenwood, DE $157,364 Harbeson, DE $156,805 Harrington, DE $157,604 Hartly, DE $158,095 Houston, DE $157,380 Kenton, DE $158,530 Laurel, DE $156,544

Yorklyn, DE $157,981

Tool Room Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Tool Room Manager roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 10% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 5% above the average. In contrast, Tool Room Manager positions in Retail & Wholesale or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Tool Room Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Tool Room Manager

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense	$166,036	$80.0	5%
Biotechnology	$166,036	$80.0	5%
Pharmaceuticals	$166,036	$80.0	5%

Tool Room Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Tool Room 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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$151,123

Average $158,129/year

$166,131

$12,594

Average $13,177/month

$13,844

$2,906

Average $3,041/week

$3,195

$73

Average $76/hour

$80

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$166,131	$13,844	$3,195	$80
Average	$158,129	$13,177	$3,041	$76
25th Percentile	$151,123	$12,594	$2,906	$73

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