What are the main factors that influence a Transition 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 Transition Manager?

The Biotechnology industry offers the highest average compensation for Transition Manager roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change A Transition Manager's salary?

A Transition Manager's salary grows with experience: an Organizational Development Supervisor (10+ years)earns $101,181, an Organizational Development Manager (10+ years)earns $118,268, an Transition Manager (10+ years)earns $159,877, an Organizational Development Director (10+ years)earns $195,310, a VP of Organizational Development (10+ years)earns $241,992,

What are the highest paying states for a Transition Manager?

Transition Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Transition Manager roles are District of Columbia $175,911, California $175,244, Massachusetts $172,908. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Transition Manager roles make?

Salaries for Transition Manager level roles vary by specialization: Transition Lead: $160,867; Service Transition Manager: $136,155; Transition Consultant: $108,509; Transition Nurse: $107,081; Care Transition Manager: $95,555.

Transition Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does a Transition Manager make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Transition Manager in Delaware is $160,897 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $77.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $187,371
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $148,468 to $174,755
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $137,152

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Transition Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$174,755	$14,563	$3,361	$84
Average	$160,897	$13,408	$3,094	$77
25th Percentile	$148,468	$12,372	$2,855	$71

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Key Factors That Influence Transition Manager Salaries

A Transition 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 Transition Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Transition 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): $101,181
Early Career (1-2 years): $118,268
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $159,877
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $195,310
Expert (over 8 years): $241,992

Levels	Salary
Organizat... Level Transition Manager	$101,181
Organizat... Level Transition Manager	$118,268
Transitio... Level Transition Manager	$159,877
Organizat... Level Transition Manager	$195,310
VP of Org... Level Transition Manager	$241,992

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

District of Columbia: $175,911.
California: $175,244.
Massachusetts: $172,908.

District of Columbia $175,911 California $175,244 Massachusetts $172,908 Washington $172,272 New Jersey $172,209 Alaska $171,987 Connecticut $169,794 New York $168,904

Hawaii $166,060 Rhode Island $164,726 Maryland $163,820 Minnesota $162,581 Colorado $162,104 Illinois $161,945 Oregon $161,342 Delaware $160,897

New Hampshire $160,617 Virginia $159,991 Pennsylvania $158,164 Nevada $157,243 North Dakota $156,941 Michigan $156,464 Wisconsin $156,289 Vermont $155,940

Texas $154,971 Maine $154,907 Arizona $154,812 Ohio $154,700 Georgia $153,239 Indiana $152,508 Wyoming $152,365 Utah $152,143

Iowa $152,047 Kansas $151,285 Louisiana $151,062 North Carolina $150,983 Missouri $150,951 Florida $150,331 Montana $149,998 Nebraska $149,680

Kentucky $149,505 South Carolina $148,870 Tennessee $148,472 Idaho $148,314 New Mexico $147,154 Oklahoma $146,900 Alabama $145,962 South Dakota $144,389

Arkansas $143,531 West Virginia $143,071 Mississippi $141,688

Top Paying Cities for Transition 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: $160,172
Little Creek: $161,345
Magnolia: $161,113

Lincoln, DE $160,172 Little Creek, DE $161,345 Magnolia, DE $161,113 Milford, DE $160,579 Marydel, DE $160,843 Millsboro, DE $159,500 Millville, DE $159,746 Milton, DE $160,023

Nassau, DE $160,139 Ocean View, DE $159,719 Rehoboth Beach, DE $160,026 Seaford, DE $160,117 Selbyville, DE $159,454 Smyrna, DE $161,456 Viola, DE $160,712 Woodside, DE $161,145

Bear, DE $160,773 Newark, DE $160,712 Claymont, DE $161,041 Delaware City, DE $160,873 Hockessin, DE $160,698 Kirkwood, DE $160,843 Middletown, DE $160,905 Montchanin, DE $160,735

New Castle, DE $160,759 Odessa, DE $160,984 Port Penn, DE $161,092 Rockland, DE $160,751 Saint Georges, DE $160,854 Townsend, DE $161,102 Winterthur, DE $160,770 Lewes, DE $160,085

Wilmington, DE $160,706 Dover, DE $161,345 Dover Afb, DE $160,495 Bethany Beach, DE $159,551 Bethel, DE $159,716 Bridgeville, DE $160,093 Camden Wyoming, DE $160,890 Cheswold, DE $161,292

Clayton, DE $161,297 Dagsboro, DE $159,440 Delmar, DE $159,184 Ellendale, DE $159,667 Felton, DE $160,566 Fenwick Island, DE $159,475 Frankford, DE $159,197 Frederica, DE $160,725

Georgetown, DE $159,379 Greenwood, DE $160,118 Harbeson, DE $159,549 Harrington, DE $160,363 Hartly, DE $160,862 Houston, DE $160,134 Kenton, DE $161,305 Laurel, DE $159,284

Yorklyn, DE $160,746

Transition Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Transition Manager roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 50% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Software & Networking sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Transition Manager positions in Transportation or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Transition Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Transition Manager

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology	$193,076	$93.0	20%
Software & Networking	$193,076	$93.0	20%
Telecom	$193,076	$93.0	20%
Pharmaceuticals	$185,031	$89.0	15%
Energy & Utilities	$176,986	$85.0	10%

Transition Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Transition 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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$148,468

Average $160,897/year

$174,755

$12,372

Average $13,408/month

$14,563

$2,855

Average $3,094/week

$3,361

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Average $77/hour

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	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$174,755	$14,563	$3,361	$84
Average	$160,897	$13,408	$3,094	$77
25th Percentile	$148,468	$12,372	$2,855	$71

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