Ward Manager Salary in the United States

How much does a Ward Manager make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Ward Manager in the United States is $42,768 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $21.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $50,853
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $40,006 to $47,000
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $37,490
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Ward Manager Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $47,000 $3,917 $904 $23
Average $42,768 $3,564 $822 $21
25th Percentile $40,006 $3,334 $769 $19
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Key Factors That Influence Ward Manager Salaries

A Ward 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Ward Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Ward 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): $41,975
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $42,582
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $44,324
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $44,511
  • Expert (over 8 years): $44,635
Levels Salary
Entry Level Ward Manager$41,975
Intermediate Level Ward Manager$42,582
Senior Level Ward Manager$44,324
Specialist Level Ward Manager$44,511
Expert Level Ward Manager$44,635
$41,975 0 yr
$42,582 < 2 yrs
$44,324 2-4 yrs
$44,511 5-8 yrs
$44,635 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Ward 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:

  • San Jose: $53,944
  • San Francisco: $53,353
  • Oakland: $52,229

What Skills Can Increase a Ward Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Commitment (Mentioned in 13.22% Job Postings): An agreement or pledge to do something in the future a commitment to improve conditions at the prison especially : an engagement to assume a financial obligation at a future date.
  • Product Quality (Mentioned in 3.22% Job Postings): Product quality refers to how well a product satisfies customer needs, serves its purpose and meets industry standards. When evaluating product quality, businesses consider several key factors, including whether a product solves a problem, works efficiently or suits customers' purposes.
  • Welding (Mentioned in 2.18% Job Postings): Welding is a fabrication or sculptural process that joins materials, usually metals or thermoplastics, by using high heat to melt the parts together and allowing them to cool causing fusion. Welding is distinct from lower temperature metal-joining techniques such as brazing and soldering, which do not melt the base metal. In addition to melting the base metal, a filler material is typically added to the joint to form a pool of molten material (the weld pool) that cools to form a joint that, based on weld configuration (butt, full penetration, fillet, etc.), can be stronger than the base material (parent metal). Pressure may also be used in conjunction with heat, or by itself, to produce a weld. Welding also requires a form of shield to protect the filler metals or melted metals from being contaminated or oxidized. Many different energy sources can be used for welding, including a gas flame (chemical), an electric arc (electrical), a laser, an electron beam, friction, and ultrasound. While often an industrial process, welding may be performed in many different environments, including in open air, under water, and in outer space. Welding is a hazardous undertaking and precautions are required to avoid burns, electric shock, vision damage, inhalation of poisonous gases and fumes, and exposure to intense ultraviolet radiation.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Commitment 13.22%
Product Quality 3.22%
Welding 2.18%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Ward Manager's salary.
  • Listening: Can increase your salary by up to 35%.
  • Oral Communication: Can increase your salary by up to 31%.
  • Painting: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Listening
$57,737
35%
Oral Communication
$56,026
31%
Painting
$49,184
15%
Production Process
$47,900
12%
Decision Making
$47,045
10%
Sense Of Urgency
$46,190
8%
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Ward Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Ward Manager roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 35% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Ward Manager positions in MFG Nondurable or MFG Durable typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Ward Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Ward Manager

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology$51,322$25.020%
Energy & Utilities$47,045$23.010%
Aerospace & Defense$44,907$22.05%

How Education impacts a Ward Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Ward Managers enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Ward Manager with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $34,169 and $37,619).

Ward Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Ward Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 80.0%
High School 80.0%
Associates 0.0%
Bachelors 0.0%
Masters 20.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Ward Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Ward 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 July 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Ward Manager

Salaries for a Ward Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $44,645 in 2023 to around $44,541 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Ward Manager salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Ward Manager Over Time

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2024
$44,773
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2024 $44,773
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