What are the main factors that influence a Workforce Development 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 Workforce Development Manager's salary?

A Workforce Development Manager's salary grows with experience: starting around $109,791 for beginners, reaching about $111,292 at mid-level, and approach $116,038 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Workforce Development Manager?

Workforce Development Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Workforce Development Manager roles are District of Columbia $124,273, California $123,802, Massachusetts $122,152. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Workforce Development Manager roles make?

Salaries for Workforce Development Manager level roles vary by specialization: Director Of Workforce Development: $219,251; Workforce Development Director: $210,466; Workforce Manager: $117,448; Traffic Workforce Manager: $116,593; Workforce Management Manager: $115,674.

Workforce Development Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does a Workforce Development Manager make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Workforce Development Manager in Delaware is $113,666 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $55.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $139,338
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $105,633 to $127,104
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $98,318

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Workforce Development Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$127,104	$10,592	$2,444	$61
Average	$113,666	$9,472	$2,186	$55
25th Percentile	$105,633	$8,803	$2,031	$51

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Key Factors That Influence Workforce Development Manager Salaries

A Workforce Development 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 Workforce Development Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Workforce Development 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): $109,791
Early Career (1-2 years): $110,137
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $111,292
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $112,678
Expert (over 8 years): $116,038

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Workforce Development Manager	$109,791
Intermediate Level Workforce Development Manager	$110,137
Senior Level Workforce Development Manager	$111,292
Specialist Level Workforce Development Manager	$112,678
Expert Level Workforce Development Manager	$116,038

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

District of Columbia: $124,273.
California: $123,802.
Massachusetts: $122,152.

District of Columbia $124,273 California $123,802 Massachusetts $122,152 Washington $121,703 New Jersey $121,658 Alaska $121,501 Connecticut $119,952 New York $119,323

Hawaii $117,314 Rhode Island $116,371 Maryland $115,732 Minnesota $114,856 Colorado $114,519 Illinois $114,407 Oregon $113,981 Delaware $113,666

New Hampshire $113,469 Virginia $113,027 Pennsylvania $111,736 Nevada $111,085 North Dakota $110,872 Michigan $110,535 Wisconsin $110,411 Vermont $110,165

Texas $109,480 Maine $109,435 Arizona $109,368 Ohio $109,289 Georgia $108,256 Indiana $107,740 Wyoming $107,639 Utah $107,482

Iowa $107,415 Kansas $106,876 Louisiana $106,719 North Carolina $106,663 Missouri $106,640 Florida $106,202 Montana $105,967 Nebraska $105,742

Kentucky $105,619 South Carolina $105,170 Tennessee $104,889 Idaho $104,777 New Mexico $103,958 Oklahoma $103,778 Alabama $103,116 South Dakota $102,005

Arkansas $101,399 West Virginia $101,073 Mississippi $100,097

Top Paying Cities for Workforce Development 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: $117,640
Little Creek: $116,551
Magnolia: $117,034

Lincoln, DE $117,640 Little Creek, DE $116,551 Magnolia, DE $117,034 Milford, DE $117,640 Marydel, DE $116,113 Millsboro, DE $117,640 Millville, DE $118,425 Milton, DE $117,640

Nassau, DE $117,640 Ocean View, DE $118,425 Rehoboth Beach, DE $118,425 Seaford, DE $116,405 Selbyville, DE $118,425 Smyrna, DE $115,979 Viola, DE $117,034 Woodside, DE $116,697

Bear, DE $115,126 Newark, DE $115,170 Claymont, DE $115,260 Delaware City, DE $115,170 Hockessin, DE $115,260 Kirkwood, DE $115,170 Middletown, DE $115,743 Montchanin, DE $115,260

New Castle, DE $115,260 Odessa, DE $115,900 Port Penn, DE $114,856 Rockland, DE $115,260 Saint Georges, DE $115,170 Townsend, DE $115,732 Winterthur, DE $115,260 Lewes, DE $117,640

Wilmington, DE $115,260 Dover, DE $116,495 Dover Afb, DE $116,764 Bethany Beach, DE $118,425 Bethel, DE $116,405 Bridgeville, DE $117,640 Camden Wyoming, DE $116,618 Cheswold, DE $116,226

Clayton, DE $115,934 Dagsboro, DE $118,425 Delmar, DE $116,405 Ellendale, DE $117,640 Felton, DE $117,640 Fenwick Island, DE $118,425 Frankford, DE $118,425 Frederica, DE $117,640

Georgetown, DE $117,640 Greenwood, DE $117,640 Harbeson, DE $117,640 Harrington, DE $117,640 Hartly, DE $115,878 Houston, DE $117,640 Kenton, DE $115,934 Laurel, DE $116,405

Yorklyn, DE $115,260

Workforce Development Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Workforce Development 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

$105,633

Average $113,666/year

$127,104

$8,803

Average $9,472/month

$10,592

$2,031

Average $2,186/week

$2,444

$51

Average $55/hour

$61

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$127,104	$10,592	$2,444	$61
Average	$113,666	$9,472	$2,186	$55
25th Percentile	$105,633	$8,803	$2,031	$51

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