How much does a manager make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $68.22 an hour or $11,830 a month.
- Hourly
- $68.22
- Average (mean)
- $153,900
- Jobs
- 622,190
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $74,300 | $35.72 | |
| 25th | $102,900 | $49.46 | |
| Median | $141,900 | $68.22 | |
| 75th | $186,300 | $89.57 | |
| 90th | $238,300 | $114.55 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Massachusetts | $183,000 |
| District of Columbia | $175,700 |
| California | $174,600 |
| Colorado | $171,100 |
| Delaware | $168,100 |
| New York | $167,200 |
| Virginia | $166,200 |
| Rhode Island | $165,900 |
| Washington | $164,200 |
| Connecticut | $162,700 |
| New Jersey | $161,500 |
| Maryland | $159,000 |
| Minnesota | $152,600 |
| New Hampshire | $145,600 |
| North Carolina | $141,200 |
| Illinois | $140,200 |
| Alabama | $135,900 |
| Utah | $134,900 |
| Texas | $134,400 |
| Michigan | $134,300 |
| Oklahoma | $131,900 |
| Kansas | $131,700 |
| Pennsylvania | $131,600 |
| Idaho | $131,600 |
| Hawaii | $130,000 |
| South Carolina | $130,000 |
| Ohio | $129,900 |
| Arizona | $129,900 |
| Iowa | $128,100 |
| Alaska | $128,000 |
| North Dakota | $126,400 |
| Missouri | $125,800 |
| Oregon | $125,600 |
| Vermont | $125,400 |
| Georgia | $125,000 |
| West Virginia | $124,900 |
| New Mexico | $123,600 |
| Kentucky | $122,900 |
| South Dakota | $119,500 |
| Nebraska | $116,400 |
| Maine | $115,900 |
| Wyoming | $113,400 |
| Nevada | $112,000 |
| Montana | $110,500 |
| Florida | $108,900 |
| Wisconsin | $107,100 |
| Louisiana | $103,100 |
| Mississippi | $101,600 |
| Tennessee | $99,430 |
| Arkansas | $87,520 |
| Indiana | $79,900 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $217,300 |
| San Francisco, CA | $210,100 |
| Boston, MA | $184,300 |
| Boulder, CO | $179,100 |
| Binghamton, NY | $177,800 |
| Denver, CO | $176,000 |
| Bridgeport, CT | $174,500 |
| Washington, DC | $171,000 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $170,700 |
| New York, NY | $169,800 |
| San Diego, CA | $169,200 |
| Seattle, WA | $169,000 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $168,200 |
| Kennewick, WA | $167,700 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $167,100 |
In other countries
Manager belongs to the international group "Senior officials of special-interest organisations".
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- Social and Community Service Manager$80,390
- Emergency Management Director$93,330
- Funeral Home Manager$78,790
- Personal Service Manager$69,770
Frequently asked questions
How much does a manager make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $68.22 ($141,900 a year).
How much does a manager make a month?
About $11,830 a month before tax, based on a median of $141,900 a year.
How much does a manager make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $74,300 or less a year ($35.72 an hour); the top 10% make $238,300 or more.
Which state pays managers the most?
Massachusetts, with a median of $183,000 a year, followed by District of Columbia ($175,700) and California ($174,600).
Which city pays managers the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $217,300 a year.
How many managers are there in the United States?
About 622,190 people work as managers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.