What are the main factors that influence an Improvement 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 Improvement Manager?

The Financial Services industry offers the highest average compensation for Improvement Manager roles, with salaries approximately 15% above the market median.

How does experience change An Improvement Manager's salary?

An Improvement Manager's salary grows with experience: starting around $75,941 for beginners, reaching about $116,160 at mid-level, and approach $154,300 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Improvement Manager?

Improvement Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Improvement Manager roles are District of Columbia $104,474, California $104,078, Massachusetts $102,691. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Improvement Manager roles make?

Salaries for Improvement Manager level roles vary by specialization: Performance Improvement Manager: $172,608; Continuous Improvement Senior Manager: $150,600; Continuous Improvement Project Manager: $142,609; Continuous Improvement Manager: $137,880; Business Improvement Manager: $134,774.

Improvement Manager Salary in Maryland

How much does an Improvement Manager make in Maryland? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Improvement Manager in Maryland is $97,294 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $47.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $119,070
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $89,268 to $108,692
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $81,961

10% $81,961

50% (Median) $97,294

90% $119,070

Improvement Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$108,692	$9,058	$2,090	$52
Average	$97,294	$8,108	$1,871	$47
25th Percentile	$89,268	$7,439	$1,717	$43

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Key Factors That Influence Improvement Manager Salaries

An Improvement 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 Improvement Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Improvement 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): $75,941
Early Career (1-2 years): $94,919
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $116,160
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $130,838
Expert (over 8 years): $154,300

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Project Manager I	less than 1 year	$75,941
Improvement Manager	1-2 years	$94,919
Project Manager III	2-4 years	$116,160
Project Manager IV	5-8 years	$130,838
Project Manager V	over 8 years	$154,300

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

District of Columbia: $104,474.
California: $104,078.
Massachusetts: $102,691.

District of Columbia $104,474 California $104,078 Massachusetts $102,691 Washington $102,314 New Jersey $102,276 Alaska $102,144 Connecticut $100,842 New York $100,313

Hawaii $98,624 Rhode Island $97,832 Maryland $97,294 Minnesota $96,558 Colorado $96,275 Illinois $96,180 Oregon $95,822 Delaware $95,557

New Hampshire $95,391 Virginia $95,020 Pennsylvania $93,934 Nevada $93,387 North Dakota $93,208 Michigan $92,925 Wisconsin $92,821 Vermont $92,613

Texas $92,038 Maine $92,000 Arizona $91,944 Ohio $91,877 Georgia $91,009 Indiana $90,575 Wyoming $90,490 Utah $90,358

Iowa $90,302 Kansas $89,849 Louisiana $89,717 North Carolina $89,669 Missouri $89,651 Florida $89,283 Montana $89,084 Nebraska $88,896

Kentucky $88,792 South Carolina $88,414 Tennessee $88,179 Idaho $88,084 New Mexico $87,395 Oklahoma $87,244 Alabama $86,688 South Dakota $85,754

Arkansas $85,244 West Virginia $84,970 Mississippi $84,149

Top Paying Cities for Improvement Manager

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:

Owings: $100,179
Riverdale: $103,763
College Park: $103,644

Owings, MD $100,179

Riverdale, MD $103,763

College Park, MD $103,644

Fort Washington, MD $103,576

Oxon Hill, MD $103,875

Suitland, MD $103,842

District Heights, MD $103,790

Temple Hills, MD $103,844

Deale, MD $99,715

Dunkirk, MD $100,770

Fort George G Meade, MD $98,458

Friendship, MD $100,032

Fulton, MD $99,767

Andrews Air Force Base, MD $103,491

Savage, MD $98,604

Shady Side, MD $98,928

Galesville, MD $99,364

Greenbelt, MD $103,285

Glenn Dale, MD $102,144

Upper Marlboro, MD $102,243

Harwood, MD $99,746

Highland, MD $99,676

West River, MD $99,765

Tracys Landing, MD $99,836

Hyattsville, MD $103,847

Jessup, MD $98,120

Bethesda, MD $103,877

Glen Echo, MD $103,858

Chevy Chase, MD $103,866

Cabin John, MD $103,837

Olney, MD $101,498

Brookeville, MD $99,604

Poolesville, MD $100,480

Barnesville, MD $99,082

Beallsville, MD $99,264

Boyds, MD $100,023

Dickerson, MD $99,150

Rockville, MD $102,693

Potomac, MD $102,989

Derwood, MD $101,604

Sandy Spring, MD $101,011

Ashton, MD $100,789

Brinklow, MD $100,040

Burtonsville, MD $101,211

Montgomery Village, MD $100,383

Kensington, MD $103,779

Garrett Park, MD $103,656

Suburb Maryland Fac, MD $102,842

Silver Spring, MD $103,719

Takoma Park, MD $103,854

Aberdeen, MD $95,128

Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD $95,108

Abingdon, MD $95,843

Gunpowder, MD $96,421

Arnold, MD $97,545

Baldwin, MD $96,241

Bel Air, MD $95,440

Belcamp, MD $95,579

Benson, MD $95,003

Boring, MD $95,213

Brooklandville, MD $97,178

Butler, MD $96,108

Chase, MD $96,866

Churchville, MD $94,727

Clarksville, MD $98,618

Cockeysville, MD $96,292

Hunt Valley, MD $96,695

Crownsville, MD $98,204

Darlington, MD $93,889

Davidsonville, MD $99,637

Dayton, MD $98,556

Edgewater, MD $98,724

Edgewood, MD $96,135

Ellicott City, MD $97,369

Columbia, MD $98,099

Fallston, MD $95,884

Finksburg, MD $95,917

Forest Hill, MD $94,921

Fork, MD $96,566

Fort Howard, MD $97,176

Freeland, MD $93,014

Gambrills, MD $98,575

Gibson Island, MD $97,230

Glen Arm, MD $96,922

Glen Burnie, MD $97,345

Glyndon, MD $96,413

Hampstead, MD $94,197

Elkridge, MD $97,451

Hanover, MD $97,507

Harmans, MD $97,502

Havre De Grace, MD $94,510

Hydes, MD $96,574

Jarrettsville, MD $94,605

Joppa, MD $96,379

Kingsville, MD $96,594

Lineboro, MD $92,777

Linthicum Heights, MD $97,360

Long Green, MD $96,763

Spencerville, MD $101,061

Clarksburg, MD $98,851

Damascus, MD $97,999

Germantown, MD $100,928

Annapolis, MD $98,299

Cumberland, MD $89,296

Accident, MD $89,147

Barton, MD $89,566

Bittinger, MD $89,398

Bloomington, MD $89,716

Corriganville, MD $88,728

Eckhart Mines, MD $89,219

Ellerslie, MD $88,841

Flintstone, MD $89,317

Friendsville, MD $89,121

Frostburg, MD $89,097

Grantsville, MD $89,100

Kitzmiller, MD $89,107

Lonaconing, MD $89,404

Luke, MD $89,722

Mc Henry, MD $89,155

Midland, MD $89,703

Midlothian, MD $89,109

Mount Savage, MD $88,701

Oakland, MD $88,897

Oldtown, MD $89,439

Pinto, MD $89,604

Rawlings, MD $89,633

Spring Gap, MD $89,548

Swanton, MD $89,331

Westernport, MD $89,719

Easton, MD $96,350

Barclay, MD $95,545

Bethlehem, MD $95,668

Betterton, MD $95,616

Bozman, MD $97,171

Cambridge, MD $95,673

Centreville, MD $96,450

Chester, MD $97,195

Chestertown, MD $96,063

Church Creek, MD $95,522

Church Hill, MD $95,934

Claiborne, MD $97,346

Cordova, MD $96,024

Crapo, MD $94,680

Crocheron, MD $93,997

Crumpton, MD $95,436

Denton, MD $95,523

East New Market, MD $95,291

Federalsburg, MD $95,272

Fishing Creek, MD $95,031

Galena, MD $95,178

Goldsboro, MD $95,339

Grasonville, MD $97,010

Greensboro, MD $95,356

Henderson, MD $95,444

Hillsboro, MD $96,092

Hurlock, MD $95,313

Ingleside, MD $95,622

Kennedyville, MD $95,348

Mcdaniel, MD $97,307

Madison, MD $96,265

Marydel, MD $95,182

Massey, MD $95,201

Millington, MD $95,336

Neavitt, MD $97,293

Newcomb, MD $96,622

Oxford, MD $96,144

Preston, MD $95,633

Price, MD $95,999

Queen Anne, MD $96,250

Queenstown, MD $96,798

Rhodesdale, MD $94,742

Ridgely, MD $95,733

Rock Hall, MD $96,649

Royal Oak, MD $96,443

Saint Michaels, MD $97,096

Secretary, MD $95,655

Sherwood, MD $97,886

Deal Island, MD $93,277

Eden, MD $93,461

Ewell, MD $92,986

Fruitland, MD $93,782

Girdletree, MD $92,773

Hebron, MD $93,694

Linkwood, MD $95,016

Manokin, MD $93,153

Mardela Springs, MD $94,031

Marion Station, MD $92,826

Nanticoke, MD $93,652

Newark, MD $93,263

Ocean City, MD $93,712

Parsonsburg, MD $93,524

Pittsville, MD $93,527

Pocomoke City, MD $92,947

Powellville, MD $93,480

Princess Anne, MD $93,394

Quantico, MD $93,510

Rehobeth, MD $92,798

Sharptown, MD $94,547

Showell, MD $93,525

Snow Hill, MD $93,194

Stockton, MD $92,636

Tyaskin, MD $93,419

Tylerton, MD $93,097

Upper Fairmount, MD $93,381

Vienna, MD $94,231

Westover, MD $93,152

Whaleyville, MD $93,476

Willards, MD $93,513

Delmar, MD $93,761

North East, MD $94,597

Perry Point, MD $94,459

Perryville, MD $94,424

Port Deposit, MD $94,191

Rising Sun, MD $93,883

Warwick, MD $95,157

Cecilton, MD $95,092

Charlestown, MD $94,584

Chesapeake City, MD $95,090

Childs, MD $94,963

Stevensville, MD $97,443

Colora, MD $93,799

Conowingo, MD $93,640

Earleville, MD $95,002

Elk Mills, MD $94,995

Elkton, MD $94,926

Georgetown, MD $95,072

Lutherville Timonium, MD $97,097

Abell, MD $96,131

Accokeek, MD $102,726

Aquasco, MD $100,184

Avenue, MD $96,285

Barstow, MD $98,988

Bel Alton, MD $99,478

Benedict, MD $99,411

Brandywine, MD $101,753

Broomes Island, MD $97,865

Bryans Road, MD $102,526

Bryantown, MD $100,672

Bushwood, MD $96,355

California, MD $96,273

Callaway, MD $95,601

Chaptico, MD $97,270

Charlotte Hall, MD $98,737

Cheltenham, MD $102,705

Clements, MD $97,271

Cobb Island, MD $96,398

Coltons Point, MD $95,945

Compton, MD $96,468

Dameron, MD $94,383

Dowell, MD $96,573

Drayden, MD $94,609

Faulkner, MD $98,947

Great Mills, MD $95,756

Helen, MD $98,180

Hollywood, MD $96,842

Hughesville, MD $100,000

Huntingtown, MD $99,589

Indian Head, MD $100,209

Ironsides, MD $99,806

Issue, MD $96,919

La Plata, MD $100,493

Leonardtown, MD $96,112

Lexington Park, MD $95,462

Loveville, MD $97,120

Lusby, MD $96,753

Marbury, MD $101,013

Mechanicsville, MD $98,160

Morganza, MD $97,586

Mount Victoria, MD $96,464

Nanjemoy, MD $98,632

Newburg, MD $97,643

Park Hall, MD $95,182

Patuxent River, MD $95,685

Piney Point, MD $94,756

Pomfret, MD $101,585

Port Republic, MD $98,398

Port Tobacco, MD $100,123

Prince Frederick, MD $98,995

Ridge, MD $93,965

Rock Point, MD $97,608

Saint Inigoes, MD $94,267

Saint Leonard, MD $97,922

Saint Marys City, MD $95,163

Scotland, MD $93,342

Solomons, MD $96,485

Sunderland, MD $99,788

Tall Timbers, MD $94,877

Valley Lee, MD $94,915

Welcome, MD $99,500

White Plains, MD $101,595

Southern Md Facility, MD $102,835

Annapolis Junction, MD $98,343

Lanham, MD $103,225

Beltsville, MD $103,078

Laurel, MD $100,831

Bladensburg, MD $103,830

Lothian, MD $100,774

Mount Rainier, MD $103,879

North Beach, MD $99,373

Bowie, MD $100,814

Brentwood, MD $103,872

Capitol Heights, MD $103,827

Chesapeake Beach, MD $99,322

Churchton, MD $99,346

Clinton, MD $103,242

Still Pond, MD $95,622

Sudlersville, MD $95,442

Taylors Island, MD $96,291

Templeville, MD $95,188

Tilghman, MD $97,666

Toddville, MD $94,214

Trappe, MD $95,731

Wingate, MD $94,583

Wittman, MD $97,345

Woolford, MD $95,893

Worton, MD $95,950

Wye Mills, MD $96,630

Frederick, MD $95,536

Adamstown, MD $97,522

Big Pool, MD $90,589

Boonsboro, MD $93,816

Braddock Heights, MD $95,488

Brownsville, MD $95,208

Brunswick, MD $96,089

Buckeystown, MD $96,795

Burkittsville, MD $95,362

Cascade, MD $92,962

Cavetown, MD $92,844

Chewsville, MD $92,987

Clear Spring, MD $91,743

Cooksville, MD $97,329

Emmitsburg, MD $93,271

Fairplay, MD $93,213

Funkstown, MD $93,203

Glenelg, MD $98,359

Glenwood, MD $97,877

Hagerstown, MD $92,731

Hancock, MD $90,142

Ijamsville, MD $97,282

Jefferson, MD $96,184

Keedysville, MD $94,113

Keymar, MD $94,066

Knoxville, MD $95,584

Ladiesburg, MD $94,404

Libertytown, MD $95,273

Lisbon, MD $97,341

Little Orleans, MD $89,643

Maugansville, MD $92,395

Middletown, MD $95,137

Monrovia, MD $97,069

Mount Airy, MD $96,487

Myersville, MD $93,901

New Market, MD $96,096

New Midway, MD $94,402

New Windsor, MD $95,256

Point Of Rocks, MD $97,337

Rocky Ridge, MD $93,774

Rohrersville, MD $94,754

Sabillasville, MD $93,087

Saint James, MD $93,227

Sharpsburg, MD $93,973

Smithsburg, MD $92,928

Sykesville, MD $96,736

Taneytown, MD $93,495

Thurmont, MD $93,880

Tuscarora, MD $97,709

Union Bridge, MD $94,869

Unionville, MD $95,327

Walkersville, MD $94,990

West Friendship, MD $97,542

Williamsport, MD $92,832

Woodbine, MD $97,330

Woodsboro, MD $94,538

Salisbury, MD $93,762

Allen, MD $93,633

Berlin, MD $93,534

Bishopville, MD $93,556

Bivalve, MD $93,900

Manchester, MD $93,064

Marriottsville, MD $97,123

Maryland Line, MD $92,777

Mayo, MD $98,506

Millersville, MD $97,703

Monkton, MD $95,405

Odenton, MD $98,691

Crofton, MD $99,255

Owings Mills, MD $96,929

Parkton, MD $93,941

Pasadena, MD $97,256

Perry Hall, MD $96,993

Perryman, MD $95,376

Phoenix, MD $96,482

Pylesville, MD $93,381

Randallstown, MD $97,079

Reisterstown, MD $96,700

Riderwood, MD $97,284

Riva, MD $98,884

Severn, MD $97,688

Severna Park, MD $97,556

Simpsonville, MD $98,507

Sparks Glencoe, MD $95,701

Crisfield, MD $93,054

Stevenson, MD $97,143

Dhs, MD $102,751

Waldorf, MD $101,537

Street, MD $93,806

Upperco, MD $95,134

Upper Falls, MD $96,689

Westminster, MD $95,138

Whiteford, MD $93,344

White Hall, MD $93,815

White Marsh, MD $96,903

Woodstock, MD $97,167

Baltimore, MD $97,294

Towson, MD $97,282

Gwynn Oak, MD $97,314

Pikesville, MD $97,246

Sparrows Point, MD $97,189

Middle River, MD $96,988

Essex, MD $97,217

Dundalk, MD $97,310

Brooklyn, MD $97,312

Curtis Bay, MD $97,331

Halethorpe, MD $97,324

Catonsville, MD $97,372

Parkville, MD $97,267

Nottingham, MD $97,168

Rosedale, MD $97,293

Windsor Mill, MD $97,263

Gaithersburg, MD $101,391

Washington Grove, MD $101,444

Improvement Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Improvement Manager roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 30% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Financial Services and Pharmaceuticals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 15% above the average. In contrast, Improvement Manager positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Improvement Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Improvement Manager

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services	$111,888	$54.0	15%
Pharmaceuticals	$109,942	$53.0	13%
Biotechnology	$107,023	$51.0	10%
Software & Networking	$107,023	$51.0	10%
Internet	$106,050	$51.0	9%

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

Understanding how an Improvement 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.

$89,268

Average $97,294/year

$108,692

$7,439

Average $8,108/month

$9,058

$1,717

Average $1,871/week

$2,090

$43

Average $47/hour

$52

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$108,692	$9,058	$2,090	$52
Average	$97,294	$8,108	$1,871	$47
25th Percentile	$89,268	$7,439	$1,717	$43

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