Personal Care & Fitness Wilmington, DE Pop. 70,898

Fitness Center Manager Salary in Wilmington, Delaware

The median fitness center manager salary in Wilmington, DE is $54,600 per year, which is 5.0% above the national median and 4.0% above the Delaware state average.

City Median
$54,600
vs State Avg
+$2,080
vs National
+$2,600
Cost of Living
105%

Fitness Center Manager Salary in Wilmington by Experience

In Wilmington, an entry-level fitness center manager earns around $35,700, while experienced professionals earn up to $89,250 per year. The local cost of living index is 105% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$35,700
+$1,700 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$56,700
+$2,700 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$89,250
+$4,250 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Wilmington, DE

Percentile Wilmington
10th Percentile $33,600
25th Percentile $42,000
Median (50th) $54,600
75th Percentile $75,600
90th Percentile $94,500

Fitness Center Manager Salary in Other Delaware Cities

Newark, DE
$53,040
Pop. 33,398
Bear, DE
$51,480
Pop. 21,000
Middletown, DE
$50,960
Pop. 22,350
Dover, DE
$49,920
Pop. 39,403

How to Become a Fitness Center Manager in Wilmington

Education

Most fitness center manager positions require a bachelor's degree. Wilmington and the surrounding Delaware area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

Facility ManagementSalesStaff ManagementFitness KnowledgeCustomer ServiceBudgeting

Job Outlook

Nationally, fitness center manager employment is projected to grow 10% over the next decade (faster than average). Demand in Wilmington may vary based on local industry and population growth.