Retail & Sales Wilmington, DE Pop. 70,898

Retail Manager Salary in Wilmington, Delaware

The median retail manager salary in Wilmington, DE is $52,920 per year, which is 5.0% above the national median and 4.0% above the Delaware state average.

City Median
$52,920
vs State Avg
+$2,016
vs National
+$2,520
Cost of Living
105%

Retail Manager Salary in Wilmington by Experience

In Wilmington, an entry-level retail manager earns around $33,600, 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)
$33,600
+$1,600 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$54,600
+$2,600 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$89,250
+$4,250 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Wilmington, DE

Percentile Wilmington
10th Percentile $31,500
25th Percentile $39,900
Median (50th) $52,920
75th Percentile $73,500
90th Percentile $96,600

Retail Manager Salary in Other Delaware Cities

Newark, DE
$51,408
Pop. 33,398
Bear, DE
$49,896
Pop. 21,000
Middletown, DE
$49,392
Pop. 22,350
Dover, DE
$48,384
Pop. 39,403

How to Become a Retail Manager in Wilmington

Education

Most retail manager positions require a high school diploma. Wilmington and the surrounding Delaware area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

Retail ManagementSalesInventory ManagementCustomer ServiceStaff TrainingVisual Merchandising

Job Outlook

Nationally, retail manager employment is projected to grow 1% over the next decade (slower than average). Demand in Wilmington may vary based on local industry and population growth.