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Assistant shop manager salary

Average assistant shop manager salary

$36,722

$17.65 hourly rate

Entry-level assistant shop manager salary
$29,000 yearly salary
Updated January 8, 2025

Understanding the Assistant Shop Manager Salary

The average salary for an assistant shop manager in the United States is $36,722 annually, translating to about $18 per hour. Factors influencing this salary include geographic location, years of experience, and the specific retail sector. For instance, assistant shop managers in states like California and New York typically earn more than those in less populated areas.

Salary by Experience Level

Entry-level positions may start at around $30,000, while those with several years of experience can earn upwards of $45,000. Opportunities for career advancement often lead to higher salaries and more responsibilities. Additionally, specialized roles within larger retail chains may offer competitive compensation packages.

Prospects and Opportunities

As retail continues to evolve, the demand for skilled assistant shop managers remains strong. Those interested in this career can find jobs across various industries, including fashion, electronics, and home goods. By focusing on developing management skills and gaining experience, aspiring assistant shop managers can position themselves for success in this competitive field.

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Where can an Assistant Shop Manager earn more?

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Bath & Body Works$45,178
Coborn's$36,450

Assistant shop manager salaries by experience level

Assistant shop manager salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Glassdoor and Payscale, the average salary for an assistant shop manager typically falls between $28,990 and $52,027.
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Average assistant shop manager salary by state

The average assistant shop manager salary in Rhode Island, Hawaii, and New Jersey are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average assistant shop manager salary states are South Carolina, Alabama, and West Virginia.

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Highest paying states for assistant shop managers

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Michigan$39,365$18.93
2Colorado$41,665$20.03
3Missouri$37,494$18.03
4Rhode Island$43,054$20.70
5Kansas$37,254$17.91
6New Jersey$41,816$20.10
7Connecticut$40,445$19.44
8Wisconsin$36,254$17.43
9Tennessee$36,308$17.46
10Delaware$38,491$18.51
11Nevada$38,089$18.31
12Maine$38,199$18.36
13Arkansas$34,939$16.80
14New York$40,478$19.46
15Idaho$38,126$18.33
16Massachusetts$40,224$19.34
17Wyoming$35,559$17.10
18Arizona$37,384$17.97
19California$40,529$19.49
20South Dakota$37,563$18.06
21Vermont$38,427$18.47
22New Mexico$36,477$17.54
23North Dakota$36,740$17.66
24North Carolina$36,088$17.35
25Washington$38,430$18.48
26Minnesota$37,419$17.99
27Texas$35,665$17.15
28Oklahoma$34,986$16.82
29Nebraska$36,316$17.46
30Hawaii$42,721$20.54
31Indiana$34,640$16.65
32Montana$35,792$17.21
33Florida$34,726$16.70
34Mississippi$33,322$16.02
35Utah$34,980$16.82
36District of Columbia$37,947$18.24
37Ohio$33,295$16.01
38Illinois$35,086$16.87
39West Virginia$32,329$15.54
40Pennsylvania$34,250$16.47
41South Carolina$32,611$15.68
42Alaska$35,676$17.15
43Iowa$33,873$16.29
44Alabama$32,358$15.56
45Maryland$35,398$17.02
46Louisiana$31,495$15.14
47Kentucky$31,600$15.19
48Virginia$34,548$16.61
49New Hampshire$34,656$16.66
50Georgia$31,680$15.23
51Oregon$32,858$15.80

Highest paying cities for assistant shop managers

The highest-paying cities for assistant shop managers are Richmond, CA, New York, NY, and New Haven, CT.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Richmond, CA$40,834$19.63
2New York, NY$40,431$19.44
3New Haven, CT$40,419$19.43
4Phoenix, AZ$37,463$18.01
5Memphis, TN$36,354$17.48
6New Berlin, WI$36,219$17.41
7San Antonio, TX$36,107$17.36
8Charlotte, NC$36,106$17.36
9Norman, OK$35,028$16.84
10Fayetteville, AR$34,995$16.82
11Pekin, IL$34,988$16.82
12Bradenton, FL$34,893$16.78
13Valparaiso, IN$34,723$16.69
14Richmond, VA$34,559$16.61
15Davenport, IA$33,922$16.31
16Cleveland, OH$33,480$16.10
17Columbia, SC$32,655$15.70
18Montgomery, AL$32,344$15.55
19Columbus, GA$31,704$15.24
20Florence, KY$31,620$15.20

Assistant shop manager salary details

An assistant shop manager's salary ranges from $29,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $45,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average assistant shop manager salary graph, trends, and summary

What is an assistant shop manager's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$45,000$3,750$22
75th Percentile$41,000$3,417$20
Average$36,722$3,060$18
25th Percentile$32,000$2,667$15
10th Percentile$29,000$2,417$14

Highest paying assistant shop manager jobs

The highest paying types of assistant shop managers are body shop manager, second assistant manager, and co-manager.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Shop Lead$48,007$4,001$23.0816,766
Co-Manager$64,962$5,413$31.23258,234
Dept Manager$50,222$4,185$24.15221,313
Shop Manager$36,580$3,048$17.5983,627

Top companies hiring assistant shop managers now:

  1. Michaels Stores jobs (3)
  2. The Body Shop jobs (67)
  3. Hobby Lobby jobs (5)
  4. Helen Woodward Animal Center jobs (3)
  5. Bloomingdale's jobs (3)

Which companies pay assistant shop managers the most?

Assistant shop manager salaries at Bath & Body Works and Gap Inc. are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average assistant shop manager salary at companies like Mayo Clinic and Navistar are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1Bath & Body Works$45,178$21.72
2Gap Inc.$44,683$21.48
3Mayo Clinic$44,074$21.19
4Navistar$41,353$19.88
5Forever 21$41,119$19.77
6International Trucks$39,873$19.17
7Sambazon$39,781$19.13
8Reyes Holdings$39,737$19.10
9The Body Shop$38,620$18.57
10SmileDirectClub$38,543$18.53
11Helen Woodward Animal Center$38,538$18.53
12Hy-Vee$38,510$18.51
13Hyatt Hotels$38,337$18.43
14HARMON's Photo$37,796$18.17
15Outdoor Voices$37,296$17.93
16See's Candies$37,098$17.84
17Del-Mar Inc$36,949$17.76
18Driven Brands$36,750$17.67
19General RV Center$36,478$17.54
20Coborn's$36,450$17.52

Wage gap by gender, race and education

$40,000$39,400$38,800$38,200$37,600$37,000
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Assistant Shop Manager salary by industry

The average assistant shop manager salary varies across industries:

  • The average assistant shop manager salary in the hospitality industry is $38,672, the highest of any industry.
  • The average assistant shop manager salary in the finance industry is $38,557.
  • Assistant shop managers in the retail industry earn an average salary of $35,654, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for assistant shop managers

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Hospitality$38,672$18.59
2Manufacturing$38,557$18.54
3Automotive$37,000$17.79
4Retail$35,654$17.14

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Assistant shop manager salary trends

The average assistant shop manager salary has risen by $4,504 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average assistant shop manager earned $32,218 annually, but today, they earn $36,722 a year. That works out to a 7% change in pay for assistant shop managers over the last decade.

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Average assistant shop manager salary over time

Compare assistant shop manager salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.

Assistant shop manager salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$36,700$17.65+3.0%
2024$35,600$17.13+1.8%
2023$35,000$16.83+2.7%
2022$34,000$16.37-1.3%
2021$34,500$16.58+1.9%

Recently added assistant shop manager salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
Coborn'sCoffee Shop Assistant ManagerNew Prague, MN06/29/2025$35,479
Driven BrandsOil Change Assistant Manager-Shop East Kings HighwayShreveport, LA06/28/2025$31,305
StoreAssistant Manager-Shops at Mission ViejoMission Viejo, CA06/28/2025$41,740
SeesAssistant Shop ManagerSan Bernardino, CA06/28/2025$56,599
SeesAssistant Shop Manager-Paradise ValleyPhoenix, AZ06/28/2025$53,135
Build-A-Bear WorkshopAssistant Manager-Shops at Mission ViejoMission Viejo, CA06/27/2025$41,740
See's Candies, Inc.Assistant Shop Manager-Paradise ValleyPhoenix, AZ06/26/2025$53,135
Perky Beans Coffee & PB CafÉCoffee Shop Assistant ManagerLeander, TX06/26/2025$50,088
Driven BrandsOil Change Assistant Manager-Shop S Country Club DRMesa, AZ06/25/2025$31,305
Driven BrandsOil Change Assistant Manager-Shop North Springboro PikeMiamisburg, OH06/24/2025$31,305

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