How much does a data manager make?

The average data manager salary in the United States is $108,359. Data manager salaries typically range between $73,000 and $160,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for data managers is $52.1 per hour. Data manager salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Data managers earn the highest average salary in California.

Data manager salary

Q: What state pays Data Managers the most?

California pays Data Managers the most in the United States, with an average salary of $124,271 per year, or $59.75 per hour.

Q: How do I know if I'm being paid fairly as a data manager?

You know if you are being paid fairly as a data manager if your pay is close to the average pay for the state you live in. For example, if you live in Washington you should be paid close to $111,500 per year.

Q: How much does a clinical data manager earn?

A clinical data manager earns $87,000 a year, on average ($42.07 an hour). The range in how much a clinical data manager can make - starts from as little as $63,000 to as much as $160,000 a year. Factors such as location and industry impact how much a clinical data manager earns.

Average data manager salary

$108,359

$52.1 hourly rate

Entry-level data manager salary

$73,000 yearly salary

Updated December 15, 2025

Understanding the Data Manager Salary Landscape

As of October 2025, the average salary for a data manager stands at $108,359 annually. This figure reflects the growing demand for skilled professionals in data management, as organizations increasingly rely on data-driven decision-making. Salaries can differ based on location; for instance, data managers in metropolitan areas often earn more due to higher living costs and demand for expertise.

Experience also plays a pivotal role in determining salary. Entry-level positions may start around $70,000, while seasoned data managers with extensive experience can command salaries exceeding $130,000. Additionally, industries such as technology and finance typically offer higher compensation compared to sectors like education or non-profits.

To maximize earning potential, data managers should consider continuous learning and certification in relevant technologies, as this can enhance opportunities for advancement. Networking within professional associations can also provide access to better job offers and salary negotiations.

Highest Paying States for Data Managers

Data managers in states like California and New York often see the highest salaries, driven by the concentration of tech companies and high demand for data expertise. Understanding regional salary variations is crucial for job seekers aiming to maximize their earning potential.

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Data manager salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Salary.com, Indeed, Glassdoor, Ziprecruiter, SalaryExpert and Payscale, the average salary for a data manager typically falls between $75,692 and $139,115.

zippia

$108,359yearly

glassdoor[1]

$90,676yearly

indeed[2]

$88,616yearly

Salary.com[3]

$139,115yearly

ZipRecruiter[4]

$97,145yearly

payscale[5]

$75,692yearly

SalaryExpert[6]

$119,811yearly

Average data manager salary by state

The highest-paying states for data managers are California, Washington, and Hawaii. The lowest average data manager salary states are Utah, Louisiana, and South Dakota.

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Highest paying states for data managers

Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	California	$124,271	$59.75
2	New Hampshire	$106,439	$51.17
3	Washington	$111,500	$53.61
4	New York	$105,321	$50.64
5	Oregon	$103,318	$49.67
6	New Jersey	$103,076	$49.56
7	Nevada	$101,590	$48.84
8	Connecticut	$98,591	$47.40
9	Massachusetts	$98,506	$47.36
10	West Virginia	$105,025	$50.49
11	Arizona	$97,228	$46.74
12	Idaho	$98,663	$47.43
13	Vermont	$106,285	$51.10
14	Texas	$93,933	$45.16
15	Hawaii	$106,747	$51.32
16	Ohio	$93,700	$45.05
17	North Dakota	$98,764	$47.48
18	North Carolina	$90,163	$43.35
19	Rhode Island	$93,487	$44.95
20	Georgia	$92,168	$44.31
21	Illinois	$91,258	$43.87
22	Alaska	$95,490	$45.91
23	Delaware	$95,413	$45.87
24	Pennsylvania	$87,826	$42.22
25	Michigan	$92,358	$44.40
26	Virginia	$92,143	$44.30
27	Wisconsin	$88,561	$42.58
28	Alabama	$87,926	$42.27
29	Nebraska	$86,535	$41.60
30	Iowa	$87,024	$41.84
31	District of Columbia	$86,998	$41.83
32	Maine	$87,435	$42.04
33	Kansas	$86,489	$41.58
34	Montana	$81,598	$39.23
35	Florida	$86,483	$41.58
36	Utah	$78,394	$37.69
37	Minnesota	$84,723	$40.73
38	Missouri	$84,877	$40.81
39	South Carolina	$85,017	$40.87
40	Arkansas	$78,516	$37.75
41	Indiana	$83,444	$40.12
42	Tennessee	$80,436	$38.67
43	Maryland	$85,536	$41.12
44	Colorado	$75,697	$36.39
45	New Mexico	$78,729	$37.85
46	South Dakota	$76,640	$36.85
47	Kentucky	$80,344	$38.63
48	Oklahoma	$78,441	$37.71
49	Louisiana	$77,851	$37.43
50	Mississippi	$76,288	$36.68
51	Wyoming	$72,043	$34.64

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Highest paying cities for data managers

The highest-paying cities for data managers are San Francisco, CA, Seattle, WA, and New York, NY.

Rank	City	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	San Francisco, CA	$138,125	$66.41
2	Seattle, WA	$113,403	$54.52
3	New York, NY	$105,509	$50.73
4	Portland, OR	$103,749	$49.88
5	Jersey City, NJ	$103,215	$49.62
6	Hartford, CT	$98,489	$47.35
7	Boston, MA	$98,468	$47.34
8	Phoenix, AZ	$97,408	$46.83
9	Wilmington, DE	$95,484	$45.91
10	Austin, TX	$94,715	$45.54
11	Columbus, OH	$93,465	$44.94
12	Arlington, VA	$92,846	$44.64
13	Detroit, MI	$92,709	$44.57
14	Atlanta, GA	$92,136	$44.30
15	Chicago, IL	$91,529	$44.00
16	Raleigh, NC	$90,887	$43.70
17	Philadelphia, PA	$88,349	$42.48
18	Portland, ME	$88,011	$42.31
19	Washington, DC	$86,905	$41.78
20	Saint Louis, MO	$86,437	$41.56

Data manager salary details

A data manager's salary ranges from $73,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $160,000 at the 90th percentile.

Average data manager salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a data manager's salary?

Percentile	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate
90th Percentile	$160,000	$13,333	$77
75th Percentile	$133,000	$11,083	$64
Average	$108,359	$9,030	$52
25th Percentile	$88,000	$7,333	$42
10th Percentile	$73,000	$6,083	$35

Highest paying data manager jobs

The highest paying types of data managers are senior development manager, information systems manager, and senior information technology manager.

Job title	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
Manager, Systems Engineering	$130,127	$10,844	$62.56	174,962
Information Technology Technical Services Manager	$114,021	$9,502	$54.82	209,334
Information Technology Systems Manager	$130,526	$10,877	$62.75	156,656
Information Technology Operations Manager	$114,752	$9,563	$55.17	160,088
Technical Services Manager	$104,419	$8,702	$50.20	186,807
Information Technology Manager	$119,589	$9,966	$57.49	108,179

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Which companies pay data managers the most?

Data manager salaries at Meta and Airbnb are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average data manager salary at companies like Lyft and Flexport are highly competitive.

Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	Meta	$195,132	$93.81
2	Airbnb	$195,034	$93.77
3	Lyft	$194,878	$93.69
4	Flexport	$194,078	$93.31
5	Yelp	$186,600	$89.71
6	Grubhub	$182,511	$87.75
7	StubHub	$181,572	$87.29
8	The Walt Disney Company	$179,068	$86.09
9	Credit Karma	$177,785	$85.47
10	Twitter	$177,741	$85.45
11	Didi Chuxing	$177,320	$85.25
12	DoorDash	$177,021	$85.11
13	Circle Internet Financial	$176,522	$84.87
14	Asana	$176,322	$84.77
15	eBay	$175,692	$84.47
16	Condé Nast	$175,318	$84.29
17	Chegg	$174,103	$83.70
18	ZS	$172,460	$82.91
19	Coinbase	$171,998	$82.69
20	Hunton & Williams LLP	$170,983	$82.20

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Data manager salary trends

The average data manager salary has risen by $23,758 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average data manager earned $84,601 annually, but today, they earn $108,359 a year. That works out to a 11% change in pay for data managers over the last decade.

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Average data manager salary over time

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Data manager salary by year

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2025	$108,000	$52.10	+3.2%
2024	$105,000	$50.44	+2.6%
2023	$102,000	$49.12	+2.3%
2022	$99,800	$47.98	+2.5%
2021	$97,400	$46.80	+3.1%

Recently added data manager salaries

Company	Job	Location	Date added	Salary
Cushman & Wakefield Inc.	Spatial Data Manager	Ankeny, IA	06/30/2025	$81,600
Cushman & Wakefield Inc.	Spatial Data Manager	Salt Lake City, UT	06/30/2025	$81,600
Cushman & Wakefield	Spatial Data Manager	Trenton, NJ	06/30/2025	$81,600
Cushman & Wakefield Inc.	Spatial Data Manager	Birmingham, AL	06/30/2025	$81,600
Cushman & Wakefield Inc.	Spatial Data Manager	Portland, OR	06/30/2025	$81,600
Cushman & Wakefield Inc.	Global Spatial Data Manager	Nashville, TN	06/30/2025	$81,600
Cushman & Wakefield Inc.	Spatial Data Manager	Denver, CO	06/30/2025	$81,600
Cushman & Wakefield Inc.	Spatial Data Manager	Cheyenne, WY	06/30/2025	$81,600
Cushman & Wakefield Inc.	Spatial Data Manager	Omaha, NE	06/30/2025	$81,600
Cushman & Wakefield Inc.	Spatial Data Manager	Dover, DE	06/30/2025	$81,600

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