Design Manager Salary in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin

Manitowoc County includes shipbuilding and advanced manufacturing. Design manager salaries reflect industry specialization.

Salary by experience level

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Salary range (per year)

$54,000 to $66,000

Average (per year)

$60,000

Entry-level managers here support design in shipbuilding, food processing, or local government.

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Salary range (per year)

$67,000 to $80,000

Average (per year)

$73,500

Mid-level roles coordinate projects for manufacturers or manage creative teams in civic engineering.

Senior (6-9 years)

Salary range (per year)

$81,000 to $95,000

Average (per year)

$88,000

Senior managers oversee design projects related to logistics, shipping, and advanced manufacturing.

Principal/Lead (10+ years)

Salary range (per year)

$96,000+

Principal design managers work at major employers and focus on industry partnerships and process improvement.

Hourly Rates

For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.

Junior

$28 - $36

per hour

Mid-level

$37 - $44

per hour

Senior

$45 - $55

per hour