Best cities for an assessment director

The best cities for assessment directors are Glendale, AZ, Phoenix, AZ, and Minneapolis, MN, based on factors like average salary and job availability per capita. Jobs and pay for assessment directors vary across the country, but we've determined the ten best cities for assessment directors in the U.S.

Whether you're starting your career as an assessment director or considering a move, this list of the best cities for assessment directors to live in will help you decide. These aren't just the best-paying cities for assessment directors. We also consider how easy it is to find work as an assessment director. While the absolute best city for assessment directors is Glendale, AZ, there are plenty of other great places to consider.

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10 best cities for assessment directors in 2025

1. Glendale, AZ

Total assessment director jobs:	2
Average annual salary:	$98,164
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$69,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$139,000
Location quotient:	29.60

2. Phoenix, AZ

Total assessment director jobs:	2
Average annual salary:	$98,155
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$69,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$139,000
Location quotient:	1.31

3. Minneapolis, MN

Total assessment director jobs:	6
Average annual salary:	$95,074
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$69,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$129,000
Location quotient:	6.49

4. Scottsdale, AZ

Total assessment director jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$98,131
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$69,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$138,000
Location quotient:	0.00

5. Chandler, AZ

Total assessment director jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$98,078
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$69,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$138,000
Location quotient:	0.00

6. Mesa, AZ

Total assessment director jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$98,076
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$69,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$138,000
Location quotient:	0.00

7. Gilbert, AZ

Total assessment director jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$98,066
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$69,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$138,000
Location quotient:	0.00

8. Tucson, AZ

Total assessment director jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$97,785
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$69,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$138,000
Location quotient:	0.00

9. Buffalo, NY

Total assessment director jobs:	1
Average annual salary:	$106,887
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$74,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$152,000
Location quotient:	3.99

10. New York, NY

Total assessment director jobs:	14
Average annual salary:	$109,335
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$76,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$156,000
Location quotient:	1.74

Best cities for assessment directors

Glendale, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
Minneapolis, MN
Scottsdale, AZ
Chandler, AZ
Mesa, AZ
Gilbert, AZ
Tucson, AZ
Buffalo, NY
New York, NY

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Detailed list of the best cities for an assessment director

Rank	City	Average salary	Lowest 10% Earn	Population	Job count
1	Glendale, AZ	$98,164	$69,000	245,895	2
2	Phoenix, AZ	$98,155	$69,000	1,615,017	2
3	Minneapolis, MN	$95,074	$69,000	413,651	6
4	Scottsdale, AZ	$98,131	$69,000	246,645	-
5	Chandler, AZ	$98,078	$69,000	247,477	-
6	Mesa, AZ	$98,076	$69,000	484,587	-
7	Gilbert, AZ	$98,066	$69,000	237,133	-
8	Tucson, AZ	$97,785	$69,000	530,706	-
9	Buffalo, NY	$106,887	$74,000	256,902	1
10	New York, NY	$109,335	$76,000	8,537,673	14
11	Jersey City, NJ	$110,848	$77,000	264,152	-
12	Detroit, MI	$95,156	$67,000	672,795	-
13	Saint Paul, MN	$95,141	$69,000	302,398	-
14	Newark, NJ	$110,802	$77,000	281,764	-
15	Brookhaven, NY	$109,903	$76,000	486,040	-
16	Islip, NY	$109,730	$76,000	335,543	-
17	Oyster Bay, NY	$109,610	$76,000	293,214	-
18	Hempstead, NY	$109,487	$76,000	759,757	-
19	Fremont, CA	$105,804	$72,000	233,136	1
20	Lexington, KY	$85,963	$61,000	318,449	-
21	Nashville, TN	$83,462	$59,000	660,388	-
22	Columbus, OH	$79,233	$56,000	860,090	2
23	Louisville, KY	$85,228	$61,000	597,337	-
24	Fort Wayne, IN	$83,886	$60,000	264,488	-
25	Memphis, TN	$82,341	$59,000	652,717	-
26	Los Angeles, CA	$99,988	$69,000	3,976,322	2
27	Chicago, IL	$92,127	$66,000	2,704,958	1
28	Cleveland, OH	$82,282	$58,000	385,809	-
29	San Francisco, CA	$106,221	$73,000	870,887	1
30	Indianapolis, IN	$81,874	$59,000	855,164	-
31	Philadelphia, PA	$81,330	$56,000	1,567,872	1
32	Sacramento, CA	$106,124	$73,000	495,234	-
33	San Diego, CA	$98,630	$69,000	1,406,630	2
34	Toledo, OH	$80,015	$56,000	278,508	-
35	Oakland, CA	$106,117	$73,000	420,005	-
36	Pittsburgh, PA	$78,649	$55,000	303,625	1
37	Stockton, CA	$105,779	$72,000	307,072	-
38	Long Beach, CA	$99,668	$69,000	470,130	-
39	San Jose, CA	$105,560	$72,000	1,025,350	-
40	Anaheim, CA	$99,657	$69,000	351,043	-
41	Riverside, CA	$99,615	$69,000	324,722	-
42	Albuquerque, NM	$75,440	$53,000	559,277	12
43	Santa Ana, CA	$99,558	$69,000	334,217	-
44	Irvine, CA	$99,472	$69,000	266,122	-
45	Boston, MA	$92,612	$64,000	673,184	1
46	Raleigh, NC	$81,532	$57,000	458,880	-
47	Durham, NC	$81,473	$57,000	263,016	-
48	Fresno, CA	$104,030	$71,000	522,053	-
49	Chula Vista, CA	$98,500	$69,000	267,172	-
50	Washington, DC	$101,406	$70,000	681,170	4

Highest paying cities for assessment directors

Rank	City	Avg. assessment director salary
1	Nutley, NJ	$110,847
2	New York, NY	$109,335
3	Concord, CA	$106,167
4	Washington, DC	$101,406
5	Glendale, AZ	$98,164
6	Saint Paul, MN	$95,141
7	Chicago, IL	$92,127
8	Gaithersburg, MD	$87,802
9	Kirkland, WA	$85,358
10	New Haven, CT	$83,300
11	Parker, CO	$80,372
12	Columbus, OH	$79,233
13	Pittsburgh, PA	$78,649
14	Columbia, SC	$76,120
15	Albuquerque, NM	$75,440
16	Hot Springs, AR	$74,746
17	Saint Charles, MO	$74,682
18	Austin, TX	$74,357
19	South Jordan, UT	$72,322
20	Fort Myers, FL	$71,007