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Best states for an assistant area manager
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We decided to bring you a list of the best states for jobs for assistant area managers in the United States. Assistant area manager positions are available in every state, but not all states are the same. Some states do not offer the same wages, benefits, time off, etc for assistant area managers.Pay, benefits, and opportunities vary greatly by state, and it's no different for assistant area managers. We found that California is the best state in the nation for assistant area managers, and people in Pacifica earn the most in the field.
To do that, we looked at the most recent data we have available for the following criteria -- average annual wages, and availability of jobs for assistant area managers.If you are currently seeking employment as an assistant area manager, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.
10 best states for assistant area managers in 2025
1. California
Total assistant area manager jobs: 14,824 Average annual salary: $65,217 Lowest 10 percent earn: $47,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $90,000 Location Quotient: 1.13
2. Colorado
Total assistant area manager jobs: 2,731 Average annual salary: $55,687 Lowest 10 percent earn: $40,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $77,000 Location Quotient: 1.02
3. Washington
Total assistant area manager jobs: 2,899 Average annual salary: $59,015 Lowest 10 percent earn: $44,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $78,000 Location Quotient: 0.88
4. Wisconsin
Total assistant area manager jobs: 2,687 Average annual salary: $49,915 Lowest 10 percent earn: $36,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $67,000 Location Quotient: 1.08
5. Connecticut
Total assistant area manager jobs: 1,462 Average annual salary: $53,916 Lowest 10 percent earn: $38,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $75,000 Location Quotient: 0.98
6. New Jersey
Total assistant area manager jobs: 3,263 Average annual salary: $57,405 Lowest 10 percent earn: $40,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $81,000 Location Quotient: 0.91
7. Virginia
Total assistant area manager jobs: 4,394 Average annual salary: $52,141 Lowest 10 percent earn: $36,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $75,000 Location Quotient: 1.04
8. New York
Total assistant area manager jobs: 5,392 Average annual salary: $56,277 Lowest 10 percent earn: $40,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $79,000 Location Quotient: 0.93
9. Arizona
Total assistant area manager jobs: 2,904 Average annual salary: $49,391 Lowest 10 percent earn: $35,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $68,000 Location Quotient: 1.1
10. Nevada
Total assistant area manager jobs: 938 Average annual salary: $49,915 Lowest 10 percent earn: $35,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $69,000 Location Quotient: 1
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Detailed list of the best states for an assistant area manager
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $65,217 | $47,000 | 39,536,653 | 14,824 |
| 2 | Colorado | $55,687 | $40,000 | 5,607,154 | 2,731 |
| 3 | Washington | $59,015 | $44,000 | 7,405,743 | 2,899 |
| 4 | Wisconsin | $49,915 | $36,000 | 5,795,483 | 2,687 |
| 5 | Connecticut | $53,916 | $38,000 | 3,588,184 | 1,462 |
| 6 | New Jersey | $57,405 | $40,000 | 9,005,644 | 3,263 |
| 7 | Virginia | $52,141 | $36,000 | 8,470,020 | 4,394 |
| 8 | New York | $56,277 | $40,000 | 19,849,399 | 5,392 |
| 9 | Arizona | $49,391 | $35,000 | 7,016,270 | 2,904 |
| 10 | Nevada | $49,915 | $35,000 | 2,998,039 | 938 |
| 11 | North Carolina | $49,506 | $33,000 | 10,273,419 | 4,262 |
| 12 | Nebraska | $53,270 | $38,000 | 1,920,076 | 713 |
| 13 | Rhode Island | $52,357 | $37,000 | 1,059,639 | 435 |
| 14 | Alaska | $57,623 | $50,000 | 739,795 | 280 |
| 15 | District of Columbia | $62,549 | $43,000 | 693,972 | 497 |
| 16 | Delaware | $49,515 | $34,000 | 961,939 | 581 |
| 17 | South Dakota | $52,698 | $39,000 | 869,666 | 321 |
| 18 | Indiana | $47,764 | $34,000 | 6,666,818 | 2,786 |
| 19 | Ohio | $44,960 | $32,000 | 11,658,609 | 5,262 |
| 20 | Alabama | $44,104 | $29,000 | 4,874,747 | 2,513 |
| 21 | Massachusetts | $53,143 | $38,000 | 6,859,819 | 3,127 |
| 22 | Maryland | $50,091 | $35,000 | 6,052,177 | 2,817 |
| 23 | Illinois | $47,371 | $34,000 | 12,802,023 | 5,427 |
| 24 | New Mexico | $50,117 | $35,000 | 2,088,070 | 586 |
| 25 | Iowa | $47,345 | $34,000 | 3,145,711 | 1,507 |
| 26 | Pennsylvania | $46,381 | $32,000 | 12,805,537 | 5,135 |
| 27 | Florida | $44,332 | $29,000 | 20,984,400 | 7,948 |
| 28 | Oregon | $49,795 | $36,000 | 4,142,776 | 1,526 |
| 29 | Minnesota | $47,833 | $35,000 | 5,576,606 | 2,750 |
| 30 | North Dakota | $47,837 | $36,000 | 755,393 | 297 |
| 31 | Utah | $42,977 | $31,000 | 3,101,833 | 1,469 |
| 32 | Texas | $42,216 | $29,000 | 28,304,596 | 9,882 |
| 33 | Georgia | $43,552 | $29,000 | 10,429,379 | 4,557 |
| 34 | Louisiana | $42,191 | $28,000 | 4,684,333 | 1,434 |
| 35 | Tennessee | $39,209 | $26,000 | 6,715,984 | 2,934 |
| 36 | Michigan | $41,708 | $30,000 | 9,962,311 | 3,385 |
| 37 | Missouri | $41,300 | $29,000 | 6,113,532 | 2,657 |
| 38 | Hawaii | $50,474 | $43,000 | 1,427,538 | 297 |
| 39 | Idaho | $43,131 | $32,000 | 1,716,943 | 559 |
| 40 | Arkansas | $37,408 | $25,000 | 3,004,279 | 1,385 |
| 41 | New Hampshire | $42,882 | $31,000 | 1,342,795 | 693 |
| 42 | Wyoming | $39,453 | $29,000 | 579,315 | 263 |
| 43 | Kansas | $39,893 | $28,000 | 2,913,123 | 1,212 |
| 44 | South Carolina | $38,433 | $25,000 | 5,024,369 | 1,965 |
| 45 | Maine | $40,656 | $30,000 | 1,335,907 | 502 |
| 46 | Kentucky | $37,462 | $26,000 | 4,454,189 | 1,549 |
| 47 | Montana | $39,189 | $29,000 | 1,050,493 | 470 |
| 48 | Mississippi | $38,120 | $25,000 | 2,984,100 | 849 |
| 49 | Oklahoma | $36,623 | $25,000 | 3,930,864 | 1,318 |
| 50 | West Virginia | $36,591 | $25,000 | 1,815,857 | 593 |
| 51 | Vermont | $35,854 | $26,000 | 623,657 | 235 |
Highest paying states for assistant area managers
| Rank | State | Avg. Assistant Area Manager Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $65,217 |
| 2 | Colorado | $55,687 |
| 3 | Washington | $59,015 |
| 4 | Wisconsin | $49,915 |
| 5 | Connecticut | $53,916 |
| 6 | New Jersey | $57,405 |
| 7 | Virginia | $52,141 |
| 8 | New York | $56,277 |
| 9 | Arizona | $49,391 |
| 10 | Nevada | $49,915 |
| 11 | North Carolina | $49,506 |
| 12 | Nebraska | $53,270 |
| 13 | Rhode Island | $52,357 |
| 14 | Alaska | $57,623 |
| 15 | District of Columbia | $62,549 |
| 16 | Delaware | $49,515 |
| 17 | South Dakota | $52,698 |
| 18 | Indiana | $47,764 |
| 19 | Ohio | $44,960 |
| 20 | Alabama | $44,104 |
| 21 | Massachusetts | $53,143 |
| 22 | Maryland | $50,091 |
| 23 | Illinois | $47,371 |
| 24 | New Mexico | $50,117 |
| 25 | Iowa | $47,345 |
| 26 | Pennsylvania | $46,381 |
| 27 | Florida | $44,332 |
| 28 | Oregon | $49,795 |
| 29 | Minnesota | $47,833 |
| 30 | North Dakota | $47,837 |
| 31 | Utah | $42,977 |
| 32 | Texas | $42,216 |
| 33 | Georgia | $43,552 |
| 34 | Louisiana | $42,191 |
| 35 | Tennessee | $39,209 |
| 36 | Michigan | $41,708 |
| 37 | Missouri | $41,300 |
| 38 | Hawaii | $50,474 |
| 39 | Idaho | $43,131 |
| 40 | Arkansas | $37,408 |
| 41 | New Hampshire | $42,882 |
| 42 | Wyoming | $39,453 |
| 43 | Kansas | $39,893 |
| 44 | South Carolina | $38,433 |
| 45 | Maine | $40,656 |
| 46 | Kentucky | $37,462 |
| 47 | Montana | $39,189 |
| 48 | Mississippi | $38,120 |
| 49 | Oklahoma | $36,623 |
| 50 | West Virginia | $36,591 |
| 51 | Vermont | $35,854 |
Expert opinions on the best states for assistant area managers
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Dr. Timothy Edwards
Professor, Interim Director, University of Arkansas at Little Rock
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Updated January 8, 2025