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Do you want to become an associate manager-operations at Ulta Beauty, and you wonder what that means or entails? We have the full list of best states for associate managers-operations that you can check out, before you begin your journey. Turns out, the median salary for the highest 10% of associate managers-operations in America is $114,000.
In order to get you the best states for associate managers-operations, we looked at our data on jobs and wages -- specifically the average annual wage and the number of available jobs per capita.We found that District of Columbia is the best state for associate manager-operations jobs, whereas Oklahoma is the worst.
10 best states for associate managers-operations in 2025
1. District of Columbia
Total associate manager-operations jobs: 466 Average annual salary: $126,609 Lowest 10 percent earn: $94,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $170,000 Location Quotient: 0.99
2. Tennessee
Total associate manager-operations jobs: 1,720 Average annual salary: $94,939 Lowest 10 percent earn: $70,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $128,000 Location Quotient: 1.04
3. Wisconsin
Total associate manager-operations jobs: 1,522 Average annual salary: $97,744 Lowest 10 percent earn: $73,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $129,000 Location Quotient: 0.98
4. Indiana
Total associate manager-operations jobs: 2,148 Average annual salary: $90,173 Lowest 10 percent earn: $67,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $120,000 Location Quotient: 1.16
5. Nebraska
Total associate manager-operations jobs: 561 Average annual salary: $97,645 Lowest 10 percent earn: $74,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $128,000 Location Quotient: 0.9
6. North Carolina
Total associate manager-operations jobs: 3,314 Average annual salary: $88,746 Lowest 10 percent earn: $65,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $119,000 Location Quotient: 1.23
7. New Jersey
Total associate manager-operations jobs: 1,953 Average annual salary: $104,974 Lowest 10 percent earn: $78,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $140,000 Location Quotient: 0.87
8. South Dakota
Total associate manager-operations jobs: 246 Average annual salary: $96,266 Lowest 10 percent earn: $73,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $126,000 Location Quotient: 0.82
9. Alaska
Total associate manager-operations jobs: 213 Average annual salary: $102,701 Lowest 10 percent earn: $88,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $118,000 Location Quotient: 0.91
10. Massachusetts
Total associate manager-operations jobs: 2,289 Average annual salary: $97,605 Lowest 10 percent earn: $73,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $129,000 Location Quotient: 0.89
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Detailed list of the best states for an associate manager-operations
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $126,609 | $94,000 | 693,972 | 466 |
| 2 | Tennessee | $94,939 | $70,000 | 6,715,984 | 1,720 |
| 3 | Wisconsin | $97,744 | $73,000 | 5,795,483 | 1,522 |
| 4 | Indiana | $90,173 | $67,000 | 6,666,818 | 2,148 |
| 5 | Nebraska | $97,645 | $74,000 | 1,920,076 | 561 |
| 6 | North Carolina | $88,746 | $65,000 | 10,273,419 | 3,314 |
| 7 | New Jersey | $104,974 | $78,000 | 9,005,644 | 1,953 |
| 8 | South Dakota | $96,266 | $73,000 | 869,666 | 246 |
| 9 | Alaska | $102,701 | $88,000 | 739,795 | 213 |
| 10 | Massachusetts | $97,605 | $73,000 | 6,859,819 | 2,289 |
| 11 | Rhode Island | $96,431 | $72,000 | 1,059,639 | 206 |
| 12 | New Hampshire | $88,855 | $66,000 | 1,342,795 | 519 |
| 13 | Pennsylvania | $88,604 | $65,000 | 12,805,537 | 3,242 |
| 14 | Illinois | $93,437 | $70,000 | 12,802,023 | 2,993 |
| 15 | Colorado | $96,511 | $73,000 | 5,607,154 | 1,365 |
| 16 | California | $96,146 | $71,000 | 39,536,653 | 7,759 |
| 17 | Arizona | $91,136 | $68,000 | 7,016,270 | 1,456 |
| 18 | Virginia | $93,620 | $69,000 | 8,470,020 | 2,401 |
| 19 | Iowa | $88,336 | $66,000 | 3,145,711 | 956 |
| 20 | Connecticut | $94,479 | $70,000 | 3,588,184 | 796 |
| 21 | Missouri | $86,755 | $65,000 | 6,113,532 | 1,722 |
| 22 | Washington | $88,064 | $68,000 | 7,405,743 | 2,162 |
| 23 | Alabama | $82,575 | $60,000 | 4,874,747 | 1,324 |
| 24 | Michigan | $82,886 | $62,000 | 9,962,311 | 2,299 |
| 25 | North Dakota | $89,208 | $68,000 | 755,393 | 178 |
| 26 | Ohio | $82,284 | $61,000 | 11,658,609 | 2,862 |
| 27 | Minnesota | $82,762 | $62,000 | 5,576,606 | 2,150 |
| 28 | Nevada | $83,568 | $62,000 | 2,998,039 | 612 |
| 29 | Kansas | $79,088 | $59,000 | 2,913,123 | 987 |
| 30 | New York | $91,619 | $68,000 | 19,849,399 | 3,050 |
| 31 | Oregon | $88,716 | $68,000 | 4,142,776 | 900 |
| 32 | Georgia | $76,629 | $56,000 | 10,429,379 | 3,449 |
| 33 | New Mexico | $86,250 | $64,000 | 2,088,070 | 436 |
| 34 | Maine | $81,216 | $61,000 | 1,335,907 | 367 |
| 35 | Delaware | $87,510 | $65,000 | 961,939 | 285 |
| 36 | Texas | $75,842 | $55,000 | 28,304,596 | 6,453 |
| 37 | Louisiana | $76,010 | $55,000 | 4,684,333 | 937 |
| 38 | Kentucky | $71,154 | $52,000 | 4,454,189 | 1,194 |
| 39 | Utah | $72,843 | $55,000 | 3,101,833 | 976 |
| 40 | Maryland | $83,322 | $61,000 | 6,052,177 | 1,685 |
| 41 | Florida | $71,734 | $51,000 | 20,984,400 | 5,154 |
| 42 | Mississippi | $70,075 | $51,000 | 2,984,100 | 666 |
| 43 | Arkansas | $69,409 | $51,000 | 3,004,279 | 796 |
| 44 | Idaho | $75,397 | $57,000 | 1,716,943 | 448 |
| 45 | South Carolina | $74,528 | $54,000 | 5,024,369 | 1,193 |
| 46 | Hawaii | $81,202 | $66,000 | 1,427,538 | 210 |
| 47 | Montana | $71,145 | $55,000 | 1,050,493 | 318 |
| 48 | Wyoming | $69,547 | $53,000 | 579,315 | 170 |
| 49 | West Virginia | $67,515 | $50,000 | 1,815,857 | 419 |
| 50 | Vermont | $71,137 | $53,000 | 623,657 | 120 |
| 51 | Oklahoma | $66,224 | $49,000 | 3,930,864 | 733 |
Highest paying states for associate managers-operations
| Rank | State | Avg. Associate Manager-Operations Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $126,609 |
| 2 | Tennessee | $94,939 |
| 3 | Wisconsin | $97,744 |
| 4 | Indiana | $90,173 |
| 5 | Nebraska | $97,645 |
| 6 | North Carolina | $88,746 |
| 7 | New Jersey | $104,974 |
| 8 | South Dakota | $96,266 |
| 9 | Alaska | $102,701 |
| 10 | Massachusetts | $97,605 |
| 11 | Rhode Island | $96,431 |
| 12 | New Hampshire | $88,855 |
| 13 | Pennsylvania | $88,604 |
| 14 | Illinois | $93,437 |
| 15 | Colorado | $96,511 |
| 16 | California | $96,146 |
| 17 | Arizona | $91,136 |
| 18 | Virginia | $93,620 |
| 19 | Iowa | $88,336 |
| 20 | Connecticut | $94,479 |
| 21 | Missouri | $86,755 |
| 22 | Washington | $88,064 |
| 23 | Alabama | $82,575 |
| 24 | Michigan | $82,886 |
| 25 | North Dakota | $89,208 |
| 26 | Ohio | $82,284 |
| 27 | Minnesota | $82,762 |
| 28 | Nevada | $83,568 |
| 29 | Kansas | $79,088 |
| 30 | New York | $91,619 |
| 31 | Oregon | $88,716 |
| 32 | Georgia | $76,629 |
| 33 | New Mexico | $86,250 |
| 34 | Maine | $81,216 |
| 35 | Delaware | $87,510 |
| 36 | Texas | $75,842 |
| 37 | Louisiana | $76,010 |
| 38 | Kentucky | $71,154 |
| 39 | Utah | $72,843 |
| 40 | Maryland | $83,322 |
| 41 | Florida | $71,734 |
| 42 | Mississippi | $70,075 |
| 43 | Arkansas | $69,409 |
| 44 | Idaho | $75,397 |
| 45 | South Carolina | $74,528 |
| 46 | Hawaii | $81,202 |
| 47 | Montana | $71,145 |
| 48 | Wyoming | $69,547 |
| 49 | West Virginia | $67,515 |
| 50 | Vermont | $71,137 |
| 51 | Oklahoma | $66,224 |
Expert opinions on the best states for associate managers-operations
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for associate manager-operationss to find work opportunities?
Karen Kus
Assistant Director of Career Services, SUNY Potsdam
Our graduates mostly stay within New York state, so it is a bit challenging for me to identify specific geographic areas that hire graduates with a degree in history. Larger metropolitan cities usually have more opportunities available, but candidate competition is likely higher. Since one can do so much with a degree in history, like work as a teacher, curator, researcher, etc., it's challenging to pinpoint a geographic area since the field of history can be open-ended. For instance, one might have luck landing a teaching position in New York or work as a researcher in Boston. I find if one is looking to find work that directly engages with history, it may be a good idea to explore opportunities in geographic areas that are known for or frequently celebrate history, like Washington, D.C. for instance.
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Updated January 8, 2025