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Best states for an associate partner
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Not all states present equal opportunity for employees, and when it comes to associate partner jobs, it's no different. We know how hard job search can be, and in order to make your life a little easier, we have the information you need in order to determine where you might want to start your job search. In order to help you decide which state is the best for associate partners, we ranked all 50 states and the District of Columbia from best to worst for associate partner jobs.
The median salary for associate partners in Massachusetts is $163,544. Compare that to the median salary in Hawaii of $74,724, which ranked worst for associate partners, and you can see how your location is important for your career.If you are currently seeking employment as an associate partner, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.
10 best states for associate partners in 2025
1. Massachusetts
Total associate partner jobs: 642 Average annual salary: $163,544 Lowest 10 percent earn: $107,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $247,000 Location Quotient: 1.57
2. New York
Total associate partner jobs: 863 Average annual salary: $159,346 Lowest 10 percent earn: $104,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $243,000 Location Quotient: 1.51
3. Vermont
Total associate partner jobs: 34 Average annual salary: $151,628 Lowest 10 percent earn: $97,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $236,000 Location Quotient: 1
4. New Jersey
Total associate partner jobs: 380 Average annual salary: $157,778 Lowest 10 percent earn: $102,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $242,000 Location Quotient: 1.08
5. District of Columbia
Total associate partner jobs: 200 Average annual salary: $159,254 Lowest 10 percent earn: $103,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $244,000 Location Quotient: 2.68
6. Illinois
Total associate partner jobs: 692 Average annual salary: $141,271 Lowest 10 percent earn: $87,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $227,000 Location Quotient: 1.3
7. Connecticut
Total associate partner jobs: 133 Average annual salary: $150,610 Lowest 10 percent earn: $96,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $234,000 Location Quotient: 0.9
8. California
Total associate partner jobs: 2,365 Average annual salary: $149,031 Lowest 10 percent earn: $96,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $231,000 Location Quotient: 1.82
9. Virginia
Total associate partner jobs: 413 Average annual salary: $144,614 Lowest 10 percent earn: $91,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $228,000 Location Quotient: 0.98
10. Rhode Island
Total associate partner jobs: 52 Average annual salary: $139,189 Lowest 10 percent earn: $87,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $221,000 Location Quotient: 0.96
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How Zippia determines the best states to be an associate partner
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Detailed list of the best states for an associate partner
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | $163,544 | $107,000 | 6,859,819 | 642 |
| 2 | New York | $159,346 | $104,000 | 19,849,399 | 863 |
| 3 | Vermont | $151,628 | $97,000 | 623,657 | 34 |
| 4 | New Jersey | $157,778 | $102,000 | 9,005,644 | 380 |
| 5 | District of Columbia | $159,254 | $103,000 | 693,972 | 200 |
| 6 | Illinois | $141,271 | $87,000 | 12,802,023 | 692 |
| 7 | Connecticut | $150,610 | $96,000 | 3,588,184 | 133 |
| 8 | California | $149,031 | $96,000 | 39,536,653 | 2,365 |
| 9 | Virginia | $144,614 | $91,000 | 8,470,020 | 413 |
| 10 | Rhode Island | $139,189 | $87,000 | 1,059,639 | 52 |
| 11 | Washington | $137,977 | $86,000 | 7,405,743 | 428 |
| 12 | Pennsylvania | $135,263 | $84,000 | 12,805,537 | 423 |
| 13 | Florida | $133,803 | $83,000 | 20,984,400 | 720 |
| 14 | Michigan | $137,365 | $85,000 | 9,962,311 | 213 |
| 15 | Nevada | $138,799 | $87,000 | 2,998,039 | 58 |
| 16 | New Hampshire | $132,250 | $82,000 | 1,342,795 | 70 |
| 17 | Alaska | $140,861 | $89,000 | 739,795 | 16 |
| 18 | Utah | $126,273 | $76,000 | 3,101,833 | 151 |
| 19 | Ohio | $130,980 | $80,000 | 11,658,609 | 259 |
| 20 | Maryland | $141,694 | $89,000 | 6,052,177 | 170 |
| 21 | Texas | $126,164 | $77,000 | 28,304,596 | 852 |
| 22 | Minnesota | $129,491 | $78,000 | 5,576,606 | 261 |
| 23 | Tennessee | $129,111 | $78,000 | 6,715,984 | 140 |
| 24 | Delaware | $135,641 | $84,000 | 961,939 | 31 |
| 25 | Arizona | $125,803 | $77,000 | 7,016,270 | 257 |
| 26 | West Virginia | $127,214 | $77,000 | 1,815,857 | 28 |
| 27 | North Carolina | $124,467 | $75,000 | 10,273,419 | 367 |
| 28 | Iowa | $125,111 | $74,000 | 3,145,711 | 69 |
| 29 | Georgia | $124,677 | $75,000 | 10,429,379 | 366 |
| 30 | Wisconsin | $121,277 | $72,000 | 5,795,483 | 195 |
| 31 | Indiana | $119,826 | $71,000 | 6,666,818 | 216 |
| 32 | Louisiana | $122,137 | $74,000 | 4,684,333 | 89 |
| 33 | Idaho | $108,885 | $64,000 | 1,716,943 | 73 |
| 34 | Colorado | $119,298 | $71,000 | 5,607,154 | 235 |
| 35 | Missouri | $114,409 | $67,000 | 6,113,532 | 224 |
| 36 | Oregon | $107,319 | $64,000 | 4,142,776 | 210 |
| 37 | North Dakota | $117,152 | $69,000 | 755,393 | 23 |
| 38 | Nebraska | $112,627 | $66,000 | 1,920,076 | 66 |
| 39 | Kansas | $107,087 | $62,000 | 2,913,123 | 129 |
| 40 | Maine | $99,648 | $58,000 | 1,335,907 | 65 |
| 41 | Wyoming | $104,117 | $60,000 | 579,315 | 23 |
| 42 | Alabama | $113,954 | $68,000 | 4,874,747 | 58 |
| 43 | Kentucky | $108,320 | $63,000 | 4,454,189 | 92 |
| 44 | Arkansas | $77,171 | $44,000 | 3,004,279 | 115 |
| 45 | South Dakota | $107,346 | $62,000 | 869,666 | 13 |
| 46 | Montana | $103,084 | $59,000 | 1,050,493 | 38 |
| 47 | New Mexico | $108,246 | $64,000 | 2,088,070 | 30 |
| 48 | South Carolina | $101,128 | $59,000 | 5,024,369 | 73 |
| 49 | Mississippi | $100,843 | $59,000 | 2,984,100 | 26 |
| 50 | Oklahoma | $97,215 | $56,000 | 3,930,864 | 56 |
| 51 | Hawaii | $74,724 | $46,000 | 1,427,538 | 10 |
Highest paying states for associate partners
| Rank | State | Avg. Associate Partner Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | $163,544 |
| 2 | New York | $159,346 |
| 3 | Vermont | $151,628 |
| 4 | New Jersey | $157,778 |
| 5 | District of Columbia | $159,254 |
| 6 | Illinois | $141,271 |
| 7 | Connecticut | $150,610 |
| 8 | California | $149,031 |
| 9 | Virginia | $144,614 |
| 10 | Rhode Island | $139,189 |
| 11 | Washington | $137,977 |
| 12 | Pennsylvania | $135,263 |
| 13 | Florida | $133,803 |
| 14 | Michigan | $137,365 |
| 15 | Nevada | $138,799 |
| 16 | New Hampshire | $132,250 |
| 17 | Alaska | $140,861 |
| 18 | Utah | $126,273 |
| 19 | Ohio | $130,980 |
| 20 | Maryland | $141,694 |
| 21 | Texas | $126,164 |
| 22 | Minnesota | $129,491 |
| 23 | Tennessee | $129,111 |
| 24 | Delaware | $135,641 |
| 25 | Arizona | $125,803 |
| 26 | West Virginia | $127,214 |
| 27 | North Carolina | $124,467 |
| 28 | Iowa | $125,111 |
| 29 | Georgia | $124,677 |
| 30 | Wisconsin | $121,277 |
| 31 | Indiana | $119,826 |
| 32 | Louisiana | $122,137 |
| 33 | Idaho | $108,885 |
| 34 | Colorado | $119,298 |
| 35 | Missouri | $114,409 |
| 36 | Oregon | $107,319 |
| 37 | North Dakota | $117,152 |
| 38 | Nebraska | $112,627 |
| 39 | Kansas | $107,087 |
| 40 | Maine | $99,648 |
| 41 | Wyoming | $104,117 |
| 42 | Alabama | $113,954 |
| 43 | Kentucky | $108,320 |
| 44 | Arkansas | $77,171 |
| 45 | South Dakota | $107,346 |
| 46 | Montana | $103,084 |
| 47 | New Mexico | $108,246 |
| 48 | South Carolina | $101,128 |
| 49 | Mississippi | $100,843 |
| 50 | Oklahoma | $97,215 |
| 51 | Hawaii | $74,724 |
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Updated January 8, 2025