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Best states for an associate project manager
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Joseph Snider
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Not all states present equal opportunity for employees, and when it comes to associate project manager 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. Turns out, the median salary for the highest 10% of associate project managers in America is $153,000.
In order to get you the best states for associate project managers, we looked at our data on jobs and wages -- specifically the average annual wage and the number of available jobs per capita.If you are currently seeking employment as an associate project manager, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.
10 best states for associate project managers in 2026
1. North Carolina
Total associate project manager jobs: 1,847 Average annual salary: $115,719 Lowest 10 percent earn: $67,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $197,000 Location Quotient: 0.97
2. New Jersey
Total associate project manager jobs: 1,663 Average annual salary: $120,236 Lowest 10 percent earn: $72,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $199,000 Location Quotient: 1.06
3. Washington
Total associate project manager jobs: 2,525 Average annual salary: $110,370 Lowest 10 percent earn: $64,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $190,000 Location Quotient: 1.74
4. Virginia
Total associate project manager jobs: 2,651 Average annual salary: $111,220 Lowest 10 percent earn: $65,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $189,000 Location Quotient: 1.42
5. Connecticut
Total associate project manager jobs: 586 Average annual salary: $121,953 Lowest 10 percent earn: $74,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $200,000 Location Quotient: 0.89
6. Montana
Total associate project manager jobs: 220 Average annual salary: $106,743 Lowest 10 percent earn: $62,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $183,000 Location Quotient: 0.96
7. New York
Total associate project manager jobs: 2,836 Average annual salary: $111,993 Lowest 10 percent earn: $66,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $187,000 Location Quotient: 1.12
8. Rhode Island
Total associate project manager jobs: 281 Average annual salary: $103,773 Lowest 10 percent earn: $61,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $174,000 Location Quotient: 1.17
9. Massachusetts
Total associate project manager jobs: 2,203 Average annual salary: $105,876 Lowest 10 percent earn: $62,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $178,000 Location Quotient: 1.21
10. Maine
Total associate project manager jobs: 205 Average annual salary: $109,674 Lowest 10 percent earn: $64,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $185,000 Location Quotient: 0.78
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How Zippia determines the best states to be an associate project manager
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Detailed list of the best states for an associate project manager
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Carolina | $115,719 | $67,000 | 10,273,419 | 1,847 |
| 2 | New Jersey | $120,236 | $72,000 | 9,005,644 | 1,663 |
| 3 | Washington | $110,370 | $64,000 | 7,405,743 | 2,525 |
| 4 | Virginia | $111,220 | $65,000 | 8,470,020 | 2,651 |
| 5 | Connecticut | $121,953 | $74,000 | 3,588,184 | 586 |
| 6 | Montana | $106,743 | $62,000 | 1,050,493 | 220 |
| 7 | New York | $111,993 | $66,000 | 19,849,399 | 2,836 |
| 8 | Rhode Island | $103,773 | $61,000 | 1,059,639 | 281 |
| 9 | Massachusetts | $105,876 | $62,000 | 6,859,819 | 2,203 |
| 10 | Maine | $109,674 | $64,000 | 1,335,907 | 205 |
| 11 | Pennsylvania | $103,310 | $60,000 | 12,805,537 | 2,082 |
| 12 | Nebraska | $103,046 | $58,000 | 1,920,076 | 374 |
| 13 | Maryland | $104,256 | $60,000 | 6,052,177 | 1,555 |
| 14 | Michigan | $102,349 | $59,000 | 9,962,311 | 1,307 |
| 15 | Georgia | $101,138 | $57,000 | 10,429,379 | 1,907 |
| 16 | New Mexico | $99,232 | $54,000 | 2,088,070 | 358 |
| 17 | Ohio | $97,027 | $55,000 | 11,658,609 | 1,924 |
| 18 | Iowa | $101,411 | $58,000 | 3,145,711 | 503 |
| 19 | South Carolina | $102,626 | $58,000 | 5,024,369 | 589 |
| 20 | District of Columbia | $101,247 | $58,000 | 693,972 | 843 |
| 21 | Oregon | $96,486 | $54,000 | 4,142,776 | 1,059 |
| 22 | Illinois | $97,433 | $55,000 | 12,802,023 | 2,246 |
| 23 | Delaware | $99,185 | $57,000 | 961,939 | 234 |
| 24 | Vermont | $100,415 | $58,000 | 623,657 | 133 |
| 25 | California | $98,622 | $54,000 | 39,536,653 | 7,095 |
| 26 | Wisconsin | $93,422 | $53,000 | 5,795,483 | 1,017 |
| 27 | Indiana | $94,710 | $53,000 | 6,666,818 | 942 |
| 28 | West Virginia | $95,171 | $54,000 | 1,815,857 | 163 |
| 29 | New Hampshire | $93,350 | $54,000 | 1,342,795 | 317 |
| 30 | Nevada | $91,066 | $50,000 | 2,998,039 | 384 |
| 31 | Hawaii | $93,762 | $51,000 | 1,427,538 | 170 |
| 32 | Texas | $87,641 | $47,000 | 28,304,596 | 4,421 |
| 33 | Tennessee | $89,889 | $49,000 | 6,715,984 | 1,008 |
| 34 | Kansas | $91,486 | $50,000 | 2,913,123 | 475 |
| 35 | Minnesota | $87,941 | $50,000 | 5,576,606 | 1,299 |
| 36 | South Dakota | $91,853 | $52,000 | 869,666 | 121 |
| 37 | Missouri | $91,553 | $50,000 | 6,113,532 | 925 |
| 38 | Arizona | $88,468 | $47,000 | 7,016,270 | 1,043 |
| 39 | Louisiana | $90,796 | $49,000 | 4,684,333 | 337 |
| 40 | Idaho | $86,724 | $48,000 | 1,716,943 | 291 |
| 41 | North Dakota | $82,089 | $47,000 | 755,393 | 175 |
| 42 | Alabama | $86,400 | $47,000 | 4,874,747 | 526 |
| 43 | Alaska | $82,207 | $45,000 | 739,795 | 159 |
| 44 | Arkansas | $85,090 | $46,000 | 3,004,279 | 344 |
| 45 | Kentucky | $85,220 | $47,000 | 4,454,189 | 463 |
| 46 | Utah | $74,623 | $40,000 | 3,101,833 | 675 |
| 47 | Florida | $85,039 | $47,000 | 20,984,400 | 2,497 |
| 48 | Wyoming | $76,779 | $42,000 | 579,315 | 104 |
| 49 | Colorado | $78,464 | $42,000 | 5,607,154 | 992 |
| 50 | Oklahoma | $77,588 | $41,000 | 3,930,864 | 353 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $78,091 | $41,000 | 2,984,100 | 197 |
Highest paying states for associate project managers
| Rank | State | Avg. Associate Project Manager Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Carolina | $115,719 |
| 2 | New Jersey | $120,236 |
| 3 | Washington | $110,370 |
| 4 | Virginia | $111,220 |
| 5 | Connecticut | $121,953 |
| 6 | Montana | $106,743 |
| 7 | New York | $111,993 |
| 8 | Rhode Island | $103,773 |
| 9 | Massachusetts | $105,876 |
| 10 | Maine | $109,674 |
| 11 | Pennsylvania | $103,310 |
| 12 | Nebraska | $103,046 |
| 13 | Maryland | $104,256 |
| 14 | Michigan | $102,349 |
| 15 | Georgia | $101,138 |
| 16 | New Mexico | $99,232 |
| 17 | Ohio | $97,027 |
| 18 | Iowa | $101,411 |
| 19 | South Carolina | $102,626 |
| 20 | District of Columbia | $101,247 |
| 21 | Oregon | $96,486 |
| 22 | Illinois | $97,433 |
| 23 | Delaware | $99,185 |
| 24 | Vermont | $100,415 |
| 25 | California | $98,622 |
| 26 | Wisconsin | $93,422 |
| 27 | Indiana | $94,710 |
| 28 | West Virginia | $95,171 |
| 29 | New Hampshire | $93,350 |
| 30 | Nevada | $91,066 |
| 31 | Hawaii | $93,762 |
| 32 | Texas | $87,641 |
| 33 | Tennessee | $89,889 |
| 34 | Kansas | $91,486 |
| 35 | Minnesota | $87,941 |
| 36 | South Dakota | $91,853 |
| 37 | Missouri | $91,553 |
| 38 | Arizona | $88,468 |
| 39 | Louisiana | $90,796 |
| 40 | Idaho | $86,724 |
| 41 | North Dakota | $82,089 |
| 42 | Alabama | $86,400 |
| 43 | Alaska | $82,207 |
| 44 | Arkansas | $85,090 |
| 45 | Kentucky | $85,220 |
| 46 | Utah | $74,623 |
| 47 | Florida | $85,039 |
| 48 | Wyoming | $76,779 |
| 49 | Colorado | $78,464 |
| 50 | Oklahoma | $77,588 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $78,091 |
Expert opinions on the best states for associate project managers
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for associate project managers to find work opportunities?
Joseph Snider
Assistant Professor, Indiana Wesleyan University
There are many opportunities in the South right now. With major tech companies moving to Texas, that is now going to be a hot spot.
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Updated January 8, 2025