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We decided to bring you a list of the best states for jobs for associate relations specialists in the United States. Associate relations specialist 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 associate relations specialists.This way, if you are newly entering the job market, or you are looking to change jobs, you know which places are the best for associate relations specialist jobs.
In order to get you the best states for associate relations specialists, 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 Oregon is the best state for associate relations specialist jobs, whereas Mississippi is the worst.
10 best states for associate relations specialists in 2025
1. Oregon
Total associate relations specialist jobs: 300 Average annual salary: $58,367 Lowest 10 percent earn: $39,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $86,000 Location Quotient: 1.21
2. District of Columbia
Total associate relations specialist jobs: 257 Average annual salary: $63,171 Lowest 10 percent earn: $44,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $89,000 Location Quotient: 2.55
3. Massachusetts
Total associate relations specialist jobs: 607 Average annual salary: $60,718 Lowest 10 percent earn: $44,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $83,000 Location Quotient: 1.1
4. Washington
Total associate relations specialist jobs: 392 Average annual salary: $67,545 Lowest 10 percent earn: $46,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $98,000 Location Quotient: 0.9
5. North Carolina
Total associate relations specialist jobs: 632 Average annual salary: $56,397 Lowest 10 percent earn: $39,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $80,000 Location Quotient: 1.1
6. Arizona
Total associate relations specialist jobs: 410 Average annual salary: $56,661 Lowest 10 percent earn: $38,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $83,000 Location Quotient: 1.17
7. Connecticut
Total associate relations specialist jobs: 178 Average annual salary: $62,533 Lowest 10 percent earn: $45,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $86,000 Location Quotient: 0.9
8. Illinois
Total associate relations specialist jobs: 732 Average annual salary: $58,050 Lowest 10 percent earn: $41,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $81,000 Location Quotient: 1.02
9. Rhode Island
Total associate relations specialist jobs: 76 Average annual salary: $55,801 Lowest 10 percent earn: $40,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $77,000 Location Quotient: 1.04
10. North Dakota
Total associate relations specialist jobs: 55 Average annual salary: $53,556 Lowest 10 percent earn: $39,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $73,000 Location Quotient: 0.99
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Detailed list of the best states for an associate relations specialist
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oregon | $58,367 | $39,000 | 4,142,776 | 300 |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $63,171 | $44,000 | 693,972 | 257 |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $60,718 | $44,000 | 6,859,819 | 607 |
| 4 | Washington | $67,545 | $46,000 | 7,405,743 | 392 |
| 5 | North Carolina | $56,397 | $39,000 | 10,273,419 | 632 |
| 6 | Arizona | $56,661 | $38,000 | 7,016,270 | 410 |
| 7 | Connecticut | $62,533 | $45,000 | 3,588,184 | 178 |
| 8 | Illinois | $58,050 | $41,000 | 12,802,023 | 732 |
| 9 | Rhode Island | $55,801 | $40,000 | 1,059,639 | 76 |
| 10 | North Dakota | $53,556 | $39,000 | 755,393 | 55 |
| 11 | Ohio | $60,395 | $42,000 | 11,658,609 | 452 |
| 12 | New York | $54,783 | $39,000 | 19,849,399 | 919 |
| 13 | New Jersey | $60,744 | $43,000 | 9,005,644 | 407 |
| 14 | California | $59,159 | $38,000 | 39,536,653 | 1,728 |
| 15 | Virginia | $54,306 | $37,000 | 8,470,020 | 633 |
| 16 | Arkansas | $53,353 | $37,000 | 3,004,279 | 138 |
| 17 | Maryland | $55,267 | $38,000 | 6,052,177 | 409 |
| 18 | Pennsylvania | $52,542 | $37,000 | 12,805,537 | 629 |
| 19 | Delaware | $51,912 | $36,000 | 961,939 | 89 |
| 20 | Wyoming | $48,086 | $34,000 | 579,315 | 56 |
| 21 | West Virginia | $51,312 | $36,000 | 1,815,857 | 81 |
| 22 | Alaska | $50,544 | $41,000 | 739,795 | 60 |
| 23 | Nevada | $50,309 | $33,000 | 2,998,039 | 125 |
| 24 | Colorado | $54,102 | $38,000 | 5,607,154 | 318 |
| 25 | Minnesota | $52,306 | $37,000 | 5,576,606 | 378 |
| 26 | Nebraska | $47,900 | $34,000 | 1,920,076 | 148 |
| 27 | Idaho | $50,460 | $34,000 | 1,716,943 | 95 |
| 28 | New Mexico | $51,997 | $35,000 | 2,088,070 | 97 |
| 29 | Wisconsin | $51,662 | $36,000 | 5,795,483 | 271 |
| 30 | New Hampshire | $52,387 | $38,000 | 1,342,795 | 85 |
| 31 | Michigan | $48,827 | $34,000 | 9,962,311 | 439 |
| 32 | Iowa | $45,705 | $32,000 | 3,145,711 | 285 |
| 33 | Kentucky | $50,565 | $35,000 | 4,454,189 | 164 |
| 34 | South Dakota | $45,931 | $33,000 | 869,666 | 67 |
| 35 | Vermont | $46,963 | $34,000 | 623,657 | 54 |
| 36 | Hawaii | $46,478 | $35,000 | 1,427,538 | 82 |
| 37 | Tennessee | $47,960 | $33,000 | 6,715,984 | 303 |
| 38 | Utah | $45,171 | $30,000 | 3,101,833 | 223 |
| 39 | Louisiana | $45,286 | $31,000 | 4,684,333 | 197 |
| 40 | Indiana | $47,143 | $33,000 | 6,666,818 | 333 |
| 41 | Texas | $45,183 | $31,000 | 28,304,596 | 1,149 |
| 42 | Georgia | $44,080 | $31,000 | 10,429,379 | 606 |
| 43 | Florida | $41,308 | $28,000 | 20,984,400 | 1,168 |
| 44 | Montana | $42,033 | $30,000 | 1,050,493 | 68 |
| 45 | Missouri | $44,372 | $31,000 | 6,113,532 | 299 |
| 46 | Kansas | $41,951 | $29,000 | 2,913,123 | 162 |
| 47 | Maine | $39,753 | $29,000 | 1,335,907 | 77 |
| 48 | Oklahoma | $42,893 | $30,000 | 3,930,864 | 150 |
| 49 | Alabama | $42,657 | $29,000 | 4,874,747 | 225 |
| 50 | South Carolina | $39,721 | $28,000 | 5,024,369 | 236 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $39,034 | $27,000 | 2,984,100 | 82 |
Highest paying states for associate relations specialists
| Rank | State | Avg. Associate Relations Specialist Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oregon | $58,367 |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $63,171 |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $60,718 |
| 4 | Washington | $67,545 |
| 5 | North Carolina | $56,397 |
| 6 | Arizona | $56,661 |
| 7 | Connecticut | $62,533 |
| 8 | Illinois | $58,050 |
| 9 | Rhode Island | $55,801 |
| 10 | North Dakota | $53,556 |
| 11 | Ohio | $60,395 |
| 12 | New York | $54,783 |
| 13 | New Jersey | $60,744 |
| 14 | California | $59,159 |
| 15 | Virginia | $54,306 |
| 16 | Arkansas | $53,353 |
| 17 | Maryland | $55,267 |
| 18 | Pennsylvania | $52,542 |
| 19 | Delaware | $51,912 |
| 20 | Wyoming | $48,086 |
| 21 | West Virginia | $51,312 |
| 22 | Alaska | $50,544 |
| 23 | Nevada | $50,309 |
| 24 | Colorado | $54,102 |
| 25 | Minnesota | $52,306 |
| 26 | Nebraska | $47,900 |
| 27 | Idaho | $50,460 |
| 28 | New Mexico | $51,997 |
| 29 | Wisconsin | $51,662 |
| 30 | New Hampshire | $52,387 |
| 31 | Michigan | $48,827 |
| 32 | Iowa | $45,705 |
| 33 | Kentucky | $50,565 |
| 34 | South Dakota | $45,931 |
| 35 | Vermont | $46,963 |
| 36 | Hawaii | $46,478 |
| 37 | Tennessee | $47,960 |
| 38 | Utah | $45,171 |
| 39 | Louisiana | $45,286 |
| 40 | Indiana | $47,143 |
| 41 | Texas | $45,183 |
| 42 | Georgia | $44,080 |
| 43 | Florida | $41,308 |
| 44 | Montana | $42,033 |
| 45 | Missouri | $44,372 |
| 46 | Kansas | $41,951 |
| 47 | Maine | $39,753 |
| 48 | Oklahoma | $42,893 |
| 49 | Alabama | $42,657 |
| 50 | South Carolina | $39,721 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $39,034 |
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Updated January 8, 2025