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Best states for an associate specialist
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Shannon Dill
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Do you wonder which states in the U.S. are the best for associate specialists? If so, we have the full list of best to worst states for associate specialist jobs for you to check out and see if you think it's time to move and start anew. Not all states fare the same when it come to job opportunity and pay.Turns out, the median salary for the highest 10% of associate specialists in America is $135,000.
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 associate specialists.We found that the West is best for associate specialists, and the Northeast is the worst. Urban Honolulu, HI is the best city in the country for associate specialist jobs, where as New York is the best state in the country.
10 best states for associate specialists in 2025
1. New York
Total associate specialist jobs: 4,877 Average annual salary: $123,152 Lowest 10 percent earn: $90,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $168,000 Location Quotient: 1.082. Hawaii
Total associate specialist jobs: 275 Average annual salary: $185,608 Lowest 10 percent earn: $140,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $244,000 Location Quotient: 0.933. Maine
Total associate specialist jobs: 647 Average annual salary: $105,620 Lowest 10 percent earn: $80,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $139,000 Location Quotient: 1.394. North Carolina
Total associate specialist jobs: 3,847 Average annual salary: $104,124 Lowest 10 percent earn: $72,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $149,000 Location Quotient: 1.145. New Hampshire
Total associate specialist jobs: 818 Average annual salary: $105,793 Lowest 10 percent earn: $78,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $142,000 Location Quotient: 1.336. Wisconsin
Total associate specialist jobs: 1,992 Average annual salary: $107,304 Lowest 10 percent earn: $77,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $148,000 Location Quotient: 1.027. Rhode Island
Total associate specialist jobs: 331 Average annual salary: $119,608 Lowest 10 percent earn: $88,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $162,000 Location Quotient: 0.778. New Jersey
Total associate specialist jobs: 3,025 Average annual salary: $108,375 Lowest 10 percent earn: $79,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $148,000 Location Quotient: 1.089. Washington
Total associate specialist jobs: 2,003 Average annual salary: $113,868 Lowest 10 percent earn: $79,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $163,000 Location Quotient: 0.7810. Arizona
Total associate specialist jobs: 2,236 Average annual salary: $100,399 Lowest 10 percent earn: $65,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $154,000 Location Quotient: 1.09
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Detailed list of the best states for an associate specialist
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $123,152 | $90,000 | 19,849,399 | 4,877 |
| 2 | Hawaii | $185,608 | $140,000 | 1,427,538 | 275 |
| 3 | Maine | $105,620 | $80,000 | 1,335,907 | 647 |
| 4 | North Carolina | $104,124 | $72,000 | 10,273,419 | 3,847 |
| 5 | New Hampshire | $105,793 | $78,000 | 1,342,795 | 818 |
| 6 | Wisconsin | $107,304 | $77,000 | 5,795,483 | 1,992 |
| 7 | Rhode Island | $119,608 | $88,000 | 1,059,639 | 331 |
| 8 | New Jersey | $108,375 | $79,000 | 9,005,644 | 3,025 |
| 9 | Washington | $113,868 | $79,000 | 7,405,743 | 2,003 |
| 10 | Arizona | $100,399 | $65,000 | 7,016,270 | 2,236 |
| 11 | Vermont | $106,863 | $80,000 | 623,657 | 257 |
| 12 | Illinois | $107,120 | $76,000 | 12,802,023 | 3,968 |
| 13 | Georgia | $99,896 | $66,000 | 10,429,379 | 3,887 |
| 14 | Tennessee | $96,453 | $65,000 | 6,715,984 | 2,185 |
| 15 | Delaware | $101,609 | $73,000 | 961,939 | 549 |
| 16 | Connecticut | $103,601 | $75,000 | 3,588,184 | 1,293 |
| 17 | Virginia | $105,854 | $75,000 | 8,470,020 | 3,350 |
| 18 | Texas | $99,660 | $61,000 | 28,304,596 | 6,868 |
| 19 | Minnesota | $107,686 | $78,000 | 5,576,606 | 1,699 |
| 20 | California | $101,759 | $67,000 | 39,536,653 | 10,734 |
| 21 | Kentucky | $93,930 | $65,000 | 4,454,189 | 1,317 |
| 22 | West Virginia | $90,582 | $64,000 | 1,815,857 | 599 |
| 23 | Missouri | $98,491 | $67,000 | 6,113,532 | 1,732 |
| 24 | South Dakota | $100,733 | $71,000 | 869,666 | 230 |
| 25 | Pennsylvania | $91,027 | $66,000 | 12,805,537 | 4,590 |
| 26 | Alaska | $109,250 | $92,000 | 739,795 | 163 |
| 27 | Florida | $88,413 | $52,000 | 20,984,400 | 7,455 |
| 28 | District of Columbia | $109,674 | $79,000 | 693,972 | 314 |
| 29 | Arkansas | $92,329 | $61,000 | 3,004,279 | 770 |
| 30 | Massachusetts | $98,409 | $72,000 | 6,859,819 | 2,749 |
| 31 | North Dakota | $91,014 | $68,000 | 755,393 | 239 |
| 32 | Montana | $93,177 | $66,000 | 1,050,493 | 298 |
| 33 | Kansas | $90,377 | $61,000 | 2,913,123 | 839 |
| 34 | Idaho | $91,156 | $62,000 | 1,716,943 | 441 |
| 35 | Oregon | $95,012 | $65,000 | 4,142,776 | 1,052 |
| 36 | Ohio | $81,360 | $58,000 | 11,658,609 | 3,819 |
| 37 | Iowa | $85,651 | $60,000 | 3,145,711 | 1,092 |
| 38 | Nevada | $86,999 | $57,000 | 2,998,039 | 593 |
| 39 | Nebraska | $88,423 | $61,000 | 1,920,076 | 526 |
| 40 | Colorado | $86,623 | $59,000 | 5,607,154 | 2,103 |
| 41 | Maryland | $86,350 | $62,000 | 6,052,177 | 2,186 |
| 42 | Louisiana | $79,914 | $49,000 | 4,684,333 | 1,106 |
| 43 | Michigan | $79,411 | $57,000 | 9,962,311 | 2,799 |
| 44 | Alabama | $74,873 | $48,000 | 4,874,747 | 1,704 |
| 45 | South Carolina | $79,312 | $53,000 | 5,024,369 | 1,591 |
| 46 | Wyoming | $82,004 | $56,000 | 579,315 | 176 |
| 47 | Utah | $79,822 | $54,000 | 3,101,833 | 1,058 |
| 48 | Indiana | $79,367 | $55,000 | 6,666,818 | 2,135 |
| 49 | New Mexico | $83,755 | $54,000 | 2,088,070 | 438 |
| 50 | Mississippi | $75,068 | $48,000 | 2,984,100 | 657 |
| 51 | Oklahoma | $76,038 | $50,000 | 3,930,864 | 879 |
Highest paying states for associate specialists
| Rank | State | Avg. Associate Specialist Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $123,152 |
| 2 | Hawaii | $185,608 |
| 3 | Maine | $105,620 |
| 4 | North Carolina | $104,124 |
| 5 | New Hampshire | $105,793 |
| 6 | Wisconsin | $107,304 |
| 7 | Rhode Island | $119,608 |
| 8 | New Jersey | $108,375 |
| 9 | Washington | $113,868 |
| 10 | Arizona | $100,399 |
| 11 | Vermont | $106,863 |
| 12 | Illinois | $107,120 |
| 13 | Georgia | $99,896 |
| 14 | Tennessee | $96,453 |
| 15 | Delaware | $101,609 |
| 16 | Connecticut | $103,601 |
| 17 | Virginia | $105,854 |
| 18 | Texas | $99,660 |
| 19 | Minnesota | $107,686 |
| 20 | California | $101,759 |
| 21 | Kentucky | $93,930 |
| 22 | West Virginia | $90,582 |
| 23 | Missouri | $98,491 |
| 24 | South Dakota | $100,733 |
| 25 | Pennsylvania | $91,027 |
| 26 | Alaska | $109,250 |
| 27 | Florida | $88,413 |
| 28 | District of Columbia | $109,674 |
| 29 | Arkansas | $92,329 |
| 30 | Massachusetts | $98,409 |
| 31 | North Dakota | $91,014 |
| 32 | Montana | $93,177 |
| 33 | Kansas | $90,377 |
| 34 | Idaho | $91,156 |
| 35 | Oregon | $95,012 |
| 36 | Ohio | $81,360 |
| 37 | Iowa | $85,651 |
| 38 | Nevada | $86,999 |
| 39 | Nebraska | $88,423 |
| 40 | Colorado | $86,623 |
| 41 | Maryland | $86,350 |
| 42 | Louisiana | $79,914 |
| 43 | Michigan | $79,411 |
| 44 | Alabama | $74,873 |
| 45 | South Carolina | $79,312 |
| 46 | Wyoming | $82,004 |
| 47 | Utah | $79,822 |
| 48 | Indiana | $79,367 |
| 49 | New Mexico | $83,755 |
| 50 | Mississippi | $75,068 |
| 51 | Oklahoma | $76,038 |
Expert opinions on the best states for associate specialists
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for associate specialists to find work opportunities?
Shannon Dill
Principal Agent, University of Maryland Extension - Talbot County
I don't think I can highlight a particular area. Agriculture can be very regional, and parts of the country are known for producing certain products. There is agriculture research, education, and support nationwide at universities, USDA, and private industries. Depending on the type of agriculture and work of interest, there would be regions that offer more opportunities.
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Updated January 8, 2025