Best cities for a branch director

The best cities for branch directors are Colorado Springs, CO, Pittsburgh, PA, and San Francisco, CA, based on factors like average salary and job availability per capita. Jobs and pay for branch directors vary across the country, but we've determined the ten best cities for branch directors in the U.S.

Whether you're starting your career as a branch director or considering a move, this list of the best cities for branch directors to live in will help you decide. These aren't just the best-paying cities for branch directors. We also consider how easy it is to find work as a branch director. While the absolute best city for branch directors is Colorado Springs, CO, there are plenty of other great places to consider.

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10 best cities for branch directors in 2025

1. Colorado Springs, CO

Total branch director jobs:	6
Average annual salary:	$84,764
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$50,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$141,000
Location quotient:	13.21

2. Pittsburgh, PA

Total branch director jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$74,273
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$43,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$128,000
Location quotient:	0.00

3. San Francisco, CA

Total branch director jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$101,189
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$59,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$172,000
Location quotient:	0.00

4. Oakland, CA

Total branch director jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$101,030
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$59,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$171,000
Location quotient:	0.00

5. Fremont, CA

Total branch director jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$100,792
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$59,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$171,000
Location quotient:	0.00

6. San Jose, CA

Total branch director jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$100,659
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$59,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$170,000
Location quotient:	0.00

7. Sacramento, CA

Total branch director jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$100,418
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$58,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$171,000
Location quotient:	0.00

8. Saint Paul, MN

Total branch director jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$83,750
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$50,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$139,000
Location quotient:	0.00

9. Stockton, CA

Total branch director jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$100,351
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$58,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$170,000
Location quotient:	0.00

10. Seattle, WA

Total branch director jobs:	2
Average annual salary:	$89,094
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$53,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$149,000
Location quotient:	1.13

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Best cities for branch directors

Colorado Springs, CO
Pittsburgh, PA
San Francisco, CA
Oakland, CA
Fremont, CA
San Jose, CA
Sacramento, CA
Saint Paul, MN
Stockton, CA
Seattle, WA

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Detailed list of the best cities for a branch director

Rank	City	Average salary	Lowest 10% Earn	Population	Job count
1	Colorado Springs, CO	$84,764	$50,000	465,101	6
2	Pittsburgh, PA	$74,273	$43,000	303,625	-
3	San Francisco, CA	$101,189	$59,000	870,887	-
4	Oakland, CA	$101,030	$59,000	420,005	-
5	Fremont, CA	$100,792	$59,000	233,136	-
6	San Jose, CA	$100,659	$59,000	1,025,350	-
7	Sacramento, CA	$100,418	$58,000	495,234	-
8	Saint Paul, MN	$83,750	$50,000	302,398	-
9	Stockton, CA	$100,351	$58,000	307,072	-
10	Seattle, WA	$89,094	$53,000	704,352	2
11	Minneapolis, MN	$83,718	$50,000	413,651	-
12	Milwaukee, WI	$73,398	$43,000	595,047	-
13	Jersey City, NJ	$89,685	$51,000	264,152	1
14	Philadelphia, PA	$76,641	$44,000	1,567,872	-
15	El Paso, TX	$74,835	$45,000	683,080	5
16	Fresno, CA	$98,954	$58,000	522,053	-
17	Boston, MA	$87,387	$51,000	673,184	-
18	Aurora, CO	$83,676	$50,000	361,710	1
19	Madison, WI	$72,848	$43,000	252,551	-
20	Bakersfield, CA	$96,685	$57,000	376,380	-
21	Newark, NJ	$89,628	$51,000	281,764	-
22	Denver, CO	$83,662	$50,000	693,060	4
23	Baltimore, MD	$91,590	$52,000	614,664	-
24	Virginia Beach, VA	$85,256	$48,000	452,602	-
25	Norfolk, VA	$85,149	$48,000	245,115	-
26	Scottsdale, AZ	$72,741	$43,000	246,645	4
27	Long Beach, CA	$93,195	$55,000	470,130	-
28	San Antonio, TX	$73,268	$43,000	1,492,510	-
29	Anaheim, CA	$93,123	$55,000	351,043	-
30	Chesapeake, VA	$85,010	$48,000	237,940	-
31	Austin, TX	$73,169	$43,000	947,890	-
32	Los Angeles, CA	$93,820	$56,000	3,976,322	-
33	Corpus Christi, TX	$73,016	$43,000	325,733	-
34	Dallas, TX	$72,828	$43,000	1,317,929	1
35	Riverside, CA	$92,952	$55,000	324,722	-
36	Fort Worth, TX	$72,966	$43,000	854,113	-
37	Plano, TX	$72,712	$43,000	286,057	1
38	Santa Ana, CA	$92,920	$55,000	334,217	-
39	San Diego, CA	$90,580	$54,000	1,406,630	3
40	Arlington, TX	$72,920	$43,000	392,772	-
41	Irvine, CA	$92,729	$55,000	266,122	-
42	Irving, TX	$72,845	$43,000	238,289	-
43	Houston, TX	$72,817	$43,000	2,303,482	1
44	Washington, DC	$96,938	$55,000	681,170	-
45	Lubbock, TX	$74,019	$44,000	252,506	-
46	Garland, TX	$72,736	$43,000	234,943	-
47	Phoenix, AZ	$72,754	$43,000	1,615,017	1
48	Laredo, TX	$73,269	$44,000	257,156	-
49	Glendale, AZ	$72,774	$43,000	245,895	-
50	Reno, NV	$73,086	$42,000	245,255	-

Highest paying cities for branch directors

Rank	City	Avg. branch director salary
1	Santa Rosa, CA	$101,385
2	Seattle, WA	$89,094
3	Richmond, VA	$85,011
4	Colorado Springs, CO	$84,764
5	Minneapolis, MN	$83,718
6	Newington, CT	$81,784
7	New York, NY	$78,696
8	Philadelphia, PA	$76,641
9	Phoenix, AZ	$72,754
10	Chapel Hill, NC	$71,571
11	Miami, FL	$71,209
12	Las Vegas, NV	$70,439
13	Savannah, GA	$68,592
14	Saint George, UT	$66,476
15	Northbrook, IL	$65,493
16	Southfield, MI	$65,231
17	Merrillville, IN	$63,693
18	Baton Rouge, LA	$62,070
19	Wichita, KS	$61,149
20	Memphis, TN	$60,609