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It seems like business partners are becoming more and more common across America. But working conditions and demand for business partners aren't the same everywhere in the U.S. As business partners are popular in the U.S., we wanted to bring you a list of the best states for business partners. In case you are trying to decide where to start your career as a business partner, or if you are considering moving to a different city or state, we got you covered.
New York is the best state for jobs for business partners, and Mississippi is the worst. The most common pay in New York is $118,238, while the median pay in Mississippi is $74,850.We found that the South is best for business partners, and the Northeast is the worst. San Francisco, CA is the best city in the country for business partner jobs, where as New York is the best state in the country.
10 best states for business partners in 2025
1. New York
Total business partner jobs: 2,196 Average annual salary: $118,238 Lowest 10 percent earn: $81,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $171,000 Location Quotient: 1.21
2. Washington
Total business partner jobs: 1,082 Average annual salary: $125,035 Lowest 10 percent earn: $85,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $182,000 Location Quotient: 1.05
3. New Jersey
Total business partner jobs: 1,261 Average annual salary: $118,078 Lowest 10 percent earn: $81,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $171,000 Location Quotient: 1.12
4. Montana
Total business partner jobs: 223 Average annual salary: $103,167 Lowest 10 percent earn: $70,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $150,000 Location Quotient: 1.37
5. California
Total business partner jobs: 5,433 Average annual salary: $115,473 Lowest 10 percent earn: $75,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $175,000 Location Quotient: 1.31
6. Oregon
Total business partner jobs: 683 Average annual salary: $108,882 Lowest 10 percent earn: $74,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $159,000 Location Quotient: 1.17
7. District of Columbia
Total business partner jobs: 421 Average annual salary: $112,238 Lowest 10 percent earn: $76,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $164,000 Location Quotient: 1.77
8. Rhode Island
Total business partner jobs: 217 Average annual salary: $98,786 Lowest 10 percent earn: $68,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $141,000 Location Quotient: 1.26
9. Massachusetts
Total business partner jobs: 1,564 Average annual salary: $102,475 Lowest 10 percent earn: $71,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $146,000 Location Quotient: 1.2
10. Michigan
Total business partner jobs: 1,137 Average annual salary: $97,667 Lowest 10 percent earn: $66,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $143,000 Location Quotient: 1.04
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Detailed list of the best states for a business partner
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $118,238 | $81,000 | 19,849,399 | 2,196 |
| 2 | Washington | $125,035 | $85,000 | 7,405,743 | 1,082 |
| 3 | New Jersey | $118,078 | $81,000 | 9,005,644 | 1,261 |
| 4 | Montana | $103,167 | $70,000 | 1,050,493 | 223 |
| 5 | California | $115,473 | $75,000 | 39,536,653 | 5,433 |
| 6 | Oregon | $108,882 | $74,000 | 4,142,776 | 683 |
| 7 | District of Columbia | $112,238 | $76,000 | 693,972 | 421 |
| 8 | Rhode Island | $98,786 | $68,000 | 1,059,639 | 217 |
| 9 | Massachusetts | $102,475 | $71,000 | 6,859,819 | 1,564 |
| 10 | Michigan | $97,667 | $66,000 | 9,962,311 | 1,137 |
| 11 | Pennsylvania | $107,527 | $73,000 | 12,805,537 | 1,289 |
| 12 | Wisconsin | $95,199 | $64,000 | 5,795,483 | 882 |
| 13 | New Hampshire | $101,261 | $70,000 | 1,342,795 | 215 |
| 14 | Alaska | $99,568 | $74,000 | 739,795 | 138 |
| 15 | West Virginia | $97,124 | $65,000 | 1,815,857 | 176 |
| 16 | Ohio | $92,749 | $62,000 | 11,658,609 | 1,644 |
| 17 | Illinois | $95,405 | $64,000 | 12,802,023 | 1,759 |
| 18 | Nevada | $88,551 | $58,000 | 2,998,039 | 396 |
| 19 | Tennessee | $89,039 | $57,000 | 6,715,984 | 875 |
| 20 | Kentucky | $89,285 | $59,000 | 4,454,189 | 546 |
| 21 | Arkansas | $85,494 | $55,000 | 3,004,279 | 474 |
| 22 | Texas | $91,377 | $56,000 | 28,304,596 | 2,534 |
| 23 | Connecticut | $96,683 | $67,000 | 3,588,184 | 390 |
| 24 | Minnesota | $86,747 | $59,000 | 5,576,606 | 1,247 |
| 25 | Delaware | $95,337 | $65,000 | 961,939 | 108 |
| 26 | Virginia | $92,038 | $62,000 | 8,470,020 | 1,317 |
| 27 | Indiana | $87,434 | $58,000 | 6,666,818 | 898 |
| 28 | Maine | $92,362 | $64,000 | 1,335,907 | 137 |
| 29 | New Mexico | $87,236 | $56,000 | 2,088,070 | 261 |
| 30 | North Carolina | $88,078 | $57,000 | 10,273,419 | 1,122 |
| 31 | Maryland | $95,384 | $65,000 | 6,052,177 | 570 |
| 32 | Arizona | $89,050 | $57,000 | 7,016,270 | 628 |
| 33 | Idaho | $88,454 | $59,000 | 1,716,943 | 180 |
| 34 | North Dakota | $85,571 | $60,000 | 755,393 | 106 |
| 35 | South Dakota | $81,508 | $56,000 | 869,666 | 166 |
| 36 | Vermont | $86,552 | $60,000 | 623,657 | 103 |
| 37 | Iowa | $83,716 | $56,000 | 3,145,711 | 505 |
| 38 | Utah | $82,786 | $55,000 | 3,101,833 | 446 |
| 39 | South Carolina | $84,235 | $53,000 | 5,024,369 | 543 |
| 40 | Georgia | $86,772 | $54,000 | 10,429,379 | 1,055 |
| 41 | Nebraska | $72,879 | $49,000 | 1,920,076 | 398 |
| 42 | Kansas | $72,858 | $48,000 | 2,913,123 | 509 |
| 43 | Missouri | $74,333 | $49,000 | 6,113,532 | 969 |
| 44 | Wyoming | $82,161 | $55,000 | 579,315 | 45 |
| 45 | Florida | $79,841 | $49,000 | 20,984,400 | 1,481 |
| 46 | Colorado | $82,019 | $55,000 | 5,607,154 | 542 |
| 47 | Alabama | $75,664 | $47,000 | 4,874,747 | 469 |
| 48 | Hawaii | $76,228 | $60,000 | 1,427,538 | 65 |
| 49 | Louisiana | $70,448 | $43,000 | 4,684,333 | 408 |
| 50 | Oklahoma | $71,095 | $46,000 | 3,930,864 | 362 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $74,850 | $46,000 | 2,984,100 | 208 |
Highest paying states for business partners
| Rank | State | Avg. Business Partner Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $118,238 |
| 2 | Washington | $125,035 |
| 3 | New Jersey | $118,078 |
| 4 | Montana | $103,167 |
| 5 | California | $115,473 |
| 6 | Oregon | $108,882 |
| 7 | District of Columbia | $112,238 |
| 8 | Rhode Island | $98,786 |
| 9 | Massachusetts | $102,475 |
| 10 | Michigan | $97,667 |
| 11 | Pennsylvania | $107,527 |
| 12 | Wisconsin | $95,199 |
| 13 | New Hampshire | $101,261 |
| 14 | Alaska | $99,568 |
| 15 | West Virginia | $97,124 |
| 16 | Ohio | $92,749 |
| 17 | Illinois | $95,405 |
| 18 | Nevada | $88,551 |
| 19 | Tennessee | $89,039 |
| 20 | Kentucky | $89,285 |
| 21 | Arkansas | $85,494 |
| 22 | Texas | $91,377 |
| 23 | Connecticut | $96,683 |
| 24 | Minnesota | $86,747 |
| 25 | Delaware | $95,337 |
| 26 | Virginia | $92,038 |
| 27 | Indiana | $87,434 |
| 28 | Maine | $92,362 |
| 29 | New Mexico | $87,236 |
| 30 | North Carolina | $88,078 |
| 31 | Maryland | $95,384 |
| 32 | Arizona | $89,050 |
| 33 | Idaho | $88,454 |
| 34 | North Dakota | $85,571 |
| 35 | South Dakota | $81,508 |
| 36 | Vermont | $86,552 |
| 37 | Iowa | $83,716 |
| 38 | Utah | $82,786 |
| 39 | South Carolina | $84,235 |
| 40 | Georgia | $86,772 |
| 41 | Nebraska | $72,879 |
| 42 | Kansas | $72,858 |
| 43 | Missouri | $74,333 |
| 44 | Wyoming | $82,161 |
| 45 | Florida | $79,841 |
| 46 | Colorado | $82,019 |
| 47 | Alabama | $75,664 |
| 48 | Hawaii | $76,228 |
| 49 | Louisiana | $70,448 |
| 50 | Oklahoma | $71,095 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $74,850 |
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Updated January 8, 2025