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Not all states present equal opportunity for employees, and when it comes to chief strategy officer 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. Although there are abundant chief strategy officer jobs in the United States, a large number of them are in the South. New York is the best state in the country for chief strategy officer jobs.
New York is the best state for jobs for chief strategy officers, and Hawaii is the worst. The most common pay in New York is $178,832, while the median pay in Hawaii is $84,601.If you are currently seeking employment as a chief strategy officer, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.
10 best states for chief strategy officers in 2025
1. New York
Total chief strategy officer jobs: 1,828 Average annual salary: $178,832 Lowest 10 percent earn: $124,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $256,000 Location Quotient: 1.34
2. Nevada
Total chief strategy officer jobs: 316 Average annual salary: $165,507 Lowest 10 percent earn: $111,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $246,000 Location Quotient: 1.42
3. Colorado
Total chief strategy officer jobs: 805 Average annual salary: $174,162 Lowest 10 percent earn: $118,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $256,000 Location Quotient: 1.27
4. Nebraska
Total chief strategy officer jobs: 238 Average annual salary: $171,316 Lowest 10 percent earn: $115,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $253,000 Location Quotient: 1.01
5. North Dakota
Total chief strategy officer jobs: 128 Average annual salary: $160,537 Lowest 10 percent earn: $106,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $241,000 Location Quotient: 1.3
6. Rhode Island
Total chief strategy officer jobs: 183 Average annual salary: $162,751 Lowest 10 percent earn: $110,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $239,000 Location Quotient: 1.42
7. South Dakota
Total chief strategy officer jobs: 108 Average annual salary: $169,944 Lowest 10 percent earn: $114,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $251,000 Location Quotient: 0.95
8. Wisconsin
Total chief strategy officer jobs: 630 Average annual salary: $164,547 Lowest 10 percent earn: $110,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $244,000 Location Quotient: 1.07
9. New Jersey
Total chief strategy officer jobs: 948 Average annual salary: $168,286 Lowest 10 percent earn: $115,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $245,000 Location Quotient: 1.12
10. Connecticut
Total chief strategy officer jobs: 405 Average annual salary: $164,658 Lowest 10 percent earn: $112,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $241,000 Location Quotient: 1.15
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Detailed list of the best states for a chief strategy officer
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $178,832 | $124,000 | 19,849,399 | 1,828 |
| 2 | Nevada | $165,507 | $111,000 | 2,998,039 | 316 |
| 3 | Colorado | $174,162 | $118,000 | 5,607,154 | 805 |
| 4 | Nebraska | $171,316 | $115,000 | 1,920,076 | 238 |
| 5 | North Dakota | $160,537 | $106,000 | 755,393 | 128 |
| 6 | Rhode Island | $162,751 | $110,000 | 1,059,639 | 183 |
| 7 | South Dakota | $169,944 | $114,000 | 869,666 | 108 |
| 8 | Wisconsin | $164,547 | $110,000 | 5,795,483 | 630 |
| 9 | New Jersey | $168,286 | $115,000 | 9,005,644 | 948 |
| 10 | Connecticut | $164,658 | $112,000 | 3,588,184 | 405 |
| 11 | Alaska | $179,039 | $125,000 | 739,795 | 24 |
| 12 | Virginia | $160,439 | $107,000 | 8,470,020 | 1,444 |
| 13 | Pennsylvania | $162,889 | $110,000 | 12,805,537 | 1,204 |
| 14 | Iowa | $158,402 | $104,000 | 3,145,711 | 404 |
| 15 | Washington | $160,831 | $106,000 | 7,405,743 | 840 |
| 16 | Texas | $158,381 | $102,000 | 28,304,596 | 2,052 |
| 17 | District of Columbia | $164,583 | $111,000 | 693,972 | 210 |
| 18 | New Mexico | $150,298 | $97,000 | 2,088,070 | 236 |
| 19 | North Carolina | $156,382 | $103,000 | 10,273,419 | 985 |
| 20 | Minnesota | $150,692 | $98,000 | 5,576,606 | 815 |
| 21 | Idaho | $143,401 | $91,000 | 1,716,943 | 291 |
| 22 | Indiana | $157,109 | $103,000 | 6,666,818 | 588 |
| 23 | Alabama | $143,952 | $91,000 | 4,874,747 | 533 |
| 24 | Maine | $147,562 | $97,000 | 1,335,907 | 154 |
| 25 | Michigan | $152,979 | $101,000 | 9,962,311 | 703 |
| 26 | California | $168,029 | $113,000 | 39,536,653 | 1,231 |
| 27 | Arizona | $142,602 | $91,000 | 7,016,270 | 878 |
| 28 | Illinois | $146,979 | $95,000 | 12,802,023 | 1,288 |
| 29 | Ohio | $143,212 | $93,000 | 11,658,609 | 940 |
| 30 | Maryland | $146,071 | $96,000 | 6,052,177 | 784 |
| 31 | South Carolina | $142,622 | $91,000 | 5,024,369 | 459 |
| 32 | New Hampshire | $145,672 | $96,000 | 1,342,795 | 173 |
| 33 | Massachusetts | $140,343 | $92,000 | 6,859,819 | 1,140 |
| 34 | Delaware | $148,258 | $97,000 | 961,939 | 60 |
| 35 | Missouri | $141,989 | $90,000 | 6,113,532 | 557 |
| 36 | Tennessee | $135,160 | $85,000 | 6,715,984 | 568 |
| 37 | Kansas | $139,890 | $88,000 | 2,913,123 | 263 |
| 38 | Vermont | $131,370 | $84,000 | 623,657 | 101 |
| 39 | Mississippi | $124,999 | $76,000 | 2,984,100 | 261 |
| 40 | Oregon | $140,914 | $90,000 | 4,142,776 | 411 |
| 41 | Utah | $140,986 | $89,000 | 3,101,833 | 66 |
| 42 | Florida | $99,942 | $56,000 | 20,984,400 | 2,433 |
| 43 | Georgia | $127,740 | $79,000 | 10,429,379 | 1,211 |
| 44 | Wyoming | $135,360 | $85,000 | 579,315 | 20 |
| 45 | Arkansas | $124,737 | $77,000 | 3,004,279 | 281 |
| 46 | West Virginia | $119,559 | $75,000 | 1,815,857 | 165 |
| 47 | Montana | $135,819 | $85,000 | 1,050,493 | 32 |
| 48 | Louisiana | $127,852 | $77,000 | 4,684,333 | 319 |
| 49 | Oklahoma | $123,800 | $76,000 | 3,930,864 | 330 |
| 50 | Kentucky | $129,317 | $81,000 | 4,454,189 | 293 |
| 51 | Hawaii | $84,601 | $54,000 | 1,427,538 | 21 |
Highest paying states for chief strategy officers
| Rank | State | Avg. Chief Strategy Officer Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $178,832 |
| 2 | Nevada | $165,507 |
| 3 | Colorado | $174,162 |
| 4 | Nebraska | $171,316 |
| 5 | North Dakota | $160,537 |
| 6 | Rhode Island | $162,751 |
| 7 | South Dakota | $169,944 |
| 8 | Wisconsin | $164,547 |
| 9 | New Jersey | $168,286 |
| 10 | Connecticut | $164,658 |
| 11 | Alaska | $179,039 |
| 12 | Virginia | $160,439 |
| 13 | Pennsylvania | $162,889 |
| 14 | Iowa | $158,402 |
| 15 | Washington | $160,831 |
| 16 | Texas | $158,381 |
| 17 | District of Columbia | $164,583 |
| 18 | New Mexico | $150,298 |
| 19 | North Carolina | $156,382 |
| 20 | Minnesota | $150,692 |
| 21 | Idaho | $143,401 |
| 22 | Indiana | $157,109 |
| 23 | Alabama | $143,952 |
| 24 | Maine | $147,562 |
| 25 | Michigan | $152,979 |
| 26 | California | $168,029 |
| 27 | Arizona | $142,602 |
| 28 | Illinois | $146,979 |
| 29 | Ohio | $143,212 |
| 30 | Maryland | $146,071 |
| 31 | South Carolina | $142,622 |
| 32 | New Hampshire | $145,672 |
| 33 | Massachusetts | $140,343 |
| 34 | Delaware | $148,258 |
| 35 | Missouri | $141,989 |
| 36 | Tennessee | $135,160 |
| 37 | Kansas | $139,890 |
| 38 | Vermont | $131,370 |
| 39 | Mississippi | $124,999 |
| 40 | Oregon | $140,914 |
| 41 | Utah | $140,986 |
| 42 | Florida | $99,942 |
| 43 | Georgia | $127,740 |
| 44 | Wyoming | $135,360 |
| 45 | Arkansas | $124,737 |
| 46 | West Virginia | $119,559 |
| 47 | Montana | $135,819 |
| 48 | Louisiana | $127,852 |
| 49 | Oklahoma | $123,800 |
| 50 | Kentucky | $129,317 |
| 51 | Hawaii | $84,601 |
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Updated January 8, 2025