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Best states for a community relations manager
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It seems like community relations managers are becoming more and more common across America. But working conditions and demand for community relations managers aren't the same everywhere in the U.S. Our research shows that Delaware is the best state in the country for community relations managers.
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 community relations managers.Delaware is the best state, and Bergenfield is the city with the highest pay for community relations managers.
10 best states for community relations managers in 2026
1. Delaware
Total community relations manager jobs: 72 Average annual salary: $93,408 Lowest 10 percent earn: $59,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $146,000 Location Quotient: 1.29
2. Maryland
Total community relations manager jobs: 402 Average annual salary: $91,670 Lowest 10 percent earn: $58,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $144,000 Location Quotient: 1.42
3. New Jersey
Total community relations manager jobs: 344 Average annual salary: $93,745 Lowest 10 percent earn: $60,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $146,000 Location Quotient: 0.97
4. District of Columbia
Total community relations manager jobs: 292 Average annual salary: $91,369 Lowest 10 percent earn: $57,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $144,000 Location Quotient: 3.91
5. Vermont
Total community relations manager jobs: 29 Average annual salary: $89,974 Lowest 10 percent earn: $58,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $137,000 Location Quotient: 0.85
6. Massachusetts
Total community relations manager jobs: 502 Average annual salary: $87,274 Lowest 10 percent earn: $56,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $134,000 Location Quotient: 1.23
7. New Hampshire
Total community relations manager jobs: 43 Average annual salary: $92,534 Lowest 10 percent earn: $60,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $142,000 Location Quotient: 0.55
8. New York
Total community relations manager jobs: 901 Average annual salary: $83,358 Lowest 10 percent earn: $53,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $130,000 Location Quotient: 1.58
9. South Dakota
Total community relations manager jobs: 28 Average annual salary: $87,027 Lowest 10 percent earn: $56,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $133,000 Location Quotient: 0.59
10. Iowa
Total community relations manager jobs: 102 Average annual salary: $86,930 Lowest 10 percent earn: $55,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $135,000 Location Quotient: 0.63
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Detailed list of the best states for a community relations manager
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Delaware | $93,408 | $59,000 | 961,939 | 72 |
| 2 | Maryland | $91,670 | $58,000 | 6,052,177 | 402 |
| 3 | New Jersey | $93,745 | $60,000 | 9,005,644 | 344 |
| 4 | District of Columbia | $91,369 | $57,000 | 693,972 | 292 |
| 5 | Vermont | $89,974 | $58,000 | 623,657 | 29 |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $87,274 | $56,000 | 6,859,819 | 502 |
| 7 | New Hampshire | $92,534 | $60,000 | 1,342,795 | 43 |
| 8 | New York | $83,358 | $53,000 | 19,849,399 | 901 |
| 9 | South Dakota | $87,027 | $56,000 | 869,666 | 28 |
| 10 | Iowa | $86,930 | $55,000 | 3,145,711 | 102 |
| 11 | North Carolina | $81,946 | $51,000 | 10,273,419 | 418 |
| 12 | North Dakota | $87,711 | $57,000 | 755,393 | 24 |
| 13 | Arizona | $82,018 | $52,000 | 7,016,270 | 255 |
| 14 | Illinois | $81,597 | $52,000 | 12,802,023 | 560 |
| 15 | Nebraska | $84,879 | $54,000 | 1,920,076 | 69 |
| 16 | Rhode Island | $80,131 | $51,000 | 1,059,639 | 61 |
| 17 | Idaho | $87,195 | $56,000 | 1,716,943 | 39 |
| 18 | Ohio | $80,202 | $51,000 | 11,658,609 | 337 |
| 19 | New Mexico | $82,192 | $52,000 | 2,088,070 | 61 |
| 20 | Connecticut | $78,432 | $50,000 | 3,588,184 | 182 |
| 21 | Kansas | $82,465 | $52,000 | 2,913,123 | 70 |
| 22 | Wisconsin | $76,347 | $49,000 | 5,795,483 | 190 |
| 23 | Missouri | $78,116 | $49,000 | 6,113,532 | 198 |
| 24 | Virginia | $75,820 | $47,000 | 8,470,020 | 496 |
| 25 | Pennsylvania | $72,707 | $46,000 | 12,805,537 | 497 |
| 26 | Arkansas | $78,232 | $49,000 | 3,004,279 | 58 |
| 27 | Minnesota | $74,570 | $48,000 | 5,576,606 | 258 |
| 28 | Washington | $73,896 | $47,000 | 7,405,743 | 395 |
| 29 | California | $73,323 | $46,000 | 39,536,653 | 1,830 |
| 30 | Maine | $70,620 | $46,000 | 1,335,907 | 62 |
| 31 | Colorado | $74,248 | $48,000 | 5,607,154 | 262 |
| 32 | Nevada | $71,849 | $45,000 | 2,998,039 | 82 |
| 33 | Indiana | $68,911 | $43,000 | 6,666,818 | 212 |
| 34 | Oregon | $65,689 | $42,000 | 4,142,776 | 277 |
| 35 | Georgia | $69,226 | $43,000 | 10,429,379 | 385 |
| 36 | Michigan | $67,391 | $43,000 | 9,962,311 | 244 |
| 37 | Montana | $70,016 | $45,000 | 1,050,493 | 35 |
| 38 | Utah | $65,680 | $42,000 | 3,101,833 | 133 |
| 39 | Tennessee | $65,419 | $41,000 | 6,715,984 | 190 |
| 40 | Kentucky | $68,087 | $43,000 | 4,454,189 | 83 |
| 41 | Alaska | $62,838 | $49,000 | 739,795 | 30 |
| 42 | Texas | $61,048 | $38,000 | 28,304,596 | 921 |
| 43 | West Virginia | $66,470 | $42,000 | 1,815,857 | 29 |
| 44 | Wyoming | $66,413 | $43,000 | 579,315 | 13 |
| 45 | Florida | $57,433 | $35,000 | 20,984,400 | 591 |
| 46 | Hawaii | $60,821 | $46,000 | 1,427,538 | 23 |
| 47 | South Carolina | $57,167 | $35,000 | 5,024,369 | 150 |
| 48 | Oklahoma | $58,778 | $37,000 | 3,930,864 | 85 |
| 49 | Alabama | $59,882 | $37,000 | 4,874,747 | 69 |
| 50 | Louisiana | $55,778 | $34,000 | 4,684,333 | 78 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $55,925 | $35,000 | 2,984,100 | 37 |
Highest paying states for community relations managers
| Rank | State | Avg. Community Relations Manager Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Delaware | $93,408 |
| 2 | Maryland | $91,670 |
| 3 | New Jersey | $93,745 |
| 4 | District of Columbia | $91,369 |
| 5 | Vermont | $89,974 |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $87,274 |
| 7 | New Hampshire | $92,534 |
| 8 | New York | $83,358 |
| 9 | South Dakota | $87,027 |
| 10 | Iowa | $86,930 |
| 11 | North Carolina | $81,946 |
| 12 | North Dakota | $87,711 |
| 13 | Arizona | $82,018 |
| 14 | Illinois | $81,597 |
| 15 | Nebraska | $84,879 |
| 16 | Rhode Island | $80,131 |
| 17 | Idaho | $87,195 |
| 18 | Ohio | $80,202 |
| 19 | New Mexico | $82,192 |
| 20 | Connecticut | $78,432 |
| 21 | Kansas | $82,465 |
| 22 | Wisconsin | $76,347 |
| 23 | Missouri | $78,116 |
| 24 | Virginia | $75,820 |
| 25 | Pennsylvania | $72,707 |
| 26 | Arkansas | $78,232 |
| 27 | Minnesota | $74,570 |
| 28 | Washington | $73,896 |
| 29 | California | $73,323 |
| 30 | Maine | $70,620 |
| 31 | Colorado | $74,248 |
| 32 | Nevada | $71,849 |
| 33 | Indiana | $68,911 |
| 34 | Oregon | $65,689 |
| 35 | Georgia | $69,226 |
| 36 | Michigan | $67,391 |
| 37 | Montana | $70,016 |
| 38 | Utah | $65,680 |
| 39 | Tennessee | $65,419 |
| 40 | Kentucky | $68,087 |
| 41 | Alaska | $62,838 |
| 42 | Texas | $61,048 |
| 43 | West Virginia | $66,470 |
| 44 | Wyoming | $66,413 |
| 45 | Florida | $57,433 |
| 46 | Hawaii | $60,821 |
| 47 | South Carolina | $57,167 |
| 48 | Oklahoma | $58,778 |
| 49 | Alabama | $59,882 |
| 50 | Louisiana | $55,778 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $55,925 |
Expert opinions on the best states for community relations managers
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for community relations managers to find work opportunities?
Rebecca Griffin
Chair and Assistant Professor, Monroe Community College
To any graduate beginning their career, I would recommend that they find a job that is right for them, and a mentor to assist in training and developing their career. I would recommend they are flexible and take advantage of professional development opportunities that arise. You can never stop learning. I would also recommend that these individuals stay current with industry trends and customer interests.
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Updated January 8, 2025