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Do you want to become a compliance project manager at U.S. Bank, and you wonder what that means or entails? We have the full list of best states for compliance project managers that you can check out, before you begin your journey. As compliance project managers are popular in the U.S., we wanted to bring you a list of the best states for compliance project managers. In case you are trying to decide where to start your career as a compliance project manager, or if you are considering moving to a different city or state, we got you covered.
We figured that the best places for compliance project manager jobs has three things everyone would agree on. There would be high annual wages, good career prospects (no matter what phase of the career you are in), and a lot of job opportunities.We found that the South is best for compliance project managers, and the Northeast is the worst. San Francisco, CA is the best city in the country for compliance project manager jobs, where as Washington is the best state in the country.
10 best states for compliance project managers in 2026
1. Washington
Total compliance project manager jobs: 2,353 Average annual salary: $130,244 Lowest 10 percent earn: $96,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $175,000 Location Quotient: 1.61
2. Massachusetts
Total compliance project manager jobs: 2,360 Average annual salary: $118,094 Lowest 10 percent earn: $88,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $157,000 Location Quotient: 1.29
3. California
Total compliance project manager jobs: 6,904 Average annual salary: $130,272 Lowest 10 percent earn: $92,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $182,000 Location Quotient: 1.18
4. Rhode Island
Total compliance project manager jobs: 266 Average annual salary: $114,901 Lowest 10 percent earn: $85,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $153,000 Location Quotient: 1.1
5. New York
Total compliance project manager jobs: 2,754 Average annual salary: $116,809 Lowest 10 percent earn: $86,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $158,000 Location Quotient: 1.07
6. Nevada
Total compliance project manager jobs: 443 Average annual salary: $111,533 Lowest 10 percent earn: $79,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $157,000 Location Quotient: 1.06
7. Montana
Total compliance project manager jobs: 207 Average annual salary: $119,933 Lowest 10 percent earn: $87,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $164,000 Location Quotient: 0.9
8. Georgia
Total compliance project manager jobs: 2,098 Average annual salary: $108,156 Lowest 10 percent earn: $78,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $149,000 Location Quotient: 1.01
9. Michigan
Total compliance project manager jobs: 1,438 Average annual salary: $110,498 Lowest 10 percent earn: $81,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $150,000 Location Quotient: 0.93
10. Oregon
Total compliance project manager jobs: 1,031 Average annual salary: $105,129 Lowest 10 percent earn: $77,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $142,000 Location Quotient: 1.25
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Detailed list of the best states for a compliance project manager
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $130,244 | $96,000 | 7,405,743 | 2,353 |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $118,094 | $88,000 | 6,859,819 | 2,360 |
| 3 | California | $130,272 | $92,000 | 39,536,653 | 6,904 |
| 4 | Rhode Island | $114,901 | $85,000 | 1,059,639 | 266 |
| 5 | New York | $116,809 | $86,000 | 19,849,399 | 2,754 |
| 6 | Nevada | $111,533 | $79,000 | 2,998,039 | 443 |
| 7 | Montana | $119,933 | $87,000 | 1,050,493 | 207 |
| 8 | Georgia | $108,156 | $78,000 | 10,429,379 | 2,098 |
| 9 | Michigan | $110,498 | $81,000 | 9,962,311 | 1,438 |
| 10 | Oregon | $105,129 | $77,000 | 4,142,776 | 1,031 |
| 11 | District of Columbia | $115,578 | $84,000 | 693,972 | 854 |
| 12 | New Hampshire | $107,068 | $80,000 | 1,342,795 | 341 |
| 13 | Delaware | $107,111 | $78,000 | 961,939 | 235 |
| 14 | North Carolina | $97,583 | $71,000 | 10,273,419 | 1,889 |
| 15 | New Jersey | $105,188 | $77,000 | 9,005,644 | 1,704 |
| 16 | Missouri | $103,638 | $75,000 | 6,113,532 | 1,051 |
| 17 | Idaho | $96,592 | $70,000 | 1,716,943 | 305 |
| 18 | Arizona | $99,423 | $71,000 | 7,016,270 | 1,034 |
| 19 | Wisconsin | $94,502 | $70,000 | 5,795,483 | 1,067 |
| 20 | Minnesota | $94,817 | $71,000 | 5,576,606 | 1,466 |
| 21 | New Mexico | $94,826 | $67,000 | 2,088,070 | 384 |
| 22 | Iowa | $96,289 | $70,000 | 3,145,711 | 571 |
| 23 | Texas | $95,220 | $67,000 | 28,304,596 | 3,674 |
| 24 | Virginia | $94,037 | $68,000 | 8,470,020 | 2,621 |
| 25 | Illinois | $96,733 | $71,000 | 12,802,023 | 2,166 |
| 26 | Pennsylvania | $94,488 | $69,000 | 12,805,537 | 2,005 |
| 27 | Connecticut | $97,709 | $72,000 | 3,588,184 | 600 |
| 28 | Utah | $90,212 | $63,000 | 3,101,833 | 687 |
| 29 | West Virginia | $93,934 | $68,000 | 1,815,857 | 180 |
| 30 | Alaska | $97,736 | $85,000 | 739,795 | 140 |
| 31 | Louisiana | $93,205 | $65,000 | 4,684,333 | 396 |
| 32 | Alabama | $90,498 | $65,000 | 4,874,747 | 589 |
| 33 | Tennessee | $85,848 | $62,000 | 6,715,984 | 1,095 |
| 34 | South Dakota | $90,046 | $66,000 | 869,666 | 140 |
| 35 | Maryland | $85,640 | $62,000 | 6,052,177 | 1,582 |
| 36 | Hawaii | $86,655 | $70,000 | 1,427,538 | 169 |
| 37 | Wyoming | $87,664 | $62,000 | 579,315 | 106 |
| 38 | Arkansas | $87,179 | $63,000 | 3,004,279 | 385 |
| 39 | Kentucky | $87,425 | $64,000 | 4,454,189 | 504 |
| 40 | Indiana | $86,543 | $63,000 | 6,666,818 | 1,036 |
| 41 | Mississippi | $88,715 | $63,000 | 2,984,100 | 211 |
| 42 | North Dakota | $79,656 | $60,000 | 755,393 | 205 |
| 43 | Ohio | $81,721 | $59,000 | 11,658,609 | 2,058 |
| 44 | Maine | $85,835 | $65,000 | 1,335,907 | 229 |
| 45 | Vermont | $85,759 | $65,000 | 623,657 | 129 |
| 46 | Florida | $87,625 | $59,000 | 20,984,400 | 2,414 |
| 47 | Kansas | $84,587 | $61,000 | 2,913,123 | 511 |
| 48 | Oklahoma | $85,122 | $61,000 | 3,930,864 | 388 |
| 49 | Nebraska | $74,618 | $54,000 | 1,920,076 | 428 |
| 50 | Colorado | $78,102 | $55,000 | 5,607,154 | 1,025 |
| 51 | South Carolina | $81,032 | $58,000 | 5,024,369 | 659 |
Highest paying states for compliance project managers
| Rank | State | Avg. Compliance Project Manager Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $130,244 |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $118,094 |
| 3 | California | $130,272 |
| 4 | Rhode Island | $114,901 |
| 5 | New York | $116,809 |
| 6 | Nevada | $111,533 |
| 7 | Montana | $119,933 |
| 8 | Georgia | $108,156 |
| 9 | Michigan | $110,498 |
| 10 | Oregon | $105,129 |
| 11 | District of Columbia | $115,578 |
| 12 | New Hampshire | $107,068 |
| 13 | Delaware | $107,111 |
| 14 | North Carolina | $97,583 |
| 15 | New Jersey | $105,188 |
| 16 | Missouri | $103,638 |
| 17 | Idaho | $96,592 |
| 18 | Arizona | $99,423 |
| 19 | Wisconsin | $94,502 |
| 20 | Minnesota | $94,817 |
| 21 | New Mexico | $94,826 |
| 22 | Iowa | $96,289 |
| 23 | Texas | $95,220 |
| 24 | Virginia | $94,037 |
| 25 | Illinois | $96,733 |
| 26 | Pennsylvania | $94,488 |
| 27 | Connecticut | $97,709 |
| 28 | Utah | $90,212 |
| 29 | West Virginia | $93,934 |
| 30 | Alaska | $97,736 |
| 31 | Louisiana | $93,205 |
| 32 | Alabama | $90,498 |
| 33 | Tennessee | $85,848 |
| 34 | South Dakota | $90,046 |
| 35 | Maryland | $85,640 |
| 36 | Hawaii | $86,655 |
| 37 | Wyoming | $87,664 |
| 38 | Arkansas | $87,179 |
| 39 | Kentucky | $87,425 |
| 40 | Indiana | $86,543 |
| 41 | Mississippi | $88,715 |
| 42 | North Dakota | $79,656 |
| 43 | Ohio | $81,721 |
| 44 | Maine | $85,835 |
| 45 | Vermont | $85,759 |
| 46 | Florida | $87,625 |
| 47 | Kansas | $84,587 |
| 48 | Oklahoma | $85,122 |
| 49 | Nebraska | $74,618 |
| 50 | Colorado | $78,102 |
| 51 | South Carolina | $81,032 |
Expert opinions on the best states for compliance project managers
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for compliance project managers to find work opportunities?
Lisa Noble
Director of Employer Engagement and Entrepreneurship and DavisConnects Advisor for Consulting, Colby College
With remote work likely to remain a primary way of doing business, and a fraction of the workforce returning to the office, it's expected that geography won't matter as much for new graduates as it has in the past. We are seeing more young alumni heading to less dense geographies, where there are exciting tech hubs and mountains for outdoor recreation. Jackson Hole, Park City, and Denver are beginning to overtake San Francisco and Seattle as attractive destinations for their relative affordability and quality of life. Increasingly, COVID has made everyone crave wide open spaces, after months of confinement in small apartments in big cities.
If the class of 2020 is any indication, the technology industry will likely continue to be a significant employer of graduates of all majors, followed by business, then education. We see many of our alumni in the humanities in non-coding roles in technology like UX Design, social media marketing, Customer Experience, product management, sales, marketing, employee engagement, and recruiting.
In this economic climate, where traditional media (book publishing, broadcast and print journalism, advertising) have frozen hiring, we are seeing our English majors exploring roles in business and corporate communications, investor relations, brand management, learning and development, and more.
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Updated January 8, 2025