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Are you wondering which place in the United States is the best state for corporate managers? Knowing how challenging it is to figure out where to start your career or where to move to advance your career, we decided to bring you a list of best states for corporate manager jobs.In order to help you decide which state is the best for corporate managers, we ranked all 50 states and the District of Columbia from best to worst for corporate manager jobs.
The median salary for corporate managers in District of Columbia is $133,443. Compare that to the median salary in Wyoming of $71,375, which ranked worst for corporate managers, and you can see how your location is important for your career.If you are currently seeking employment as a corporate manager, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.
10 best states for corporate managers in 2025
1. District of Columbia
Total corporate manager jobs: 564 Average annual salary: $133,443 Lowest 10 percent earn: $95,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $186,000 Location Quotient: 1.34
2. California
Total corporate manager jobs: 8,521 Average annual salary: $129,555 Lowest 10 percent earn: $89,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $187,000 Location Quotient: 1.16
3. Nevada
Total corporate manager jobs: 589 Average annual salary: $117,071 Lowest 10 percent earn: $80,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $169,000 Location Quotient: 1.13
4. Massachusetts
Total corporate manager jobs: 2,435 Average annual salary: $122,212 Lowest 10 percent earn: $88,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $168,000 Location Quotient: 1.06
5. Connecticut
Total corporate manager jobs: 882 Average annual salary: $121,646 Lowest 10 percent earn: $87,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $168,000 Location Quotient: 1.06
6. Washington
Total corporate manager jobs: 1,895 Average annual salary: $116,284 Lowest 10 percent earn: $80,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $167,000 Location Quotient: 1.04
7. Maryland
Total corporate manager jobs: 1,562 Average annual salary: $122,576 Lowest 10 percent earn: $87,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $170,000 Location Quotient: 0.98
8. New Jersey
Total corporate manager jobs: 2,160 Average annual salary: $113,467 Lowest 10 percent earn: $81,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $157,000 Location Quotient: 1.09
9. New York
Total corporate manager jobs: 3,888 Average annual salary: $108,370 Lowest 10 percent earn: $77,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $150,000 Location Quotient: 1.21
10. Minnesota
Total corporate manager jobs: 1,489 Average annual salary: $116,282 Lowest 10 percent earn: $83,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $162,000 Location Quotient: 0.9
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Detailed list of the best states for a corporate manager
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $133,443 | $95,000 | 693,972 | 564 |
| 2 | California | $129,555 | $89,000 | 39,536,653 | 8,521 |
| 3 | Nevada | $117,071 | $80,000 | 2,998,039 | 589 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $122,212 | $88,000 | 6,859,819 | 2,435 |
| 5 | Connecticut | $121,646 | $87,000 | 3,588,184 | 882 |
| 6 | Washington | $116,284 | $80,000 | 7,405,743 | 1,895 |
| 7 | Maryland | $122,576 | $87,000 | 6,052,177 | 1,562 |
| 8 | New Jersey | $113,467 | $81,000 | 9,005,644 | 2,160 |
| 9 | New York | $108,370 | $77,000 | 19,849,399 | 3,888 |
| 10 | Minnesota | $116,282 | $83,000 | 5,576,606 | 1,489 |
| 11 | Arizona | $101,864 | $71,000 | 7,016,270 | 1,548 |
| 12 | Tennessee | $104,580 | $75,000 | 6,715,984 | 1,297 |
| 13 | Delaware | $101,088 | $72,000 | 961,939 | 332 |
| 14 | Texas | $99,032 | $69,000 | 28,304,596 | 5,452 |
| 15 | North Carolina | $98,593 | $70,000 | 10,273,419 | 2,564 |
| 16 | Rhode Island | $103,371 | $74,000 | 1,059,639 | 298 |
| 17 | Ohio | $98,412 | $70,000 | 11,658,609 | 2,456 |
| 18 | Pennsylvania | $97,779 | $70,000 | 12,805,537 | 2,865 |
| 19 | Michigan | $98,275 | $70,000 | 9,962,311 | 1,821 |
| 20 | Indiana | $96,675 | $68,000 | 6,666,818 | 1,698 |
| 21 | Colorado | $100,572 | $71,000 | 5,607,154 | 1,466 |
| 22 | Illinois | $95,565 | $68,000 | 12,802,023 | 3,285 |
| 23 | Virginia | $99,267 | $71,000 | 8,470,020 | 2,388 |
| 24 | South Dakota | $101,589 | $72,000 | 869,666 | 157 |
| 25 | Georgia | $91,636 | $65,000 | 10,429,379 | 2,686 |
| 26 | Wisconsin | $96,595 | $68,000 | 5,795,483 | 1,120 |
| 27 | Missouri | $92,329 | $66,000 | 6,113,532 | 1,310 |
| 28 | Alabama | $87,075 | $61,000 | 4,874,747 | 848 |
| 29 | Oregon | $81,996 | $56,000 | 4,142,776 | 1,075 |
| 30 | Nebraska | $88,648 | $63,000 | 1,920,076 | 358 |
| 31 | New Hampshire | $85,539 | $62,000 | 1,342,795 | 369 |
| 32 | Hawaii | $84,222 | $65,000 | 1,427,538 | 219 |
| 33 | Louisiana | $85,926 | $59,000 | 4,684,333 | 616 |
| 34 | North Dakota | $84,821 | $61,000 | 755,393 | 170 |
| 35 | Kansas | $81,387 | $58,000 | 2,913,123 | 709 |
| 36 | South Carolina | $80,538 | $57,000 | 5,024,369 | 1,101 |
| 37 | Alaska | $86,452 | $63,000 | 739,795 | 153 |
| 38 | Maine | $84,302 | $61,000 | 1,335,907 | 218 |
| 39 | Idaho | $81,938 | $56,000 | 1,716,943 | 274 |
| 40 | West Virginia | $77,692 | $55,000 | 1,815,857 | 271 |
| 41 | Vermont | $81,059 | $58,000 | 623,657 | 131 |
| 42 | New Mexico | $80,656 | $56,000 | 2,088,070 | 306 |
| 43 | Florida | $73,814 | $50,000 | 20,984,400 | 3,822 |
| 44 | Mississippi | $77,581 | $54,000 | 2,984,100 | 385 |
| 45 | Montana | $74,586 | $52,000 | 1,050,493 | 234 |
| 46 | Utah | $61,800 | $43,000 | 3,101,833 | 794 |
| 47 | Kentucky | $63,083 | $45,000 | 4,454,189 | 827 |
| 48 | Iowa | $70,236 | $50,000 | 3,145,711 | 703 |
| 49 | Oklahoma | $71,529 | $51,000 | 3,930,864 | 543 |
| 50 | Arkansas | $68,614 | $49,000 | 3,004,279 | 524 |
| 51 | Wyoming | $71,375 | $50,000 | 579,315 | 96 |
Highest paying states for corporate managers
| Rank | State | Avg. Corporate Manager Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $133,443 |
| 2 | California | $129,555 |
| 3 | Nevada | $117,071 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $122,212 |
| 5 | Connecticut | $121,646 |
| 6 | Washington | $116,284 |
| 7 | Maryland | $122,576 |
| 8 | New Jersey | $113,467 |
| 9 | New York | $108,370 |
| 10 | Minnesota | $116,282 |
| 11 | Arizona | $101,864 |
| 12 | Tennessee | $104,580 |
| 13 | Delaware | $101,088 |
| 14 | Texas | $99,032 |
| 15 | North Carolina | $98,593 |
| 16 | Rhode Island | $103,371 |
| 17 | Ohio | $98,412 |
| 18 | Pennsylvania | $97,779 |
| 19 | Michigan | $98,275 |
| 20 | Indiana | $96,675 |
| 21 | Colorado | $100,572 |
| 22 | Illinois | $95,565 |
| 23 | Virginia | $99,267 |
| 24 | South Dakota | $101,589 |
| 25 | Georgia | $91,636 |
| 26 | Wisconsin | $96,595 |
| 27 | Missouri | $92,329 |
| 28 | Alabama | $87,075 |
| 29 | Oregon | $81,996 |
| 30 | Nebraska | $88,648 |
| 31 | New Hampshire | $85,539 |
| 32 | Hawaii | $84,222 |
| 33 | Louisiana | $85,926 |
| 34 | North Dakota | $84,821 |
| 35 | Kansas | $81,387 |
| 36 | South Carolina | $80,538 |
| 37 | Alaska | $86,452 |
| 38 | Maine | $84,302 |
| 39 | Idaho | $81,938 |
| 40 | West Virginia | $77,692 |
| 41 | Vermont | $81,059 |
| 42 | New Mexico | $80,656 |
| 43 | Florida | $73,814 |
| 44 | Mississippi | $77,581 |
| 45 | Montana | $74,586 |
| 46 | Utah | $61,800 |
| 47 | Kentucky | $63,083 |
| 48 | Iowa | $70,236 |
| 49 | Oklahoma | $71,529 |
| 50 | Arkansas | $68,614 |
| 51 | Wyoming | $71,375 |
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Updated January 8, 2025