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Job opportunities vary from state to state, and executive management careers are no different. Because we know how difficult it can be to know which states are the best when it comes to corporate officer jobs, we decided to crunch some numbers to bring you the best states for corporate officers.This way, if you are newly entering the job market, or you are looking to change jobs, you know which places are the best for corporate officer jobs.
In order to get you the best states for corporate officers, we looked at our data on jobs and wages -- specifically the average annual wage and the number of available jobs per capita.If you are currently seeking employment as a corporate officer, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.
10 best states for corporate officers in 2025
1. Nevada
Total corporate officer jobs: 353 Average annual salary: $117,229 Lowest 10 percent earn: $74,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $185,000 Location Quotient: 1.68
2. Massachusetts
Total corporate officer jobs: 1,371 Average annual salary: $123,248 Lowest 10 percent earn: $77,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $196,000 Location Quotient: 1.48
3. New Jersey
Total corporate officer jobs: 1,124 Average annual salary: $124,702 Lowest 10 percent earn: $77,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $200,000 Location Quotient: 1.41
4. Vermont
Total corporate officer jobs: 89 Average annual salary: $119,386 Lowest 10 percent earn: $73,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $192,000 Location Quotient: 1.15
5. Connecticut
Total corporate officer jobs: 341 Average annual salary: $125,602 Lowest 10 percent earn: $78,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $200,000 Location Quotient: 1.02
6. New Mexico
Total corporate officer jobs: 229 Average annual salary: $110,855 Lowest 10 percent earn: $68,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $179,000 Location Quotient: 1.16
7. Michigan
Total corporate officer jobs: 799 Average annual salary: $115,453 Lowest 10 percent earn: $70,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $188,000 Location Quotient: 1.02
8. Rhode Island
Total corporate officer jobs: 160 Average annual salary: $106,011 Lowest 10 percent earn: $65,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $172,000 Location Quotient: 1.31
9. North Dakota
Total corporate officer jobs: 132 Average annual salary: $101,655 Lowest 10 percent earn: $65,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $156,000 Location Quotient: 1.41
10. Delaware
Total corporate officer jobs: 32 Average annual salary: $121,994 Lowest 10 percent earn: $75,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $198,000 Location Quotient: 0.25
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How Zippia determines the best states to be a corporate officer
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Detailed list of the best states for a corporate officer
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nevada | $117,229 | $74,000 | 2,998,039 | 353 |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $123,248 | $77,000 | 6,859,819 | 1,371 |
| 3 | New Jersey | $124,702 | $77,000 | 9,005,644 | 1,124 |
| 4 | Vermont | $119,386 | $73,000 | 623,657 | 89 |
| 5 | Connecticut | $125,602 | $78,000 | 3,588,184 | 341 |
| 6 | New Mexico | $110,855 | $68,000 | 2,088,070 | 229 |
| 7 | Michigan | $115,453 | $70,000 | 9,962,311 | 799 |
| 8 | Rhode Island | $106,011 | $65,000 | 1,059,639 | 160 |
| 9 | North Dakota | $101,655 | $65,000 | 755,393 | 132 |
| 10 | Delaware | $121,994 | $75,000 | 961,939 | 32 |
| 11 | New York | $103,223 | $62,000 | 19,849,399 | 1,875 |
| 12 | Oregon | $105,323 | $66,000 | 4,142,776 | 431 |
| 13 | South Dakota | $102,482 | $65,000 | 869,666 | 107 |
| 14 | Arkansas | $96,540 | $56,000 | 3,004,279 | 270 |
| 15 | District of Columbia | $118,577 | $72,000 | 693,972 | 47 |
| 16 | New Hampshire | $96,851 | $58,000 | 1,342,795 | 189 |
| 17 | Maine | $93,937 | $56,000 | 1,335,907 | 154 |
| 18 | Wisconsin | $93,322 | $56,000 | 5,795,483 | 620 |
| 19 | Virginia | $95,057 | $55,000 | 8,470,020 | 1,349 |
| 20 | Kansas | $99,629 | $60,000 | 2,913,123 | 275 |
| 21 | California | $111,067 | $70,000 | 39,536,653 | 786 |
| 22 | Idaho | $88,610 | $56,000 | 1,716,943 | 324 |
| 23 | Georgia | $93,344 | $53,000 | 10,429,379 | 1,287 |
| 24 | Arizona | $88,609 | $54,000 | 7,016,270 | 844 |
| 25 | Washington | $93,561 | $58,000 | 7,405,743 | 889 |
| 26 | Iowa | $89,104 | $54,000 | 3,145,711 | 408 |
| 27 | Indiana | $89,423 | $53,000 | 6,666,818 | 721 |
| 28 | Texas | $93,781 | $54,000 | 28,304,596 | 1,939 |
| 29 | Pennsylvania | $92,010 | $54,000 | 12,805,537 | 1,126 |
| 30 | Maryland | $93,750 | $55,000 | 6,052,177 | 814 |
| 31 | Hawaii | $110,985 | $81,000 | 1,427,538 | 8 |
| 32 | Colorado | $87,093 | $55,000 | 5,607,154 | 799 |
| 33 | Minnesota | $83,078 | $51,000 | 5,576,606 | 1,033 |
| 34 | Utah | $90,534 | $57,000 | 3,101,833 | 70 |
| 35 | West Virginia | $84,120 | $49,000 | 1,815,857 | 146 |
| 36 | North Carolina | $82,463 | $47,000 | 10,273,419 | 1,227 |
| 37 | Nebraska | $84,473 | $52,000 | 1,920,076 | 253 |
| 38 | Alaska | $93,019 | $60,000 | 739,795 | 4 |
| 39 | Oklahoma | $82,261 | $48,000 | 3,930,864 | 331 |
| 40 | Ohio | $83,036 | $48,000 | 11,658,609 | 965 |
| 41 | Illinois | $81,044 | $48,000 | 12,802,023 | 1,599 |
| 42 | Louisiana | $82,965 | $46,000 | 4,684,333 | 326 |
| 43 | Tennessee | $80,733 | $46,000 | 6,715,984 | 542 |
| 44 | Mississippi | $70,147 | $40,000 | 2,984,100 | 287 |
| 45 | Alabama | $74,574 | $42,000 | 4,874,747 | 481 |
| 46 | Kentucky | $79,667 | $46,000 | 4,454,189 | 345 |
| 47 | Missouri | $78,807 | $47,000 | 6,113,532 | 608 |
| 48 | Montana | $82,853 | $54,000 | 1,050,493 | 11 |
| 49 | Wyoming | $80,329 | $51,000 | 579,315 | 3 |
| 50 | South Carolina | $71,392 | $40,000 | 5,024,369 | 421 |
| 51 | Florida | $65,765 | $37,000 | 20,984,400 | 208 |
Highest paying states for corporate officers
| Rank | State | Avg. Corporate Officer Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nevada | $117,229 |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $123,248 |
| 3 | New Jersey | $124,702 |
| 4 | Vermont | $119,386 |
| 5 | Connecticut | $125,602 |
| 6 | New Mexico | $110,855 |
| 7 | Michigan | $115,453 |
| 8 | Rhode Island | $106,011 |
| 9 | North Dakota | $101,655 |
| 10 | Delaware | $121,994 |
| 11 | New York | $103,223 |
| 12 | Oregon | $105,323 |
| 13 | South Dakota | $102,482 |
| 14 | Arkansas | $96,540 |
| 15 | District of Columbia | $118,577 |
| 16 | New Hampshire | $96,851 |
| 17 | Maine | $93,937 |
| 18 | Wisconsin | $93,322 |
| 19 | Virginia | $95,057 |
| 20 | Kansas | $99,629 |
| 21 | California | $111,067 |
| 22 | Idaho | $88,610 |
| 23 | Georgia | $93,344 |
| 24 | Arizona | $88,609 |
| 25 | Washington | $93,561 |
| 26 | Iowa | $89,104 |
| 27 | Indiana | $89,423 |
| 28 | Texas | $93,781 |
| 29 | Pennsylvania | $92,010 |
| 30 | Maryland | $93,750 |
| 31 | Hawaii | $110,985 |
| 32 | Colorado | $87,093 |
| 33 | Minnesota | $83,078 |
| 34 | Utah | $90,534 |
| 35 | West Virginia | $84,120 |
| 36 | North Carolina | $82,463 |
| 37 | Nebraska | $84,473 |
| 38 | Alaska | $93,019 |
| 39 | Oklahoma | $82,261 |
| 40 | Ohio | $83,036 |
| 41 | Illinois | $81,044 |
| 42 | Louisiana | $82,965 |
| 43 | Tennessee | $80,733 |
| 44 | Mississippi | $70,147 |
| 45 | Alabama | $74,574 |
| 46 | Kentucky | $79,667 |
| 47 | Missouri | $78,807 |
| 48 | Montana | $82,853 |
| 49 | Wyoming | $80,329 |
| 50 | South Carolina | $71,392 |
| 51 | Florida | $65,765 |
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Updated January 8, 2025