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Corporate operations manager opportunities vary in different parts of the country. In order to help you determine the best states for corporate operations managers, we ranked all fifty states from best to worst for corporate operations managers.As corporate operations managers are popular in the U.S., we wanted to bring you a list of the best states for corporate operations managers. In case you are trying to decide where to start your career as a corporate operations manager, or if you are considering moving to a different city or state, we got you covered.
Washington is the best state for jobs for corporate operations managers, and Oklahoma is the worst. The most common pay in Washington is $136,063, while the median pay in Oklahoma is $74,775.If you are currently seeking employment as a corporate operations manager, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.
10 best states for corporate operations managers in 2026
1. Washington
Total corporate operations manager jobs: 2,057 Average annual salary: $136,063 Lowest 10 percent earn: $91,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $201,000 Location Quotient: 1.21
2. District of Columbia
Total corporate operations manager jobs: 458 Average annual salary: $134,950 Lowest 10 percent earn: $85,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $211,000 Location Quotient: 1.17
3. New York
Total corporate operations manager jobs: 2,969 Average annual salary: $139,801 Lowest 10 percent earn: $90,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $215,000 Location Quotient: 1
4. Pennsylvania
Total corporate operations manager jobs: 2,837 Average annual salary: $114,302 Lowest 10 percent earn: $71,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $182,000 Location Quotient: 1.05
5. Alaska
Total corporate operations manager jobs: 191 Average annual salary: $123,217 Lowest 10 percent earn: $92,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $163,000 Location Quotient: 0.98
6. Nevada
Total corporate operations manager jobs: 588 Average annual salary: $104,520 Lowest 10 percent earn: $68,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $160,000 Location Quotient: 1.21
7. Connecticut
Total corporate operations manager jobs: 675 Average annual salary: $122,980 Lowest 10 percent earn: $77,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $194,000 Location Quotient: 0.88
8. New Jersey
Total corporate operations manager jobs: 1,509 Average annual salary: $132,560 Lowest 10 percent earn: $84,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $207,000 Location Quotient: 0.82
9. Indiana
Total corporate operations manager jobs: 1,759 Average annual salary: $102,044 Lowest 10 percent earn: $62,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $166,000 Location Quotient: 1.15
10. Massachusetts
Total corporate operations manager jobs: 1,902 Average annual salary: $119,942 Lowest 10 percent earn: $74,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $192,000 Location Quotient: 0.89
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Detailed list of the best states for a corporate operations manager
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $136,063 | $91,000 | 7,405,743 | 2,057 |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $134,950 | $85,000 | 693,972 | 458 |
| 3 | New York | $139,801 | $90,000 | 19,849,399 | 2,969 |
| 4 | Pennsylvania | $114,302 | $71,000 | 12,805,537 | 2,837 |
| 5 | Alaska | $123,217 | $92,000 | 739,795 | 191 |
| 6 | Nevada | $104,520 | $68,000 | 2,998,039 | 588 |
| 7 | Connecticut | $122,980 | $77,000 | 3,588,184 | 675 |
| 8 | New Jersey | $132,560 | $84,000 | 9,005,644 | 1,509 |
| 9 | Indiana | $102,044 | $62,000 | 6,666,818 | 1,759 |
| 10 | Massachusetts | $119,942 | $74,000 | 6,859,819 | 1,902 |
| 11 | California | $123,471 | $81,000 | 39,536,653 | 6,622 |
| 12 | Rhode Island | $120,952 | $76,000 | 1,059,639 | 198 |
| 13 | Wisconsin | $109,144 | $68,000 | 5,795,483 | 1,222 |
| 14 | Nebraska | $106,200 | $67,000 | 1,920,076 | 486 |
| 15 | South Dakota | $108,787 | $70,000 | 869,666 | 208 |
| 16 | New Hampshire | $102,363 | $62,000 | 1,342,795 | 449 |
| 17 | Texas | $101,137 | $61,000 | 28,304,596 | 5,368 |
| 18 | Colorado | $114,970 | $74,000 | 5,607,154 | 1,170 |
| 19 | Minnesota | $102,004 | $65,000 | 5,576,606 | 1,705 |
| 20 | Ohio | $99,101 | $60,000 | 11,658,609 | 2,386 |
| 21 | Delaware | $108,676 | $67,000 | 961,939 | 266 |
| 22 | Oregon | $113,013 | $75,000 | 4,142,776 | 727 |
| 23 | Virginia | $113,496 | $70,000 | 8,470,020 | 1,669 |
| 24 | Maine | $99,001 | $59,000 | 1,335,907 | 318 |
| 25 | North Carolina | $90,997 | $53,000 | 10,273,419 | 2,763 |
| 26 | Iowa | $97,642 | $61,000 | 3,145,711 | 810 |
| 27 | Maryland | $109,819 | $67,000 | 6,052,177 | 1,226 |
| 28 | New Mexico | $101,799 | $64,000 | 2,088,070 | 374 |
| 29 | Utah | $86,763 | $57,000 | 3,101,833 | 919 |
| 30 | Michigan | $93,418 | $57,000 | 9,962,311 | 1,792 |
| 31 | Arizona | $98,266 | $62,000 | 7,016,270 | 1,245 |
| 32 | Illinois | $99,100 | $61,000 | 12,802,023 | 2,411 |
| 33 | North Dakota | $98,082 | $63,000 | 755,393 | 112 |
| 34 | Georgia | $83,954 | $48,000 | 10,429,379 | 2,740 |
| 35 | Idaho | $92,184 | $60,000 | 1,716,943 | 351 |
| 36 | Montana | $83,414 | $55,000 | 1,050,493 | 299 |
| 37 | Tennessee | $81,150 | $48,000 | 6,715,984 | 1,335 |
| 38 | Kansas | $80,673 | $50,000 | 2,913,123 | 716 |
| 39 | Kentucky | $79,236 | $47,000 | 4,454,189 | 925 |
| 40 | Wyoming | $78,529 | $51,000 | 579,315 | 151 |
| 41 | Alabama | $86,211 | $50,000 | 4,874,747 | 884 |
| 42 | Florida | $76,328 | $43,000 | 20,984,400 | 4,211 |
| 43 | Hawaii | $80,806 | $64,000 | 1,427,538 | 189 |
| 44 | Mississippi | $74,195 | $43,000 | 2,984,100 | 574 |
| 45 | Louisiana | $80,978 | $47,000 | 4,684,333 | 686 |
| 46 | Arkansas | $74,805 | $45,000 | 3,004,279 | 627 |
| 47 | Vermont | $86,175 | $51,000 | 623,657 | 111 |
| 48 | Missouri | $77,934 | $48,000 | 6,113,532 | 1,305 |
| 49 | West Virginia | $80,331 | $48,000 | 1,815,857 | 270 |
| 50 | South Carolina | $77,568 | $45,000 | 5,024,369 | 971 |
| 51 | Oklahoma | $74,775 | $46,000 | 3,930,864 | 603 |
Highest paying states for corporate operations managers
| Rank | State | Avg. Corporate Operations Manager Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $136,063 |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $134,950 |
| 3 | New York | $139,801 |
| 4 | Pennsylvania | $114,302 |
| 5 | Alaska | $123,217 |
| 6 | Nevada | $104,520 |
| 7 | Connecticut | $122,980 |
| 8 | New Jersey | $132,560 |
| 9 | Indiana | $102,044 |
| 10 | Massachusetts | $119,942 |
| 11 | California | $123,471 |
| 12 | Rhode Island | $120,952 |
| 13 | Wisconsin | $109,144 |
| 14 | Nebraska | $106,200 |
| 15 | South Dakota | $108,787 |
| 16 | New Hampshire | $102,363 |
| 17 | Texas | $101,137 |
| 18 | Colorado | $114,970 |
| 19 | Minnesota | $102,004 |
| 20 | Ohio | $99,101 |
| 21 | Delaware | $108,676 |
| 22 | Oregon | $113,013 |
| 23 | Virginia | $113,496 |
| 24 | Maine | $99,001 |
| 25 | North Carolina | $90,997 |
| 26 | Iowa | $97,642 |
| 27 | Maryland | $109,819 |
| 28 | New Mexico | $101,799 |
| 29 | Utah | $86,763 |
| 30 | Michigan | $93,418 |
| 31 | Arizona | $98,266 |
| 32 | Illinois | $99,100 |
| 33 | North Dakota | $98,082 |
| 34 | Georgia | $83,954 |
| 35 | Idaho | $92,184 |
| 36 | Montana | $83,414 |
| 37 | Tennessee | $81,150 |
| 38 | Kansas | $80,673 |
| 39 | Kentucky | $79,236 |
| 40 | Wyoming | $78,529 |
| 41 | Alabama | $86,211 |
| 42 | Florida | $76,328 |
| 43 | Hawaii | $80,806 |
| 44 | Mississippi | $74,195 |
| 45 | Louisiana | $80,978 |
| 46 | Arkansas | $74,805 |
| 47 | Vermont | $86,175 |
| 48 | Missouri | $77,934 |
| 49 | West Virginia | $80,331 |
| 50 | South Carolina | $77,568 |
| 51 | Oklahoma | $74,775 |
Expert opinions on the best states for corporate operations managers
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for corporate operations managers to find work opportunities?
Karen Kus
Assistant Director of Career Services, SUNY Potsdam
Our graduates mostly stay within New York state, so it is a bit challenging for me to identify specific geographic areas that hire graduates with a degree in history. Larger metropolitan cities usually have more opportunities available, but candidate competition is likely higher. Since one can do so much with a degree in history, like work as a teacher, curator, researcher, etc., it's challenging to pinpoint a geographic area since the field of history can be open-ended. For instance, one might have luck landing a teaching position in New York or work as a researcher in Boston. I find if one is looking to find work that directly engages with history, it may be a good idea to explore opportunities in geographic areas that are known for or frequently celebrate history, like Washington, D.C. for instance.
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Updated January 8, 2025