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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 country manager jobs, we decided to crunch some numbers to bring you the best states for country managers.As country managers are popular in the U.S., we wanted to bring you a list of the best states for country managers. In case you are trying to decide where to start your career as a country manager, or if you are considering moving to a different city or state, we got you covered.
In order to get you the best states for country managers, 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 country manager, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.
10 best states for country managers in 2026
1. New York
Total country manager jobs: 4,386 Average annual salary: $129,013 Lowest 10 percent earn: $77,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $214,000 Location Quotient: 1.16
2. Massachusetts
Total country manager jobs: 2,773 Average annual salary: $115,943 Lowest 10 percent earn: $68,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $197,000 Location Quotient: 1.02
3. California
Total country manager jobs: 8,908 Average annual salary: $110,087 Lowest 10 percent earn: $65,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $184,000 Location Quotient: 1.03
4. Maryland
Total country manager jobs: 1,857 Average annual salary: $106,031 Lowest 10 percent earn: $60,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $185,000 Location Quotient: 0.99
5. New Jersey
Total country manager jobs: 2,220 Average annual salary: $110,460 Lowest 10 percent earn: $63,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $191,000 Location Quotient: 0.95
6. Rhode Island
Total country manager jobs: 273 Average annual salary: $113,567 Lowest 10 percent earn: $66,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $193,000 Location Quotient: 0.76
7. Virginia
Total country manager jobs: 2,954 Average annual salary: $95,934 Lowest 10 percent earn: $53,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $170,000 Location Quotient: 1.06
8. Connecticut
Total country manager jobs: 945 Average annual salary: $104,418 Lowest 10 percent earn: $60,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $181,000 Location Quotient: 0.97
9. District of Columbia
Total country manager jobs: 478 Average annual salary: $110,723 Lowest 10 percent earn: $63,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $192,000 Location Quotient: 0.96
10. Pennsylvania
Total country manager jobs: 3,321 Average annual salary: $92,461 Lowest 10 percent earn: $51,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $165,000 Location Quotient: 0.97
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Detailed list of the best states for a country manager
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $129,013 | $77,000 | 19,849,399 | 4,386 |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $115,943 | $68,000 | 6,859,819 | 2,773 |
| 3 | California | $110,087 | $65,000 | 39,536,653 | 8,908 |
| 4 | Maryland | $106,031 | $60,000 | 6,052,177 | 1,857 |
| 5 | New Jersey | $110,460 | $63,000 | 9,005,644 | 2,220 |
| 6 | Rhode Island | $113,567 | $66,000 | 1,059,639 | 273 |
| 7 | Virginia | $95,934 | $53,000 | 8,470,020 | 2,954 |
| 8 | Connecticut | $104,418 | $60,000 | 3,588,184 | 945 |
| 9 | District of Columbia | $110,723 | $63,000 | 693,972 | 478 |
| 10 | Pennsylvania | $92,461 | $51,000 | 12,805,537 | 3,321 |
| 11 | Nevada | $87,988 | $50,000 | 2,998,039 | 630 |
| 12 | Delaware | $102,486 | $58,000 | 961,939 | 300 |
| 13 | Alabama | $77,088 | $43,000 | 4,874,747 | 1,520 |
| 14 | Washington | $96,764 | $57,000 | 7,405,743 | 2,067 |
| 15 | Arizona | $88,422 | $51,000 | 7,016,270 | 1,702 |
| 16 | Maine | $102,017 | $57,000 | 1,335,907 | 282 |
| 17 | Colorado | $98,133 | $58,000 | 5,607,154 | 1,468 |
| 18 | New Hampshire | $87,048 | $48,000 | 1,342,795 | 511 |
| 19 | Oregon | $85,927 | $50,000 | 4,142,776 | 1,234 |
| 20 | Texas | $74,265 | $42,000 | 28,304,596 | 6,798 |
| 21 | North Carolina | $75,384 | $41,000 | 10,273,419 | 2,903 |
| 22 | Florida | $78,940 | $44,000 | 20,984,400 | 4,512 |
| 23 | Georgia | $72,090 | $40,000 | 10,429,379 | 3,265 |
| 24 | Alaska | $85,325 | $51,000 | 739,795 | 163 |
| 25 | Michigan | $71,934 | $39,000 | 9,962,311 | 2,296 |
| 26 | Ohio | $65,179 | $35,000 | 11,658,609 | 3,123 |
| 27 | Vermont | $81,855 | $45,000 | 623,657 | 149 |
| 28 | Tennessee | $63,809 | $35,000 | 6,715,984 | 1,984 |
| 29 | Wisconsin | $73,923 | $41,000 | 5,795,483 | 1,431 |
| 30 | Louisiana | $76,340 | $43,000 | 4,684,333 | 691 |
| 31 | Indiana | $64,104 | $35,000 | 6,666,818 | 2,108 |
| 32 | Illinois | $64,765 | $36,000 | 12,802,023 | 3,636 |
| 33 | Utah | $68,412 | $40,000 | 3,101,833 | 860 |
| 34 | South Dakota | $72,516 | $42,000 | 869,666 | 208 |
| 35 | South Carolina | $62,863 | $35,000 | 5,024,369 | 1,409 |
| 36 | New Mexico | $72,962 | $42,000 | 2,088,070 | 391 |
| 37 | Minnesota | $63,560 | $36,000 | 5,576,606 | 1,968 |
| 38 | Oklahoma | $65,232 | $37,000 | 3,930,864 | 803 |
| 39 | Idaho | $68,312 | $40,000 | 1,716,943 | 328 |
| 40 | West Virginia | $62,763 | $34,000 | 1,815,857 | 430 |
| 41 | Arkansas | $59,747 | $33,000 | 3,004,279 | 770 |
| 42 | Hawaii | $64,703 | $46,000 | 1,427,538 | 223 |
| 43 | Mississippi | $64,225 | $35,000 | 2,984,100 | 467 |
| 44 | Kansas | $62,686 | $35,000 | 2,913,123 | 785 |
| 45 | Kentucky | $48,256 | $26,000 | 4,454,189 | 1,211 |
| 46 | North Dakota | $63,330 | $38,000 | 755,393 | 222 |
| 47 | Missouri | $59,693 | $33,000 | 6,113,532 | 1,690 |
| 48 | Nebraska | $61,297 | $35,000 | 1,920,076 | 443 |
| 49 | Iowa | $58,206 | $33,000 | 3,145,711 | 851 |
| 50 | Montana | $54,625 | $33,000 | 1,050,493 | 262 |
| 51 | Wyoming | $56,042 | $33,000 | 579,315 | 125 |
Highest paying states for country managers
| Rank | State | Avg. Country Manager Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $129,013 |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $115,943 |
| 3 | California | $110,087 |
| 4 | Maryland | $106,031 |
| 5 | New Jersey | $110,460 |
| 6 | Rhode Island | $113,567 |
| 7 | Virginia | $95,934 |
| 8 | Connecticut | $104,418 |
| 9 | District of Columbia | $110,723 |
| 10 | Pennsylvania | $92,461 |
| 11 | Nevada | $87,988 |
| 12 | Delaware | $102,486 |
| 13 | Alabama | $77,088 |
| 14 | Washington | $96,764 |
| 15 | Arizona | $88,422 |
| 16 | Maine | $102,017 |
| 17 | Colorado | $98,133 |
| 18 | New Hampshire | $87,048 |
| 19 | Oregon | $85,927 |
| 20 | Texas | $74,265 |
| 21 | North Carolina | $75,384 |
| 22 | Florida | $78,940 |
| 23 | Georgia | $72,090 |
| 24 | Alaska | $85,325 |
| 25 | Michigan | $71,934 |
| 26 | Ohio | $65,179 |
| 27 | Vermont | $81,855 |
| 28 | Tennessee | $63,809 |
| 29 | Wisconsin | $73,923 |
| 30 | Louisiana | $76,340 |
| 31 | Indiana | $64,104 |
| 32 | Illinois | $64,765 |
| 33 | Utah | $68,412 |
| 34 | South Dakota | $72,516 |
| 35 | South Carolina | $62,863 |
| 36 | New Mexico | $72,962 |
| 37 | Minnesota | $63,560 |
| 38 | Oklahoma | $65,232 |
| 39 | Idaho | $68,312 |
| 40 | West Virginia | $62,763 |
| 41 | Arkansas | $59,747 |
| 42 | Hawaii | $64,703 |
| 43 | Mississippi | $64,225 |
| 44 | Kansas | $62,686 |
| 45 | Kentucky | $48,256 |
| 46 | North Dakota | $63,330 |
| 47 | Missouri | $59,693 |
| 48 | Nebraska | $61,297 |
| 49 | Iowa | $58,206 |
| 50 | Montana | $54,625 |
| 51 | Wyoming | $56,042 |
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Updated January 8, 2025