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We decided to bring you a list of the best states for jobs for data center managers in the United States. Data center manager positions are available in every state, but not all states are the same. Some states do not offer the same wages, benefits, time off, etc for data center managers.We wanted to look at the best states for data center managers -- where there are plenty of data center manager jobs to go around and data center managers get paid what they deserve during every phase of their career.
To do that, we looked at the most recent data we have available for the following criteria -- average annual wages, and availability of jobs for data center managers.If you are currently seeking employment as a data center manager, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.
10 best states for data center managers in 2026
1. Illinois
Total data center manager jobs: 3,071 Average annual salary: $139,736 Lowest 10 percent earn: $94,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $206,000 Location Quotient: 1.22
2. Massachusetts
Total data center manager jobs: 2,005 Average annual salary: $151,428 Lowest 10 percent earn: $104,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $218,000 Location Quotient: 1.04
3. Connecticut
Total data center manager jobs: 728 Average annual salary: $147,659 Lowest 10 percent earn: $101,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $214,000 Location Quotient: 1.04
4. Michigan
Total data center manager jobs: 1,598 Average annual salary: $140,013 Lowest 10 percent earn: $94,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $207,000 Location Quotient: 0.98
5. Ohio
Total data center manager jobs: 2,255 Average annual salary: $135,797 Lowest 10 percent earn: $91,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $201,000 Location Quotient: 1.05
6. New Jersey
Total data center manager jobs: 1,741 Average annual salary: $145,737 Lowest 10 percent earn: $99,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $212,000 Location Quotient: 1.04
7. New York
Total data center manager jobs: 3,032 Average annual salary: $144,580 Lowest 10 percent earn: $98,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $211,000 Location Quotient: 1.12
8. Nevada
Total data center manager jobs: 423 Average annual salary: $136,443 Lowest 10 percent earn: $91,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $203,000 Location Quotient: 0.96
9. North Carolina
Total data center manager jobs: 2,135 Average annual salary: $131,814 Lowest 10 percent earn: $89,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $195,000 Location Quotient: 1.06
10. Oregon
Total data center manager jobs: 1,021 Average annual salary: $134,130 Lowest 10 percent earn: $90,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $198,000 Location Quotient: 1.17
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Detailed list of the best states for a data center manager
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Illinois | $139,736 | $94,000 | 12,802,023 | 3,071 |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $151,428 | $104,000 | 6,859,819 | 2,005 |
| 3 | Connecticut | $147,659 | $101,000 | 3,588,184 | 728 |
| 4 | Michigan | $140,013 | $94,000 | 9,962,311 | 1,598 |
| 5 | Ohio | $135,797 | $91,000 | 11,658,609 | 2,255 |
| 6 | New Jersey | $145,737 | $99,000 | 9,005,644 | 1,741 |
| 7 | New York | $144,580 | $98,000 | 19,849,399 | 3,032 |
| 8 | Nevada | $136,443 | $91,000 | 2,998,039 | 423 |
| 9 | North Carolina | $131,814 | $89,000 | 10,273,419 | 2,135 |
| 10 | Oregon | $134,130 | $90,000 | 4,142,776 | 1,021 |
| 11 | Pennsylvania | $127,728 | $86,000 | 12,805,537 | 2,897 |
| 12 | Minnesota | $129,247 | $87,000 | 5,576,606 | 1,601 |
| 13 | Alabama | $133,307 | $89,000 | 4,874,747 | 744 |
| 14 | Arizona | $129,372 | $85,000 | 7,016,270 | 1,357 |
| 15 | California | $136,906 | $91,000 | 39,536,653 | 6,938 |
| 16 | Kansas | $122,832 | $82,000 | 2,913,123 | 809 |
| 17 | Wisconsin | $133,241 | $89,000 | 5,795,483 | 777 |
| 18 | Utah | $125,394 | $84,000 | 3,101,833 | 677 |
| 19 | Washington | $137,488 | $92,000 | 7,405,743 | 754 |
| 20 | South Carolina | $128,311 | $86,000 | 5,024,369 | 680 |
| 21 | New Hampshire | $128,516 | $87,000 | 1,342,795 | 314 |
| 22 | Idaho | $118,361 | $78,000 | 1,716,943 | 411 |
| 23 | Vermont | $129,797 | $88,000 | 623,657 | 79 |
| 24 | West Virginia | $123,569 | $82,000 | 1,815,857 | 179 |
| 25 | North Dakota | $114,720 | $78,000 | 755,393 | 395 |
| 26 | Maryland | $125,528 | $84,000 | 6,052,177 | 1,493 |
| 27 | Alaska | $124,118 | $89,000 | 739,795 | 173 |
| 28 | Kentucky | $114,104 | $76,000 | 4,454,189 | 985 |
| 29 | Georgia | $123,281 | $82,000 | 10,429,379 | 2,002 |
| 30 | Rhode Island | $125,003 | $84,000 | 1,059,639 | 179 |
| 31 | Indiana | $117,193 | $78,000 | 6,666,818 | 1,220 |
| 32 | Mississippi | $116,719 | $77,000 | 2,984,100 | 420 |
| 33 | Tennessee | $114,448 | $76,000 | 6,715,984 | 1,085 |
| 34 | New Mexico | $114,321 | $75,000 | 2,088,070 | 438 |
| 35 | Maine | $120,936 | $81,000 | 1,335,907 | 173 |
| 36 | Nebraska | $109,147 | $73,000 | 1,920,076 | 705 |
| 37 | Texas | $112,413 | $73,000 | 28,304,596 | 4,510 |
| 38 | Missouri | $112,395 | $75,000 | 6,113,532 | 1,389 |
| 39 | Montana | $107,345 | $72,000 | 1,050,493 | 433 |
| 40 | South Dakota | $100,121 | $67,000 | 869,666 | 377 |
| 41 | District of Columbia | $119,543 | $80,000 | 693,972 | 304 |
| 42 | Arkansas | $113,876 | $76,000 | 3,004,279 | 348 |
| 43 | Virginia | $117,574 | $78,000 | 8,470,020 | 1,656 |
| 44 | Delaware | $118,423 | $79,000 | 961,939 | 159 |
| 45 | Iowa | $114,266 | $76,000 | 3,145,711 | 454 |
| 46 | Wyoming | $95,565 | $64,000 | 579,315 | 152 |
| 47 | Louisiana | $111,065 | $73,000 | 4,684,333 | 365 |
| 48 | Oklahoma | $97,655 | $65,000 | 3,930,864 | 650 |
| 49 | Florida | $110,244 | $72,000 | 20,984,400 | 2,600 |
| 50 | Hawaii | $98,847 | $71,000 | 1,427,538 | 176 |
| 51 | Colorado | $97,378 | $65,000 | 5,607,154 | 1,094 |
Highest paying states for data center managers
| Rank | State | Avg. Data Center Manager Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Illinois | $139,736 |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $151,428 |
| 3 | Connecticut | $147,659 |
| 4 | Michigan | $140,013 |
| 5 | Ohio | $135,797 |
| 6 | New Jersey | $145,737 |
| 7 | New York | $144,580 |
| 8 | Nevada | $136,443 |
| 9 | North Carolina | $131,814 |
| 10 | Oregon | $134,130 |
| 11 | Pennsylvania | $127,728 |
| 12 | Minnesota | $129,247 |
| 13 | Alabama | $133,307 |
| 14 | Arizona | $129,372 |
| 15 | California | $136,906 |
| 16 | Kansas | $122,832 |
| 17 | Wisconsin | $133,241 |
| 18 | Utah | $125,394 |
| 19 | Washington | $137,488 |
| 20 | South Carolina | $128,311 |
| 21 | New Hampshire | $128,516 |
| 22 | Idaho | $118,361 |
| 23 | Vermont | $129,797 |
| 24 | West Virginia | $123,569 |
| 25 | North Dakota | $114,720 |
| 26 | Maryland | $125,528 |
| 27 | Alaska | $124,118 |
| 28 | Kentucky | $114,104 |
| 29 | Georgia | $123,281 |
| 30 | Rhode Island | $125,003 |
| 31 | Indiana | $117,193 |
| 32 | Mississippi | $116,719 |
| 33 | Tennessee | $114,448 |
| 34 | New Mexico | $114,321 |
| 35 | Maine | $120,936 |
| 36 | Nebraska | $109,147 |
| 37 | Texas | $112,413 |
| 38 | Missouri | $112,395 |
| 39 | Montana | $107,345 |
| 40 | South Dakota | $100,121 |
| 41 | District of Columbia | $119,543 |
| 42 | Arkansas | $113,876 |
| 43 | Virginia | $117,574 |
| 44 | Delaware | $118,423 |
| 45 | Iowa | $114,266 |
| 46 | Wyoming | $95,565 |
| 47 | Louisiana | $111,065 |
| 48 | Oklahoma | $97,655 |
| 49 | Florida | $110,244 |
| 50 | Hawaii | $98,847 |
| 51 | Colorado | $97,378 |
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Updated January 8, 2025