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We decided to bring you a list of the best states for jobs for delivery managers in the United States. Delivery 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 delivery managers.In fact, our research shows that Rhode Island is the best state for delivery managers in America. The best city in America for delivery managers with the highest pay is San Francisco, CA.
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 delivery managers.We found that the Midwest is best for delivery managers, and the Northeast is the worst. San Francisco, CA is the best city in the country for delivery manager jobs, where as Rhode Island is the best state in the country.
10 best states for delivery managers in 2025
1. Rhode Island
Total delivery manager jobs: 251 Average annual salary: $118,597 Lowest 10 percent earn: $82,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $170,000 Location Quotient: 1.23
2. Nevada
Total delivery manager jobs: 293 Average annual salary: $121,266 Lowest 10 percent earn: $83,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $175,000 Location Quotient: 0.83
3. Washington
Total delivery manager jobs: 2,262 Average annual salary: $117,466 Lowest 10 percent earn: $81,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $169,000 Location Quotient: 1.84
4. California
Total delivery manager jobs: 6,498 Average annual salary: $124,477 Lowest 10 percent earn: $86,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $179,000 Location Quotient: 1.32
5. New Jersey
Total delivery manager jobs: 1,506 Average annual salary: $119,274 Lowest 10 percent earn: $83,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $170,000 Location Quotient: 1.13
6. New Hampshire
Total delivery manager jobs: 243 Average annual salary: $118,628 Lowest 10 percent earn: $82,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $170,000 Location Quotient: 0.83
7. Oregon
Total delivery manager jobs: 905 Average annual salary: $115,692 Lowest 10 percent earn: $80,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $167,000 Location Quotient: 1.3
8. New York
Total delivery manager jobs: 4,125 Average annual salary: $117,432 Lowest 10 percent earn: $81,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $168,000 Location Quotient: 1.92
9. Connecticut
Total delivery manager jobs: 618 Average annual salary: $116,509 Lowest 10 percent earn: $81,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $167,000 Location Quotient: 1.11
10. Utah
Total delivery manager jobs: 576 Average annual salary: $112,303 Lowest 10 percent earn: $77,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $162,000 Location Quotient: 1.07
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Detailed list of the best states for a delivery manager
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rhode Island | $118,597 | $82,000 | 1,059,639 | 251 |
| 2 | Nevada | $121,266 | $83,000 | 2,998,039 | 293 |
| 3 | Washington | $117,466 | $81,000 | 7,405,743 | 2,262 |
| 4 | California | $124,477 | $86,000 | 39,536,653 | 6,498 |
| 5 | New Jersey | $119,274 | $83,000 | 9,005,644 | 1,506 |
| 6 | New Hampshire | $118,628 | $82,000 | 1,342,795 | 243 |
| 7 | Oregon | $115,692 | $80,000 | 4,142,776 | 905 |
| 8 | New York | $117,432 | $81,000 | 19,849,399 | 4,125 |
| 9 | Connecticut | $116,509 | $81,000 | 3,588,184 | 618 |
| 10 | Utah | $112,303 | $77,000 | 3,101,833 | 576 |
| 11 | Pennsylvania | $109,663 | $76,000 | 12,805,537 | 1,818 |
| 12 | Massachusetts | $113,109 | $78,000 | 6,859,819 | 1,883 |
| 13 | District of Columbia | $117,586 | $82,000 | 693,972 | 680 |
| 14 | North Carolina | $108,817 | $77,000 | 10,273,419 | 1,622 |
| 15 | Georgia | $109,187 | $78,000 | 10,429,379 | 1,518 |
| 16 | Virginia | $112,139 | $79,000 | 8,470,020 | 1,833 |
| 17 | Michigan | $111,330 | $76,000 | 9,962,311 | 940 |
| 18 | Texas | $106,635 | $75,000 | 28,304,596 | 3,080 |
| 19 | Maryland | $114,354 | $80,000 | 6,052,177 | 1,144 |
| 20 | Delaware | $110,511 | $77,000 | 961,939 | 175 |
| 21 | Idaho | $104,834 | $72,000 | 1,716,943 | 238 |
| 22 | Ohio | $104,674 | $73,000 | 11,658,609 | 1,333 |
| 23 | Arizona | $104,867 | $73,000 | 7,016,270 | 951 |
| 24 | Illinois | $105,868 | $74,000 | 12,802,023 | 2,162 |
| 25 | Maine | $107,485 | $74,000 | 1,335,907 | 130 |
| 26 | Tennessee | $103,892 | $74,000 | 6,715,984 | 679 |
| 27 | North Dakota | $98,283 | $69,000 | 755,393 | 211 |
| 28 | West Virginia | $103,414 | $72,000 | 1,815,857 | 142 |
| 29 | Kentucky | $101,337 | $71,000 | 4,454,189 | 422 |
| 30 | Indiana | $101,934 | $71,000 | 6,666,818 | 736 |
| 31 | Wisconsin | $102,955 | $71,000 | 5,795,483 | 625 |
| 32 | Vermont | $102,918 | $71,000 | 623,657 | 111 |
| 33 | Florida | $101,770 | $72,000 | 20,984,400 | 2,127 |
| 34 | South Carolina | $100,596 | $72,000 | 5,024,369 | 437 |
| 35 | Hawaii | $95,467 | $73,000 | 1,427,538 | 161 |
| 36 | Kansas | $98,312 | $70,000 | 2,913,123 | 359 |
| 37 | Mississippi | $99,880 | $71,000 | 2,984,100 | 150 |
| 38 | Missouri | $97,068 | $69,000 | 6,113,532 | 793 |
| 39 | Colorado | $97,397 | $68,000 | 5,607,154 | 850 |
| 40 | Louisiana | $99,183 | $69,000 | 4,684,333 | 287 |
| 41 | Minnesota | $96,033 | $67,000 | 5,576,606 | 914 |
| 42 | Wyoming | $95,149 | $67,000 | 579,315 | 79 |
| 43 | Arkansas | $93,299 | $66,000 | 3,004,279 | 341 |
| 44 | Alabama | $95,430 | $68,000 | 4,874,747 | 363 |
| 45 | Montana | $88,652 | $62,000 | 1,050,493 | 179 |
| 46 | New Mexico | $95,170 | $66,000 | 2,088,070 | 223 |
| 47 | Oklahoma | $94,924 | $67,000 | 3,930,864 | 258 |
| 48 | Alaska | $83,885 | $64,000 | 739,795 | 112 |
| 49 | Nebraska | $88,691 | $63,000 | 1,920,076 | 243 |
| 50 | Iowa | $88,070 | $62,000 | 3,145,711 | 296 |
| 51 | South Dakota | $82,808 | $59,000 | 869,666 | 80 |
Highest paying states for delivery managers
| Rank | State | Avg. Delivery Manager Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rhode Island | $118,597 |
| 2 | Nevada | $121,266 |
| 3 | Washington | $117,466 |
| 4 | California | $124,477 |
| 5 | New Jersey | $119,274 |
| 6 | New Hampshire | $118,628 |
| 7 | Oregon | $115,692 |
| 8 | New York | $117,432 |
| 9 | Connecticut | $116,509 |
| 10 | Utah | $112,303 |
| 11 | Pennsylvania | $109,663 |
| 12 | Massachusetts | $113,109 |
| 13 | District of Columbia | $117,586 |
| 14 | North Carolina | $108,817 |
| 15 | Georgia | $109,187 |
| 16 | Virginia | $112,139 |
| 17 | Michigan | $111,330 |
| 18 | Texas | $106,635 |
| 19 | Maryland | $114,354 |
| 20 | Delaware | $110,511 |
| 21 | Idaho | $104,834 |
| 22 | Ohio | $104,674 |
| 23 | Arizona | $104,867 |
| 24 | Illinois | $105,868 |
| 25 | Maine | $107,485 |
| 26 | Tennessee | $103,892 |
| 27 | North Dakota | $98,283 |
| 28 | West Virginia | $103,414 |
| 29 | Kentucky | $101,337 |
| 30 | Indiana | $101,934 |
| 31 | Wisconsin | $102,955 |
| 32 | Vermont | $102,918 |
| 33 | Florida | $101,770 |
| 34 | South Carolina | $100,596 |
| 35 | Hawaii | $95,467 |
| 36 | Kansas | $98,312 |
| 37 | Mississippi | $99,880 |
| 38 | Missouri | $97,068 |
| 39 | Colorado | $97,397 |
| 40 | Louisiana | $99,183 |
| 41 | Minnesota | $96,033 |
| 42 | Wyoming | $95,149 |
| 43 | Arkansas | $93,299 |
| 44 | Alabama | $95,430 |
| 45 | Montana | $88,652 |
| 46 | New Mexico | $95,170 |
| 47 | Oklahoma | $94,924 |
| 48 | Alaska | $83,885 |
| 49 | Nebraska | $88,691 |
| 50 | Iowa | $88,070 |
| 51 | South Dakota | $82,808 |
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Updated January 8, 2025