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Job opportunities vary from state to state, and arts, entertainment, sports, and media careers are no different. Because we know how difficult it can be to know which states are the best when it comes to deputy program director jobs, we decided to crunch some numbers to bring you the best states for deputy program directors.Turns out, the median salary for the highest 10% of deputy program directors in America is $167,000.
In order to get you the best states for deputy program directors, we looked at our data on jobs and wages -- specifically the average annual wage and the number of available jobs per capita.We found that New York is the best state for deputy program director jobs, whereas Wisconsin is the worst.
10 best states for deputy program directors in 2026
1. New York
Total deputy program director jobs: 2,085 Average annual salary: $143,113 Lowest 10 percent earn: $97,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $210,000 Location Quotient: 1.45
2. District of Columbia
Total deputy program director jobs: 376 Average annual salary: $129,632 Lowest 10 percent earn: $87,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $192,000 Location Quotient: 1.99
3. New Jersey
Total deputy program director jobs: 992 Average annual salary: $119,636 Lowest 10 percent earn: $79,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $179,000 Location Quotient: 1.11
4. Georgia
Total deputy program director jobs: 1,073 Average annual salary: $137,624 Lowest 10 percent earn: $90,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $208,000 Location Quotient: 0.92
5. Connecticut
Total deputy program director jobs: 482 Average annual salary: $108,162 Lowest 10 percent earn: $71,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $162,000 Location Quotient: 1.29
6. Alabama
Total deputy program director jobs: 877 Average annual salary: $96,352 Lowest 10 percent earn: $61,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $151,000 Location Quotient: 1.77
7. California
Total deputy program director jobs: 2,276 Average annual salary: $152,332 Lowest 10 percent earn: $98,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $234,000 Location Quotient: 0.69
8. South Dakota
Total deputy program director jobs: 295 Average annual salary: $92,829 Lowest 10 percent earn: $57,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $149,000 Location Quotient: 2.45
9. Texas
Total deputy program director jobs: 2,153 Average annual salary: $103,316 Lowest 10 percent earn: $63,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $168,000 Location Quotient: 0.95
10. Washington
Total deputy program director jobs: 849 Average annual salary: $105,893 Lowest 10 percent earn: $64,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $174,000 Location Quotient: 1.03
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Detailed list of the best states for a deputy program director
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $143,113 | $97,000 | 19,849,399 | 2,085 |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $129,632 | $87,000 | 693,972 | 376 |
| 3 | New Jersey | $119,636 | $79,000 | 9,005,644 | 992 |
| 4 | Georgia | $137,624 | $90,000 | 10,429,379 | 1,073 |
| 5 | Connecticut | $108,162 | $71,000 | 3,588,184 | 482 |
| 6 | Alabama | $96,352 | $61,000 | 4,874,747 | 877 |
| 7 | California | $152,332 | $98,000 | 39,536,653 | 2,276 |
| 8 | South Dakota | $92,829 | $57,000 | 869,666 | 295 |
| 9 | Texas | $103,316 | $63,000 | 28,304,596 | 2,153 |
| 10 | Washington | $105,893 | $64,000 | 7,405,743 | 849 |
| 11 | North Carolina | $102,701 | $67,000 | 10,273,419 | 917 |
| 12 | New Hampshire | $98,941 | $65,000 | 1,342,795 | 227 |
| 13 | Delaware | $99,607 | $66,000 | 961,939 | 164 |
| 14 | Colorado | $101,944 | $61,000 | 5,607,154 | 775 |
| 15 | Massachusetts | $107,635 | $71,000 | 6,859,819 | 793 |
| 16 | Nevada | $101,615 | $60,000 | 2,998,039 | 193 |
| 17 | Illinois | $99,125 | $64,000 | 12,802,023 | 1,322 |
| 18 | Michigan | $93,611 | $61,000 | 9,962,311 | 787 |
| 19 | New Mexico | $95,399 | $56,000 | 2,088,070 | 216 |
| 20 | Oklahoma | $89,157 | $54,000 | 3,930,864 | 658 |
| 21 | Pennsylvania | $94,011 | $62,000 | 12,805,537 | 1,176 |
| 22 | Rhode Island | $91,692 | $61,000 | 1,059,639 | 174 |
| 23 | Maryland | $104,394 | $69,000 | 6,052,177 | 501 |
| 24 | Florida | $95,429 | $61,000 | 20,984,400 | 1,479 |
| 25 | Ohio | $91,000 | $59,000 | 11,658,609 | 901 |
| 26 | West Virginia | $88,072 | $58,000 | 1,815,857 | 164 |
| 27 | Mississippi | $84,393 | $52,000 | 2,984,100 | 463 |
| 28 | Vermont | $96,112 | $63,000 | 623,657 | 30 |
| 29 | Arizona | $88,401 | $52,000 | 7,016,270 | 732 |
| 30 | Montana | $86,505 | $52,000 | 1,050,493 | 171 |
| 31 | Indiana | $90,582 | $58,000 | 6,666,818 | 613 |
| 32 | Wyoming | $90,609 | $54,000 | 579,315 | 20 |
| 33 | Tennessee | $88,951 | $56,000 | 6,715,984 | 450 |
| 34 | North Dakota | $81,808 | $51,000 | 755,393 | 163 |
| 35 | Iowa | $80,936 | $51,000 | 3,145,711 | 756 |
| 36 | Idaho | $84,766 | $50,000 | 1,716,943 | 191 |
| 37 | Maine | $85,456 | $56,000 | 1,335,907 | 153 |
| 38 | Missouri | $91,068 | $56,000 | 6,113,532 | 418 |
| 39 | Minnesota | $86,117 | $54,000 | 5,576,606 | 748 |
| 40 | Arkansas | $73,825 | $45,000 | 3,004,279 | 716 |
| 41 | Kentucky | $86,678 | $55,000 | 4,454,189 | 294 |
| 42 | Kansas | $86,719 | $53,000 | 2,913,123 | 241 |
| 43 | Louisiana | $73,220 | $45,000 | 4,684,333 | 700 |
| 44 | Virginia | $85,854 | $57,000 | 8,470,020 | 936 |
| 45 | Nebraska | $77,998 | $48,000 | 1,920,076 | 258 |
| 46 | Hawaii | $70,310 | $43,000 | 1,427,538 | 131 |
| 47 | Oregon | $70,048 | $41,000 | 4,142,776 | 580 |
| 48 | Utah | $68,465 | $40,000 | 3,101,833 | 422 |
| 49 | South Carolina | $79,528 | $51,000 | 5,024,369 | 390 |
| 50 | Alaska | $80,511 | $48,000 | 739,795 | 31 |
| 51 | Wisconsin | $69,177 | $44,000 | 5,795,483 | 593 |
Highest paying states for deputy program directors
| Rank | State | Avg. Deputy Program Director Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $143,113 |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $129,632 |
| 3 | New Jersey | $119,636 |
| 4 | Georgia | $137,624 |
| 5 | Connecticut | $108,162 |
| 6 | Alabama | $96,352 |
| 7 | California | $152,332 |
| 8 | South Dakota | $92,829 |
| 9 | Texas | $103,316 |
| 10 | Washington | $105,893 |
| 11 | North Carolina | $102,701 |
| 12 | New Hampshire | $98,941 |
| 13 | Delaware | $99,607 |
| 14 | Colorado | $101,944 |
| 15 | Massachusetts | $107,635 |
| 16 | Nevada | $101,615 |
| 17 | Illinois | $99,125 |
| 18 | Michigan | $93,611 |
| 19 | New Mexico | $95,399 |
| 20 | Oklahoma | $89,157 |
| 21 | Pennsylvania | $94,011 |
| 22 | Rhode Island | $91,692 |
| 23 | Maryland | $104,394 |
| 24 | Florida | $95,429 |
| 25 | Ohio | $91,000 |
| 26 | West Virginia | $88,072 |
| 27 | Mississippi | $84,393 |
| 28 | Vermont | $96,112 |
| 29 | Arizona | $88,401 |
| 30 | Montana | $86,505 |
| 31 | Indiana | $90,582 |
| 32 | Wyoming | $90,609 |
| 33 | Tennessee | $88,951 |
| 34 | North Dakota | $81,808 |
| 35 | Iowa | $80,936 |
| 36 | Idaho | $84,766 |
| 37 | Maine | $85,456 |
| 38 | Missouri | $91,068 |
| 39 | Minnesota | $86,117 |
| 40 | Arkansas | $73,825 |
| 41 | Kentucky | $86,678 |
| 42 | Kansas | $86,719 |
| 43 | Louisiana | $73,220 |
| 44 | Virginia | $85,854 |
| 45 | Nebraska | $77,998 |
| 46 | Hawaii | $70,310 |
| 47 | Oregon | $70,048 |
| 48 | Utah | $68,465 |
| 49 | South Carolina | $79,528 |
| 50 | Alaska | $80,511 |
| 51 | Wisconsin | $69,177 |
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Updated January 8, 2025