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Not all states present equal opportunity for employees, and when it comes to director, network operations jobs, it's no different. We know how hard job search can be, and in order to make your life a little easier, we have the information you need in order to determine where you might want to start your job search. This way, if you are newly entering the job market, or you are looking to change jobs, you know which places are the best for director, network operations jobs.
Wyoming is the best state for jobs for directors, network operations, and North Dakota is the worst. The most common pay in Wyoming is $156,191, while the median pay in North Dakota is $107,129.If you are currently seeking employment as a director, network operations, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.
10 best states for directors, network operations in 2026
1. Wyoming
Total director, network operations jobs: 144 Average annual salary: $156,191 Lowest 10 percent earn: $113,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $215,000 Location Quotient: 1.44
2. Nevada
Total director, network operations jobs: 445 Average annual salary: $158,672 Lowest 10 percent earn: $113,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $221,000 Location Quotient: 1.28
3. Oklahoma
Total director, network operations jobs: 812 Average annual salary: $149,627 Lowest 10 percent earn: $108,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $206,000 Location Quotient: 1.58
4. Maine
Total director, network operations jobs: 300 Average annual salary: $151,817 Lowest 10 percent earn: $112,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $205,000 Location Quotient: 1.36
5. Idaho
Total director, network operations jobs: 315 Average annual salary: $156,787 Lowest 10 percent earn: $112,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $218,000 Location Quotient: 1.15
6. Alaska
Total director, network operations jobs: 215 Average annual salary: $151,732 Lowest 10 percent earn: $117,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $196,000 Location Quotient: 1.55
7. Mississippi
Total director, network operations jobs: 657 Average annual salary: $136,937 Lowest 10 percent earn: $98,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $190,000 Location Quotient: 1.86
8. Washington
Total director, network operations jobs: 702 Average annual salary: $171,714 Lowest 10 percent earn: $125,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $235,000 Location Quotient: 0.58
9. West Virginia
Total director, network operations jobs: 250 Average annual salary: $147,825 Lowest 10 percent earn: $107,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $202,000 Location Quotient: 0.98
10. Nebraska
Total director, network operations jobs: 408 Average annual salary: $147,308 Lowest 10 percent earn: $107,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $201,000 Location Quotient: 1.1
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Detailed list of the best states for a director, network operations
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wyoming | $156,191 | $113,000 | 579,315 | 144 |
| 2 | Nevada | $158,672 | $113,000 | 2,998,039 | 445 |
| 3 | Oklahoma | $149,627 | $108,000 | 3,930,864 | 812 |
| 4 | Maine | $151,817 | $112,000 | 1,335,907 | 300 |
| 5 | Idaho | $156,787 | $112,000 | 1,716,943 | 315 |
| 6 | Alaska | $151,732 | $117,000 | 739,795 | 215 |
| 7 | Mississippi | $136,937 | $98,000 | 2,984,100 | 657 |
| 8 | Washington | $171,714 | $125,000 | 7,405,743 | 702 |
| 9 | West Virginia | $147,825 | $107,000 | 1,815,857 | 250 |
| 10 | Nebraska | $147,308 | $107,000 | 1,920,076 | 408 |
| 11 | South Dakota | $137,806 | $100,000 | 869,666 | 213 |
| 12 | California | $168,496 | $121,000 | 39,536,653 | 3,321 |
| 13 | Louisiana | $135,239 | $96,000 | 4,684,333 | 892 |
| 14 | Delaware | $152,759 | $111,000 | 961,939 | 140 |
| 15 | Oregon | $153,575 | $110,000 | 4,142,776 | 444 |
| 16 | Connecticut | $155,043 | $113,000 | 3,588,184 | 351 |
| 17 | Rhode Island | $143,600 | $104,000 | 1,059,639 | 136 |
| 18 | Arkansas | $129,904 | $93,000 | 3,004,279 | 848 |
| 19 | Indiana | $133,034 | $96,000 | 6,666,818 | 1,220 |
| 20 | New Mexico | $134,320 | $95,000 | 2,088,070 | 372 |
| 21 | Michigan | $133,565 | $97,000 | 9,962,311 | 1,183 |
| 22 | Alabama | $129,366 | $93,000 | 4,874,747 | 1,083 |
| 23 | District of Columbia | $136,745 | $99,000 | 693,972 | 370 |
| 24 | New Hampshire | $132,499 | $96,000 | 1,342,795 | 371 |
| 25 | Montana | $130,539 | $93,000 | 1,050,493 | 251 |
| 26 | New Jersey | $139,586 | $101,000 | 9,005,644 | 906 |
| 27 | Florida | $130,248 | $94,000 | 20,984,400 | 3,362 |
| 28 | Utah | $136,266 | $96,000 | 3,101,833 | 327 |
| 29 | Pennsylvania | $129,129 | $93,000 | 12,805,537 | 2,505 |
| 30 | Arizona | $137,480 | $97,000 | 7,016,270 | 494 |
| 31 | Massachusetts | $136,283 | $99,000 | 6,859,819 | 1,119 |
| 32 | Kansas | $130,188 | $94,000 | 2,913,123 | 526 |
| 33 | New York | $137,039 | $99,000 | 19,849,399 | 1,358 |
| 34 | Vermont | $131,494 | $96,000 | 623,657 | 102 |
| 35 | Maryland | $134,001 | $96,000 | 6,052,177 | 878 |
| 36 | Tennessee | $122,592 | $89,000 | 6,715,984 | 1,035 |
| 37 | Kentucky | $119,472 | $86,000 | 4,454,189 | 686 |
| 38 | North Carolina | $117,588 | $85,000 | 10,273,419 | 2,060 |
| 39 | Colorado | $131,344 | $94,000 | 5,607,154 | 662 |
| 40 | Texas | $114,042 | $81,000 | 28,304,596 | 4,546 |
| 41 | Virginia | $129,973 | $94,000 | 8,470,020 | 1,379 |
| 42 | South Carolina | $118,187 | $86,000 | 5,024,369 | 791 |
| 43 | Iowa | $107,876 | $78,000 | 3,145,711 | 984 |
| 44 | Minnesota | $115,668 | $85,000 | 5,576,606 | 1,294 |
| 45 | Ohio | $109,107 | $79,000 | 11,658,609 | 1,875 |
| 46 | Hawaii | $119,235 | $92,000 | 1,427,538 | 117 |
| 47 | Georgia | $107,491 | $78,000 | 10,429,379 | 1,949 |
| 48 | Missouri | $110,334 | $80,000 | 6,113,532 | 1,014 |
| 49 | Wisconsin | $107,581 | $78,000 | 5,795,483 | 949 |
| 50 | Illinois | $111,276 | $81,000 | 12,802,023 | 1,156 |
| 51 | North Dakota | $107,129 | $79,000 | 755,393 | 60 |
Highest paying states for directors, network operations
| Rank | State | Avg. Director, Network Operations Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wyoming | $156,191 |
| 2 | Nevada | $158,672 |
| 3 | Oklahoma | $149,627 |
| 4 | Maine | $151,817 |
| 5 | Idaho | $156,787 |
| 6 | Alaska | $151,732 |
| 7 | Mississippi | $136,937 |
| 8 | Washington | $171,714 |
| 9 | West Virginia | $147,825 |
| 10 | Nebraska | $147,308 |
| 11 | South Dakota | $137,806 |
| 12 | California | $168,496 |
| 13 | Louisiana | $135,239 |
| 14 | Delaware | $152,759 |
| 15 | Oregon | $153,575 |
| 16 | Connecticut | $155,043 |
| 17 | Rhode Island | $143,600 |
| 18 | Arkansas | $129,904 |
| 19 | Indiana | $133,034 |
| 20 | New Mexico | $134,320 |
| 21 | Michigan | $133,565 |
| 22 | Alabama | $129,366 |
| 23 | District of Columbia | $136,745 |
| 24 | New Hampshire | $132,499 |
| 25 | Montana | $130,539 |
| 26 | New Jersey | $139,586 |
| 27 | Florida | $130,248 |
| 28 | Utah | $136,266 |
| 29 | Pennsylvania | $129,129 |
| 30 | Arizona | $137,480 |
| 31 | Massachusetts | $136,283 |
| 32 | Kansas | $130,188 |
| 33 | New York | $137,039 |
| 34 | Vermont | $131,494 |
| 35 | Maryland | $134,001 |
| 36 | Tennessee | $122,592 |
| 37 | Kentucky | $119,472 |
| 38 | North Carolina | $117,588 |
| 39 | Colorado | $131,344 |
| 40 | Texas | $114,042 |
| 41 | Virginia | $129,973 |
| 42 | South Carolina | $118,187 |
| 43 | Iowa | $107,876 |
| 44 | Minnesota | $115,668 |
| 45 | Ohio | $109,107 |
| 46 | Hawaii | $119,235 |
| 47 | Georgia | $107,491 |
| 48 | Missouri | $110,334 |
| 49 | Wisconsin | $107,581 |
| 50 | Illinois | $111,276 |
| 51 | North Dakota | $107,129 |
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Updated January 8, 2025