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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 director of advancement jobs, we decided to crunch some numbers to bring you the best states for directors of advancement.As directors of advancement are popular in the U.S., we wanted to bring you a list of the best states for directors of advancement. In case you are trying to decide where to start your career as a director of advancement, 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 directors of advancement, 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 director of advancement, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.
10 best states for directors of advancement in 2025
1. Connecticut
Total director of advancement jobs: 84 Average annual salary: $128,509 Lowest 10 percent earn: $82,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $199,000 Location Quotient: 0.92
2. Pennsylvania
Total director of advancement jobs: 214 Average annual salary: $127,585 Lowest 10 percent earn: $81,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $198,000 Location Quotient: 0.67
3. Arkansas
Total director of advancement jobs: 495 Average annual salary: $113,574 Lowest 10 percent earn: $70,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $183,000 Location Quotient: 6.88
4. Nevada
Total director of advancement jobs: 27 Average annual salary: $131,588 Lowest 10 percent earn: $83,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $208,000 Location Quotient: 0.47
5. Texas
Total director of advancement jobs: 343 Average annual salary: $128,394 Lowest 10 percent earn: $80,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $205,000 Location Quotient: 0.62
6. California
Total director of advancement jobs: 853 Average annual salary: $129,651 Lowest 10 percent earn: $82,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $204,000 Location Quotient: 1.06
7. Delaware
Total director of advancement jobs: 17 Average annual salary: $127,783 Lowest 10 percent earn: $82,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $199,000 Location Quotient: 0.49
8. Georgia
Total director of advancement jobs: 201 Average annual salary: $119,350 Lowest 10 percent earn: $74,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $191,000 Location Quotient: 0.71
9. Arizona
Total director of advancement jobs: 100 Average annual salary: $120,502 Lowest 10 percent earn: $75,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $193,000 Location Quotient: 0.62
10. New Jersey
Total director of advancement jobs: 224 Average annual salary: $123,520 Lowest 10 percent earn: $79,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $192,000 Location Quotient: 1.03
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Detailed list of the best states for a director of advancement
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Connecticut | $128,509 | $82,000 | 3,588,184 | 84 |
| 2 | Pennsylvania | $127,585 | $81,000 | 12,805,537 | 214 |
| 3 | Arkansas | $113,574 | $70,000 | 3,004,279 | 495 |
| 4 | Nevada | $131,588 | $83,000 | 2,998,039 | 27 |
| 5 | Texas | $128,394 | $80,000 | 28,304,596 | 343 |
| 6 | California | $129,651 | $82,000 | 39,536,653 | 853 |
| 7 | Delaware | $127,783 | $82,000 | 961,939 | 17 |
| 8 | Georgia | $119,350 | $74,000 | 10,429,379 | 201 |
| 9 | Arizona | $120,502 | $75,000 | 7,016,270 | 100 |
| 10 | New Jersey | $123,520 | $79,000 | 9,005,644 | 224 |
| 11 | Louisiana | $111,044 | $67,000 | 4,684,333 | 492 |
| 12 | Illinois | $117,759 | $74,000 | 12,802,023 | 256 |
| 13 | New Mexico | $130,344 | $82,000 | 2,088,070 | 16 |
| 14 | Massachusetts | $115,806 | $73,000 | 6,859,819 | 302 |
| 15 | Vermont | $114,472 | $72,000 | 623,657 | 14 |
| 16 | North Carolina | $112,411 | $70,000 | 10,273,419 | 166 |
| 17 | New York | $110,309 | $69,000 | 19,849,399 | 490 |
| 18 | Rhode Island | $107,128 | $67,000 | 1,059,639 | 23 |
| 19 | Ohio | $109,424 | $68,000 | 11,658,609 | 112 |
| 20 | South Dakota | $110,853 | $69,000 | 869,666 | 7 |
| 21 | Kansas | $109,848 | $67,000 | 2,913,123 | 27 |
| 22 | Wisconsin | $102,275 | $63,000 | 5,795,483 | 97 |
| 23 | North Dakota | $109,333 | $69,000 | 755,393 | 3 |
| 24 | Alabama | $95,180 | $57,000 | 4,874,747 | 507 |
| 25 | Virginia | $106,634 | $66,000 | 8,470,020 | 151 |
| 26 | Florida | $106,473 | $64,000 | 20,984,400 | 181 |
| 27 | Iowa | $94,766 | $58,000 | 3,145,711 | 522 |
| 28 | Oklahoma | $94,434 | $57,000 | 3,930,864 | 449 |
| 29 | Indiana | $104,006 | $64,000 | 6,666,818 | 59 |
| 30 | Michigan | $101,712 | $63,000 | 9,962,311 | 99 |
| 31 | District of Columbia | $101,608 | $63,000 | 693,972 | 139 |
| 32 | Tennessee | $99,305 | $60,000 | 6,715,984 | 61 |
| 33 | Washington | $98,673 | $60,000 | 7,405,743 | 124 |
| 34 | Mississippi | $89,693 | $53,000 | 2,984,100 | 302 |
| 35 | Kentucky | $95,830 | $58,000 | 4,454,189 | 41 |
| 36 | Maryland | $98,963 | $61,000 | 6,052,177 | 92 |
| 37 | Colorado | $94,643 | $58,000 | 5,607,154 | 101 |
| 38 | Utah | $94,258 | $57,000 | 3,101,833 | 44 |
| 39 | West Virginia | $94,036 | $58,000 | 1,815,857 | 8 |
| 40 | New Hampshire | $94,515 | $59,000 | 1,342,795 | 18 |
| 41 | Nebraska | $92,607 | $57,000 | 1,920,076 | 21 |
| 42 | Oregon | $86,824 | $52,000 | 4,142,776 | 94 |
| 43 | Missouri | $88,365 | $53,000 | 6,113,532 | 80 |
| 44 | South Carolina | $90,654 | $55,000 | 5,024,369 | 40 |
| 45 | Montana | $83,994 | $53,000 | 1,050,493 | 19 |
| 46 | Minnesota | $85,477 | $53,000 | 5,576,606 | 94 |
| 47 | Alaska | $85,577 | $54,000 | 739,795 | 11 |
| 48 | Idaho | $89,124 | $54,000 | 1,716,943 | 12 |
| 49 | Maine | $89,334 | $55,000 | 1,335,907 | 8 |
| 50 | Hawaii | $85,306 | $59,000 | 1,427,538 | 4 |
| 51 | Wyoming | $82,492 | $51,000 | 579,315 | 5 |
Highest paying states for directors of advancement
| Rank | State | Avg. Director Of Advancement Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Connecticut | $128,509 |
| 2 | Pennsylvania | $127,585 |
| 3 | Arkansas | $113,574 |
| 4 | Nevada | $131,588 |
| 5 | Texas | $128,394 |
| 6 | California | $129,651 |
| 7 | Delaware | $127,783 |
| 8 | Georgia | $119,350 |
| 9 | Arizona | $120,502 |
| 10 | New Jersey | $123,520 |
| 11 | Louisiana | $111,044 |
| 12 | Illinois | $117,759 |
| 13 | New Mexico | $130,344 |
| 14 | Massachusetts | $115,806 |
| 15 | Vermont | $114,472 |
| 16 | North Carolina | $112,411 |
| 17 | New York | $110,309 |
| 18 | Rhode Island | $107,128 |
| 19 | Ohio | $109,424 |
| 20 | South Dakota | $110,853 |
| 21 | Kansas | $109,848 |
| 22 | Wisconsin | $102,275 |
| 23 | North Dakota | $109,333 |
| 24 | Alabama | $95,180 |
| 25 | Virginia | $106,634 |
| 26 | Florida | $106,473 |
| 27 | Iowa | $94,766 |
| 28 | Oklahoma | $94,434 |
| 29 | Indiana | $104,006 |
| 30 | Michigan | $101,712 |
| 31 | District of Columbia | $101,608 |
| 32 | Tennessee | $99,305 |
| 33 | Washington | $98,673 |
| 34 | Mississippi | $89,693 |
| 35 | Kentucky | $95,830 |
| 36 | Maryland | $98,963 |
| 37 | Colorado | $94,643 |
| 38 | Utah | $94,258 |
| 39 | West Virginia | $94,036 |
| 40 | New Hampshire | $94,515 |
| 41 | Nebraska | $92,607 |
| 42 | Oregon | $86,824 |
| 43 | Missouri | $88,365 |
| 44 | South Carolina | $90,654 |
| 45 | Montana | $83,994 |
| 46 | Minnesota | $85,477 |
| 47 | Alaska | $85,577 |
| 48 | Idaho | $89,124 |
| 49 | Maine | $89,334 |
| 50 | Hawaii | $85,306 |
| 51 | Wyoming | $82,492 |
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Updated January 8, 2025