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It seems like directors of field operations are becoming more and more common across America. But working conditions and demand for directors of field operations aren't the same everywhere in the U.S. In fact, our research shows that Massachusetts is the best state for directors of field operations in America. The best city in America for directors of field operations with the highest pay is New York, NY.
The median salary for directors of field operations in Massachusetts is $116,474. Compare that to the median salary in Kentucky of $58,962, which ranked worst for directors of field operations, and you can see how your location is important for your career.We found that Massachusetts is the best state for director of field operations jobs, whereas Kentucky is the worst.
10 best states for directors of field operations in 2025
1. Massachusetts
Total director of field operations jobs: 2,117 Average annual salary: $116,474 Lowest 10 percent earn: $77,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $174,000 Location Quotient: 0.95
2. New York
Total director of field operations jobs: 2,928 Average annual salary: $119,514 Lowest 10 percent earn: $80,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $177,000 Location Quotient: 0.94
3. District of Columbia
Total director of field operations jobs: 494 Average annual salary: $113,377 Lowest 10 percent earn: $77,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $166,000 Location Quotient: 1.21
4. Washington
Total director of field operations jobs: 1,984 Average annual salary: $111,155 Lowest 10 percent earn: $75,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $164,000 Location Quotient: 1.12
5. Alaska
Total director of field operations jobs: 164 Average annual salary: $131,382 Lowest 10 percent earn: $87,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $196,000 Location Quotient: 0.81
6. New Jersey
Total director of field operations jobs: 1,619 Average annual salary: $119,433 Lowest 10 percent earn: $80,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $176,000 Location Quotient: 0.84
7. Wisconsin
Total director of field operations jobs: 1,266 Average annual salary: $107,993 Lowest 10 percent earn: $76,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $152,000 Location Quotient: 0.94
8. Illinois
Total director of field operations jobs: 3,325 Average annual salary: $102,639 Lowest 10 percent earn: $72,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $144,000 Location Quotient: 1.15
9. North Carolina
Total director of field operations jobs: 2,558 Average annual salary: $99,067 Lowest 10 percent earn: $68,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $144,000 Location Quotient: 1.1
10. Connecticut
Total director of field operations jobs: 636 Average annual salary: $114,888 Lowest 10 percent earn: $77,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $170,000 Location Quotient: 0.79
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Detailed list of the best states for a director of field operations
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | $116,474 | $77,000 | 6,859,819 | 2,117 |
| 2 | New York | $119,514 | $80,000 | 19,849,399 | 2,928 |
| 3 | District of Columbia | $113,377 | $77,000 | 693,972 | 494 |
| 4 | Washington | $111,155 | $75,000 | 7,405,743 | 1,984 |
| 5 | Alaska | $131,382 | $87,000 | 739,795 | 164 |
| 6 | New Jersey | $119,433 | $80,000 | 9,005,644 | 1,619 |
| 7 | Wisconsin | $107,993 | $76,000 | 5,795,483 | 1,266 |
| 8 | Illinois | $102,639 | $72,000 | 12,802,023 | 3,325 |
| 9 | North Carolina | $99,067 | $68,000 | 10,273,419 | 2,558 |
| 10 | Connecticut | $114,888 | $77,000 | 3,588,184 | 636 |
| 11 | South Dakota | $89,968 | $64,000 | 869,666 | 380 |
| 12 | Maryland | $118,298 | $80,000 | 6,052,177 | 1,150 |
| 13 | Texas | $92,883 | $62,000 | 28,304,596 | 5,864 |
| 14 | Maine | $93,784 | $61,000 | 1,335,907 | 366 |
| 15 | Alabama | $92,457 | $62,000 | 4,874,747 | 1,157 |
| 16 | Rhode Island | $110,937 | $74,000 | 1,059,639 | 0 |
| 17 | Pennsylvania | $91,763 | $62,000 | 12,805,537 | 3,064 |
| 18 | Nevada | $92,593 | $61,000 | 2,998,039 | 573 |
| 19 | California | $107,281 | $71,000 | 39,536,653 | 6,656 |
| 20 | Delaware | $100,489 | $68,000 | 961,939 | 250 |
| 21 | Virginia | $104,341 | $71,000 | 8,470,020 | 1,762 |
| 22 | Louisiana | $84,038 | $55,000 | 4,684,333 | 1,064 |
| 23 | Michigan | $91,548 | $62,000 | 9,962,311 | 1,503 |
| 24 | Florida | $88,382 | $58,000 | 20,984,400 | 3,990 |
| 25 | Georgia | $87,454 | $59,000 | 10,429,379 | 2,620 |
| 26 | Tennessee | $85,629 | $59,000 | 6,715,984 | 1,352 |
| 27 | North Dakota | $76,851 | $55,000 | 755,393 | 326 |
| 28 | Ohio | $83,713 | $57,000 | 11,658,609 | 2,333 |
| 29 | Colorado | $95,543 | $68,000 | 5,607,154 | 1,049 |
| 30 | Hawaii | $97,145 | $73,000 | 1,427,538 | 178 |
| 31 | Mississippi | $73,895 | $50,000 | 2,984,100 | 767 |
| 32 | Minnesota | $78,435 | $56,000 | 5,576,606 | 1,841 |
| 33 | Missouri | $85,028 | $60,000 | 6,113,532 | 1,308 |
| 34 | New Hampshire | $81,785 | $54,000 | 1,342,795 | 437 |
| 35 | Oregon | $78,289 | $53,000 | 4,142,776 | 1,357 |
| 36 | Indiana | $77,716 | $54,000 | 6,666,818 | 1,506 |
| 37 | Arkansas | $70,281 | $49,000 | 3,004,279 | 984 |
| 38 | Iowa | $71,242 | $51,000 | 3,145,711 | 1,142 |
| 39 | South Carolina | $78,613 | $53,000 | 5,024,369 | 972 |
| 40 | Idaho | $74,406 | $50,000 | 1,716,943 | 431 |
| 41 | Arizona | $80,919 | $54,000 | 7,016,270 | 1,061 |
| 42 | Oklahoma | $65,508 | $46,000 | 3,930,864 | 1,031 |
| 43 | New Mexico | $74,535 | $50,000 | 2,088,070 | 415 |
| 44 | Montana | $66,655 | $47,000 | 1,050,493 | 333 |
| 45 | Nebraska | $72,953 | $52,000 | 1,920,076 | 493 |
| 46 | Kansas | $72,677 | $51,000 | 2,913,123 | 598 |
| 47 | Wyoming | $63,554 | $45,000 | 579,315 | 172 |
| 48 | West Virginia | $74,264 | $50,000 | 1,815,857 | 250 |
| 49 | Vermont | $77,119 | $50,000 | 623,657 | 140 |
| 50 | Utah | $71,944 | $49,000 | 3,101,833 | 622 |
| 51 | Kentucky | $58,962 | $41,000 | 4,454,189 | 797 |
Highest paying states for directors of field operations
| Rank | State | Avg. Director Of Field Operations Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | $116,474 |
| 2 | New York | $119,514 |
| 3 | District of Columbia | $113,377 |
| 4 | Washington | $111,155 |
| 5 | Alaska | $131,382 |
| 6 | New Jersey | $119,433 |
| 7 | Wisconsin | $107,993 |
| 8 | Illinois | $102,639 |
| 9 | North Carolina | $99,067 |
| 10 | Connecticut | $114,888 |
| 11 | South Dakota | $89,968 |
| 12 | Maryland | $118,298 |
| 13 | Texas | $92,883 |
| 14 | Maine | $93,784 |
| 15 | Alabama | $92,457 |
| 16 | Rhode Island | $110,937 |
| 17 | Pennsylvania | $91,763 |
| 18 | Nevada | $92,593 |
| 19 | California | $107,281 |
| 20 | Delaware | $100,489 |
| 21 | Virginia | $104,341 |
| 22 | Louisiana | $84,038 |
| 23 | Michigan | $91,548 |
| 24 | Florida | $88,382 |
| 25 | Georgia | $87,454 |
| 26 | Tennessee | $85,629 |
| 27 | North Dakota | $76,851 |
| 28 | Ohio | $83,713 |
| 29 | Colorado | $95,543 |
| 30 | Hawaii | $97,145 |
| 31 | Mississippi | $73,895 |
| 32 | Minnesota | $78,435 |
| 33 | Missouri | $85,028 |
| 34 | New Hampshire | $81,785 |
| 35 | Oregon | $78,289 |
| 36 | Indiana | $77,716 |
| 37 | Arkansas | $70,281 |
| 38 | Iowa | $71,242 |
| 39 | South Carolina | $78,613 |
| 40 | Idaho | $74,406 |
| 41 | Arizona | $80,919 |
| 42 | Oklahoma | $65,508 |
| 43 | New Mexico | $74,535 |
| 44 | Montana | $66,655 |
| 45 | Nebraska | $72,953 |
| 46 | Kansas | $72,677 |
| 47 | Wyoming | $63,554 |
| 48 | West Virginia | $74,264 |
| 49 | Vermont | $77,119 |
| 50 | Utah | $71,944 |
| 51 | Kentucky | $58,962 |
Expert opinions on the best states for directors of field operations
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Directors of field operations to find work opportunities?
Karen Kus
Assistant Director of Career Services, SUNY Potsdam
Our graduates mostly stay within New York state, so it is a bit challenging for me to identify specific geographic areas that hire graduates with a degree in history. Larger metropolitan cities usually have more opportunities available, but candidate competition is likely higher. Since one can do so much with a degree in history, like work as a teacher, curator, researcher, etc., it's challenging to pinpoint a geographic area since the field of history can be open-ended. For instance, one might have luck landing a teaching position in New York or work as a researcher in Boston. I find if one is looking to find work that directly engages with history, it may be a good idea to explore opportunities in geographic areas that are known for or frequently celebrate history, like Washington, D.C. for instance.
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Updated January 8, 2025