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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 international operations jobs, we decided to crunch some numbers to bring you the best states for directors of international operations.As directors of international operations are popular in the U.S., we wanted to bring you a list of the best states for directors of international operations. In case you are trying to decide where to start your career as a director of international operations, 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 international operations, 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 international operations, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.
10 best states for directors of international operations in 2025
1. Texas
Total director of international operations jobs: 3,633 Average annual salary: $108,454 Lowest 10 percent earn: $62,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $188,000 Location Quotient: 1.38
2. New York
Total director of international operations jobs: 1,197 Average annual salary: $133,324 Lowest 10 percent earn: $82,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $214,000 Location Quotient: 0.72
3. Wisconsin
Total director of international operations jobs: 792 Average annual salary: $105,650 Lowest 10 percent earn: $60,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $183,000 Location Quotient: 1.1
4. Pennsylvania
Total director of international operations jobs: 1,902 Average annual salary: $95,969 Lowest 10 percent earn: $56,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $163,000 Location Quotient: 1.26
5. Minnesota
Total director of international operations jobs: 1,016 Average annual salary: $101,182 Lowest 10 percent earn: $57,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $176,000 Location Quotient: 1.18
6. District of Columbia
Total director of international operations jobs: 239 Average annual salary: $118,224 Lowest 10 percent earn: $71,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $195,000 Location Quotient: 1.1
7. California
Total director of international operations jobs: 2,394 Average annual salary: $124,090 Lowest 10 percent earn: $75,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $204,000 Location Quotient: 0.63
8. Nevada
Total director of international operations jobs: 329 Average annual salary: $96,942 Lowest 10 percent earn: $55,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $169,000 Location Quotient: 1.21
9. New Jersey
Total director of international operations jobs: 582 Average annual salary: $120,114 Lowest 10 percent earn: $73,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $197,000 Location Quotient: 0.56
10. Washington
Total director of international operations jobs: 1,233 Average annual salary: $94,795 Lowest 10 percent earn: $55,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $163,000 Location Quotient: 1.3
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Detailed list of the best states for a director of international operations
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | $108,454 | $62,000 | 28,304,596 | 3,633 |
| 2 | New York | $133,324 | $82,000 | 19,849,399 | 1,197 |
| 3 | Wisconsin | $105,650 | $60,000 | 5,795,483 | 792 |
| 4 | Pennsylvania | $95,969 | $56,000 | 12,805,537 | 1,902 |
| 5 | Minnesota | $101,182 | $57,000 | 5,576,606 | 1,016 |
| 6 | District of Columbia | $118,224 | $71,000 | 693,972 | 239 |
| 7 | California | $124,090 | $75,000 | 39,536,653 | 2,394 |
| 8 | Nevada | $96,942 | $55,000 | 2,998,039 | 329 |
| 9 | New Jersey | $120,114 | $73,000 | 9,005,644 | 582 |
| 10 | Washington | $94,795 | $55,000 | 7,405,743 | 1,233 |
| 11 | Rhode Island | $108,847 | $64,000 | 1,059,639 | 70 |
| 12 | Alabama | $85,020 | $46,000 | 4,874,747 | 936 |
| 13 | Delaware | $101,315 | $60,000 | 961,939 | 102 |
| 14 | Connecticut | $102,079 | $60,000 | 3,588,184 | 215 |
| 15 | North Carolina | $87,230 | $49,000 | 10,273,419 | 1,546 |
| 16 | South Dakota | $82,574 | $45,000 | 869,666 | 329 |
| 17 | Indiana | $85,518 | $47,000 | 6,666,818 | 976 |
| 18 | Michigan | $91,362 | $51,000 | 9,962,311 | 992 |
| 19 | Louisiana | $83,074 | $45,000 | 4,684,333 | 837 |
| 20 | Florida | $87,422 | $50,000 | 20,984,400 | 2,517 |
| 21 | Georgia | $85,198 | $47,000 | 10,429,379 | 1,583 |
| 22 | Virginia | $98,353 | $58,000 | 8,470,020 | 625 |
| 23 | Ohio | $83,050 | $46,000 | 11,658,609 | 1,484 |
| 24 | Massachusetts | $93,354 | $54,000 | 6,859,819 | 803 |
| 25 | North Dakota | $78,949 | $44,000 | 755,393 | 181 |
| 26 | Tennessee | $82,069 | $44,000 | 6,715,984 | 833 |
| 27 | Arizona | $90,444 | $51,000 | 7,016,270 | 384 |
| 28 | Maine | $82,117 | $45,000 | 1,335,907 | 201 |
| 29 | Maryland | $96,267 | $56,000 | 6,052,177 | 366 |
| 30 | Illinois | $87,241 | $48,000 | 12,802,023 | 853 |
| 31 | Mississippi | $69,455 | $37,000 | 2,984,100 | 609 |
| 32 | Iowa | $66,263 | $35,000 | 3,145,711 | 890 |
| 33 | Alaska | $76,830 | $56,000 | 739,795 | 112 |
| 34 | New Hampshire | $75,812 | $42,000 | 1,342,795 | 248 |
| 35 | Arkansas | $61,414 | $32,000 | 3,004,279 | 808 |
| 36 | New Mexico | $75,697 | $40,000 | 2,088,070 | 212 |
| 37 | South Carolina | $73,954 | $41,000 | 5,024,369 | 575 |
| 38 | Missouri | $73,251 | $38,000 | 6,113,532 | 802 |
| 39 | West Virginia | $73,793 | $41,000 | 1,815,857 | 154 |
| 40 | Colorado | $79,273 | $42,000 | 5,607,154 | 396 |
| 41 | Idaho | $66,901 | $37,000 | 1,716,943 | 238 |
| 42 | Oklahoma | $58,395 | $30,000 | 3,930,864 | 752 |
| 43 | Montana | $60,128 | $34,000 | 1,050,493 | 181 |
| 44 | Nebraska | $61,090 | $32,000 | 1,920,076 | 328 |
| 45 | Wyoming | $54,167 | $29,000 | 579,315 | 98 |
| 46 | Kansas | $61,020 | $32,000 | 2,913,123 | 403 |
| 47 | Kentucky | $55,121 | $29,000 | 4,454,189 | 546 |
| 48 | Vermont | $68,734 | $38,000 | 623,657 | 41 |
| 49 | Utah | $66,222 | $36,000 | 3,101,833 | 202 |
| 50 | Oregon | $62,832 | $36,000 | 4,142,776 | 282 |
| 51 | Hawaii | $53,554 | $36,000 | 1,427,538 | 59 |
Highest paying states for directors of international operations
| Rank | State | Avg. Director Of International Operations Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | $108,454 |
| 2 | New York | $133,324 |
| 3 | Wisconsin | $105,650 |
| 4 | Pennsylvania | $95,969 |
| 5 | Minnesota | $101,182 |
| 6 | District of Columbia | $118,224 |
| 7 | California | $124,090 |
| 8 | Nevada | $96,942 |
| 9 | New Jersey | $120,114 |
| 10 | Washington | $94,795 |
| 11 | Rhode Island | $108,847 |
| 12 | Alabama | $85,020 |
| 13 | Delaware | $101,315 |
| 14 | Connecticut | $102,079 |
| 15 | North Carolina | $87,230 |
| 16 | South Dakota | $82,574 |
| 17 | Indiana | $85,518 |
| 18 | Michigan | $91,362 |
| 19 | Louisiana | $83,074 |
| 20 | Florida | $87,422 |
| 21 | Georgia | $85,198 |
| 22 | Virginia | $98,353 |
| 23 | Ohio | $83,050 |
| 24 | Massachusetts | $93,354 |
| 25 | North Dakota | $78,949 |
| 26 | Tennessee | $82,069 |
| 27 | Arizona | $90,444 |
| 28 | Maine | $82,117 |
| 29 | Maryland | $96,267 |
| 30 | Illinois | $87,241 |
| 31 | Mississippi | $69,455 |
| 32 | Iowa | $66,263 |
| 33 | Alaska | $76,830 |
| 34 | New Hampshire | $75,812 |
| 35 | Arkansas | $61,414 |
| 36 | New Mexico | $75,697 |
| 37 | South Carolina | $73,954 |
| 38 | Missouri | $73,251 |
| 39 | West Virginia | $73,793 |
| 40 | Colorado | $79,273 |
| 41 | Idaho | $66,901 |
| 42 | Oklahoma | $58,395 |
| 43 | Montana | $60,128 |
| 44 | Nebraska | $61,090 |
| 45 | Wyoming | $54,167 |
| 46 | Kansas | $61,020 |
| 47 | Kentucky | $55,121 |
| 48 | Vermont | $68,734 |
| 49 | Utah | $66,222 |
| 50 | Oregon | $62,832 |
| 51 | Hawaii | $53,554 |
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Updated January 8, 2025