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Do you wonder which states in the U.S. are the best for directors of strategic business development? If so, we have the full list of best to worst states for director of strategic business development jobs for you to check out and see if you think it's time to move and start anew. Not all states fare the same when it come to job opportunity and pay.Our research shows that Texas is the best state in the country for directors of strategic business development.
In order to get you the best states for directors of strategic business development, we looked at our data on jobs and wages -- specifically the average annual wage and the number of available jobs per capita.Texas is the best state, and Windsor is the city with the highest pay for directors of strategic business development.
10 best states for directors of strategic business development in 2025
1. Texas
Total director of strategic business development jobs: 4,708 Average annual salary: $136,776 Lowest 10 percent earn: $88,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $212,000 Location Quotient: 1.13
2. Oregon
Total director of strategic business development jobs: 825 Average annual salary: $142,948 Lowest 10 percent earn: $94,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $216,000 Location Quotient: 0.96
3. California
Total director of strategic business development jobs: 5,620 Average annual salary: $157,663 Lowest 10 percent earn: $106,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $233,000 Location Quotient: 0.93
4. Nevada
Total director of strategic business development jobs: 609 Average annual salary: $120,773 Lowest 10 percent earn: $77,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $188,000 Location Quotient: 1.41
5. Arizona
Total director of strategic business development jobs: 1,224 Average annual salary: $132,492 Lowest 10 percent earn: $85,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $204,000 Location Quotient: 1.01
6. New York
Total director of strategic business development jobs: 3,041 Average annual salary: $135,728 Lowest 10 percent earn: $85,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $216,000 Location Quotient: 1.15
7. Massachusetts
Total director of strategic business development jobs: 1,720 Average annual salary: $140,056 Lowest 10 percent earn: $88,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $221,000 Location Quotient: 0.91
8. Rhode Island
Total director of strategic business development jobs: 204 Average annual salary: $138,946 Lowest 10 percent earn: $87,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $220,000 Location Quotient: 0.81
9. Iowa
Total director of strategic business development jobs: 1,148 Average annual salary: $112,907 Lowest 10 percent earn: $72,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $176,000 Location Quotient: 1.53
10. South Carolina
Total director of strategic business development jobs: 849 Average annual salary: $125,836 Lowest 10 percent earn: $79,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $198,000 Location Quotient: 0.92
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Detailed list of the best states for a director of strategic business development
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | $136,776 | $88,000 | 28,304,596 | 4,708 |
| 2 | Oregon | $142,948 | $94,000 | 4,142,776 | 825 |
| 3 | California | $157,663 | $106,000 | 39,536,653 | 5,620 |
| 4 | Nevada | $120,773 | $77,000 | 2,998,039 | 609 |
| 5 | Arizona | $132,492 | $85,000 | 7,016,270 | 1,224 |
| 6 | New York | $135,728 | $85,000 | 19,849,399 | 3,041 |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $140,056 | $88,000 | 6,859,819 | 1,720 |
| 8 | Rhode Island | $138,946 | $87,000 | 1,059,639 | 204 |
| 9 | Iowa | $112,907 | $72,000 | 3,145,711 | 1,148 |
| 10 | South Carolina | $125,836 | $79,000 | 5,024,369 | 849 |
| 11 | Washington | $132,425 | $86,000 | 7,405,743 | 922 |
| 12 | Utah | $125,808 | $80,000 | 3,101,833 | 437 |
| 13 | New Mexico | $111,835 | $70,000 | 2,088,070 | 531 |
| 14 | Arkansas | $106,260 | $66,000 | 3,004,279 | 1,050 |
| 15 | Mississippi | $108,284 | $67,000 | 2,984,100 | 606 |
| 16 | Georgia | $114,628 | $72,000 | 10,429,379 | 2,126 |
| 17 | Connecticut | $122,422 | $75,000 | 3,588,184 | 421 |
| 18 | West Virginia | $111,111 | $68,000 | 1,815,857 | 288 |
| 19 | North Carolina | $116,216 | $72,000 | 10,273,419 | 1,160 |
| 20 | Idaho | $118,295 | $75,000 | 1,716,943 | 173 |
| 21 | Nebraska | $105,399 | $67,000 | 1,920,076 | 619 |
| 22 | Alaska | $110,010 | $78,000 | 739,795 | 245 |
| 23 | Alabama | $103,843 | $64,000 | 4,874,747 | 1,161 |
| 24 | Louisiana | $103,639 | $64,000 | 4,684,333 | 981 |
| 25 | Maryland | $122,525 | $75,000 | 6,052,177 | 602 |
| 26 | Delaware | $114,962 | $70,000 | 961,939 | 119 |
| 27 | Virginia | $113,885 | $70,000 | 8,470,020 | 1,283 |
| 28 | Tennessee | $102,150 | $63,000 | 6,715,984 | 1,388 |
| 29 | District of Columbia | $104,463 | $63,000 | 693,972 | 544 |
| 30 | North Dakota | $102,378 | $67,000 | 755,393 | 181 |
| 31 | Michigan | $101,191 | $61,000 | 9,962,311 | 1,906 |
| 32 | Maine | $108,956 | $64,000 | 1,335,907 | 97 |
| 33 | Missouri | $102,719 | $64,000 | 6,113,532 | 1,422 |
| 34 | Ohio | $98,682 | $60,000 | 11,658,609 | 2,574 |
| 35 | Hawaii | $114,881 | $86,000 | 1,427,538 | 168 |
| 36 | New Hampshire | $107,889 | $64,000 | 1,342,795 | 170 |
| 37 | Wyoming | $98,265 | $62,000 | 579,315 | 152 |
| 38 | Pennsylvania | $100,816 | $60,000 | 12,805,537 | 2,435 |
| 39 | Vermont | $107,120 | $63,000 | 623,657 | 114 |
| 40 | Illinois | $106,148 | $66,000 | 12,802,023 | 2,090 |
| 41 | Colorado | $109,871 | $69,000 | 5,607,154 | 604 |
| 42 | Florida | $104,626 | $65,000 | 20,984,400 | 2,766 |
| 43 | South Dakota | $92,510 | $59,000 | 869,666 | 424 |
| 44 | Minnesota | $94,509 | $60,000 | 5,576,606 | 2,216 |
| 45 | Oklahoma | $94,853 | $59,000 | 3,930,864 | 907 |
| 46 | Kentucky | $94,303 | $58,000 | 4,454,189 | 880 |
| 47 | New Jersey | $102,201 | $61,000 | 9,005,644 | 1,397 |
| 48 | Montana | $95,583 | $61,000 | 1,050,493 | 256 |
| 49 | Kansas | $91,678 | $58,000 | 2,913,123 | 795 |
| 50 | Wisconsin | $92,449 | $57,000 | 5,795,483 | 1,411 |
| 51 | Indiana | $93,809 | $58,000 | 6,666,818 | 1,392 |
Highest paying states for directors of strategic business development
| Rank | State | Avg. Director Of Strategic Business Development Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | $136,776 |
| 2 | Oregon | $142,948 |
| 3 | California | $157,663 |
| 4 | Nevada | $120,773 |
| 5 | Arizona | $132,492 |
| 6 | New York | $135,728 |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $140,056 |
| 8 | Rhode Island | $138,946 |
| 9 | Iowa | $112,907 |
| 10 | South Carolina | $125,836 |
| 11 | Washington | $132,425 |
| 12 | Utah | $125,808 |
| 13 | New Mexico | $111,835 |
| 14 | Arkansas | $106,260 |
| 15 | Mississippi | $108,284 |
| 16 | Georgia | $114,628 |
| 17 | Connecticut | $122,422 |
| 18 | West Virginia | $111,111 |
| 19 | North Carolina | $116,216 |
| 20 | Idaho | $118,295 |
| 21 | Nebraska | $105,399 |
| 22 | Alaska | $110,010 |
| 23 | Alabama | $103,843 |
| 24 | Louisiana | $103,639 |
| 25 | Maryland | $122,525 |
| 26 | Delaware | $114,962 |
| 27 | Virginia | $113,885 |
| 28 | Tennessee | $102,150 |
| 29 | District of Columbia | $104,463 |
| 30 | North Dakota | $102,378 |
| 31 | Michigan | $101,191 |
| 32 | Maine | $108,956 |
| 33 | Missouri | $102,719 |
| 34 | Ohio | $98,682 |
| 35 | Hawaii | $114,881 |
| 36 | New Hampshire | $107,889 |
| 37 | Wyoming | $98,265 |
| 38 | Pennsylvania | $100,816 |
| 39 | Vermont | $107,120 |
| 40 | Illinois | $106,148 |
| 41 | Colorado | $109,871 |
| 42 | Florida | $104,626 |
| 43 | South Dakota | $92,510 |
| 44 | Minnesota | $94,509 |
| 45 | Oklahoma | $94,853 |
| 46 | Kentucky | $94,303 |
| 47 | New Jersey | $102,201 |
| 48 | Montana | $95,583 |
| 49 | Kansas | $91,678 |
| 50 | Wisconsin | $92,449 |
| 51 | Indiana | $93,809 |
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Updated January 8, 2025