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Best states for an enterprise project manager
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We decided to bring you a list of the best states for jobs for enterprise project managers in the United States. Enterprise project manager positions are available in every state, but not all states are the same. Some states do not offer the same wages, benefits, time off, etc for enterprise project managers.In fact, our research shows that Washington is the best state for enterprise project managers in America. The best city in America for enterprise project managers with the highest pay is San Francisco, CA.
The median salary for enterprise project managers in Washington is $132,146. Compare that to the median salary in Oklahoma of $82,250, which ranked worst for enterprise project managers, and you can see how your location is important for your career.Washington is the best state, and Bremerton is the city with the highest pay for enterprise project managers.
10 best states for enterprise project managers in 2025
1. Washington
Total enterprise project manager jobs: 3,387 Average annual salary: $132,146 Lowest 10 percent earn: $95,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $182,000 Location Quotient: 1.77
2. California
Total enterprise project manager jobs: 10,139 Average annual salary: $126,357 Lowest 10 percent earn: $90,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $176,000 Location Quotient: 1.33
3. Oregon
Total enterprise project manager jobs: 1,535 Average annual salary: $114,678 Lowest 10 percent earn: $82,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $159,000 Location Quotient: 1.42
4. Nevada
Total enterprise project manager jobs: 481 Average annual salary: $118,708 Lowest 10 percent earn: $85,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $164,000 Location Quotient: 0.88
5. North Carolina
Total enterprise project manager jobs: 2,421 Average annual salary: $114,510 Lowest 10 percent earn: $85,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $152,000 Location Quotient: 0.96
6. Connecticut
Total enterprise project manager jobs: 844 Average annual salary: $116,444 Lowest 10 percent earn: $87,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $155,000 Location Quotient: 0.97
7. Utah
Total enterprise project manager jobs: 934 Average annual salary: $110,841 Lowest 10 percent earn: $81,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $150,000 Location Quotient: 1.12
8. New York
Total enterprise project manager jobs: 3,999 Average annual salary: $113,999 Lowest 10 percent earn: $85,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $152,000 Location Quotient: 1.19
9. Arizona
Total enterprise project manager jobs: 1,357 Average annual salary: $112,261 Lowest 10 percent earn: $81,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $153,000 Location Quotient: 0.89
10. Rhode Island
Total enterprise project manager jobs: 369 Average annual salary: $106,590 Lowest 10 percent earn: $80,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $141,000 Location Quotient: 1.16
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Detailed list of the best states for an enterprise project manager
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $132,146 | $95,000 | 7,405,743 | 3,387 |
| 2 | California | $126,357 | $90,000 | 39,536,653 | 10,139 |
| 3 | Oregon | $114,678 | $82,000 | 4,142,776 | 1,535 |
| 4 | Nevada | $118,708 | $85,000 | 2,998,039 | 481 |
| 5 | North Carolina | $114,510 | $85,000 | 10,273,419 | 2,421 |
| 6 | Connecticut | $116,444 | $87,000 | 3,588,184 | 844 |
| 7 | Utah | $110,841 | $81,000 | 3,101,833 | 934 |
| 8 | New York | $113,999 | $85,000 | 19,849,399 | 3,999 |
| 9 | Arizona | $112,261 | $81,000 | 7,016,270 | 1,357 |
| 10 | Rhode Island | $106,590 | $80,000 | 1,059,639 | 369 |
| 11 | Massachusetts | $110,164 | $82,000 | 6,859,819 | 3,067 |
| 12 | Maryland | $115,273 | $86,000 | 6,052,177 | 1,871 |
| 13 | New Hampshire | $109,515 | $82,000 | 1,342,795 | 409 |
| 14 | Michigan | $107,097 | $79,000 | 9,962,311 | 1,632 |
| 15 | Georgia | $104,501 | $78,000 | 10,429,379 | 2,631 |
| 16 | Ohio | $100,347 | $74,000 | 11,658,609 | 2,383 |
| 17 | Illinois | $103,807 | $76,000 | 12,802,023 | 3,173 |
| 18 | District of Columbia | $105,545 | $78,000 | 693,972 | 1,172 |
| 19 | New Jersey | $105,382 | $78,000 | 9,005,644 | 2,361 |
| 20 | Pennsylvania | $99,648 | $74,000 | 12,805,537 | 2,646 |
| 21 | West Virginia | $100,094 | $74,000 | 1,815,857 | 195 |
| 22 | Tennessee | $98,330 | $73,000 | 6,715,984 | 1,192 |
| 23 | North Dakota | $97,460 | $73,000 | 755,393 | 229 |
| 24 | Florida | $101,851 | $75,000 | 20,984,400 | 3,110 |
| 25 | Wisconsin | $98,351 | $73,000 | 5,795,483 | 1,201 |
| 26 | South Carolina | $99,658 | $74,000 | 5,024,369 | 757 |
| 27 | Vermont | $98,206 | $74,000 | 623,657 | 189 |
| 28 | Kentucky | $98,475 | $73,000 | 4,454,189 | 598 |
| 29 | Maine | $99,111 | $75,000 | 1,335,907 | 236 |
| 30 | Virginia | $96,598 | $72,000 | 8,470,020 | 3,365 |
| 31 | Missouri | $98,954 | $73,000 | 6,113,532 | 1,163 |
| 32 | Texas | $95,419 | $70,000 | 28,304,596 | 5,706 |
| 33 | South Dakota | $98,320 | $73,000 | 869,666 | 140 |
| 34 | Delaware | $99,183 | $74,000 | 961,939 | 277 |
| 35 | Alaska | $103,212 | $83,000 | 739,795 | 166 |
| 36 | Iowa | $96,893 | $71,000 | 3,145,711 | 582 |
| 37 | Minnesota | $94,152 | $70,000 | 5,576,606 | 1,693 |
| 38 | Idaho | $95,002 | $69,000 | 1,716,943 | 369 |
| 39 | Louisiana | $95,937 | $71,000 | 4,684,333 | 404 |
| 40 | New Mexico | $92,751 | $68,000 | 2,088,070 | 427 |
| 41 | Montana | $93,235 | $69,000 | 1,050,493 | 263 |
| 42 | Hawaii | $89,838 | $70,000 | 1,427,538 | 201 |
| 43 | Indiana | $91,628 | $67,000 | 6,666,818 | 1,133 |
| 44 | Nebraska | $90,671 | $67,000 | 1,920,076 | 461 |
| 45 | Arkansas | $90,075 | $66,000 | 3,004,279 | 457 |
| 46 | Colorado | $85,127 | $63,000 | 5,607,154 | 1,348 |
| 47 | Mississippi | $89,078 | $66,000 | 2,984,100 | 232 |
| 48 | Wyoming | $82,039 | $60,000 | 579,315 | 127 |
| 49 | Alabama | $87,155 | $64,000 | 4,874,747 | 637 |
| 50 | Kansas | $82,957 | $61,000 | 2,913,123 | 550 |
| 51 | Oklahoma | $82,250 | $60,000 | 3,930,864 | 410 |
Highest paying states for enterprise project managers
| Rank | State | Avg. Enterprise Project Manager Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $132,146 |
| 2 | California | $126,357 |
| 3 | Oregon | $114,678 |
| 4 | Nevada | $118,708 |
| 5 | North Carolina | $114,510 |
| 6 | Connecticut | $116,444 |
| 7 | Utah | $110,841 |
| 8 | New York | $113,999 |
| 9 | Arizona | $112,261 |
| 10 | Rhode Island | $106,590 |
| 11 | Massachusetts | $110,164 |
| 12 | Maryland | $115,273 |
| 13 | New Hampshire | $109,515 |
| 14 | Michigan | $107,097 |
| 15 | Georgia | $104,501 |
| 16 | Ohio | $100,347 |
| 17 | Illinois | $103,807 |
| 18 | District of Columbia | $105,545 |
| 19 | New Jersey | $105,382 |
| 20 | Pennsylvania | $99,648 |
| 21 | West Virginia | $100,094 |
| 22 | Tennessee | $98,330 |
| 23 | North Dakota | $97,460 |
| 24 | Florida | $101,851 |
| 25 | Wisconsin | $98,351 |
| 26 | South Carolina | $99,658 |
| 27 | Vermont | $98,206 |
| 28 | Kentucky | $98,475 |
| 29 | Maine | $99,111 |
| 30 | Virginia | $96,598 |
| 31 | Missouri | $98,954 |
| 32 | Texas | $95,419 |
| 33 | South Dakota | $98,320 |
| 34 | Delaware | $99,183 |
| 35 | Alaska | $103,212 |
| 36 | Iowa | $96,893 |
| 37 | Minnesota | $94,152 |
| 38 | Idaho | $95,002 |
| 39 | Louisiana | $95,937 |
| 40 | New Mexico | $92,751 |
| 41 | Montana | $93,235 |
| 42 | Hawaii | $89,838 |
| 43 | Indiana | $91,628 |
| 44 | Nebraska | $90,671 |
| 45 | Arkansas | $90,075 |
| 46 | Colorado | $85,127 |
| 47 | Mississippi | $89,078 |
| 48 | Wyoming | $82,039 |
| 49 | Alabama | $87,155 |
| 50 | Kansas | $82,957 |
| 51 | Oklahoma | $82,250 |
Expert opinions on the best states for enterprise project managers
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Lisa Noble
Director of Employer Engagement and Entrepreneurship and DavisConnects Advisor for Consulting, Colby College
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In this economic climate, where traditional media (book publishing, broadcast and print journalism, advertising) have frozen hiring, we are seeing our English majors exploring roles in business and corporate communications, investor relations, brand management, learning and development, and more.
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Updated January 8, 2025