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Best states for an executive project manager
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Lisa Noble
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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 executive project manager jobs, we decided to crunch some numbers to bring you the best states for executive project managers.Turns out, the median salary for the highest 10% of executive project managers in America is $151,000.
The median salary for executive project managers in Washington is $118,307. Compare that to the median salary in South Carolina of $72,605, which ranked worst for executive project managers, and you can see how your location is important for your career.We found that Washington is the best state for executive project manager jobs, whereas South Carolina is the worst.
10 best states for executive project managers in 2025
1. Washington
Total executive project manager jobs: 3,447 Average annual salary: $118,307 Lowest 10 percent earn: $75,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $185,000 Location Quotient: 1.63
2. Rhode Island
Total executive project manager jobs: 406 Average annual salary: $114,883 Lowest 10 percent earn: $75,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $175,000 Location Quotient: 1.15
3. Montana
Total executive project manager jobs: 351 Average annual salary: $112,442 Lowest 10 percent earn: $73,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $172,000 Location Quotient: 1.05
4. Nevada
Total executive project manager jobs: 637 Average annual salary: $109,053 Lowest 10 percent earn: $69,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $171,000 Location Quotient: 1.05
5. Massachusetts
Total executive project manager jobs: 3,392 Average annual salary: $109,318 Lowest 10 percent earn: $70,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $168,000 Location Quotient: 1.28
6. Texas
Total executive project manager jobs: 7,113 Average annual salary: $104,753 Lowest 10 percent earn: $71,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $152,000 Location Quotient: 1.21
7. Connecticut
Total executive project manager jobs: 934 Average annual salary: $114,650 Lowest 10 percent earn: $75,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $174,000 Location Quotient: 0.97
8. Alaska
Total executive project manager jobs: 194 Average annual salary: $132,401 Lowest 10 percent earn: $83,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $209,000 Location Quotient: 0.8
9. California
Total executive project manager jobs: 7,537 Average annual salary: $122,558 Lowest 10 percent earn: $79,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $189,000 Location Quotient: 0.89
10. Wisconsin
Total executive project manager jobs: 1,563 Average annual salary: $104,016 Lowest 10 percent earn: $70,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $153,000 Location Quotient: 0.98
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Detailed list of the best states for an executive project manager
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $118,307 | $75,000 | 7,405,743 | 3,447 |
| 2 | Rhode Island | $114,883 | $75,000 | 1,059,639 | 406 |
| 3 | Montana | $112,442 | $73,000 | 1,050,493 | 351 |
| 4 | Nevada | $109,053 | $69,000 | 2,998,039 | 637 |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $109,318 | $70,000 | 6,859,819 | 3,392 |
| 6 | Texas | $104,753 | $71,000 | 28,304,596 | 7,113 |
| 7 | Connecticut | $114,650 | $75,000 | 3,588,184 | 934 |
| 8 | Alaska | $132,401 | $83,000 | 739,795 | 194 |
| 9 | California | $122,558 | $79,000 | 39,536,653 | 7,537 |
| 10 | Wisconsin | $104,016 | $70,000 | 5,795,483 | 1,563 |
| 11 | District of Columbia | $108,625 | $73,000 | 693,972 | 863 |
| 12 | Delaware | $102,390 | $68,000 | 961,939 | 389 |
| 13 | Idaho | $100,093 | $63,000 | 1,716,943 | 444 |
| 14 | Georgia | $97,375 | $69,000 | 10,429,379 | 3,131 |
| 15 | Oregon | $107,065 | $67,000 | 4,142,776 | 1,074 |
| 16 | Ohio | $94,423 | $63,000 | 11,658,609 | 2,893 |
| 17 | Arizona | $96,116 | $63,000 | 7,016,270 | 1,700 |
| 18 | Pennsylvania | $93,657 | $62,000 | 12,805,537 | 3,099 |
| 19 | Michigan | $93,712 | $62,000 | 9,962,311 | 2,060 |
| 20 | Minnesota | $90,417 | $61,000 | 5,576,606 | 2,042 |
| 21 | Kansas | $95,043 | $66,000 | 2,913,123 | 778 |
| 22 | New York | $104,337 | $68,000 | 19,849,399 | 2,806 |
| 23 | New Jersey | $91,357 | $60,000 | 9,005,644 | 2,723 |
| 24 | Iowa | $92,712 | $63,000 | 3,145,711 | 785 |
| 25 | New Hampshire | $91,823 | $59,000 | 1,342,795 | 448 |
| 26 | Utah | $83,267 | $53,000 | 3,101,833 | 1,091 |
| 27 | West Virginia | $87,993 | $59,000 | 1,815,857 | 279 |
| 28 | New Mexico | $86,067 | $57,000 | 2,088,070 | 505 |
| 29 | Illinois | $82,356 | $56,000 | 12,802,023 | 3,762 |
| 30 | Hawaii | $91,008 | $69,000 | 1,427,538 | 233 |
| 31 | Louisiana | $86,320 | $60,000 | 4,684,333 | 642 |
| 32 | South Dakota | $86,552 | $59,000 | 869,666 | 187 |
| 33 | Maryland | $82,680 | $55,000 | 6,052,177 | 2,238 |
| 34 | North Carolina | $80,641 | $56,000 | 10,273,419 | 2,810 |
| 35 | Colorado | $82,942 | $56,000 | 5,607,154 | 1,740 |
| 36 | Missouri | $80,928 | $56,000 | 6,113,532 | 1,657 |
| 37 | Wyoming | $82,300 | $55,000 | 579,315 | 155 |
| 38 | Virginia | $79,113 | $53,000 | 8,470,020 | 3,847 |
| 39 | Indiana | $82,485 | $56,000 | 6,666,818 | 1,496 |
| 40 | Vermont | $81,811 | $52,000 | 623,657 | 217 |
| 41 | Alabama | $82,059 | $57,000 | 4,874,747 | 879 |
| 42 | Kentucky | $81,230 | $56,000 | 4,454,189 | 752 |
| 43 | North Dakota | $76,880 | $52,000 | 755,393 | 281 |
| 44 | Arkansas | $80,256 | $56,000 | 3,004,279 | 599 |
| 45 | Tennessee | $77,779 | $54,000 | 6,715,984 | 1,568 |
| 46 | Maine | $81,284 | $51,000 | 1,335,907 | 304 |
| 47 | Florida | $80,160 | $58,000 | 20,984,400 | 4,022 |
| 48 | Nebraska | $78,305 | $54,000 | 1,920,076 | 581 |
| 49 | Mississippi | $80,736 | $56,000 | 2,984,100 | 346 |
| 50 | Oklahoma | $77,925 | $54,000 | 3,930,864 | 638 |
| 51 | South Carolina | $72,605 | $51,000 | 5,024,369 | 1,036 |
Highest paying states for executive project managers
| Rank | State | Avg. Executive Project Manager Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $118,307 |
| 2 | Rhode Island | $114,883 |
| 3 | Montana | $112,442 |
| 4 | Nevada | $109,053 |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $109,318 |
| 6 | Texas | $104,753 |
| 7 | Connecticut | $114,650 |
| 8 | Alaska | $132,401 |
| 9 | California | $122,558 |
| 10 | Wisconsin | $104,016 |
| 11 | District of Columbia | $108,625 |
| 12 | Delaware | $102,390 |
| 13 | Idaho | $100,093 |
| 14 | Georgia | $97,375 |
| 15 | Oregon | $107,065 |
| 16 | Ohio | $94,423 |
| 17 | Arizona | $96,116 |
| 18 | Pennsylvania | $93,657 |
| 19 | Michigan | $93,712 |
| 20 | Minnesota | $90,417 |
| 21 | Kansas | $95,043 |
| 22 | New York | $104,337 |
| 23 | New Jersey | $91,357 |
| 24 | Iowa | $92,712 |
| 25 | New Hampshire | $91,823 |
| 26 | Utah | $83,267 |
| 27 | West Virginia | $87,993 |
| 28 | New Mexico | $86,067 |
| 29 | Illinois | $82,356 |
| 30 | Hawaii | $91,008 |
| 31 | Louisiana | $86,320 |
| 32 | South Dakota | $86,552 |
| 33 | Maryland | $82,680 |
| 34 | North Carolina | $80,641 |
| 35 | Colorado | $82,942 |
| 36 | Missouri | $80,928 |
| 37 | Wyoming | $82,300 |
| 38 | Virginia | $79,113 |
| 39 | Indiana | $82,485 |
| 40 | Vermont | $81,811 |
| 41 | Alabama | $82,059 |
| 42 | Kentucky | $81,230 |
| 43 | North Dakota | $76,880 |
| 44 | Arkansas | $80,256 |
| 45 | Tennessee | $77,779 |
| 46 | Maine | $81,284 |
| 47 | Florida | $80,160 |
| 48 | Nebraska | $78,305 |
| 49 | Mississippi | $80,736 |
| 50 | Oklahoma | $77,925 |
| 51 | South Carolina | $72,605 |
Expert opinions on the best states for executive project managers
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for executive project managers to find work opportunities?
Lisa Noble
Director of Employer Engagement and Entrepreneurship and DavisConnects Advisor for Consulting, Colby College
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Updated January 8, 2025