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Best states for a field associate
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Field associate opportunities vary in different parts of the country. In order to help you determine the best states for field associates, we ranked all fifty states from best to worst for field associates.In fact, our research shows that Illinois is the best state for field associates in America. The best city in America for field associates with the highest pay is Chicago, IL.
The median salary for field associates in Illinois is $42,835. Compare that to the median salary in Georgia of $23,455, which ranked worst for field associates, and you can see how your location is important for your career.If you are currently seeking employment as a field associate, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.
10 best states for field associates in 2025
1. Illinois
Total field associate jobs: 2,439 Average annual salary: $42,835 Lowest 10 percent earn: $32,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $56,000 Location Quotient: 1.13
2. Minnesota
Total field associate jobs: 1,264 Average annual salary: $42,150 Lowest 10 percent earn: $32,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $55,000 Location Quotient: 1.05
3. Vermont
Total field associate jobs: 197 Average annual salary: $37,775 Lowest 10 percent earn: $29,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $48,000 Location Quotient: 1.42
4. North Dakota
Total field associate jobs: 178 Average annual salary: $35,449 Lowest 10 percent earn: $27,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $46,000 Location Quotient: 1.06
5. Michigan
Total field associate jobs: 1,696 Average annual salary: $33,694 Lowest 10 percent earn: $25,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $44,000 Location Quotient: 1.21
6. New York
Total field associate jobs: 2,971 Average annual salary: $37,015 Lowest 10 percent earn: $27,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $49,000 Location Quotient: 1.28
7. Iowa
Total field associate jobs: 557 Average annual salary: $38,950 Lowest 10 percent earn: $29,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $51,000 Location Quotient: 0.85
8. Rhode Island
Total field associate jobs: 208 Average annual salary: $38,065 Lowest 10 percent earn: $28,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $50,000 Location Quotient: 0.95
9. California
Total field associate jobs: 4,820 Average annual salary: $42,361 Lowest 10 percent earn: $29,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $59,000 Location Quotient: 0.91
10. Missouri
Total field associate jobs: 1,100 Average annual salary: $34,622 Lowest 10 percent earn: $25,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $46,000 Location Quotient: 1.04
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Detailed list of the best states for a field associate
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Illinois | $42,835 | $32,000 | 12,802,023 | 2,439 |
| 2 | Minnesota | $42,150 | $32,000 | 5,576,606 | 1,264 |
| 3 | Vermont | $37,775 | $29,000 | 623,657 | 197 |
| 4 | North Dakota | $35,449 | $27,000 | 755,393 | 178 |
| 5 | Michigan | $33,694 | $25,000 | 9,962,311 | 1,696 |
| 6 | New York | $37,015 | $27,000 | 19,849,399 | 2,971 |
| 7 | Iowa | $38,950 | $29,000 | 3,145,711 | 557 |
| 8 | Rhode Island | $38,065 | $28,000 | 1,059,639 | 208 |
| 9 | California | $42,361 | $29,000 | 39,536,653 | 4,820 |
| 10 | Missouri | $34,622 | $25,000 | 6,113,532 | 1,100 |
| 11 | Alaska | $38,462 | $32,000 | 739,795 | 128 |
| 12 | Delaware | $33,065 | $24,000 | 961,939 | 309 |
| 13 | New Hampshire | $32,681 | $25,000 | 1,342,795 | 407 |
| 14 | Washington | $39,632 | $28,000 | 7,405,743 | 994 |
| 15 | Wyoming | $33,282 | $24,000 | 579,315 | 112 |
| 16 | Oregon | $36,573 | $26,000 | 4,142,776 | 663 |
| 17 | Indiana | $32,920 | $24,000 | 6,666,818 | 1,229 |
| 18 | Wisconsin | $32,571 | $24,000 | 5,795,483 | 1,117 |
| 19 | Maine | $31,586 | $25,000 | 1,335,907 | 493 |
| 20 | Ohio | $32,710 | $24,000 | 11,658,609 | 1,802 |
| 21 | Massachusetts | $32,828 | $24,000 | 6,859,819 | 2,005 |
| 22 | District of Columbia | $40,756 | $30,000 | 693,972 | 193 |
| 23 | Connecticut | $32,283 | $24,000 | 3,588,184 | 845 |
| 24 | New Jersey | $32,160 | $24,000 | 9,005,644 | 1,869 |
| 25 | Maryland | $33,605 | $25,000 | 6,052,177 | 1,112 |
| 26 | Nebraska | $32,913 | $24,000 | 1,920,076 | 275 |
| 27 | Arizona | $31,275 | $22,000 | 7,016,270 | 1,094 |
| 28 | Florida | $30,901 | $22,000 | 20,984,400 | 3,210 |
| 29 | Montana | $30,072 | $22,000 | 1,050,493 | 224 |
| 30 | Pennsylvania | $31,267 | $23,000 | 12,805,537 | 1,952 |
| 31 | Utah | $31,386 | $22,000 | 3,101,833 | 495 |
| 32 | Hawaii | $33,856 | $28,000 | 1,427,538 | 155 |
| 33 | Kansas | $31,374 | $23,000 | 2,913,123 | 423 |
| 34 | Nevada | $29,661 | $21,000 | 2,998,039 | 389 |
| 35 | Idaho | $29,280 | $21,000 | 1,716,943 | 307 |
| 36 | Colorado | $29,105 | $21,000 | 5,607,154 | 1,128 |
| 37 | South Carolina | $30,147 | $22,000 | 5,024,369 | 633 |
| 38 | Tennessee | $28,798 | $21,000 | 6,715,984 | 852 |
| 39 | Oklahoma | $27,256 | $20,000 | 3,930,864 | 583 |
| 40 | Louisiana | $26,091 | $19,000 | 4,684,333 | 683 |
| 41 | West Virginia | $27,474 | $20,000 | 1,815,857 | 258 |
| 42 | Texas | $29,041 | $21,000 | 28,304,596 | 2,892 |
| 43 | Arkansas | $27,619 | $20,000 | 3,004,279 | 411 |
| 44 | North Carolina | $27,469 | $20,000 | 10,273,419 | 1,765 |
| 45 | South Dakota | $28,465 | $21,000 | 869,666 | 111 |
| 46 | Mississippi | $20,019 | $14,000 | 2,984,100 | 415 |
| 47 | Kentucky | $25,194 | $18,000 | 4,454,189 | 655 |
| 48 | Virginia | $27,952 | $20,000 | 8,470,020 | 1,362 |
| 49 | New Mexico | $25,628 | $18,000 | 2,088,070 | 339 |
| 50 | Alabama | $25,906 | $19,000 | 4,874,747 | 600 |
| 51 | Georgia | $23,455 | $17,000 | 10,429,379 | 1,679 |
Highest paying states for field associates
| Rank | State | Avg. Field Associate Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Illinois | $42,835 |
| 2 | Minnesota | $42,150 |
| 3 | Vermont | $37,775 |
| 4 | North Dakota | $35,449 |
| 5 | Michigan | $33,694 |
| 6 | New York | $37,015 |
| 7 | Iowa | $38,950 |
| 8 | Rhode Island | $38,065 |
| 9 | California | $42,361 |
| 10 | Missouri | $34,622 |
| 11 | Alaska | $38,462 |
| 12 | Delaware | $33,065 |
| 13 | New Hampshire | $32,681 |
| 14 | Washington | $39,632 |
| 15 | Wyoming | $33,282 |
| 16 | Oregon | $36,573 |
| 17 | Indiana | $32,920 |
| 18 | Wisconsin | $32,571 |
| 19 | Maine | $31,586 |
| 20 | Ohio | $32,710 |
| 21 | Massachusetts | $32,828 |
| 22 | District of Columbia | $40,756 |
| 23 | Connecticut | $32,283 |
| 24 | New Jersey | $32,160 |
| 25 | Maryland | $33,605 |
| 26 | Nebraska | $32,913 |
| 27 | Arizona | $31,275 |
| 28 | Florida | $30,901 |
| 29 | Montana | $30,072 |
| 30 | Pennsylvania | $31,267 |
| 31 | Utah | $31,386 |
| 32 | Hawaii | $33,856 |
| 33 | Kansas | $31,374 |
| 34 | Nevada | $29,661 |
| 35 | Idaho | $29,280 |
| 36 | Colorado | $29,105 |
| 37 | South Carolina | $30,147 |
| 38 | Tennessee | $28,798 |
| 39 | Oklahoma | $27,256 |
| 40 | Louisiana | $26,091 |
| 41 | West Virginia | $27,474 |
| 42 | Texas | $29,041 |
| 43 | Arkansas | $27,619 |
| 44 | North Carolina | $27,469 |
| 45 | South Dakota | $28,465 |
| 46 | Mississippi | $20,019 |
| 47 | Kentucky | $25,194 |
| 48 | Virginia | $27,952 |
| 49 | New Mexico | $25,628 |
| 50 | Alabama | $25,906 |
| 51 | Georgia | $23,455 |
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Updated January 8, 2025