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Best states for a fixed income portfolio manager
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It seems like fixed income portfolio managers are becoming more and more common across America. But working conditions and demand for fixed income portfolio managers aren't the same everywhere in the U.S. As fixed income portfolio managers are popular in the U.S., we wanted to bring you a list of the best states for fixed income portfolio managers. In case you are trying to decide where to start your career as a fixed income portfolio manager, or if you are considering moving to a different city or state, we got you covered.
We figured that the best places for fixed income portfolio manager jobs has three things everyone would agree on. There would be high annual wages, good career prospects (no matter what phase of the career you are in), and a lot of job opportunities.If you are currently seeking employment as a fixed income portfolio manager, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.
10 best states for fixed income portfolio managers in 2026
1. Washington
Total fixed income portfolio manager jobs: 443 Average annual salary: $127,612 Lowest 10 percent earn: $75,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $216,000 Location Quotient: 1.49
2. Nevada
Total fixed income portfolio manager jobs: 97 Average annual salary: $120,182 Lowest 10 percent earn: $70,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $205,000 Location Quotient: 1.14
3. Massachusetts
Total fixed income portfolio manager jobs: 436 Average annual salary: $123,967 Lowest 10 percent earn: $74,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $207,000 Location Quotient: 1.17
4. California
Total fixed income portfolio manager jobs: 1,508 Average annual salary: $128,781 Lowest 10 percent earn: $76,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $217,000 Location Quotient: 1.27
5. Alaska
Total fixed income portfolio manager jobs: 22 Average annual salary: $179,712 Lowest 10 percent earn: $119,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $270,000 Location Quotient: 0.65
6. Utah
Total fixed income portfolio manager jobs: 133 Average annual salary: $119,626 Lowest 10 percent earn: $69,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $205,000 Location Quotient: 1.02
7. Montana
Total fixed income portfolio manager jobs: 38 Average annual salary: $126,261 Lowest 10 percent earn: $73,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $215,000 Location Quotient: 0.81
8. New Hampshire
Total fixed income portfolio manager jobs: 44 Average annual salary: $133,893 Lowest 10 percent earn: $81,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $220,000 Location Quotient: 0.62
9. Delaware
Total fixed income portfolio manager jobs: 51 Average annual salary: $121,896 Lowest 10 percent earn: $73,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $202,000 Location Quotient: 1
10. New York
Total fixed income portfolio manager jobs: 915 Average annual salary: $120,308 Lowest 10 percent earn: $72,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $200,000 Location Quotient: 1.75
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Detailed list of the best states for a fixed income portfolio manager
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $127,612 | $75,000 | 7,405,743 | 443 |
| 2 | Nevada | $120,182 | $70,000 | 2,998,039 | 97 |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $123,967 | $74,000 | 6,859,819 | 436 |
| 4 | California | $128,781 | $76,000 | 39,536,653 | 1,508 |
| 5 | Alaska | $179,712 | $119,000 | 739,795 | 22 |
| 6 | Utah | $119,626 | $69,000 | 3,101,833 | 133 |
| 7 | Montana | $126,261 | $73,000 | 1,050,493 | 38 |
| 8 | New Hampshire | $133,893 | $81,000 | 1,342,795 | 44 |
| 9 | Delaware | $121,896 | $73,000 | 961,939 | 51 |
| 10 | New York | $120,308 | $72,000 | 19,849,399 | 915 |
| 11 | Rhode Island | $118,535 | $70,000 | 1,059,639 | 46 |
| 12 | Oregon | $120,102 | $70,000 | 4,142,776 | 147 |
| 13 | New Jersey | $120,448 | $72,000 | 9,005,644 | 330 |
| 14 | Connecticut | $117,257 | $69,000 | 3,588,184 | 155 |
| 15 | Illinois | $111,653 | $64,000 | 12,802,023 | 623 |
| 16 | District of Columbia | $117,909 | $70,000 | 693,972 | 136 |
| 17 | Maine | $119,609 | $69,000 | 1,335,907 | 26 |
| 18 | Idaho | $120,209 | $69,000 | 1,716,943 | 31 |
| 19 | Virginia | $115,260 | $67,000 | 8,470,020 | 390 |
| 20 | Pennsylvania | $109,027 | $64,000 | 12,805,537 | 454 |
| 21 | Florida | $113,044 | $64,000 | 20,984,400 | 552 |
| 22 | Vermont | $113,488 | $65,000 | 623,657 | 26 |
| 23 | Ohio | $107,414 | $62,000 | 11,658,609 | 352 |
| 24 | South Dakota | $112,957 | $64,000 | 869,666 | 18 |
| 25 | Arizona | $101,399 | $56,000 | 7,016,270 | 314 |
| 26 | North Dakota | $112,348 | $64,000 | 755,393 | 14 |
| 27 | New Mexico | $111,032 | $62,000 | 2,088,070 | 46 |
| 28 | Maryland | $115,403 | $68,000 | 6,052,177 | 224 |
| 29 | Georgia | $101,595 | $56,000 | 10,429,379 | 425 |
| 30 | Michigan | $105,296 | $60,000 | 9,962,311 | 202 |
| 31 | West Virginia | $104,924 | $60,000 | 1,815,857 | 30 |
| 32 | Wisconsin | $102,486 | $58,000 | 5,795,483 | 154 |
| 33 | Kentucky | $101,422 | $56,000 | 4,454,189 | 99 |
| 34 | North Carolina | $95,482 | $53,000 | 10,273,419 | 407 |
| 35 | Texas | $96,002 | $52,000 | 28,304,596 | 845 |
| 36 | Missouri | $100,179 | $55,000 | 6,113,532 | 215 |
| 37 | Minnesota | $99,476 | $56,000 | 5,576,606 | 257 |
| 38 | Indiana | $95,587 | $53,000 | 6,666,818 | 184 |
| 39 | Hawaii | $93,564 | $47,000 | 1,427,538 | 34 |
| 40 | Tennessee | $92,690 | $50,000 | 6,715,984 | 186 |
| 41 | Louisiana | $97,179 | $52,000 | 4,684,333 | 81 |
| 42 | Mississippi | $95,213 | $51,000 | 2,984,100 | 47 |
| 43 | South Carolina | $93,332 | $51,000 | 5,024,369 | 122 |
| 44 | Colorado | $89,980 | $49,000 | 5,607,154 | 227 |
| 45 | Iowa | $89,922 | $49,000 | 3,145,711 | 128 |
| 46 | Oklahoma | $92,567 | $50,000 | 3,930,864 | 69 |
| 47 | Wyoming | $91,953 | $50,000 | 579,315 | 13 |
| 48 | Arkansas | $86,770 | $46,000 | 3,004,279 | 77 |
| 49 | Alabama | $87,286 | $46,000 | 4,874,747 | 123 |
| 50 | Kansas | $89,218 | $48,000 | 2,913,123 | 70 |
| 51 | Nebraska | $85,888 | $46,000 | 1,920,076 | 55 |
Highest paying states for fixed income portfolio managers
| Rank | State | Avg. Fixed Income Portfolio Manager Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $127,612 |
| 2 | Nevada | $120,182 |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $123,967 |
| 4 | California | $128,781 |
| 5 | Alaska | $179,712 |
| 6 | Utah | $119,626 |
| 7 | Montana | $126,261 |
| 8 | New Hampshire | $133,893 |
| 9 | Delaware | $121,896 |
| 10 | New York | $120,308 |
| 11 | Rhode Island | $118,535 |
| 12 | Oregon | $120,102 |
| 13 | New Jersey | $120,448 |
| 14 | Connecticut | $117,257 |
| 15 | Illinois | $111,653 |
| 16 | District of Columbia | $117,909 |
| 17 | Maine | $119,609 |
| 18 | Idaho | $120,209 |
| 19 | Virginia | $115,260 |
| 20 | Pennsylvania | $109,027 |
| 21 | Florida | $113,044 |
| 22 | Vermont | $113,488 |
| 23 | Ohio | $107,414 |
| 24 | South Dakota | $112,957 |
| 25 | Arizona | $101,399 |
| 26 | North Dakota | $112,348 |
| 27 | New Mexico | $111,032 |
| 28 | Maryland | $115,403 |
| 29 | Georgia | $101,595 |
| 30 | Michigan | $105,296 |
| 31 | West Virginia | $104,924 |
| 32 | Wisconsin | $102,486 |
| 33 | Kentucky | $101,422 |
| 34 | North Carolina | $95,482 |
| 35 | Texas | $96,002 |
| 36 | Missouri | $100,179 |
| 37 | Minnesota | $99,476 |
| 38 | Indiana | $95,587 |
| 39 | Hawaii | $93,564 |
| 40 | Tennessee | $92,690 |
| 41 | Louisiana | $97,179 |
| 42 | Mississippi | $95,213 |
| 43 | South Carolina | $93,332 |
| 44 | Colorado | $89,980 |
| 45 | Iowa | $89,922 |
| 46 | Oklahoma | $92,567 |
| 47 | Wyoming | $91,953 |
| 48 | Arkansas | $86,770 |
| 49 | Alabama | $87,286 |
| 50 | Kansas | $89,218 |
| 51 | Nebraska | $85,888 |
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Updated January 8, 2025