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Founder and chief executive officer opportunities vary in different parts of the country. In order to help you determine the best states for founder and chief executive officers, we ranked all fifty states from best to worst for founder and chief executive officers.In order to help you decide which state is the best for founder and chief executive officers, we ranked all 50 states and the District of Columbia from best to worst for founder and chief executive officer jobs.
We figured that the best places for founder and chief executive officer 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 founder and chief executive officer, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.
10 best states for founder and chief executive officers in 2025
1. New Jersey
Total founder and chief executive officer jobs: 2,176 Average annual salary: $198,037 Lowest 10 percent earn: $143,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $274,000 Location Quotient: 1.33
2. Nevada
Total founder and chief executive officer jobs: 606 Average annual salary: $170,108 Lowest 10 percent earn: $113,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $254,000 Location Quotient: 1.41
3. Massachusetts
Total founder and chief executive officer jobs: 2,606 Average annual salary: $175,624 Lowest 10 percent earn: $121,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $253,000 Location Quotient: 1.38
4. Washington
Total founder and chief executive officer jobs: 1,737 Average annual salary: $179,376 Lowest 10 percent earn: $123,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $259,000 Location Quotient: 1.16
5. Pennsylvania
Total founder and chief executive officer jobs: 2,613 Average annual salary: $174,337 Lowest 10 percent earn: $119,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $254,000 Location Quotient: 1.09
6. Arizona
Total founder and chief executive officer jobs: 1,553 Average annual salary: $158,406 Lowest 10 percent earn: $102,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $245,000 Location Quotient: 1.29
7. Rhode Island
Total founder and chief executive officer jobs: 348 Average annual salary: $156,530 Lowest 10 percent earn: $104,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $234,000 Location Quotient: 1.39
8. Connecticut
Total founder and chief executive officer jobs: 713 Average annual salary: $172,240 Lowest 10 percent earn: $118,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $251,000 Location Quotient: 1.05
9. Texas
Total founder and chief executive officer jobs: 4,784 Average annual salary: $158,068 Lowest 10 percent earn: $101,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $245,000 Location Quotient: 1.15
10. New York
Total founder and chief executive officer jobs: 2,131 Average annual salary: $192,399 Lowest 10 percent earn: $137,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $269,000 Location Quotient: 0.81
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Detailed list of the best states for a founder and chief executive officer
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Jersey | $198,037 | $143,000 | 9,005,644 | 2,176 |
| 2 | Nevada | $170,108 | $113,000 | 2,998,039 | 606 |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $175,624 | $121,000 | 6,859,819 | 2,606 |
| 4 | Washington | $179,376 | $123,000 | 7,405,743 | 1,737 |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | $174,337 | $119,000 | 12,805,537 | 2,613 |
| 6 | Arizona | $158,406 | $102,000 | 7,016,270 | 1,553 |
| 7 | Rhode Island | $156,530 | $104,000 | 1,059,639 | 348 |
| 8 | Connecticut | $172,240 | $118,000 | 3,588,184 | 713 |
| 9 | Texas | $158,068 | $101,000 | 28,304,596 | 4,784 |
| 10 | New York | $192,399 | $137,000 | 19,849,399 | 2,131 |
| 11 | Michigan | $168,666 | $113,000 | 9,962,311 | 1,457 |
| 12 | Illinois | $156,345 | $101,000 | 12,802,023 | 3,105 |
| 13 | Minnesota | $154,266 | $100,000 | 5,576,606 | 1,788 |
| 14 | Alaska | $189,000 | $133,000 | 739,795 | 78 |
| 15 | District of Columbia | $196,875 | $141,000 | 693,972 | 177 |
| 16 | North Carolina | $150,802 | $97,000 | 10,273,419 | 2,203 |
| 17 | New Mexico | $152,190 | $96,000 | 2,088,070 | 423 |
| 18 | California | $168,362 | $111,000 | 39,536,653 | 5,011 |
| 19 | Delaware | $159,433 | $105,000 | 961,939 | 177 |
| 20 | Ohio | $141,678 | $89,000 | 11,658,609 | 2,004 |
| 21 | Louisiana | $145,505 | $91,000 | 4,684,333 | 624 |
| 22 | Alabama | $142,511 | $89,000 | 4,874,747 | 851 |
| 23 | Georgia | $138,743 | $86,000 | 10,429,379 | 2,360 |
| 24 | North Dakota | $132,553 | $84,000 | 755,393 | 242 |
| 25 | Nebraska | $137,383 | $84,000 | 1,920,076 | 473 |
| 26 | Maine | $142,900 | $93,000 | 1,335,907 | 258 |
| 27 | Idaho | $128,617 | $79,000 | 1,716,943 | 490 |
| 28 | Virginia | $154,152 | $100,000 | 8,470,020 | 1,358 |
| 29 | Colorado | $135,726 | $83,000 | 5,607,154 | 1,492 |
| 30 | Maryland | $140,726 | $90,000 | 6,052,177 | 1,517 |
| 31 | Hawaii | $160,380 | $101,000 | 1,427,538 | 85 |
| 32 | Florida | $146,693 | $93,000 | 20,984,400 | 1,893 |
| 33 | South Carolina | $133,540 | $83,000 | 5,024,369 | 898 |
| 34 | Missouri | $132,902 | $81,000 | 6,113,532 | 1,258 |
| 35 | West Virginia | $133,327 | $83,000 | 1,815,857 | 263 |
| 36 | Iowa | $133,073 | $81,000 | 3,145,711 | 682 |
| 37 | Wisconsin | $129,294 | $80,000 | 5,795,483 | 1,108 |
| 38 | Vermont | $122,642 | $78,000 | 623,657 | 184 |
| 39 | Tennessee | $110,060 | $64,000 | 6,715,984 | 1,312 |
| 40 | South Dakota | $118,754 | $71,000 | 869,666 | 180 |
| 41 | Arkansas | $114,622 | $67,000 | 3,004,279 | 506 |
| 42 | New Hampshire | $118,254 | $75,000 | 1,342,795 | 350 |
| 43 | Oregon | $129,865 | $81,000 | 4,142,776 | 465 |
| 44 | Wyoming | $117,757 | $70,000 | 579,315 | 71 |
| 45 | Kentucky | $115,964 | $69,000 | 4,454,189 | 608 |
| 46 | Montana | $120,928 | $74,000 | 1,050,493 | 175 |
| 47 | Utah | $117,293 | $70,000 | 3,101,833 | 450 |
| 48 | Indiana | $111,437 | $66,000 | 6,666,818 | 1,222 |
| 49 | Mississippi | $90,731 | $52,000 | 2,984,100 | 425 |
| 50 | Oklahoma | $97,854 | $55,000 | 3,930,864 | 601 |
| 51 | Kansas | $107,329 | $62,000 | 2,913,123 | 584 |
Highest paying states for founder and chief executive officers
| Rank | State | Avg. Founder And Chief Executive Officer Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Jersey | $198,037 |
| 2 | Nevada | $170,108 |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $175,624 |
| 4 | Washington | $179,376 |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | $174,337 |
| 6 | Arizona | $158,406 |
| 7 | Rhode Island | $156,530 |
| 8 | Connecticut | $172,240 |
| 9 | Texas | $158,068 |
| 10 | New York | $192,399 |
| 11 | Michigan | $168,666 |
| 12 | Illinois | $156,345 |
| 13 | Minnesota | $154,266 |
| 14 | Alaska | $189,000 |
| 15 | District of Columbia | $196,875 |
| 16 | North Carolina | $150,802 |
| 17 | New Mexico | $152,190 |
| 18 | California | $168,362 |
| 19 | Delaware | $159,433 |
| 20 | Ohio | $141,678 |
| 21 | Louisiana | $145,505 |
| 22 | Alabama | $142,511 |
| 23 | Georgia | $138,743 |
| 24 | North Dakota | $132,553 |
| 25 | Nebraska | $137,383 |
| 26 | Maine | $142,900 |
| 27 | Idaho | $128,617 |
| 28 | Virginia | $154,152 |
| 29 | Colorado | $135,726 |
| 30 | Maryland | $140,726 |
| 31 | Hawaii | $160,380 |
| 32 | Florida | $146,693 |
| 33 | South Carolina | $133,540 |
| 34 | Missouri | $132,902 |
| 35 | West Virginia | $133,327 |
| 36 | Iowa | $133,073 |
| 37 | Wisconsin | $129,294 |
| 38 | Vermont | $122,642 |
| 39 | Tennessee | $110,060 |
| 40 | South Dakota | $118,754 |
| 41 | Arkansas | $114,622 |
| 42 | New Hampshire | $118,254 |
| 43 | Oregon | $129,865 |
| 44 | Wyoming | $117,757 |
| 45 | Kentucky | $115,964 |
| 46 | Montana | $120,928 |
| 47 | Utah | $117,293 |
| 48 | Indiana | $111,437 |
| 49 | Mississippi | $90,731 |
| 50 | Oklahoma | $97,854 |
| 51 | Kansas | $107,329 |
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Updated January 8, 2025