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Best states for a global operations manager
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Do you wonder which states in the U.S. are the best for global operations managers? If so, we have the full list of best to worst states for global operations manager jobs for you to check out and see if you think it's time to move and start anew. Not all states fare the same when it come to job opportunity and pay.Our research shows that Washington is the best state in the country for global operations managers.
In order to get you the best states for global operations managers, we looked at our data on jobs and wages -- specifically the average annual wage and the number of available jobs per capita.We found that Washington is the best state for global operations manager jobs, whereas Mississippi is the worst.
10 best states for global operations managers in 2026
1. Washington
Total global operations manager jobs: 1,695 Average annual salary: $124,718 Lowest 10 percent earn: $91,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $169,000 Location Quotient: 1.23
2. New Jersey
Total global operations manager jobs: 1,834 Average annual salary: $120,394 Lowest 10 percent earn: $86,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $168,000 Location Quotient: 1.22
3. Rhode Island
Total global operations manager jobs: 272 Average annual salary: $111,534 Lowest 10 percent earn: $79,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $155,000 Location Quotient: 1.18
4. District of Columbia
Total global operations manager jobs: 351 Average annual salary: $127,491 Lowest 10 percent earn: $91,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $177,000 Location Quotient: 1.11
5. Nebraska
Total global operations manager jobs: 380 Average annual salary: $110,412 Lowest 10 percent earn: $80,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $152,000 Location Quotient: 0.9
6. Oregon
Total global operations manager jobs: 1,018 Average annual salary: $105,049 Lowest 10 percent earn: $76,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $144,000 Location Quotient: 1.3
7. Indiana
Total global operations manager jobs: 1,424 Average annual salary: $101,716 Lowest 10 percent earn: $73,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $141,000 Location Quotient: 1.15
8. Wisconsin
Total global operations manager jobs: 1,106 Average annual salary: $104,666 Lowest 10 percent earn: $75,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $144,000 Location Quotient: 1.06
9. Connecticut
Total global operations manager jobs: 538 Average annual salary: $112,813 Lowest 10 percent earn: $80,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $157,000 Location Quotient: 0.86
10. Colorado
Total global operations manager jobs: 823 Average annual salary: $120,703 Lowest 10 percent earn: $87,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $166,000 Location Quotient: 0.73
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Detailed list of the best states for a global operations manager
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $124,718 | $91,000 | 7,405,743 | 1,695 |
| 2 | New Jersey | $120,394 | $86,000 | 9,005,644 | 1,834 |
| 3 | Rhode Island | $111,534 | $79,000 | 1,059,639 | 272 |
| 4 | District of Columbia | $127,491 | $91,000 | 693,972 | 351 |
| 5 | Nebraska | $110,412 | $80,000 | 1,920,076 | 380 |
| 6 | Oregon | $105,049 | $76,000 | 4,142,776 | 1,018 |
| 7 | Indiana | $101,716 | $73,000 | 6,666,818 | 1,424 |
| 8 | Wisconsin | $104,666 | $75,000 | 5,795,483 | 1,106 |
| 9 | Connecticut | $112,813 | $80,000 | 3,588,184 | 538 |
| 10 | Colorado | $120,703 | $87,000 | 5,607,154 | 823 |
| 11 | South Dakota | $108,070 | $78,000 | 869,666 | 169 |
| 12 | Texas | $99,171 | $69,000 | 28,304,596 | 4,665 |
| 13 | New York | $116,796 | $83,000 | 19,849,399 | 2,018 |
| 14 | Alaska | $109,289 | $89,000 | 739,795 | 147 |
| 15 | Nevada | $100,452 | $71,000 | 2,998,039 | 423 |
| 16 | California | $114,911 | $81,000 | 39,536,653 | 4,943 |
| 17 | Massachusetts | $110,300 | $79,000 | 6,859,819 | 1,447 |
| 18 | Iowa | $99,072 | $71,000 | 3,145,711 | 606 |
| 19 | Maine | $95,615 | $68,000 | 1,335,907 | 293 |
| 20 | Minnesota | $99,710 | $72,000 | 5,576,606 | 1,296 |
| 21 | Illinois | $106,438 | $76,000 | 12,802,023 | 1,669 |
| 22 | Ohio | $94,305 | $67,000 | 11,658,609 | 1,994 |
| 23 | Pennsylvania | $94,445 | $67,000 | 12,805,537 | 2,436 |
| 24 | Virginia | $108,352 | $77,000 | 8,470,020 | 1,382 |
| 25 | Alabama | $92,384 | $65,000 | 4,874,747 | 941 |
| 26 | North Carolina | $92,515 | $66,000 | 10,273,419 | 2,150 |
| 27 | North Dakota | $97,825 | $72,000 | 755,393 | 102 |
| 28 | Delaware | $100,189 | $71,000 | 961,939 | 199 |
| 29 | Utah | $86,913 | $62,000 | 3,101,833 | 779 |
| 30 | New Mexico | $97,582 | $69,000 | 2,088,070 | 288 |
| 31 | Maryland | $101,907 | $73,000 | 6,052,177 | 969 |
| 32 | New Hampshire | $95,901 | $68,000 | 1,342,795 | 259 |
| 33 | Idaho | $89,014 | $64,000 | 1,716,943 | 314 |
| 34 | Michigan | $87,089 | $62,000 | 9,962,311 | 1,444 |
| 35 | Vermont | $82,812 | $59,000 | 623,657 | 186 |
| 36 | Tennessee | $85,055 | $60,000 | 6,715,984 | 1,141 |
| 37 | Arizona | $92,716 | $66,000 | 7,016,270 | 947 |
| 38 | Missouri | $88,113 | $63,000 | 6,113,532 | 1,057 |
| 39 | Kansas | $83,100 | $60,000 | 2,913,123 | 557 |
| 40 | Wyoming | $78,942 | $57,000 | 579,315 | 133 |
| 41 | Georgia | $80,841 | $57,000 | 10,429,379 | 2,250 |
| 42 | Kentucky | $81,335 | $58,000 | 4,454,189 | 660 |
| 43 | Arkansas | $77,705 | $55,000 | 3,004,279 | 558 |
| 44 | Montana | $80,524 | $59,000 | 1,050,493 | 231 |
| 45 | South Carolina | $84,175 | $59,000 | 5,024,369 | 725 |
| 46 | Florida | $69,403 | $46,000 | 20,984,400 | 3,504 |
| 47 | Hawaii | $57,808 | $42,000 | 1,427,538 | 202 |
| 48 | Louisiana | $82,944 | $57,000 | 4,684,333 | 489 |
| 49 | West Virginia | $77,084 | $55,000 | 1,815,857 | 235 |
| 50 | Oklahoma | $74,103 | $53,000 | 3,930,864 | 521 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $77,770 | $54,000 | 2,984,100 | 244 |
Highest paying states for global operations managers
| Rank | State | Avg. Global Operations Manager Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $124,718 |
| 2 | New Jersey | $120,394 |
| 3 | Rhode Island | $111,534 |
| 4 | District of Columbia | $127,491 |
| 5 | Nebraska | $110,412 |
| 6 | Oregon | $105,049 |
| 7 | Indiana | $101,716 |
| 8 | Wisconsin | $104,666 |
| 9 | Connecticut | $112,813 |
| 10 | Colorado | $120,703 |
| 11 | South Dakota | $108,070 |
| 12 | Texas | $99,171 |
| 13 | New York | $116,796 |
| 14 | Alaska | $109,289 |
| 15 | Nevada | $100,452 |
| 16 | California | $114,911 |
| 17 | Massachusetts | $110,300 |
| 18 | Iowa | $99,072 |
| 19 | Maine | $95,615 |
| 20 | Minnesota | $99,710 |
| 21 | Illinois | $106,438 |
| 22 | Ohio | $94,305 |
| 23 | Pennsylvania | $94,445 |
| 24 | Virginia | $108,352 |
| 25 | Alabama | $92,384 |
| 26 | North Carolina | $92,515 |
| 27 | North Dakota | $97,825 |
| 28 | Delaware | $100,189 |
| 29 | Utah | $86,913 |
| 30 | New Mexico | $97,582 |
| 31 | Maryland | $101,907 |
| 32 | New Hampshire | $95,901 |
| 33 | Idaho | $89,014 |
| 34 | Michigan | $87,089 |
| 35 | Vermont | $82,812 |
| 36 | Tennessee | $85,055 |
| 37 | Arizona | $92,716 |
| 38 | Missouri | $88,113 |
| 39 | Kansas | $83,100 |
| 40 | Wyoming | $78,942 |
| 41 | Georgia | $80,841 |
| 42 | Kentucky | $81,335 |
| 43 | Arkansas | $77,705 |
| 44 | Montana | $80,524 |
| 45 | South Carolina | $84,175 |
| 46 | Florida | $69,403 |
| 47 | Hawaii | $57,808 |
| 48 | Louisiana | $82,944 |
| 49 | West Virginia | $77,084 |
| 50 | Oklahoma | $74,103 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $77,770 |
Expert opinions on the best states for global operations managers
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for global operations managers to find work opportunities?
Karen Kus
Assistant Director of Career Services, SUNY Potsdam
Our graduates mostly stay within New York state, so it is a bit challenging for me to identify specific geographic areas that hire graduates with a degree in history. Larger metropolitan cities usually have more opportunities available, but candidate competition is likely higher. Since one can do so much with a degree in history, like work as a teacher, curator, researcher, etc., it's challenging to pinpoint a geographic area since the field of history can be open-ended. For instance, one might have luck landing a teaching position in New York or work as a researcher in Boston. I find if one is looking to find work that directly engages with history, it may be a good idea to explore opportunities in geographic areas that are known for or frequently celebrate history, like Washington, D.C. for instance.
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Updated January 8, 2025