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Best states for a group manager
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It seems like group managers are becoming more and more common across America. But working conditions and demand for group managers aren't the same everywhere in the U.S. This way, if you are newly entering the job market, or you are looking to change jobs, you know which places are the best for group manager jobs.
The median salary for group managers in District of Columbia is $150,373. Compare that to the median salary in Wyoming of $75,564, which ranked worst for group managers, and you can see how your location is important for your career.We found that the West is best for group managers, and the Northeast is the worst. Washington, DC is the best city in the country for group manager jobs, where as District of Columbia is the best state in the country.
10 best states for group managers in 2026
1. District of Columbia
Total group manager jobs: 537 Average annual salary: $150,373 Lowest 10 percent earn: $102,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $220,000 Location Quotient: 1.59
2. New York
Total group manager jobs: 3,322 Average annual salary: $140,117 Lowest 10 percent earn: $94,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $207,000 Location Quotient: 1.29
3. New Jersey
Total group manager jobs: 1,887 Average annual salary: $137,832 Lowest 10 percent earn: $92,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $204,000 Location Quotient: 1.18
4. Delaware
Total group manager jobs: 251 Average annual salary: $137,713 Lowest 10 percent earn: $92,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $204,000 Location Quotient: 0.99
5. California
Total group manager jobs: 7,085 Average annual salary: $124,162 Lowest 10 percent earn: $80,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $191,000 Location Quotient: 1.2
6. Rhode Island
Total group manager jobs: 220 Average annual salary: $126,477 Lowest 10 percent earn: $84,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $189,000 Location Quotient: 0.9
7. Florida
Total group manager jobs: 3,231 Average annual salary: $117,814 Lowest 10 percent earn: $76,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $180,000 Location Quotient: 1.03
8. Connecticut
Total group manager jobs: 791 Average annual salary: $114,843 Lowest 10 percent earn: $75,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $173,000 Location Quotient: 1.19
9. New Hampshire
Total group manager jobs: 348 Average annual salary: $117,525 Lowest 10 percent earn: $77,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $178,000 Location Quotient: 0.99
10. Arizona
Total group manager jobs: 1,165 Average annual salary: $114,441 Lowest 10 percent earn: $73,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $177,000 Location Quotient: 0.99
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Detailed list of the best states for a group manager
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $150,373 | $102,000 | 693,972 | 537 |
| 2 | New York | $140,117 | $94,000 | 19,849,399 | 3,322 |
| 3 | New Jersey | $137,832 | $92,000 | 9,005,644 | 1,887 |
| 4 | Delaware | $137,713 | $92,000 | 961,939 | 251 |
| 5 | California | $124,162 | $80,000 | 39,536,653 | 7,085 |
| 6 | Rhode Island | $126,477 | $84,000 | 1,059,639 | 220 |
| 7 | Florida | $117,814 | $76,000 | 20,984,400 | 3,231 |
| 8 | Connecticut | $114,843 | $75,000 | 3,588,184 | 791 |
| 9 | New Hampshire | $117,525 | $77,000 | 1,342,795 | 348 |
| 10 | Arizona | $114,441 | $73,000 | 7,016,270 | 1,165 |
| 11 | Alabama | $117,177 | $77,000 | 4,874,747 | 774 |
| 12 | Wisconsin | $121,054 | $80,000 | 5,795,483 | 860 |
| 13 | Texas | $109,094 | $70,000 | 28,304,596 | 3,877 |
| 14 | Massachusetts | $109,149 | $71,000 | 6,859,819 | 2,149 |
| 15 | North Carolina | $105,716 | $70,000 | 10,273,419 | 1,940 |
| 16 | Virginia | $110,584 | $73,000 | 8,470,020 | 1,880 |
| 17 | Colorado | $110,387 | $73,000 | 5,607,154 | 1,153 |
| 18 | Pennsylvania | $105,299 | $69,000 | 12,805,537 | 2,237 |
| 19 | Ohio | $105,752 | $69,000 | 11,658,609 | 1,818 |
| 20 | Illinois | $103,519 | $68,000 | 12,802,023 | 2,794 |
| 21 | South Dakota | $111,700 | $74,000 | 869,666 | 101 |
| 22 | Washington | $104,732 | $70,000 | 7,405,743 | 1,538 |
| 23 | Maryland | $106,870 | $70,000 | 6,052,177 | 1,396 |
| 24 | Georgia | $99,083 | $65,000 | 10,429,379 | 2,215 |
| 25 | Louisiana | $103,472 | $67,000 | 4,684,333 | 478 |
| 26 | Michigan | $95,834 | $63,000 | 9,962,311 | 1,481 |
| 27 | Minnesota | $98,934 | $66,000 | 5,576,606 | 1,203 |
| 28 | Tennessee | $94,412 | $62,000 | 6,715,984 | 1,026 |
| 29 | South Carolina | $101,065 | $67,000 | 5,024,369 | 671 |
| 30 | Nevada | $89,567 | $57,000 | 2,998,039 | 483 |
| 31 | New Mexico | $102,162 | $66,000 | 2,088,070 | 241 |
| 32 | Maine | $100,849 | $65,000 | 1,335,907 | 188 |
| 33 | Indiana | $86,609 | $57,000 | 6,666,818 | 1,297 |
| 34 | Kentucky | $88,801 | $58,000 | 4,454,189 | 639 |
| 35 | Hawaii | $79,771 | $60,000 | 1,427,538 | 195 |
| 36 | Alaska | $84,970 | $73,000 | 739,795 | 143 |
| 37 | Kansas | $87,182 | $57,000 | 2,913,123 | 502 |
| 38 | Iowa | $87,196 | $57,000 | 3,145,711 | 584 |
| 39 | Oregon | $85,763 | $56,000 | 4,142,776 | 781 |
| 40 | Arkansas | $84,545 | $56,000 | 3,004,279 | 457 |
| 41 | Mississippi | $87,847 | $57,000 | 2,984,100 | 265 |
| 42 | Montana | $86,603 | $59,000 | 1,050,493 | 188 |
| 43 | West Virginia | $85,689 | $56,000 | 1,815,857 | 232 |
| 44 | Utah | $81,328 | $53,000 | 3,101,833 | 540 |
| 45 | Missouri | $77,255 | $51,000 | 6,113,532 | 1,103 |
| 46 | Idaho | $81,117 | $53,000 | 1,716,943 | 245 |
| 47 | Nebraska | $82,491 | $54,000 | 1,920,076 | 242 |
| 48 | Oklahoma | $79,879 | $52,000 | 3,930,864 | 428 |
| 49 | Vermont | $79,031 | $51,000 | 623,657 | 96 |
| 50 | North Dakota | $71,494 | $49,000 | 755,393 | 143 |
| 51 | Wyoming | $75,564 | $50,000 | 579,315 | 78 |
Highest paying states for group managers
| Rank | State | Avg. Group Manager Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $150,373 |
| 2 | New York | $140,117 |
| 3 | New Jersey | $137,832 |
| 4 | Delaware | $137,713 |
| 5 | California | $124,162 |
| 6 | Rhode Island | $126,477 |
| 7 | Florida | $117,814 |
| 8 | Connecticut | $114,843 |
| 9 | New Hampshire | $117,525 |
| 10 | Arizona | $114,441 |
| 11 | Alabama | $117,177 |
| 12 | Wisconsin | $121,054 |
| 13 | Texas | $109,094 |
| 14 | Massachusetts | $109,149 |
| 15 | North Carolina | $105,716 |
| 16 | Virginia | $110,584 |
| 17 | Colorado | $110,387 |
| 18 | Pennsylvania | $105,299 |
| 19 | Ohio | $105,752 |
| 20 | Illinois | $103,519 |
| 21 | South Dakota | $111,700 |
| 22 | Washington | $104,732 |
| 23 | Maryland | $106,870 |
| 24 | Georgia | $99,083 |
| 25 | Louisiana | $103,472 |
| 26 | Michigan | $95,834 |
| 27 | Minnesota | $98,934 |
| 28 | Tennessee | $94,412 |
| 29 | South Carolina | $101,065 |
| 30 | Nevada | $89,567 |
| 31 | New Mexico | $102,162 |
| 32 | Maine | $100,849 |
| 33 | Indiana | $86,609 |
| 34 | Kentucky | $88,801 |
| 35 | Hawaii | $79,771 |
| 36 | Alaska | $84,970 |
| 37 | Kansas | $87,182 |
| 38 | Iowa | $87,196 |
| 39 | Oregon | $85,763 |
| 40 | Arkansas | $84,545 |
| 41 | Mississippi | $87,847 |
| 42 | Montana | $86,603 |
| 43 | West Virginia | $85,689 |
| 44 | Utah | $81,328 |
| 45 | Missouri | $77,255 |
| 46 | Idaho | $81,117 |
| 47 | Nebraska | $82,491 |
| 48 | Oklahoma | $79,879 |
| 49 | Vermont | $79,031 |
| 50 | North Dakota | $71,494 |
| 51 | Wyoming | $75,564 |
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Updated January 8, 2025