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We decided to bring you a list of the best states for jobs for group sales managers in the United States. Group sales manager positions are available in every state, but not all states are the same. Some states do not offer the same wages, benefits, time off, etc for group sales managers.Our research shows that New York is the best state in the country for group sales managers.
In order to get you the best states for group sales 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 the Midwest is best for group sales managers, and the Northeast is the worst. New York, NY is the best city in the country for group sales manager jobs, where as New York is the best state in the country.
10 best states for group sales managers in 2026
1. New York
Total group sales manager jobs: 2,623 Average annual salary: $77,699 Lowest 10 percent earn: $48,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $125,000 Location Quotient: 1.28
2. Utah
Total group sales manager jobs: 636 Average annual salary: $69,120 Lowest 10 percent earn: $43,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $110,000 Location Quotient: 1.25
3. Virginia
Total group sales manager jobs: 1,437 Average annual salary: $75,546 Lowest 10 percent earn: $46,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $121,000 Location Quotient: 0.96
4. Nevada
Total group sales manager jobs: 329 Average annual salary: $71,181 Lowest 10 percent earn: $43,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $116,000 Location Quotient: 0.99
5. New Jersey
Total group sales manager jobs: 1,359 Average annual salary: $72,922 Lowest 10 percent earn: $45,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $117,000 Location Quotient: 1.07
6. Washington
Total group sales manager jobs: 1,102 Average annual salary: $74,674 Lowest 10 percent earn: $46,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $119,000 Location Quotient: 0.95
7. District of Columbia
Total group sales manager jobs: 370 Average annual salary: $74,377 Lowest 10 percent earn: $46,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $119,000 Location Quotient: 1.38
8. Michigan
Total group sales manager jobs: 1,090 Average annual salary: $69,435 Lowest 10 percent earn: $43,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $110,000 Location Quotient: 0.88
9. Pennsylvania
Total group sales manager jobs: 1,688 Average annual salary: $68,769 Lowest 10 percent earn: $42,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $110,000 Location Quotient: 0.91
10. Connecticut
Total group sales manager jobs: 598 Average annual salary: $67,087 Lowest 10 percent earn: $42,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $107,000 Location Quotient: 1.13
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Detailed list of the best states for a group sales manager
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $77,699 | $48,000 | 19,849,399 | 2,623 |
| 2 | Utah | $69,120 | $43,000 | 3,101,833 | 636 |
| 3 | Virginia | $75,546 | $46,000 | 8,470,020 | 1,437 |
| 4 | Nevada | $71,181 | $43,000 | 2,998,039 | 329 |
| 5 | New Jersey | $72,922 | $45,000 | 9,005,644 | 1,359 |
| 6 | Washington | $74,674 | $46,000 | 7,405,743 | 1,102 |
| 7 | District of Columbia | $74,377 | $46,000 | 693,972 | 370 |
| 8 | Michigan | $69,435 | $43,000 | 9,962,311 | 1,090 |
| 9 | Pennsylvania | $68,769 | $42,000 | 12,805,537 | 1,688 |
| 10 | Connecticut | $67,087 | $42,000 | 3,588,184 | 598 |
| 11 | Delaware | $66,821 | $41,000 | 961,939 | 207 |
| 12 | Louisiana | $69,016 | $43,000 | 4,684,333 | 449 |
| 13 | Massachusetts | $64,653 | $41,000 | 6,859,819 | 1,652 |
| 14 | Wyoming | $67,351 | $43,000 | 579,315 | 72 |
| 15 | Maryland | $68,929 | $42,000 | 6,052,177 | 905 |
| 16 | Oregon | $62,478 | $38,000 | 4,142,776 | 852 |
| 17 | Vermont | $63,278 | $41,000 | 623,657 | 114 |
| 18 | Arizona | $61,523 | $38,000 | 7,016,270 | 922 |
| 19 | West Virginia | $66,034 | $41,000 | 1,815,857 | 154 |
| 20 | California | $65,473 | $40,000 | 39,536,653 | 5,796 |
| 21 | Florida | $61,361 | $38,000 | 20,984,400 | 2,489 |
| 22 | Ohio | $59,961 | $37,000 | 11,658,609 | 1,452 |
| 23 | New Mexico | $64,451 | $40,000 | 2,088,070 | 217 |
| 24 | Wisconsin | $59,243 | $38,000 | 5,795,483 | 787 |
| 25 | Rhode Island | $57,958 | $36,000 | 1,059,639 | 224 |
| 26 | Idaho | $59,423 | $37,000 | 1,716,943 | 233 |
| 27 | Montana | $59,993 | $38,000 | 1,050,493 | 161 |
| 28 | Georgia | $58,493 | $37,000 | 10,429,379 | 1,606 |
| 29 | North Carolina | $56,703 | $35,000 | 10,273,419 | 1,538 |
| 30 | Nebraska | $60,149 | $39,000 | 1,920,076 | 238 |
| 31 | Maine | $60,608 | $40,000 | 1,335,907 | 141 |
| 32 | Illinois | $57,328 | $36,000 | 12,802,023 | 2,290 |
| 33 | Texas | $55,882 | $35,000 | 28,304,596 | 3,570 |
| 34 | Minnesota | $57,569 | $37,000 | 5,576,606 | 948 |
| 35 | Oklahoma | $57,852 | $37,000 | 3,930,864 | 316 |
| 36 | Colorado | $55,600 | $35,000 | 5,607,154 | 971 |
| 37 | Indiana | $54,129 | $34,000 | 6,666,818 | 966 |
| 38 | New Hampshire | $56,426 | $36,000 | 1,342,795 | 234 |
| 39 | Hawaii | $56,600 | $44,000 | 1,427,538 | 104 |
| 40 | Mississippi | $54,627 | $34,000 | 2,984,100 | 253 |
| 41 | South Dakota | $53,863 | $35,000 | 869,666 | 97 |
| 42 | Iowa | $54,273 | $35,000 | 3,145,711 | 346 |
| 43 | North Dakota | $52,157 | $34,000 | 755,393 | 116 |
| 44 | Arkansas | $51,744 | $33,000 | 3,004,279 | 320 |
| 45 | Tennessee | $48,421 | $30,000 | 6,715,984 | 842 |
| 46 | Missouri | $51,542 | $33,000 | 6,113,532 | 740 |
| 47 | Kansas | $49,814 | $32,000 | 2,913,123 | 382 |
| 48 | Kentucky | $49,626 | $31,000 | 4,454,189 | 438 |
| 49 | South Carolina | $49,419 | $31,000 | 5,024,369 | 553 |
| 50 | Alaska | $48,794 | $37,000 | 739,795 | 72 |
| 51 | Alabama | $48,650 | $30,000 | 4,874,747 | 510 |
Highest paying states for group sales managers
| Rank | State | Avg. Group Sales Manager Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $77,699 |
| 2 | Utah | $69,120 |
| 3 | Virginia | $75,546 |
| 4 | Nevada | $71,181 |
| 5 | New Jersey | $72,922 |
| 6 | Washington | $74,674 |
| 7 | District of Columbia | $74,377 |
| 8 | Michigan | $69,435 |
| 9 | Pennsylvania | $68,769 |
| 10 | Connecticut | $67,087 |
| 11 | Delaware | $66,821 |
| 12 | Louisiana | $69,016 |
| 13 | Massachusetts | $64,653 |
| 14 | Wyoming | $67,351 |
| 15 | Maryland | $68,929 |
| 16 | Oregon | $62,478 |
| 17 | Vermont | $63,278 |
| 18 | Arizona | $61,523 |
| 19 | West Virginia | $66,034 |
| 20 | California | $65,473 |
| 21 | Florida | $61,361 |
| 22 | Ohio | $59,961 |
| 23 | New Mexico | $64,451 |
| 24 | Wisconsin | $59,243 |
| 25 | Rhode Island | $57,958 |
| 26 | Idaho | $59,423 |
| 27 | Montana | $59,993 |
| 28 | Georgia | $58,493 |
| 29 | North Carolina | $56,703 |
| 30 | Nebraska | $60,149 |
| 31 | Maine | $60,608 |
| 32 | Illinois | $57,328 |
| 33 | Texas | $55,882 |
| 34 | Minnesota | $57,569 |
| 35 | Oklahoma | $57,852 |
| 36 | Colorado | $55,600 |
| 37 | Indiana | $54,129 |
| 38 | New Hampshire | $56,426 |
| 39 | Hawaii | $56,600 |
| 40 | Mississippi | $54,627 |
| 41 | South Dakota | $53,863 |
| 42 | Iowa | $54,273 |
| 43 | North Dakota | $52,157 |
| 44 | Arkansas | $51,744 |
| 45 | Tennessee | $48,421 |
| 46 | Missouri | $51,542 |
| 47 | Kansas | $49,814 |
| 48 | Kentucky | $49,626 |
| 49 | South Carolina | $49,419 |
| 50 | Alaska | $48,794 |
| 51 | Alabama | $48,650 |
Expert opinions on the best states for group sales managers
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for group sales managers to find work opportunities?
Heath Weber
Assoc Dean for Performing Arts, Morningside College
Music teachers are in demand in every state. All of the grads in the past two years have found employment in the country, but that is not to say that we don't have students who leave Iowa to pursue teaching in another state. One of our recent grads just took a position at Mitchell HS in Mitchell, SD, directing one of the country's best show choir programs. A 2020 grad is teaching vocal music at Sioux City East and one of the most consistently successful programs in the state of Iowa. Morningside grads are highly sought after in the field of education and Music Education.
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Updated January 8, 2025