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Best states for an internal communications manager
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We decided to bring you a list of the best states for jobs for internal communications managers in the United States. Internal communications 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 internal communications managers.We wanted to look at the best states for internal communications managers -- where there are plenty of internal communications manager jobs to go around and internal communications managers get paid what they deserve during every phase of their career.
In order to get you the best states for internal communications 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 internal communications manager jobs, whereas Nebraska is the worst.
10 best states for internal communications managers in 2025
1. Washington
Total internal communications manager jobs: 1,341 Average annual salary: $117,761 Lowest 10 percent earn: $72,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $192,000 Location Quotient: 1.5
2. California
Total internal communications manager jobs: 4,886 Average annual salary: $124,820 Lowest 10 percent earn: $74,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $208,000 Location Quotient: 1.36
3. Massachusetts
Total internal communications manager jobs: 1,444 Average annual salary: $115,285 Lowest 10 percent earn: $69,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $190,000 Location Quotient: 1.28
4. New York
Total internal communications manager jobs: 1,820 Average annual salary: $117,613 Lowest 10 percent earn: $72,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $191,000 Location Quotient: 1.16
5. Rhode Island
Total internal communications manager jobs: 162 Average annual salary: $114,088 Lowest 10 percent earn: $69,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $187,000 Location Quotient: 1.09
6. District of Columbia
Total internal communications manager jobs: 647 Average annual salary: $117,146 Lowest 10 percent earn: $71,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $191,000 Location Quotient: 3.14
7. Delaware
Total internal communications manager jobs: 206 Average annual salary: $108,690 Lowest 10 percent earn: $65,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $179,000 Location Quotient: 1.34
8. Alaska
Total internal communications manager jobs: 109 Average annual salary: $109,844 Lowest 10 percent earn: $69,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $172,000 Location Quotient: 1.07
9. Michigan
Total internal communications manager jobs: 844 Average annual salary: $112,513 Lowest 10 percent earn: $67,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $186,000 Location Quotient: 0.89
10. Nevada
Total internal communications manager jobs: 229 Average annual salary: $107,438 Lowest 10 percent earn: $61,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $186,000 Location Quotient: 0.89
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Detailed list of the best states for an internal communications manager
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $117,761 | $72,000 | 7,405,743 | 1,341 |
| 2 | California | $124,820 | $74,000 | 39,536,653 | 4,886 |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $115,285 | $69,000 | 6,859,819 | 1,444 |
| 4 | New York | $117,613 | $72,000 | 19,849,399 | 1,820 |
| 5 | Rhode Island | $114,088 | $69,000 | 1,059,639 | 162 |
| 6 | District of Columbia | $117,146 | $71,000 | 693,972 | 647 |
| 7 | Delaware | $108,690 | $65,000 | 961,939 | 206 |
| 8 | Alaska | $109,844 | $69,000 | 739,795 | 109 |
| 9 | Michigan | $112,513 | $67,000 | 9,962,311 | 844 |
| 10 | Nevada | $107,438 | $61,000 | 2,998,039 | 229 |
| 11 | Oregon | $101,543 | $60,000 | 4,142,776 | 580 |
| 12 | New Jersey | $106,562 | $64,000 | 9,005,644 | 878 |
| 13 | Connecticut | $98,460 | $59,000 | 3,588,184 | 473 |
| 14 | Virginia | $95,500 | $56,000 | 8,470,020 | 1,880 |
| 15 | Arizona | $97,175 | $55,000 | 7,016,270 | 697 |
| 16 | Illinois | $97,435 | $56,000 | 12,802,023 | 1,489 |
| 17 | Montana | $95,737 | $56,000 | 1,050,493 | 144 |
| 18 | North Carolina | $95,813 | $56,000 | 10,273,419 | 1,069 |
| 19 | Pennsylvania | $96,126 | $57,000 | 12,805,537 | 1,176 |
| 20 | Wisconsin | $96,001 | $56,000 | 5,795,483 | 527 |
| 21 | Hawaii | $98,423 | $57,000 | 1,427,538 | 133 |
| 22 | West Virginia | $95,216 | $56,000 | 1,815,857 | 130 |
| 23 | Georgia | $95,069 | $55,000 | 10,429,379 | 1,073 |
| 24 | New Hampshire | $91,980 | $53,000 | 1,342,795 | 193 |
| 25 | Missouri | $93,218 | $53,000 | 6,113,532 | 509 |
| 26 | Iowa | $90,667 | $52,000 | 3,145,711 | 341 |
| 27 | Maryland | $87,355 | $51,000 | 6,052,177 | 1,247 |
| 28 | Indiana | $86,204 | $49,000 | 6,666,818 | 600 |
| 29 | New Mexico | $84,553 | $46,000 | 2,088,070 | 204 |
| 30 | Texas | $83,783 | $46,000 | 28,304,596 | 2,173 |
| 31 | Minnesota | $87,262 | $50,000 | 5,576,606 | 652 |
| 32 | Idaho | $82,696 | $46,000 | 1,716,943 | 197 |
| 33 | South Dakota | $81,719 | $47,000 | 869,666 | 107 |
| 34 | Vermont | $80,258 | $46,000 | 623,657 | 107 |
| 35 | Kentucky | $83,009 | $47,000 | 4,454,189 | 306 |
| 36 | Ohio | $83,455 | $48,000 | 11,658,609 | 804 |
| 37 | North Dakota | $76,219 | $45,000 | 755,393 | 125 |
| 38 | Maine | $79,187 | $45,000 | 1,335,907 | 154 |
| 39 | Wyoming | $74,038 | $42,000 | 579,315 | 92 |
| 40 | Florida | $81,160 | $47,000 | 20,984,400 | 1,560 |
| 41 | Louisiana | $82,628 | $45,000 | 4,684,333 | 258 |
| 42 | Colorado | $76,901 | $42,000 | 5,607,154 | 752 |
| 43 | Alabama | $78,932 | $44,000 | 4,874,747 | 380 |
| 44 | Utah | $72,488 | $40,000 | 3,101,833 | 408 |
| 45 | Tennessee | $77,068 | $43,000 | 6,715,984 | 487 |
| 46 | Arkansas | $76,126 | $42,000 | 3,004,279 | 220 |
| 47 | Mississippi | $77,358 | $42,000 | 2,984,100 | 170 |
| 48 | Kansas | $75,345 | $42,000 | 2,913,123 | 262 |
| 49 | Oklahoma | $74,027 | $40,000 | 3,930,864 | 224 |
| 50 | South Carolina | $73,390 | $42,000 | 5,024,369 | 330 |
| 51 | Nebraska | $67,642 | $38,000 | 1,920,076 | 208 |
Highest paying states for internal communications managers
| Rank | State | Avg. Internal Communications Manager Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $117,761 |
| 2 | California | $124,820 |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $115,285 |
| 4 | New York | $117,613 |
| 5 | Rhode Island | $114,088 |
| 6 | District of Columbia | $117,146 |
| 7 | Delaware | $108,690 |
| 8 | Alaska | $109,844 |
| 9 | Michigan | $112,513 |
| 10 | Nevada | $107,438 |
| 11 | Oregon | $101,543 |
| 12 | New Jersey | $106,562 |
| 13 | Connecticut | $98,460 |
| 14 | Virginia | $95,500 |
| 15 | Arizona | $97,175 |
| 16 | Illinois | $97,435 |
| 17 | Montana | $95,737 |
| 18 | North Carolina | $95,813 |
| 19 | Pennsylvania | $96,126 |
| 20 | Wisconsin | $96,001 |
| 21 | Hawaii | $98,423 |
| 22 | West Virginia | $95,216 |
| 23 | Georgia | $95,069 |
| 24 | New Hampshire | $91,980 |
| 25 | Missouri | $93,218 |
| 26 | Iowa | $90,667 |
| 27 | Maryland | $87,355 |
| 28 | Indiana | $86,204 |
| 29 | New Mexico | $84,553 |
| 30 | Texas | $83,783 |
| 31 | Minnesota | $87,262 |
| 32 | Idaho | $82,696 |
| 33 | South Dakota | $81,719 |
| 34 | Vermont | $80,258 |
| 35 | Kentucky | $83,009 |
| 36 | Ohio | $83,455 |
| 37 | North Dakota | $76,219 |
| 38 | Maine | $79,187 |
| 39 | Wyoming | $74,038 |
| 40 | Florida | $81,160 |
| 41 | Louisiana | $82,628 |
| 42 | Colorado | $76,901 |
| 43 | Alabama | $78,932 |
| 44 | Utah | $72,488 |
| 45 | Tennessee | $77,068 |
| 46 | Arkansas | $76,126 |
| 47 | Mississippi | $77,358 |
| 48 | Kansas | $75,345 |
| 49 | Oklahoma | $74,027 |
| 50 | South Carolina | $73,390 |
| 51 | Nebraska | $67,642 |
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Updated January 8, 2025