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We decided to bring you a list of the best states for jobs for market managers in the United States. Market 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 market managers.Our research shows that New York is the best state in the country for market managers.
To that end, we dove into our dataset of job and salary numbers to figure out which states have the best opportunities for market managers. New York is the best state for market managers, where the median salary is $118,282.We found that the West is best for market managers, and the Northeast is the worst. New York, NY is the best city in the country for market manager jobs, where as New York is the best state in the country.
10 best states for market managers in 2026
1. New York
Total market manager jobs: 2,498 Average annual salary: $118,282 Lowest 10 percent earn: $71,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $196,000 Location Quotient: 1.36
2. Rhode Island
Total market manager jobs: 178 Average annual salary: $116,180 Lowest 10 percent earn: $68,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $195,000 Location Quotient: 1.02
3. New Jersey
Total market manager jobs: 1,185 Average annual salary: $109,731 Lowest 10 percent earn: $65,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $184,000 Location Quotient: 1.04
4. Pennsylvania
Total market manager jobs: 1,512 Average annual salary: $114,430 Lowest 10 percent earn: $68,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $190,000 Location Quotient: 0.91
5. Massachusetts
Total market manager jobs: 1,712 Average annual salary: $103,640 Lowest 10 percent earn: $59,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $179,000 Location Quotient: 1.3
6. California
Total market manager jobs: 6,183 Average annual salary: $104,399 Lowest 10 percent earn: $60,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $179,000 Location Quotient: 1.48
7. Connecticut
Total market manager jobs: 576 Average annual salary: $103,153 Lowest 10 percent earn: $60,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $175,000 Location Quotient: 1.22
8. Virginia
Total market manager jobs: 1,286 Average annual salary: $106,890 Lowest 10 percent earn: $63,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $180,000 Location Quotient: 0.95
9. District of Columbia
Total market manager jobs: 340 Average annual salary: $95,868 Lowest 10 percent earn: $56,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $163,000 Location Quotient: 1.42
10. Delaware
Total market manager jobs: 198 Average annual salary: $92,225 Lowest 10 percent earn: $53,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $157,000 Location Quotient: 1.1
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Detailed list of the best states for a market manager
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $118,282 | $71,000 | 19,849,399 | 2,498 |
| 2 | Rhode Island | $116,180 | $68,000 | 1,059,639 | 178 |
| 3 | New Jersey | $109,731 | $65,000 | 9,005,644 | 1,185 |
| 4 | Pennsylvania | $114,430 | $68,000 | 12,805,537 | 1,512 |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $103,640 | $59,000 | 6,859,819 | 1,712 |
| 6 | California | $104,399 | $60,000 | 39,536,653 | 6,183 |
| 7 | Connecticut | $103,153 | $60,000 | 3,588,184 | 576 |
| 8 | Virginia | $106,890 | $63,000 | 8,470,020 | 1,286 |
| 9 | District of Columbia | $95,868 | $56,000 | 693,972 | 340 |
| 10 | Delaware | $92,225 | $53,000 | 961,939 | 198 |
| 11 | Ohio | $98,047 | $56,000 | 11,658,609 | 1,047 |
| 12 | North Carolina | $93,460 | $53,000 | 10,273,419 | 1,191 |
| 13 | Maryland | $99,101 | $58,000 | 6,052,177 | 841 |
| 14 | Illinois | $83,993 | $46,000 | 12,802,023 | 2,210 |
| 15 | Tennessee | $83,781 | $46,000 | 6,715,984 | 695 |
| 16 | Wisconsin | $83,520 | $46,000 | 5,795,483 | 662 |
| 17 | Nevada | $91,639 | $51,000 | 2,998,039 | 213 |
| 18 | New Hampshire | $90,787 | $50,000 | 1,342,795 | 166 |
| 19 | Oregon | $78,028 | $43,000 | 4,142,776 | 730 |
| 20 | West Virginia | $92,901 | $53,000 | 1,815,857 | 102 |
| 21 | Washington | $79,318 | $43,000 | 7,405,743 | 1,204 |
| 22 | Indiana | $81,082 | $45,000 | 6,666,818 | 748 |
| 23 | Texas | $77,368 | $42,000 | 28,304,596 | 2,972 |
| 24 | Michigan | $77,746 | $43,000 | 9,962,311 | 822 |
| 25 | Vermont | $76,808 | $41,000 | 623,657 | 98 |
| 26 | Maine | $79,440 | $42,000 | 1,335,907 | 131 |
| 27 | Kansas | $72,932 | $40,000 | 2,913,123 | 335 |
| 28 | Georgia | $71,821 | $39,000 | 10,429,379 | 1,547 |
| 29 | Utah | $70,181 | $38,000 | 3,101,833 | 556 |
| 30 | Kentucky | $72,917 | $40,000 | 4,454,189 | 373 |
| 31 | Florida | $72,680 | $40,000 | 20,984,400 | 2,144 |
| 32 | Missouri | $74,886 | $41,000 | 6,113,532 | 581 |
| 33 | Arizona | $70,819 | $39,000 | 7,016,270 | 796 |
| 34 | South Carolina | $72,505 | $40,000 | 5,024,369 | 409 |
| 35 | Idaho | $69,846 | $38,000 | 1,716,943 | 183 |
| 36 | Louisiana | $70,921 | $38,000 | 4,684,333 | 308 |
| 37 | Minnesota | $66,261 | $35,000 | 5,576,606 | 949 |
| 38 | Hawaii | $66,452 | $45,000 | 1,427,538 | 90 |
| 39 | New Mexico | $70,249 | $38,000 | 2,088,070 | 151 |
| 40 | North Dakota | $66,713 | $36,000 | 755,393 | 94 |
| 41 | Mississippi | $68,680 | $37,000 | 2,984,100 | 168 |
| 42 | Arkansas | $64,505 | $35,000 | 3,004,279 | 286 |
| 43 | Alabama | $66,711 | $36,000 | 4,874,747 | 406 |
| 44 | Iowa | $66,549 | $36,000 | 3,145,711 | 336 |
| 45 | Colorado | $55,685 | $31,000 | 5,607,154 | 884 |
| 46 | Alaska | $69,178 | $38,000 | 739,795 | 59 |
| 47 | Montana | $62,887 | $35,000 | 1,050,493 | 115 |
| 48 | Wyoming | $63,290 | $35,000 | 579,315 | 50 |
| 49 | South Dakota | $61,922 | $34,000 | 869,666 | 76 |
| 50 | Nebraska | $61,057 | $33,000 | 1,920,076 | 209 |
| 51 | Oklahoma | $61,640 | $33,000 | 3,930,864 | 207 |
Highest paying states for market managers
| Rank | State | Avg. Market Manager Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $118,282 |
| 2 | Rhode Island | $116,180 |
| 3 | New Jersey | $109,731 |
| 4 | Pennsylvania | $114,430 |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $103,640 |
| 6 | California | $104,399 |
| 7 | Connecticut | $103,153 |
| 8 | Virginia | $106,890 |
| 9 | District of Columbia | $95,868 |
| 10 | Delaware | $92,225 |
| 11 | Ohio | $98,047 |
| 12 | North Carolina | $93,460 |
| 13 | Maryland | $99,101 |
| 14 | Illinois | $83,993 |
| 15 | Tennessee | $83,781 |
| 16 | Wisconsin | $83,520 |
| 17 | Nevada | $91,639 |
| 18 | New Hampshire | $90,787 |
| 19 | Oregon | $78,028 |
| 20 | West Virginia | $92,901 |
| 21 | Washington | $79,318 |
| 22 | Indiana | $81,082 |
| 23 | Texas | $77,368 |
| 24 | Michigan | $77,746 |
| 25 | Vermont | $76,808 |
| 26 | Maine | $79,440 |
| 27 | Kansas | $72,932 |
| 28 | Georgia | $71,821 |
| 29 | Utah | $70,181 |
| 30 | Kentucky | $72,917 |
| 31 | Florida | $72,680 |
| 32 | Missouri | $74,886 |
| 33 | Arizona | $70,819 |
| 34 | South Carolina | $72,505 |
| 35 | Idaho | $69,846 |
| 36 | Louisiana | $70,921 |
| 37 | Minnesota | $66,261 |
| 38 | Hawaii | $66,452 |
| 39 | New Mexico | $70,249 |
| 40 | North Dakota | $66,713 |
| 41 | Mississippi | $68,680 |
| 42 | Arkansas | $64,505 |
| 43 | Alabama | $66,711 |
| 44 | Iowa | $66,549 |
| 45 | Colorado | $55,685 |
| 46 | Alaska | $69,178 |
| 47 | Montana | $62,887 |
| 48 | Wyoming | $63,290 |
| 49 | South Dakota | $61,922 |
| 50 | Nebraska | $61,057 |
| 51 | Oklahoma | $61,640 |
Expert opinions on the best states for market managers
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Michael Mikitka
Executive Vice President, MHI – Material Handling Industry
I hate to say it...but it depends. If someone is drawn to supply chain and logistics...it is everywhere. Any organization that produces anything is a potential employer, as are the companies that provide products and services that support those organizations. You do not usually have to look very far to find potential employers.
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Updated January 8, 2025