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Job opportunities vary from state to state, and executive management careers are no different. Because we know how difficult it can be to know which states are the best when it comes to operations consultant manager jobs, we decided to crunch some numbers to bring you the best states for operations consultant managers.We wanted to look at the best states for operations consultant managers -- where there are plenty of operations consultant manager jobs to go around and operations consultant managers get paid what they deserve during every phase of their career.
To do that, we looked at the most recent data we have available for the following criteria -- average annual wages, and availability of jobs for operations consultant managers.We found that Washington is the best state for operations consultant manager jobs, whereas Vermont is the worst.
10 best states for operations consultant managers in 2025
1. Washington
Total operations consultant manager jobs: 2,005 Average annual salary: $130,153 Lowest 10 percent earn: $88,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $190,000 Location Quotient: 1.1
2. District of Columbia
Total operations consultant manager jobs: 399 Average annual salary: $163,562 Lowest 10 percent earn: $114,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $233,000 Location Quotient: 0.95
3. Nevada
Total operations consultant manager jobs: 576 Average annual salary: $119,598 Lowest 10 percent earn: $79,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $180,000 Location Quotient: 1.11
4. South Dakota
Total operations consultant manager jobs: 392 Average annual salary: $113,505 Lowest 10 percent earn: $77,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $166,000 Location Quotient: 1.47
5. Oregon
Total operations consultant manager jobs: 1,174 Average annual salary: $117,365 Lowest 10 percent earn: $79,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $173,000 Location Quotient: 1.14
6. North Carolina
Total operations consultant manager jobs: 2,804 Average annual salary: $113,033 Lowest 10 percent earn: $75,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $168,000 Location Quotient: 1.17
7. Colorado
Total operations consultant manager jobs: 1,160 Average annual salary: $149,262 Lowest 10 percent earn: $102,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $217,000 Location Quotient: 0.78
8. Alaska
Total operations consultant manager jobs: 180 Average annual salary: $129,879 Lowest 10 percent earn: $98,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $172,000 Location Quotient: 0.87
9. Wisconsin
Total operations consultant manager jobs: 1,353 Average annual salary: $114,679 Lowest 10 percent earn: $77,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $170,000 Location Quotient: 0.98
10. Texas
Total operations consultant manager jobs: 6,072 Average annual salary: $110,887 Lowest 10 percent earn: $72,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $169,000 Location Quotient: 1.21
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Detailed list of the best states for an operations consultant manager
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $130,153 | $88,000 | 7,405,743 | 2,005 |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $163,562 | $114,000 | 693,972 | 399 |
| 3 | Nevada | $119,598 | $79,000 | 2,998,039 | 576 |
| 4 | South Dakota | $113,505 | $77,000 | 869,666 | 392 |
| 5 | Oregon | $117,365 | $79,000 | 4,142,776 | 1,174 |
| 6 | North Carolina | $113,033 | $75,000 | 10,273,419 | 2,804 |
| 7 | Colorado | $149,262 | $102,000 | 5,607,154 | 1,160 |
| 8 | Alaska | $129,879 | $98,000 | 739,795 | 180 |
| 9 | Wisconsin | $114,679 | $77,000 | 5,795,483 | 1,353 |
| 10 | Texas | $110,887 | $72,000 | 28,304,596 | 6,072 |
| 11 | Pennsylvania | $110,427 | $74,000 | 12,805,537 | 3,199 |
| 12 | Indiana | $109,277 | $72,000 | 6,666,818 | 1,771 |
| 13 | Rhode Island | $121,345 | $81,000 | 1,059,639 | 214 |
| 14 | Connecticut | $123,857 | $83,000 | 3,588,184 | 666 |
| 15 | New Jersey | $126,352 | $85,000 | 9,005,644 | 1,560 |
| 16 | Minnesota | $111,337 | $76,000 | 5,576,606 | 1,797 |
| 17 | New York | $121,332 | $81,000 | 19,849,399 | 2,799 |
| 18 | North Dakota | $106,049 | $74,000 | 755,393 | 250 |
| 19 | California | $123,749 | $82,000 | 39,536,653 | 6,254 |
| 20 | Nebraska | $109,958 | $73,000 | 1,920,076 | 501 |
| 21 | Massachusetts | $118,333 | $78,000 | 6,859,819 | 1,937 |
| 22 | Virginia | $116,238 | $78,000 | 8,470,020 | 2,033 |
| 23 | Michigan | $107,275 | $72,000 | 9,962,311 | 1,826 |
| 24 | New Hampshire | $104,136 | $69,000 | 1,342,795 | 536 |
| 25 | Alabama | $98,873 | $65,000 | 4,874,747 | 1,617 |
| 26 | Georgia | $102,930 | $68,000 | 10,429,379 | 2,889 |
| 27 | Iowa | $105,120 | $70,000 | 3,145,711 | 845 |
| 28 | New Mexico | $107,999 | $71,000 | 2,088,070 | 402 |
| 29 | Ohio | $99,660 | $66,000 | 11,658,609 | 2,639 |
| 30 | Maine | $103,308 | $68,000 | 1,335,907 | 324 |
| 31 | Arizona | $107,346 | $71,000 | 7,016,270 | 1,239 |
| 32 | Maryland | $110,334 | $74,000 | 6,052,177 | 1,334 |
| 33 | Delaware | $108,620 | $73,000 | 961,939 | 264 |
| 34 | Illinois | $108,770 | $72,000 | 12,802,023 | 2,457 |
| 35 | Tennessee | $89,844 | $59,000 | 6,715,984 | 1,633 |
| 36 | Mississippi | $84,422 | $55,000 | 2,984,100 | 862 |
| 37 | Kentucky | $86,685 | $57,000 | 4,454,189 | 1,018 |
| 38 | Idaho | $95,896 | $64,000 | 1,716,943 | 378 |
| 39 | Louisiana | $93,695 | $60,000 | 4,684,333 | 737 |
| 40 | Missouri | $93,446 | $62,000 | 6,113,532 | 1,379 |
| 41 | Montana | $88,765 | $60,000 | 1,050,493 | 303 |
| 42 | South Carolina | $90,055 | $59,000 | 5,024,369 | 1,116 |
| 43 | Oklahoma | $77,781 | $51,000 | 3,930,864 | 1,140 |
| 44 | Kansas | $83,704 | $55,000 | 2,913,123 | 799 |
| 45 | Utah | $91,155 | $60,000 | 3,101,833 | 632 |
| 46 | Wyoming | $80,898 | $54,000 | 579,315 | 158 |
| 47 | Florida | $77,738 | $49,000 | 20,984,400 | 4,182 |
| 48 | Hawaii | $89,588 | $67,000 | 1,427,538 | 187 |
| 49 | Arkansas | $79,778 | $53,000 | 3,004,279 | 669 |
| 50 | West Virginia | $83,662 | $56,000 | 1,815,857 | 318 |
| 51 | Vermont | $90,079 | $59,000 | 623,657 | 116 |
Highest paying states for operations consultant managers
| Rank | State | Avg. Operations Consultant Manager Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $130,153 |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $163,562 |
| 3 | Nevada | $119,598 |
| 4 | South Dakota | $113,505 |
| 5 | Oregon | $117,365 |
| 6 | North Carolina | $113,033 |
| 7 | Colorado | $149,262 |
| 8 | Alaska | $129,879 |
| 9 | Wisconsin | $114,679 |
| 10 | Texas | $110,887 |
| 11 | Pennsylvania | $110,427 |
| 12 | Indiana | $109,277 |
| 13 | Rhode Island | $121,345 |
| 14 | Connecticut | $123,857 |
| 15 | New Jersey | $126,352 |
| 16 | Minnesota | $111,337 |
| 17 | New York | $121,332 |
| 18 | North Dakota | $106,049 |
| 19 | California | $123,749 |
| 20 | Nebraska | $109,958 |
| 21 | Massachusetts | $118,333 |
| 22 | Virginia | $116,238 |
| 23 | Michigan | $107,275 |
| 24 | New Hampshire | $104,136 |
| 25 | Alabama | $98,873 |
| 26 | Georgia | $102,930 |
| 27 | Iowa | $105,120 |
| 28 | New Mexico | $107,999 |
| 29 | Ohio | $99,660 |
| 30 | Maine | $103,308 |
| 31 | Arizona | $107,346 |
| 32 | Maryland | $110,334 |
| 33 | Delaware | $108,620 |
| 34 | Illinois | $108,770 |
| 35 | Tennessee | $89,844 |
| 36 | Mississippi | $84,422 |
| 37 | Kentucky | $86,685 |
| 38 | Idaho | $95,896 |
| 39 | Louisiana | $93,695 |
| 40 | Missouri | $93,446 |
| 41 | Montana | $88,765 |
| 42 | South Carolina | $90,055 |
| 43 | Oklahoma | $77,781 |
| 44 | Kansas | $83,704 |
| 45 | Utah | $91,155 |
| 46 | Wyoming | $80,898 |
| 47 | Florida | $77,738 |
| 48 | Hawaii | $89,588 |
| 49 | Arkansas | $79,778 |
| 50 | West Virginia | $83,662 |
| 51 | Vermont | $90,079 |
Expert opinions on the best states for operations consultant managers
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for operations consultant 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