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Do you want to become an operations project manager at United States Army Corps of Engineers, and you wonder what that means or entails? We have the full list of best states for operations project managers that you can check out, before you begin your journey. In fact, our research shows that Nevada is the best state for operations project managers in America. The best city in America for operations project managers with the highest pay is San Francisco, CA.
In order to get you the best states for operations project 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 Nevada is the best state for operations project manager jobs, whereas Mississippi is the worst.
10 best states for operations project managers in 2025
1. Nevada
Total operations project manager jobs: 601 Average annual salary: $97,594 Lowest 10 percent earn: $68,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $139,000 Location Quotient: 1.13
2. Texas
Total operations project manager jobs: 6,788 Average annual salary: $93,363 Lowest 10 percent earn: $65,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $132,000 Location Quotient: 1.31
3. North Carolina
Total operations project manager jobs: 3,057 Average annual salary: $91,985 Lowest 10 percent earn: $66,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $126,000 Location Quotient: 1.25
4. Alabama
Total operations project manager jobs: 1,029 Average annual salary: $103,423 Lowest 10 percent earn: $74,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $144,000 Location Quotient: 0.91
5. New Jersey
Total operations project manager jobs: 2,123 Average annual salary: $101,515 Lowest 10 percent earn: $74,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $139,000 Location Quotient: 1.05
6. District of Columbia
Total operations project manager jobs: 695 Average annual salary: $99,286 Lowest 10 percent earn: $72,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $136,000 Location Quotient: 1.62
7. Washington
Total operations project manager jobs: 2,869 Average annual salary: $90,097 Lowest 10 percent earn: $64,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $125,000 Location Quotient: 1.54
8. Connecticut
Total operations project manager jobs: 651 Average annual salary: $113,023 Lowest 10 percent earn: $82,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $154,000 Location Quotient: 0.77
9. Virginia
Total operations project manager jobs: 2,183 Average annual salary: $100,100 Lowest 10 percent earn: $72,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $137,000 Location Quotient: 0.91
10. Rhode Island
Total operations project manager jobs: 421 Average annual salary: $87,186 Lowest 10 percent earn: $63,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $119,000 Location Quotient: 1.36
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Detailed list of the best states for an operations project manager
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nevada | $97,594 | $68,000 | 2,998,039 | 601 |
| 2 | Texas | $93,363 | $65,000 | 28,304,596 | 6,788 |
| 3 | North Carolina | $91,985 | $66,000 | 10,273,419 | 3,057 |
| 4 | Alabama | $103,423 | $74,000 | 4,874,747 | 1,029 |
| 5 | New Jersey | $101,515 | $74,000 | 9,005,644 | 2,123 |
| 6 | District of Columbia | $99,286 | $72,000 | 693,972 | 695 |
| 7 | Washington | $90,097 | $64,000 | 7,405,743 | 2,869 |
| 8 | Connecticut | $113,023 | $82,000 | 3,588,184 | 651 |
| 9 | Virginia | $100,100 | $72,000 | 8,470,020 | 2,183 |
| 10 | Rhode Island | $87,186 | $63,000 | 1,059,639 | 421 |
| 11 | California | $101,218 | $71,000 | 39,536,653 | 7,321 |
| 12 | Tennessee | $88,269 | $63,000 | 6,715,984 | 1,581 |
| 13 | Wisconsin | $83,366 | $59,000 | 5,795,483 | 1,604 |
| 14 | South Dakota | $89,286 | $64,000 | 869,666 | 235 |
| 15 | Louisiana | $91,947 | $64,000 | 4,684,333 | 650 |
| 16 | New York | $99,621 | $72,000 | 19,849,399 | 2,457 |
| 17 | Pennsylvania | $81,367 | $59,000 | 12,805,537 | 3,568 |
| 18 | Massachusetts | $92,860 | $67,000 | 6,859,819 | 1,961 |
| 19 | Oregon | $84,239 | $60,000 | 4,142,776 | 1,276 |
| 20 | Indiana | $83,215 | $59,000 | 6,666,818 | 1,627 |
| 21 | North Dakota | $76,878 | $55,000 | 755,393 | 328 |
| 22 | Maine | $80,959 | $59,000 | 1,335,907 | 358 |
| 23 | Michigan | $80,196 | $57,000 | 9,962,311 | 1,998 |
| 24 | Delaware | $88,427 | $64,000 | 961,939 | 237 |
| 25 | Arizona | $86,316 | $61,000 | 7,016,270 | 1,052 |
| 26 | Georgia | $82,041 | $59,000 | 10,429,379 | 2,514 |
| 27 | Colorado | $88,135 | $63,000 | 5,607,154 | 1,045 |
| 28 | Ohio | $75,095 | $53,000 | 11,658,609 | 2,770 |
| 29 | Arkansas | $73,124 | $52,000 | 3,004,279 | 724 |
| 30 | Minnesota | $73,941 | $52,000 | 5,576,606 | 1,899 |
| 31 | Iowa | $76,697 | $54,000 | 3,145,711 | 836 |
| 32 | Illinois | $83,287 | $59,000 | 12,802,023 | 2,051 |
| 33 | Maryland | $82,987 | $60,000 | 6,052,177 | 1,345 |
| 34 | South Carolina | $76,673 | $55,000 | 5,024,369 | 994 |
| 35 | Kentucky | $73,303 | $52,000 | 4,454,189 | 872 |
| 36 | Vermont | $68,397 | $49,000 | 623,657 | 267 |
| 37 | New Mexico | $73,055 | $51,000 | 2,088,070 | 478 |
| 38 | Florida | $73,928 | $51,000 | 20,984,400 | 3,772 |
| 39 | Utah | $68,195 | $48,000 | 3,101,833 | 884 |
| 40 | Idaho | $66,858 | $47,000 | 1,716,943 | 476 |
| 41 | Missouri | $70,199 | $50,000 | 6,113,532 | 1,433 |
| 42 | Hawaii | $57,437 | $46,000 | 1,427,538 | 329 |
| 43 | New Hampshire | $71,977 | $52,000 | 1,342,795 | 352 |
| 44 | Wyoming | $61,270 | $43,000 | 579,315 | 207 |
| 45 | West Virginia | $70,704 | $51,000 | 1,815,857 | 298 |
| 46 | Montana | $63,683 | $45,000 | 1,050,493 | 349 |
| 47 | Nebraska | $66,193 | $47,000 | 1,920,076 | 587 |
| 48 | Alaska | $69,666 | $57,000 | 739,795 | 189 |
| 49 | Oklahoma | $68,504 | $49,000 | 3,930,864 | 619 |
| 50 | Kansas | $62,706 | $45,000 | 2,913,123 | 717 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $59,136 | $42,000 | 2,984,100 | 295 |
Highest paying states for operations project managers
| Rank | State | Avg. Operations Project Manager Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nevada | $97,594 |
| 2 | Texas | $93,363 |
| 3 | North Carolina | $91,985 |
| 4 | Alabama | $103,423 |
| 5 | New Jersey | $101,515 |
| 6 | District of Columbia | $99,286 |
| 7 | Washington | $90,097 |
| 8 | Connecticut | $113,023 |
| 9 | Virginia | $100,100 |
| 10 | Rhode Island | $87,186 |
| 11 | California | $101,218 |
| 12 | Tennessee | $88,269 |
| 13 | Wisconsin | $83,366 |
| 14 | South Dakota | $89,286 |
| 15 | Louisiana | $91,947 |
| 16 | New York | $99,621 |
| 17 | Pennsylvania | $81,367 |
| 18 | Massachusetts | $92,860 |
| 19 | Oregon | $84,239 |
| 20 | Indiana | $83,215 |
| 21 | North Dakota | $76,878 |
| 22 | Maine | $80,959 |
| 23 | Michigan | $80,196 |
| 24 | Delaware | $88,427 |
| 25 | Arizona | $86,316 |
| 26 | Georgia | $82,041 |
| 27 | Colorado | $88,135 |
| 28 | Ohio | $75,095 |
| 29 | Arkansas | $73,124 |
| 30 | Minnesota | $73,941 |
| 31 | Iowa | $76,697 |
| 32 | Illinois | $83,287 |
| 33 | Maryland | $82,987 |
| 34 | South Carolina | $76,673 |
| 35 | Kentucky | $73,303 |
| 36 | Vermont | $68,397 |
| 37 | New Mexico | $73,055 |
| 38 | Florida | $73,928 |
| 39 | Utah | $68,195 |
| 40 | Idaho | $66,858 |
| 41 | Missouri | $70,199 |
| 42 | Hawaii | $57,437 |
| 43 | New Hampshire | $71,977 |
| 44 | Wyoming | $61,270 |
| 45 | West Virginia | $70,704 |
| 46 | Montana | $63,683 |
| 47 | Nebraska | $66,193 |
| 48 | Alaska | $69,666 |
| 49 | Oklahoma | $68,504 |
| 50 | Kansas | $62,706 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $59,136 |
Expert opinions on the best states for operations project managers
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Lisa Noble
Director of Employer Engagement and Entrepreneurship and DavisConnects Advisor for Consulting, Colby College
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Updated January 8, 2025