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Not all states present equal opportunity for employees, and when it comes to president jobs, it's no different. We know how hard job search can be, and in order to make your life a little easier, we have the information you need in order to determine where you might want to start your job search. Pay, benefits, and opportunities vary greatly by state, and it's no different for presidents. We found that New York is the best state in the nation for presidents, and people in Queensbury earn the most in the field.
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 presidents.If you are currently seeking employment as a president, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.
10 best states for presidents in 2026
1. New York
Total president jobs: 3,190 Average annual salary: $185,448 Lowest 10 percent earn: $129,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $265,000 Location Quotient: 3.58
2. Illinois
Total president jobs: 1,144 Average annual salary: $177,899 Lowest 10 percent earn: $121,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $261,000 Location Quotient: 1.38
3. New Jersey
Total president jobs: 810 Average annual salary: $183,675 Lowest 10 percent earn: $127,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $263,000 Location Quotient: 1.47
4. Texas
Total president jobs: 1,432 Average annual salary: $172,204 Lowest 10 percent earn: $115,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $257,000 Location Quotient: 1.02
5. Pennsylvania
Total president jobs: 540 Average annual salary: $175,566 Lowest 10 percent earn: $119,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $257,000 Location Quotient: 0.67
6. North Carolina
Total president jobs: 578 Average annual salary: $166,495 Lowest 10 percent earn: $110,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $250,000 Location Quotient: 0.87
7. Washington
Total president jobs: 388 Average annual salary: $171,338 Lowest 10 percent earn: $114,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $256,000 Location Quotient: 0.77
8. Rhode Island
Total president jobs: 66 Average annual salary: $168,635 Lowest 10 percent earn: $113,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $250,000 Location Quotient: 0.78
9. Nebraska
Total president jobs: 88 Average annual salary: $168,875 Lowest 10 percent earn: $111,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $255,000 Location Quotient: 0.57
10. District of Columbia
Total president jobs: 217 Average annual salary: $174,261 Lowest 10 percent earn: $118,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $255,000 Location Quotient: 1.86
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How Zippia determines the best states to be a president
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Detailed list of the best states for a president
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $185,448 | $129,000 | 19,849,399 | 3,190 |
| 2 | Illinois | $177,899 | $121,000 | 12,802,023 | 1,144 |
| 3 | New Jersey | $183,675 | $127,000 | 9,005,644 | 810 |
| 4 | Texas | $172,204 | $115,000 | 28,304,596 | 1,432 |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | $175,566 | $119,000 | 12,805,537 | 540 |
| 6 | North Carolina | $166,495 | $110,000 | 10,273,419 | 578 |
| 7 | Washington | $171,338 | $114,000 | 7,405,743 | 388 |
| 8 | Rhode Island | $168,635 | $113,000 | 1,059,639 | 66 |
| 9 | Nebraska | $168,875 | $111,000 | 1,920,076 | 88 |
| 10 | District of Columbia | $174,261 | $118,000 | 693,972 | 217 |
| 11 | California | $171,536 | $114,000 | 39,536,653 | 2,594 |
| 12 | Virginia | $169,961 | $114,000 | 8,470,020 | 464 |
| 13 | Delaware | $159,552 | $105,000 | 961,939 | 277 |
| 14 | Connecticut | $162,648 | $108,000 | 3,588,184 | 263 |
| 15 | Ohio | $156,294 | $102,000 | 11,658,609 | 504 |
| 16 | Massachusetts | $160,277 | $106,000 | 6,859,819 | 818 |
| 17 | Tennessee | $161,811 | $105,000 | 6,715,984 | 209 |
| 18 | Louisiana | $165,174 | $108,000 | 4,684,333 | 106 |
| 19 | Missouri | $156,604 | $100,000 | 6,113,532 | 257 |
| 20 | Georgia | $152,243 | $97,000 | 10,429,379 | 657 |
| 21 | Utah | $150,908 | $95,000 | 3,101,833 | 182 |
| 22 | South Dakota | $153,476 | $98,000 | 869,666 | 42 |
| 23 | Alabama | $160,446 | $104,000 | 4,874,747 | 88 |
| 24 | Florida | $151,621 | $97,000 | 20,984,400 | 1,165 |
| 25 | Nevada | $152,584 | $97,000 | 2,998,039 | 101 |
| 26 | Colorado | $157,314 | $101,000 | 5,607,154 | 287 |
| 27 | Oregon | $152,680 | $97,000 | 4,142,776 | 275 |
| 28 | Arizona | $145,691 | $92,000 | 7,016,270 | 476 |
| 29 | Minnesota | $149,732 | $95,000 | 5,576,606 | 338 |
| 30 | Michigan | $148,782 | $95,000 | 9,962,311 | 263 |
| 31 | Kentucky | $145,227 | $92,000 | 4,454,189 | 136 |
| 32 | Maryland | $152,936 | $99,000 | 6,052,177 | 310 |
| 33 | Hawaii | $162,643 | $106,000 | 1,427,538 | 27 |
| 34 | Arkansas | $138,221 | $85,000 | 3,004,279 | 116 |
| 35 | New Mexico | $149,207 | $94,000 | 2,088,070 | 58 |
| 36 | Maine | $140,824 | $89,000 | 1,335,907 | 67 |
| 37 | West Virginia | $142,123 | $90,000 | 1,815,857 | 38 |
| 38 | South Carolina | $145,861 | $92,000 | 5,024,369 | 121 |
| 39 | New Hampshire | $143,085 | $91,000 | 1,342,795 | 65 |
| 40 | North Dakota | $138,692 | $86,000 | 755,393 | 29 |
| 41 | Vermont | $140,458 | $89,000 | 623,657 | 30 |
| 42 | Indiana | $134,477 | $83,000 | 6,666,818 | 246 |
| 43 | Wisconsin | $136,744 | $85,000 | 5,795,483 | 202 |
| 44 | Kansas | $128,652 | $78,000 | 2,913,123 | 129 |
| 45 | Wyoming | $129,914 | $79,000 | 579,315 | 22 |
| 46 | Montana | $127,065 | $77,000 | 1,050,493 | 51 |
| 47 | Idaho | $122,547 | $73,000 | 1,716,943 | 81 |
| 48 | Alaska | $134,823 | $83,000 | 739,795 | 28 |
| 49 | Oklahoma | $128,375 | $77,000 | 3,930,864 | 93 |
| 50 | Iowa | $126,593 | $77,000 | 3,145,711 | 118 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $126,166 | $76,000 | 2,984,100 | 39 |
Highest paying states for presidents
| Rank | State | Avg. President Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $185,448 |
| 2 | Illinois | $177,899 |
| 3 | New Jersey | $183,675 |
| 4 | Texas | $172,204 |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | $175,566 |
| 6 | North Carolina | $166,495 |
| 7 | Washington | $171,338 |
| 8 | Rhode Island | $168,635 |
| 9 | Nebraska | $168,875 |
| 10 | District of Columbia | $174,261 |
| 11 | California | $171,536 |
| 12 | Virginia | $169,961 |
| 13 | Delaware | $159,552 |
| 14 | Connecticut | $162,648 |
| 15 | Ohio | $156,294 |
| 16 | Massachusetts | $160,277 |
| 17 | Tennessee | $161,811 |
| 18 | Louisiana | $165,174 |
| 19 | Missouri | $156,604 |
| 20 | Georgia | $152,243 |
| 21 | Utah | $150,908 |
| 22 | South Dakota | $153,476 |
| 23 | Alabama | $160,446 |
| 24 | Florida | $151,621 |
| 25 | Nevada | $152,584 |
| 26 | Colorado | $157,314 |
| 27 | Oregon | $152,680 |
| 28 | Arizona | $145,691 |
| 29 | Minnesota | $149,732 |
| 30 | Michigan | $148,782 |
| 31 | Kentucky | $145,227 |
| 32 | Maryland | $152,936 |
| 33 | Hawaii | $162,643 |
| 34 | Arkansas | $138,221 |
| 35 | New Mexico | $149,207 |
| 36 | Maine | $140,824 |
| 37 | West Virginia | $142,123 |
| 38 | South Carolina | $145,861 |
| 39 | New Hampshire | $143,085 |
| 40 | North Dakota | $138,692 |
| 41 | Vermont | $140,458 |
| 42 | Indiana | $134,477 |
| 43 | Wisconsin | $136,744 |
| 44 | Kansas | $128,652 |
| 45 | Wyoming | $129,914 |
| 46 | Montana | $127,065 |
| 47 | Idaho | $122,547 |
| 48 | Alaska | $134,823 |
| 49 | Oklahoma | $128,375 |
| 50 | Iowa | $126,593 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $126,166 |
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Updated January 8, 2025