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It seems like processing managers are becoming more and more common across America. But working conditions and demand for processing managers aren't the same everywhere in the U.S. As processing managers are popular in the U.S., we wanted to bring you a list of the best states for processing managers. In case you are trying to decide where to start your career as a processing manager, or if you are considering moving to a different city or state, we got you covered.
In order to get you the best states for processing 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 New Hampshire is the best state for processing manager jobs, whereas Wyoming is the worst.
10 best states for processing managers in 2026
1. New Hampshire
Total processing manager jobs: 551 Average annual salary: $107,815 Lowest 10 percent earn: $72,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $161,000 Location Quotient: 1.06
2. Connecticut
Total processing manager jobs: 985 Average annual salary: $112,341 Lowest 10 percent earn: $75,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $167,000 Location Quotient: 1
3. Washington
Total processing manager jobs: 2,039 Average annual salary: $116,570 Lowest 10 percent earn: $76,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $177,000 Location Quotient: 0.94
4. District of Columbia
Total processing manager jobs: 487 Average annual salary: $126,668 Lowest 10 percent earn: $83,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $192,000 Location Quotient: 0.98
5. California
Total processing manager jobs: 9,308 Average annual salary: $110,497 Lowest 10 percent earn: $73,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $167,000 Location Quotient: 1.07
6. Nevada
Total processing manager jobs: 662 Average annual salary: $103,299 Lowest 10 percent earn: $67,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $158,000 Location Quotient: 1.07
7. Massachusetts
Total processing manager jobs: 2,721 Average annual salary: $111,560 Lowest 10 percent earn: $74,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $166,000 Location Quotient: 1
8. New Jersey
Total processing manager jobs: 2,319 Average annual salary: $111,154 Lowest 10 percent earn: $73,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $167,000 Location Quotient: 0.99
9. New York
Total processing manager jobs: 4,083 Average annual salary: $107,213 Lowest 10 percent earn: $71,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $160,000 Location Quotient: 1.07
10. Rhode Island
Total processing manager jobs: 319 Average annual salary: $107,761 Lowest 10 percent earn: $72,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $160,000 Location Quotient: 0.89
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Detailed list of the best states for a processing manager
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Hampshire | $107,815 | $72,000 | 1,342,795 | 551 |
| 2 | Connecticut | $112,341 | $75,000 | 3,588,184 | 985 |
| 3 | Washington | $116,570 | $76,000 | 7,405,743 | 2,039 |
| 4 | District of Columbia | $126,668 | $83,000 | 693,972 | 487 |
| 5 | California | $110,497 | $73,000 | 39,536,653 | 9,308 |
| 6 | Nevada | $103,299 | $67,000 | 2,998,039 | 662 |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $111,560 | $74,000 | 6,859,819 | 2,721 |
| 8 | New Jersey | $111,154 | $73,000 | 9,005,644 | 2,319 |
| 9 | New York | $107,213 | $71,000 | 19,849,399 | 4,083 |
| 10 | Rhode Island | $107,761 | $72,000 | 1,059,639 | 319 |
| 11 | Alaska | $121,062 | $92,000 | 739,795 | 198 |
| 12 | Oregon | $102,108 | $67,000 | 4,142,776 | 1,181 |
| 13 | Michigan | $91,079 | $59,000 | 9,962,311 | 2,353 |
| 14 | Delaware | $96,613 | $63,000 | 961,939 | 376 |
| 15 | Wisconsin | $98,241 | $63,000 | 5,795,483 | 1,457 |
| 16 | Illinois | $89,438 | $58,000 | 12,802,023 | 3,870 |
| 17 | Pennsylvania | $92,047 | $60,000 | 12,805,537 | 3,243 |
| 18 | Virginia | $97,075 | $62,000 | 8,470,020 | 2,609 |
| 19 | Ohio | $84,619 | $54,000 | 11,658,609 | 2,968 |
| 20 | Arizona | $81,763 | $53,000 | 7,016,270 | 1,977 |
| 21 | North Carolina | $82,366 | $51,000 | 10,273,419 | 3,062 |
| 22 | South Dakota | $92,122 | $59,000 | 869,666 | 158 |
| 23 | Colorado | $90,782 | $58,000 | 5,607,154 | 1,622 |
| 24 | Tennessee | $85,669 | $54,000 | 6,715,984 | 1,517 |
| 25 | Maryland | $84,659 | $55,000 | 6,052,177 | 2,103 |
| 26 | Texas | $81,319 | $50,000 | 28,304,596 | 6,236 |
| 27 | Montana | $85,152 | $54,000 | 1,050,493 | 303 |
| 28 | Maine | $88,455 | $58,000 | 1,335,907 | 306 |
| 29 | Missouri | $74,769 | $48,000 | 6,113,532 | 1,919 |
| 30 | Hawaii | $94,027 | $80,000 | 1,427,538 | 240 |
| 31 | Louisiana | $82,147 | $49,000 | 4,684,333 | 823 |
| 32 | Minnesota | $81,989 | $53,000 | 5,576,606 | 1,803 |
| 33 | South Carolina | $71,702 | $44,000 | 5,024,369 | 1,470 |
| 34 | Kentucky | $70,558 | $45,000 | 4,454,189 | 1,194 |
| 35 | New Mexico | $81,995 | $52,000 | 2,088,070 | 423 |
| 36 | Georgia | $72,327 | $45,000 | 10,429,379 | 3,269 |
| 37 | Iowa | $75,002 | $48,000 | 3,145,711 | 982 |
| 38 | Utah | $74,718 | $48,000 | 3,101,833 | 881 |
| 39 | Idaho | $80,956 | $52,000 | 1,716,943 | 349 |
| 40 | Alabama | $77,314 | $48,000 | 4,874,747 | 1,057 |
| 41 | Indiana | $66,787 | $43,000 | 6,666,818 | 2,243 |
| 42 | Oklahoma | $73,294 | $46,000 | 3,930,864 | 804 |
| 43 | Kansas | $70,193 | $45,000 | 2,913,123 | 836 |
| 44 | West Virginia | $70,930 | $45,000 | 1,815,857 | 390 |
| 45 | Vermont | $74,955 | $49,000 | 623,657 | 171 |
| 46 | Florida | $64,243 | $38,000 | 20,984,400 | 4,724 |
| 47 | Arkansas | $65,134 | $41,000 | 3,004,279 | 769 |
| 48 | Nebraska | $73,610 | $47,000 | 1,920,076 | 427 |
| 49 | North Dakota | $64,941 | $42,000 | 755,393 | 235 |
| 50 | Mississippi | $62,600 | $38,000 | 2,984,100 | 537 |
| 51 | Wyoming | $65,390 | $42,000 | 579,315 | 127 |
Highest paying states for processing managers
| Rank | State | Avg. Processing Manager Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Hampshire | $107,815 |
| 2 | Connecticut | $112,341 |
| 3 | Washington | $116,570 |
| 4 | District of Columbia | $126,668 |
| 5 | California | $110,497 |
| 6 | Nevada | $103,299 |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $111,560 |
| 8 | New Jersey | $111,154 |
| 9 | New York | $107,213 |
| 10 | Rhode Island | $107,761 |
| 11 | Alaska | $121,062 |
| 12 | Oregon | $102,108 |
| 13 | Michigan | $91,079 |
| 14 | Delaware | $96,613 |
| 15 | Wisconsin | $98,241 |
| 16 | Illinois | $89,438 |
| 17 | Pennsylvania | $92,047 |
| 18 | Virginia | $97,075 |
| 19 | Ohio | $84,619 |
| 20 | Arizona | $81,763 |
| 21 | North Carolina | $82,366 |
| 22 | South Dakota | $92,122 |
| 23 | Colorado | $90,782 |
| 24 | Tennessee | $85,669 |
| 25 | Maryland | $84,659 |
| 26 | Texas | $81,319 |
| 27 | Montana | $85,152 |
| 28 | Maine | $88,455 |
| 29 | Missouri | $74,769 |
| 30 | Hawaii | $94,027 |
| 31 | Louisiana | $82,147 |
| 32 | Minnesota | $81,989 |
| 33 | South Carolina | $71,702 |
| 34 | Kentucky | $70,558 |
| 35 | New Mexico | $81,995 |
| 36 | Georgia | $72,327 |
| 37 | Iowa | $75,002 |
| 38 | Utah | $74,718 |
| 39 | Idaho | $80,956 |
| 40 | Alabama | $77,314 |
| 41 | Indiana | $66,787 |
| 42 | Oklahoma | $73,294 |
| 43 | Kansas | $70,193 |
| 44 | West Virginia | $70,930 |
| 45 | Vermont | $74,955 |
| 46 | Florida | $64,243 |
| 47 | Arkansas | $65,134 |
| 48 | Nebraska | $73,610 |
| 49 | North Dakota | $64,941 |
| 50 | Mississippi | $62,600 |
| 51 | Wyoming | $65,390 |
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Updated January 8, 2025