Best states for a project consultant

Q: What is the best state for project consultants?

The best state to be a project consultant is District of Columbia based on project consultant salaries and job opportunities.

Q: What is the highest paying state for project consultants?

The highest paying state for project consultants is Florida based on Zippia’s salary database.

Q: What is the worst state for project consultants?

The worst state for project consultants is Florida, due to a combination of low salaries and few job opportunities.

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Jacob Kovel Ph.D.

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Not all states present equal opportunity for employees, and when it comes to project consultant 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. This way, if you are newly entering the job market, or you are looking to change jobs, you know which places are the best for project consultant jobs.

We figured that the best places for project consultant jobs has three things everyone would agree on. There would be high annual wages, good career prospects (no matter what phase of the career you are in), and a lot of job opportunities.We found that the Midwest is best for project consultants, and the Northeast is the worst. Newark, NJ is the best city in the country for project consultant jobs, where as District of Columbia is the best state in the country.

10 best states for project consultants in 2026

1. District of Columbia
Total project consultant jobs: 744
Average annual salary: $105,839
Lowest 10 percent earn: $72,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $153,000
Location Quotient:
2.27
Project consultant jobs in District of Columbia
2. New Jersey
Total project consultant jobs: 1,694
Average annual salary: $116,671
Lowest 10 percent earn: $80,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $168,000
Location Quotient:
1.09
Project consultant jobs in New Jersey
3. Nevada
Total project consultant jobs: 523
Average annual salary: $93,107
Lowest 10 percent earn: $58,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $149,000
Location Quotient:
1.28
Project consultant jobs in Nevada
4. Texas
Total project consultant jobs: 5,359
Average annual salary: $88,348
Lowest 10 percent earn: $55,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $139,000
Location Quotient:
1.36
Project consultant jobs in Texas
5. California
Total project consultant jobs: 5,568
Average annual salary: $103,155
Lowest 10 percent earn: $64,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $165,000
Location Quotient:
0.98
Project consultant jobs in California
6. Connecticut
Total project consultant jobs: 573
Average annual salary: $105,713
Lowest 10 percent earn: $73,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $152,000
Location Quotient:
0.89
Project consultant jobs in Connecticut
7. Rhode Island
Total project consultant jobs: 333
Average annual salary: $83,836
Lowest 10 percent earn: $58,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $121,000
Location Quotient:
1.4
Project consultant jobs in Rhode Island
8. Oregon
Total project consultant jobs: 893
Average annual salary: $90,213
Lowest 10 percent earn: $55,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $146,000
Location Quotient:
1.1
Project consultant jobs in Oregon
9. North Carolina
Total project consultant jobs: 1,587
Average annual salary: $95,688
Lowest 10 percent earn: $64,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $142,000
Location Quotient:
0.85
Project consultant jobs in North Carolina
10. Alabama
Total project consultant jobs: 954
Average annual salary: $82,842
Lowest 10 percent earn: $53,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $128,000
Location Quotient:
1.11
Project consultant jobs in Alabama

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How Zippia determines the best states to be a project consultant

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Detailed list of the best states for a project consultant

Rank	State	Average salary	Lowest 10% earn	Population	Job count
1	District of Columbia	$105,839	$72,000	693,972	744
2	New Jersey	$116,671	$80,000	9,005,644	1,694
3	Nevada	$93,107	$58,000	2,998,039	523
4	Texas	$88,348	$55,000	28,304,596	5,359
5	California	$103,155	$64,000	39,536,653	5,568
6	Connecticut	$105,713	$73,000	3,588,184	573
7	Rhode Island	$83,836	$58,000	1,059,639	333
8	Oregon	$90,213	$55,000	4,142,776	893
9	North Carolina	$95,688	$64,000	10,273,419	1,587
10	Alabama	$82,842	$53,000	4,874,747	954
11	Pennsylvania	$89,389	$61,000	12,805,537	1,999
12	Maryland	$102,558	$70,000	6,052,177	846
13	Arizona	$94,575	$60,000	7,016,270	922
14	New Hampshire	$80,444	$55,000	1,342,795	439
15	Massachusetts	$89,692	$62,000	6,859,819	1,738
16	New Mexico	$80,949	$51,000	2,088,070	453
17	New York	$92,600	$64,000	19,849,399	2,330
18	Virginia	$88,540	$60,000	8,470,020	1,775
19	Washington	$92,745	$56,000	7,405,743	949
20	Minnesota	$76,022	$50,000	5,576,606	1,766
21	Michigan	$77,225	$52,000	9,962,311	1,530
22	Ohio	$73,775	$50,000	11,658,609	2,362
23	Idaho	$75,029	$46,000	1,716,943	394
24	Alaska	$84,678	$52,000	739,795	105
25	Delaware	$73,463	$50,000	961,939	337
26	South Carolina	$78,276	$51,000	5,024,369	738
27	Colorado	$86,010	$54,000	5,607,154	667
28	Vermont	$72,836	$49,000	623,657	183
29	Tennessee	$71,983	$47,000	6,715,984	1,116
30	Missouri	$72,130	$47,000	6,113,532	1,268
31	Mississippi	$72,008	$45,000	2,984,100	424
32	Illinois	$74,781	$50,000	12,802,023	2,219
33	Iowa	$74,194	$49,000	3,145,711	609
34	Hawaii	$78,924	$56,000	1,427,538	153
35	Wisconsin	$68,672	$45,000	5,795,483	1,211
36	Indiana	$71,956	$48,000	6,666,818	1,150
37	Wyoming	$73,177	$45,000	579,315	95
38	Montana	$71,869	$44,000	1,050,493	214
39	Oklahoma	$66,632	$43,000	3,930,864	714
40	Louisiana	$74,359	$46,000	4,684,333	445
41	Utah	$68,426	$42,000	3,101,833	647
42	South Dakota	$63,910	$41,000	869,666	264
43	Georgia	$66,174	$43,000	10,429,379	2,339
44	North Dakota	$64,750	$42,000	755,393	209
45	West Virginia	$68,922	$46,000	1,815,857	227
46	Kansas	$63,921	$42,000	2,913,123	616
47	Maine	$66,499	$46,000	1,335,907	246
48	Kentucky	$65,828	$44,000	4,454,189	612
49	Nebraska	$55,463	$36,000	1,920,076	488
50	Arkansas	$59,430	$38,000	3,004,279	496
51	Florida	$53,223	$33,000	20,984,400	2,216

Highest paying states for project consultants

Rank	State	Avg. Project Consultant Salary
1	District of Columbia	$105,839
2	New Jersey	$116,671
3	Nevada	$93,107
4	Texas	$88,348
5	California	$103,155
6	Connecticut	$105,713
7	Rhode Island	$83,836
8	Oregon	$90,213
9	North Carolina	$95,688
10	Alabama	$82,842
11	Pennsylvania	$89,389
12	Maryland	$102,558
13	Arizona	$94,575
14	New Hampshire	$80,444
15	Massachusetts	$89,692
16	New Mexico	$80,949
17	New York	$92,600
18	Virginia	$88,540
19	Washington	$92,745
20	Minnesota	$76,022
21	Michigan	$77,225
22	Ohio	$73,775
23	Idaho	$75,029
24	Alaska	$84,678
25	Delaware	$73,463
26	South Carolina	$78,276
27	Colorado	$86,010
28	Vermont	$72,836
29	Tennessee	$71,983
30	Missouri	$72,130
31	Mississippi	$72,008
32	Illinois	$74,781
33	Iowa	$74,194
34	Hawaii	$78,924
35	Wisconsin	$68,672
36	Indiana	$71,956
37	Wyoming	$73,177
38	Montana	$71,869
39	Oklahoma	$66,632
40	Louisiana	$74,359
41	Utah	$68,426
42	South Dakota	$63,910
43	Georgia	$66,174
44	North Dakota	$64,750
45	West Virginia	$68,922
46	Kansas	$63,921
47	Maine	$66,499
48	Kentucky	$65,828
49	Nebraska	$55,463
50	Arkansas	$59,430
51	Florida	$53,223

Expert opinions on the best states for project consultants

Are there any particularly good places in the United States for project consultants to find work opportunities?
Jacob Kovel Ph.D.
Professor & CM Programs Coordinator, Central Connecticut State University
In general, the construction industry is strong throughout the world. It is one of the few industries that really cannot be outsourced. Additionally, it is an area where many governments, at all levels, spend money. Finally, there is a nationwide shortage of trained professionals in the industry, as well as a shortage of skilled tradespeople. Combined, all of these lead to a strong job market almost everywhere.

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Total project consultant jobs:	744
Average annual salary:	$105,839
Lowest 10 percent earn:	$72,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$153,000
Location Quotient:	2.27

Best states for a project consultant

10 best states for project consultants in 2026

1. District of Columbia

2. New Jersey

3. Nevada

4. Texas

5. California

6. Connecticut

7. Rhode Island

8. Oregon

9. North Carolina

10. Alabama