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Lisa Noble
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Do you wonder which states in the U.S. are the best for project & team managers? If so, we have the full list of best to worst states for project & team manager jobs for you to check out and see if you think it's time to move and start anew. Not all states fare the same when it come to job opportunity and pay.Our research shows that Washington is the best state in the country for project & team managers.
Washington is the best state for jobs for project & team managers, and Mississippi is the worst. The most common pay in Washington is $140,598, while the median pay in Mississippi is $99,710.We found that the Midwest is best for project & team managers, and the Northeast is the worst. Seattle, WA is the best city in the country for project & team manager jobs, where as Washington is the best state in the country.
10 best states for project & team managers in 2026
1. Washington
Total project & team manager jobs: 2,416 Average annual salary: $140,598 Lowest 10 percent earn: $100,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $197,000 Location Quotient: 1.64
2. Rhode Island
Total project & team manager jobs: 237 Average annual salary: $141,129 Lowest 10 percent earn: $101,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $196,000 Location Quotient: 0.96
3. New Hampshire
Total project & team manager jobs: 357 Average annual salary: $127,346 Lowest 10 percent earn: $91,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $176,000 Location Quotient: 1.01
4. California
Total project & team manager jobs: 9,109 Average annual salary: $134,767 Lowest 10 percent earn: $94,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $192,000 Location Quotient: 1.54
5. Pennsylvania
Total project & team manager jobs: 1,964 Average annual salary: $129,238 Lowest 10 percent earn: $92,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $181,000 Location Quotient: 0.83
6. Delaware
Total project & team manager jobs: 291 Average annual salary: $123,580 Lowest 10 percent earn: $88,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $173,000 Location Quotient: 1.15
7. Massachusetts
Total project & team manager jobs: 1,587 Average annual salary: $127,605 Lowest 10 percent earn: $91,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $177,000 Location Quotient: 0.85
8. Connecticut
Total project & team manager jobs: 788 Average annual salary: $123,698 Lowest 10 percent earn: $88,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $172,000 Location Quotient: 1.17
9. Utah
Total project & team manager jobs: 538 Average annual salary: $123,836 Lowest 10 percent earn: $87,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $175,000 Location Quotient: 0.83
10. Oregon
Total project & team manager jobs: 1,129 Average annual salary: $120,869 Lowest 10 percent earn: $85,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $171,000 Location Quotient: 1.35
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Detailed list of the best states for a project & team manager
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $140,598 | $100,000 | 7,405,743 | 2,416 |
| 2 | Rhode Island | $141,129 | $101,000 | 1,059,639 | 237 |
| 3 | New Hampshire | $127,346 | $91,000 | 1,342,795 | 357 |
| 4 | California | $134,767 | $94,000 | 39,536,653 | 9,109 |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | $129,238 | $92,000 | 12,805,537 | 1,964 |
| 6 | Delaware | $123,580 | $88,000 | 961,939 | 291 |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $127,605 | $91,000 | 6,859,819 | 1,587 |
| 8 | Connecticut | $123,698 | $88,000 | 3,588,184 | 788 |
| 9 | Utah | $123,836 | $87,000 | 3,101,833 | 538 |
| 10 | Oregon | $120,869 | $85,000 | 4,142,776 | 1,129 |
| 11 | District of Columbia | $126,295 | $90,000 | 693,972 | 724 |
| 12 | Michigan | $125,935 | $90,000 | 9,962,311 | 1,024 |
| 13 | Vermont | $119,108 | $85,000 | 623,657 | 187 |
| 14 | New York | $123,637 | $88,000 | 19,849,399 | 3,250 |
| 15 | North Carolina | $121,721 | $87,000 | 10,273,419 | 1,718 |
| 16 | Georgia | $117,511 | $84,000 | 10,429,379 | 2,221 |
| 17 | Virginia | $120,373 | $86,000 | 8,470,020 | 2,048 |
| 18 | Nevada | $120,602 | $84,000 | 2,998,039 | 298 |
| 19 | Maine | $114,817 | $83,000 | 1,335,907 | 250 |
| 20 | Idaho | $121,650 | $86,000 | 1,716,943 | 225 |
| 21 | Illinois | $114,289 | $82,000 | 12,802,023 | 3,063 |
| 22 | New Jersey | $124,737 | $88,000 | 9,005,644 | 1,210 |
| 23 | Missouri | $113,460 | $81,000 | 6,113,532 | 1,215 |
| 24 | Wisconsin | $114,582 | $83,000 | 5,795,483 | 917 |
| 25 | West Virginia | $116,055 | $82,000 | 1,815,857 | 143 |
| 26 | Arkansas | $110,019 | $79,000 | 3,004,279 | 509 |
| 27 | South Carolina | $112,240 | $80,000 | 5,024,369 | 808 |
| 28 | Ohio | $111,220 | $79,000 | 11,658,609 | 1,490 |
| 29 | Alabama | $105,835 | $76,000 | 4,874,747 | 919 |
| 30 | Arizona | $112,401 | $79,000 | 7,016,270 | 901 |
| 31 | Texas | $111,072 | $78,000 | 28,304,596 | 3,587 |
| 32 | Oklahoma | $109,068 | $78,000 | 3,930,864 | 504 |
| 33 | Colorado | $109,124 | $78,000 | 5,607,154 | 1,371 |
| 34 | Louisiana | $112,077 | $79,000 | 4,684,333 | 273 |
| 35 | Florida | $107,881 | $76,000 | 20,984,400 | 3,378 |
| 36 | Maryland | $113,294 | $80,000 | 6,052,177 | 1,136 |
| 37 | Minnesota | $110,274 | $81,000 | 5,576,606 | 1,057 |
| 38 | Alaska | $104,850 | $81,000 | 739,795 | 173 |
| 39 | Montana | $101,596 | $74,000 | 1,050,493 | 255 |
| 40 | North Dakota | $97,972 | $73,000 | 755,393 | 237 |
| 41 | Hawaii | $98,458 | $72,000 | 1,427,538 | 222 |
| 42 | South Dakota | $103,618 | $75,000 | 869,666 | 140 |
| 43 | Nebraska | $104,347 | $75,000 | 1,920,076 | 309 |
| 44 | New Mexico | $105,737 | $74,000 | 2,088,070 | 285 |
| 45 | Kansas | $104,269 | $75,000 | 2,913,123 | 368 |
| 46 | Iowa | $97,364 | $70,000 | 3,145,711 | 669 |
| 47 | Wyoming | $97,954 | $70,000 | 579,315 | 105 |
| 48 | Kentucky | $99,667 | $71,000 | 4,454,189 | 387 |
| 49 | Tennessee | $96,959 | $69,000 | 6,715,984 | 865 |
| 50 | Indiana | $99,209 | $71,000 | 6,666,818 | 775 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $99,710 | $71,000 | 2,984,100 | 154 |
Highest paying states for project & team managers
| Rank | State | Avg. Project & Team Manager Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $140,598 |
| 2 | Rhode Island | $141,129 |
| 3 | New Hampshire | $127,346 |
| 4 | California | $134,767 |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | $129,238 |
| 6 | Delaware | $123,580 |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $127,605 |
| 8 | Connecticut | $123,698 |
| 9 | Utah | $123,836 |
| 10 | Oregon | $120,869 |
| 11 | District of Columbia | $126,295 |
| 12 | Michigan | $125,935 |
| 13 | Vermont | $119,108 |
| 14 | New York | $123,637 |
| 15 | North Carolina | $121,721 |
| 16 | Georgia | $117,511 |
| 17 | Virginia | $120,373 |
| 18 | Nevada | $120,602 |
| 19 | Maine | $114,817 |
| 20 | Idaho | $121,650 |
| 21 | Illinois | $114,289 |
| 22 | New Jersey | $124,737 |
| 23 | Missouri | $113,460 |
| 24 | Wisconsin | $114,582 |
| 25 | West Virginia | $116,055 |
| 26 | Arkansas | $110,019 |
| 27 | South Carolina | $112,240 |
| 28 | Ohio | $111,220 |
| 29 | Alabama | $105,835 |
| 30 | Arizona | $112,401 |
| 31 | Texas | $111,072 |
| 32 | Oklahoma | $109,068 |
| 33 | Colorado | $109,124 |
| 34 | Louisiana | $112,077 |
| 35 | Florida | $107,881 |
| 36 | Maryland | $113,294 |
| 37 | Minnesota | $110,274 |
| 38 | Alaska | $104,850 |
| 39 | Montana | $101,596 |
| 40 | North Dakota | $97,972 |
| 41 | Hawaii | $98,458 |
| 42 | South Dakota | $103,618 |
| 43 | Nebraska | $104,347 |
| 44 | New Mexico | $105,737 |
| 45 | Kansas | $104,269 |
| 46 | Iowa | $97,364 |
| 47 | Wyoming | $97,954 |
| 48 | Kentucky | $99,667 |
| 49 | Tennessee | $96,959 |
| 50 | Indiana | $99,209 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $99,710 |
Expert opinions on the best states for project & team managers
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for project & team managers to find work opportunities?
Lisa Noble
Director of Employer Engagement and Entrepreneurship and DavisConnects Advisor for Consulting, Colby College
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Updated January 8, 2025