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Are you thinking of becoming a quality administrator and really want to work at IBEX Global Solutions plc? Turns out, your chances to become a quality administrator are better in some states than others.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 quality administrator jobs.
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 quality administrators.We found that New Jersey is the best state for quality administrator jobs, whereas Montana is the worst.
10 best states for quality administrators in 2025
1. New Jersey
Total quality administrator jobs: 1,379 Average annual salary: $66,835 Lowest 10 percent earn: $37,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $118,000 Location Quotient: 1.09
2. New Hampshire
Total quality administrator jobs: 382 Average annual salary: $58,839 Lowest 10 percent earn: $33,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $103,000 Location Quotient: 1.37
3. Connecticut
Total quality administrator jobs: 559 Average annual salary: $61,519 Lowest 10 percent earn: $34,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $109,000 Location Quotient: 1.06
4. New York
Total quality administrator jobs: 1,993 Average annual salary: $62,383 Lowest 10 percent earn: $35,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $110,000 Location Quotient: 0.98
5. Pennsylvania
Total quality administrator jobs: 1,875 Average annual salary: $55,890 Lowest 10 percent earn: $31,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $99,000 Location Quotient: 1.01
6. North Carolina
Total quality administrator jobs: 1,867 Average annual salary: $52,570 Lowest 10 percent earn: $31,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $88,000 Location Quotient: 1.22
7. California
Total quality administrator jobs: 5,910 Average annual salary: $57,735 Lowest 10 percent earn: $34,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $95,000 Location Quotient: 1.27
8. Michigan
Total quality administrator jobs: 1,191 Average annual salary: $58,090 Lowest 10 percent earn: $32,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $102,000 Location Quotient: 0.96
9. Texas
Total quality administrator jobs: 3,254 Average annual salary: $54,976 Lowest 10 percent earn: $34,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $87,000 Location Quotient: 1.01
10. Vermont
Total quality administrator jobs: 124 Average annual salary: $55,301 Lowest 10 percent earn: $31,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $97,000 Location Quotient: 1.01
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How Zippia determines the best states to be a quality administrator
You can read about how the best state rankings are calculated here.
Detailed list of the best states for a quality administrator
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Jersey | $66,835 | $37,000 | 9,005,644 | 1,379 |
| 2 | New Hampshire | $58,839 | $33,000 | 1,342,795 | 382 |
| 3 | Connecticut | $61,519 | $34,000 | 3,588,184 | 559 |
| 4 | New York | $62,383 | $35,000 | 19,849,399 | 1,993 |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | $55,890 | $31,000 | 12,805,537 | 1,875 |
| 6 | North Carolina | $52,570 | $31,000 | 10,273,419 | 1,867 |
| 7 | California | $57,735 | $34,000 | 39,536,653 | 5,910 |
| 8 | Michigan | $58,090 | $32,000 | 9,962,311 | 1,191 |
| 9 | Texas | $54,976 | $34,000 | 28,304,596 | 3,254 |
| 10 | Vermont | $55,301 | $31,000 | 623,657 | 124 |
| 11 | Florida | $55,331 | $35,000 | 20,984,400 | 2,545 |
| 12 | Alaska | $53,371 | $35,000 | 739,795 | 150 |
| 13 | Arizona | $51,020 | $31,000 | 7,016,270 | 1,104 |
| 14 | Rhode Island | $53,123 | $30,000 | 1,059,639 | 209 |
| 15 | Illinois | $54,634 | $31,000 | 12,802,023 | 1,912 |
| 16 | Massachusetts | $60,807 | $34,000 | 6,859,819 | 1,156 |
| 17 | Indiana | $47,652 | $27,000 | 6,666,818 | 1,123 |
| 18 | Washington | $52,009 | $31,000 | 7,405,743 | 1,146 |
| 19 | Maryland | $56,812 | $32,000 | 6,052,177 | 746 |
| 20 | West Virginia | $51,441 | $29,000 | 1,815,857 | 175 |
| 21 | Delaware | $51,787 | $29,000 | 961,939 | 191 |
| 22 | Hawaii | $56,781 | $46,000 | 1,427,538 | 139 |
| 23 | Mississippi | $47,855 | $29,000 | 2,984,100 | 317 |
| 24 | Utah | $44,105 | $26,000 | 3,101,833 | 678 |
| 25 | Nebraska | $44,801 | $27,000 | 1,920,076 | 356 |
| 26 | Ohio | $45,595 | $26,000 | 11,658,609 | 1,554 |
| 27 | Kentucky | $44,466 | $26,000 | 4,454,189 | 580 |
| 28 | South Carolina | $45,383 | $27,000 | 5,024,369 | 690 |
| 29 | New Mexico | $45,172 | $28,000 | 2,088,070 | 303 |
| 30 | Nevada | $45,384 | $27,000 | 2,998,039 | 318 |
| 31 | Louisiana | $47,325 | $29,000 | 4,684,333 | 289 |
| 32 | District of Columbia | $54,460 | $30,000 | 693,972 | 126 |
| 33 | Kansas | $44,643 | $27,000 | 2,913,123 | 445 |
| 34 | Alabama | $43,334 | $26,000 | 4,874,747 | 707 |
| 35 | Virginia | $49,969 | $28,000 | 8,470,020 | 766 |
| 36 | Minnesota | $41,589 | $24,000 | 5,576,606 | 1,206 |
| 37 | Maine | $44,422 | $25,000 | 1,335,907 | 189 |
| 38 | Georgia | $44,273 | $27,000 | 10,429,379 | 1,484 |
| 39 | Missouri | $44,232 | $26,000 | 6,113,532 | 842 |
| 40 | Idaho | $42,392 | $25,000 | 1,716,943 | 260 |
| 41 | North Dakota | $39,439 | $23,000 | 755,393 | 159 |
| 42 | Oregon | $40,170 | $24,000 | 4,142,776 | 723 |
| 43 | Tennessee | $41,477 | $25,000 | 6,715,984 | 846 |
| 44 | Wisconsin | $40,872 | $23,000 | 5,795,483 | 859 |
| 45 | Colorado | $36,867 | $22,000 | 5,607,154 | 1,186 |
| 46 | South Dakota | $42,349 | $25,000 | 869,666 | 116 |
| 47 | Arkansas | $38,004 | $23,000 | 3,004,279 | 295 |
| 48 | Iowa | $37,710 | $22,000 | 3,145,711 | 506 |
| 49 | Wyoming | $34,667 | $21,000 | 579,315 | 90 |
| 50 | Oklahoma | $37,600 | $23,000 | 3,930,864 | 324 |
| 51 | Montana | $34,345 | $21,000 | 1,050,493 | 154 |
Highest paying states for quality administrators
| Rank | State | Avg. Quality Administrator Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Jersey | $66,835 |
| 2 | New Hampshire | $58,839 |
| 3 | Connecticut | $61,519 |
| 4 | New York | $62,383 |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | $55,890 |
| 6 | North Carolina | $52,570 |
| 7 | California | $57,735 |
| 8 | Michigan | $58,090 |
| 9 | Texas | $54,976 |
| 10 | Vermont | $55,301 |
| 11 | Florida | $55,331 |
| 12 | Alaska | $53,371 |
| 13 | Arizona | $51,020 |
| 14 | Rhode Island | $53,123 |
| 15 | Illinois | $54,634 |
| 16 | Massachusetts | $60,807 |
| 17 | Indiana | $47,652 |
| 18 | Washington | $52,009 |
| 19 | Maryland | $56,812 |
| 20 | West Virginia | $51,441 |
| 21 | Delaware | $51,787 |
| 22 | Hawaii | $56,781 |
| 23 | Mississippi | $47,855 |
| 24 | Utah | $44,105 |
| 25 | Nebraska | $44,801 |
| 26 | Ohio | $45,595 |
| 27 | Kentucky | $44,466 |
| 28 | South Carolina | $45,383 |
| 29 | New Mexico | $45,172 |
| 30 | Nevada | $45,384 |
| 31 | Louisiana | $47,325 |
| 32 | District of Columbia | $54,460 |
| 33 | Kansas | $44,643 |
| 34 | Alabama | $43,334 |
| 35 | Virginia | $49,969 |
| 36 | Minnesota | $41,589 |
| 37 | Maine | $44,422 |
| 38 | Georgia | $44,273 |
| 39 | Missouri | $44,232 |
| 40 | Idaho | $42,392 |
| 41 | North Dakota | $39,439 |
| 42 | Oregon | $40,170 |
| 43 | Tennessee | $41,477 |
| 44 | Wisconsin | $40,872 |
| 45 | Colorado | $36,867 |
| 46 | South Dakota | $42,349 |
| 47 | Arkansas | $38,004 |
| 48 | Iowa | $37,710 |
| 49 | Wyoming | $34,667 |
| 50 | Oklahoma | $37,600 |
| 51 | Montana | $34,345 |
Expert opinions on the best states for quality administrators
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for quality administrators to find work opportunities?
Veronica Cochran
CEO, International Association of Administrative Professionals
I would urge graduates to not simply focus on locations or organizations with the highest salary or most job or promotion opportunities. The key to remaining engaged and creating value is finding an organization that supports your core beliefs and values.
Second to that, I believe a support network is vital to one's professional development and success. That being said, I have had the opportunity to engage administrative professionals throughout the United States and across the globe. In particular, I came across larger networks in New York, D.C., Alabama, California, and Texas.
If they are looking for a place to start, I believe Zippia's list of Best States for an Administrative Assistant is a great starting point.
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Updated January 8, 2025