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We decided to bring you a list of the best states for jobs for resident services directors in the United States. Resident services director positions are available in every state, but not all states are the same. Some states do not offer the same wages, benefits, time off, etc for resident services directors.Our research found that New York is the best state for resident services directors, while Delaware and New York are ranked highest in terms of median salary. New York has a median salary of $84,988 and Delaware has the highest median salary among all 50 states for resident services directors.
The median salary for resident services directors in New York is $84,988. Compare that to the median salary in North Dakota of $38,133, which ranked worst for resident services directors, and you can see how your location is important for your career.New York is the best state, and Wilmington is the city with the highest pay for resident services directors.
10 best states for resident services directors in 2026
1. New York
Total resident services director jobs: 1,603 Average annual salary: $84,988 Lowest 10 percent earn: $42,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $171,000 Location Quotient: 1.11
2. Connecticut
Total resident services director jobs: 382 Average annual salary: $81,203 Lowest 10 percent earn: $39,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $166,000 Location Quotient: 1.02
3. New Jersey
Total resident services director jobs: 904 Average annual salary: $79,718 Lowest 10 percent earn: $39,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $162,000 Location Quotient: 1.01
4. Delaware
Total resident services director jobs: 121 Average annual salary: $85,365 Lowest 10 percent earn: $42,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $170,000 Location Quotient: 0.85
5. Florida
Total resident services director jobs: 1,715 Average annual salary: $73,206 Lowest 10 percent earn: $42,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $126,000 Location Quotient: 0.97
6. California
Total resident services director jobs: 3,276 Average annual salary: $79,428 Lowest 10 percent earn: $45,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $137,000 Location Quotient: 0.99
7. Massachusetts
Total resident services director jobs: 1,046 Average annual salary: $73,397 Lowest 10 percent earn: $34,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $156,000 Location Quotient: 1.01
8. Oklahoma
Total resident services director jobs: 627 Average annual salary: $62,119 Lowest 10 percent earn: $35,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $109,000 Location Quotient: 1.8
9. Texas
Total resident services director jobs: 2,131 Average annual salary: $72,357 Lowest 10 percent earn: $42,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $122,000 Location Quotient: 0.93
10. District of Columbia
Total resident services director jobs: 196 Average annual salary: $77,527 Lowest 10 percent earn: $38,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $155,000 Location Quotient: 1.03
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Detailed list of the best states for a resident services director
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $84,988 | $42,000 | 19,849,399 | 1,603 |
| 2 | Connecticut | $81,203 | $39,000 | 3,588,184 | 382 |
| 3 | New Jersey | $79,718 | $39,000 | 9,005,644 | 904 |
| 4 | Delaware | $85,365 | $42,000 | 961,939 | 121 |
| 5 | Florida | $73,206 | $42,000 | 20,984,400 | 1,715 |
| 6 | California | $79,428 | $45,000 | 39,536,653 | 3,276 |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $73,397 | $34,000 | 6,859,819 | 1,046 |
| 8 | Oklahoma | $62,119 | $35,000 | 3,930,864 | 627 |
| 9 | Texas | $72,357 | $42,000 | 28,304,596 | 2,131 |
| 10 | District of Columbia | $77,527 | $38,000 | 693,972 | 196 |
| 11 | Rhode Island | $81,510 | $39,000 | 1,059,639 | 102 |
| 12 | Alabama | $60,662 | $34,000 | 4,874,747 | 725 |
| 13 | Nevada | $67,195 | $37,000 | 2,998,039 | 231 |
| 14 | Pennsylvania | $70,820 | $33,000 | 12,805,537 | 1,137 |
| 15 | Arizona | $65,727 | $39,000 | 7,016,270 | 619 |
| 16 | Maine | $62,213 | $27,000 | 1,335,907 | 169 |
| 17 | New Mexico | $60,327 | $34,000 | 2,088,070 | 241 |
| 18 | New Hampshire | $66,740 | $30,000 | 1,342,795 | 178 |
| 19 | Louisiana | $58,073 | $33,000 | 4,684,333 | 739 |
| 20 | Virginia | $71,214 | $35,000 | 8,470,020 | 866 |
| 21 | Georgia | $67,942 | $38,000 | 10,429,379 | 908 |
| 22 | Michigan | $60,225 | $28,000 | 9,962,311 | 791 |
| 23 | Ohio | $60,626 | $29,000 | 11,658,609 | 958 |
| 24 | West Virginia | $57,713 | $28,000 | 1,815,857 | 167 |
| 25 | Wyoming | $54,497 | $30,000 | 579,315 | 74 |
| 26 | Maryland | $70,596 | $34,000 | 6,052,177 | 555 |
| 27 | Mississippi | $52,225 | $29,000 | 2,984,100 | 437 |
| 28 | Colorado | $57,742 | $32,000 | 5,607,154 | 703 |
| 29 | Missouri | $58,065 | $31,000 | 6,113,532 | 624 |
| 30 | Hawaii | $51,266 | $44,000 | 1,427,538 | 109 |
| 31 | North Carolina | $61,180 | $32,000 | 10,273,419 | 851 |
| 32 | Kentucky | $53,601 | $27,000 | 4,454,189 | 424 |
| 33 | South Carolina | $58,538 | $32,000 | 5,024,369 | 408 |
| 34 | Idaho | $54,085 | $29,000 | 1,716,943 | 180 |
| 35 | Oregon | $51,793 | $28,000 | 4,142,776 | 497 |
| 36 | Tennessee | $52,061 | $28,000 | 6,715,984 | 610 |
| 37 | Illinois | $52,629 | $26,000 | 12,802,023 | 1,328 |
| 38 | Arkansas | $52,658 | $29,000 | 3,004,279 | 261 |
| 39 | Minnesota | $45,220 | $23,000 | 5,576,606 | 1,658 |
| 40 | Washington | $47,915 | $26,000 | 7,405,743 | 898 |
| 41 | Iowa | $42,358 | $22,000 | 3,145,711 | 578 |
| 42 | Vermont | $55,301 | $24,000 | 623,657 | 67 |
| 43 | Indiana | $49,879 | $25,000 | 6,666,818 | 653 |
| 44 | Utah | $51,146 | $27,000 | 3,101,833 | 296 |
| 45 | South Dakota | $49,580 | $27,000 | 869,666 | 86 |
| 46 | Montana | $41,572 | $23,000 | 1,050,493 | 128 |
| 47 | Alaska | $36,111 | $21,000 | 739,795 | 100 |
| 48 | Kansas | $43,683 | $24,000 | 2,913,123 | 291 |
| 49 | Nebraska | $41,225 | $22,000 | 1,920,076 | 222 |
| 50 | Wisconsin | $45,541 | $22,000 | 5,795,483 | 284 |
| 51 | North Dakota | $38,133 | $20,000 | 755,393 | 93 |
Highest paying states for resident services directors
| Rank | State | Avg. Resident Services Director Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $84,988 |
| 2 | Connecticut | $81,203 |
| 3 | New Jersey | $79,718 |
| 4 | Delaware | $85,365 |
| 5 | Florida | $73,206 |
| 6 | California | $79,428 |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $73,397 |
| 8 | Oklahoma | $62,119 |
| 9 | Texas | $72,357 |
| 10 | District of Columbia | $77,527 |
| 11 | Rhode Island | $81,510 |
| 12 | Alabama | $60,662 |
| 13 | Nevada | $67,195 |
| 14 | Pennsylvania | $70,820 |
| 15 | Arizona | $65,727 |
| 16 | Maine | $62,213 |
| 17 | New Mexico | $60,327 |
| 18 | New Hampshire | $66,740 |
| 19 | Louisiana | $58,073 |
| 20 | Virginia | $71,214 |
| 21 | Georgia | $67,942 |
| 22 | Michigan | $60,225 |
| 23 | Ohio | $60,626 |
| 24 | West Virginia | $57,713 |
| 25 | Wyoming | $54,497 |
| 26 | Maryland | $70,596 |
| 27 | Mississippi | $52,225 |
| 28 | Colorado | $57,742 |
| 29 | Missouri | $58,065 |
| 30 | Hawaii | $51,266 |
| 31 | North Carolina | $61,180 |
| 32 | Kentucky | $53,601 |
| 33 | South Carolina | $58,538 |
| 34 | Idaho | $54,085 |
| 35 | Oregon | $51,793 |
| 36 | Tennessee | $52,061 |
| 37 | Illinois | $52,629 |
| 38 | Arkansas | $52,658 |
| 39 | Minnesota | $45,220 |
| 40 | Washington | $47,915 |
| 41 | Iowa | $42,358 |
| 42 | Vermont | $55,301 |
| 43 | Indiana | $49,879 |
| 44 | Utah | $51,146 |
| 45 | South Dakota | $49,580 |
| 46 | Montana | $41,572 |
| 47 | Alaska | $36,111 |
| 48 | Kansas | $43,683 |
| 49 | Nebraska | $41,225 |
| 50 | Wisconsin | $45,541 |
| 51 | North Dakota | $38,133 |
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Updated January 8, 2025