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Do you want to become a sales leader at Bath & Body Works, and you wonder what that means or entails? We have the full list of best states for sales leaders that you can check out, before you begin your journey. 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 sales leader jobs.
The median salary for sales leaders in Tennessee is $76,467. Compare that to the median salary in Alaska of $44,096, which ranked worst for sales leaders, and you can see how your location is important for your career.If you are currently seeking employment as a sales leader, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.
10 best states for sales leaders in 2026
1. Tennessee
Total sales leader jobs: 4,035 Average annual salary: $76,467 Lowest 10 percent earn: $37,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $154,000 Location Quotient: 1.26
2. Texas
Total sales leader jobs: 11,746 Average annual salary: $76,390 Lowest 10 percent earn: $38,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $149,000 Location Quotient: 1.07
3. Georgia
Total sales leader jobs: 5,770 Average annual salary: $74,204 Lowest 10 percent earn: $36,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $152,000 Location Quotient: 1.03
4. New Jersey
Total sales leader jobs: 4,374 Average annual salary: $72,900 Lowest 10 percent earn: $32,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $164,000 Location Quotient: 1.01
5. Virginia
Total sales leader jobs: 5,364 Average annual salary: $70,593 Lowest 10 percent earn: $31,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $157,000 Location Quotient: 1.05
6. Louisiana
Total sales leader jobs: 2,056 Average annual salary: $63,172 Lowest 10 percent earn: $30,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $130,000 Location Quotient: 1.18
7. California
Total sales leader jobs: 12,863 Average annual salary: $85,043 Lowest 10 percent earn: $44,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $162,000 Location Quotient: 0.81
8. New York
Total sales leader jobs: 7,279 Average annual salary: $69,242 Lowest 10 percent earn: $30,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $158,000 Location Quotient: 1.04
9. Illinois
Total sales leader jobs: 5,802 Average annual salary: $66,292 Lowest 10 percent earn: $31,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $139,000 Location Quotient: 0.89
10. Alabama
Total sales leader jobs: 2,691 Average annual salary: $59,639 Lowest 10 percent earn: $28,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $125,000 Location Quotient: 1.12
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Detailed list of the best states for a sales leader
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tennessee | $76,467 | $37,000 | 6,715,984 | 4,035 |
| 2 | Texas | $76,390 | $38,000 | 28,304,596 | 11,746 |
| 3 | Georgia | $74,204 | $36,000 | 10,429,379 | 5,770 |
| 4 | New Jersey | $72,900 | $32,000 | 9,005,644 | 4,374 |
| 5 | Virginia | $70,593 | $31,000 | 8,470,020 | 5,364 |
| 6 | Louisiana | $63,172 | $30,000 | 4,684,333 | 2,056 |
| 7 | California | $85,043 | $44,000 | 39,536,653 | 12,863 |
| 8 | New York | $69,242 | $30,000 | 19,849,399 | 7,279 |
| 9 | Illinois | $66,292 | $31,000 | 12,802,023 | 5,802 |
| 10 | Alabama | $59,639 | $28,000 | 4,874,747 | 2,691 |
| 11 | North Carolina | $59,033 | $26,000 | 10,273,419 | 6,865 |
| 12 | Missouri | $59,785 | $29,000 | 6,113,532 | 3,719 |
| 13 | Oklahoma | $58,149 | $29,000 | 3,930,864 | 1,937 |
| 14 | Arkansas | $60,265 | $29,000 | 3,004,279 | 1,353 |
| 15 | Arizona | $63,309 | $32,000 | 7,016,270 | 2,745 |
| 16 | Washington | $69,099 | $35,000 | 7,405,743 | 3,042 |
| 17 | District of Columbia | $75,400 | $34,000 | 693,972 | 401 |
| 18 | Utah | $60,419 | $31,000 | 3,101,833 | 1,721 |
| 19 | Kansas | $59,692 | $29,000 | 2,913,123 | 1,583 |
| 20 | Wisconsin | $57,204 | $26,000 | 5,795,483 | 3,347 |
| 21 | Nevada | $61,411 | $30,000 | 2,998,039 | 976 |
| 22 | Florida | $61,009 | $28,000 | 20,984,400 | 8,681 |
| 23 | Mississippi | $55,967 | $26,000 | 2,984,100 | 1,363 |
| 24 | New Mexico | $59,262 | $29,000 | 2,088,070 | 976 |
| 25 | South Carolina | $53,952 | $24,000 | 5,024,369 | 3,158 |
| 26 | Massachusetts | $62,431 | $25,000 | 6,859,819 | 4,344 |
| 27 | Delaware | $60,034 | $25,000 | 961,939 | 601 |
| 28 | Colorado | $61,222 | $31,000 | 5,607,154 | 2,727 |
| 29 | New Hampshire | $51,257 | $20,000 | 1,342,795 | 1,047 |
| 30 | Michigan | $51,636 | $22,000 | 9,962,311 | 4,590 |
| 31 | Rhode Island | $56,573 | $22,000 | 1,059,639 | 566 |
| 32 | Hawaii | $72,601 | $57,000 | 1,427,538 | 378 |
| 33 | Kentucky | $48,348 | $22,000 | 4,454,189 | 2,556 |
| 34 | Maryland | $56,549 | $23,000 | 6,052,177 | 3,398 |
| 35 | Ohio | $49,140 | $21,000 | 11,658,609 | 6,331 |
| 36 | Minnesota | $56,358 | $27,000 | 5,576,606 | 3,122 |
| 37 | Indiana | $49,797 | $22,000 | 6,666,818 | 3,867 |
| 38 | Pennsylvania | $47,942 | $19,000 | 12,805,537 | 7,049 |
| 39 | Nebraska | $56,904 | $28,000 | 1,920,076 | 909 |
| 40 | Connecticut | $53,138 | $21,000 | 3,588,184 | 1,603 |
| 41 | South Dakota | $53,011 | $27,000 | 869,666 | 426 |
| 42 | West Virginia | $43,912 | $18,000 | 1,815,857 | 942 |
| 43 | Oregon | $54,244 | $27,000 | 4,142,776 | 1,887 |
| 44 | Montana | $50,572 | $28,000 | 1,050,493 | 527 |
| 45 | Maine | $39,925 | $14,000 | 1,335,907 | 825 |
| 46 | Wyoming | $47,449 | $25,000 | 579,315 | 310 |
| 47 | Idaho | $51,685 | $27,000 | 1,716,943 | 685 |
| 48 | North Dakota | $46,020 | $24,000 | 755,393 | 492 |
| 49 | Iowa | $43,575 | $21,000 | 3,145,711 | 1,740 |
| 50 | Vermont | $43,602 | $16,000 | 623,657 | 321 |
| 51 | Alaska | $44,096 | $25,000 | 739,795 | 282 |
Highest paying states for sales leaders
| Rank | State | Avg. Sales Leader Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tennessee | $76,467 |
| 2 | Texas | $76,390 |
| 3 | Georgia | $74,204 |
| 4 | New Jersey | $72,900 |
| 5 | Virginia | $70,593 |
| 6 | Louisiana | $63,172 |
| 7 | California | $85,043 |
| 8 | New York | $69,242 |
| 9 | Illinois | $66,292 |
| 10 | Alabama | $59,639 |
| 11 | North Carolina | $59,033 |
| 12 | Missouri | $59,785 |
| 13 | Oklahoma | $58,149 |
| 14 | Arkansas | $60,265 |
| 15 | Arizona | $63,309 |
| 16 | Washington | $69,099 |
| 17 | District of Columbia | $75,400 |
| 18 | Utah | $60,419 |
| 19 | Kansas | $59,692 |
| 20 | Wisconsin | $57,204 |
| 21 | Nevada | $61,411 |
| 22 | Florida | $61,009 |
| 23 | Mississippi | $55,967 |
| 24 | New Mexico | $59,262 |
| 25 | South Carolina | $53,952 |
| 26 | Massachusetts | $62,431 |
| 27 | Delaware | $60,034 |
| 28 | Colorado | $61,222 |
| 29 | New Hampshire | $51,257 |
| 30 | Michigan | $51,636 |
| 31 | Rhode Island | $56,573 |
| 32 | Hawaii | $72,601 |
| 33 | Kentucky | $48,348 |
| 34 | Maryland | $56,549 |
| 35 | Ohio | $49,140 |
| 36 | Minnesota | $56,358 |
| 37 | Indiana | $49,797 |
| 38 | Pennsylvania | $47,942 |
| 39 | Nebraska | $56,904 |
| 40 | Connecticut | $53,138 |
| 41 | South Dakota | $53,011 |
| 42 | West Virginia | $43,912 |
| 43 | Oregon | $54,244 |
| 44 | Montana | $50,572 |
| 45 | Maine | $39,925 |
| 46 | Wyoming | $47,449 |
| 47 | Idaho | $51,685 |
| 48 | North Dakota | $46,020 |
| 49 | Iowa | $43,575 |
| 50 | Vermont | $43,602 |
| 51 | Alaska | $44,096 |
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Updated January 8, 2025