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Best states for a senior director, operations
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Karen Kus
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We decided to bring you a list of the best states for jobs for senior directors, operations in the United States. Senior director, operations 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 senior directors, operations.Pay, benefits, and opportunities vary greatly by state, and it's no different for senior directors, operations. We found that Nevada is the best state in the nation for senior directors, operations, and people in Vancouver earn the most in the field.
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 senior directors, operations.If you are currently seeking employment as a senior director, operations, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.
10 best states for senior directors, operations in 2026
1. Nevada
Total senior director, operations jobs: 372 Average annual salary: $152,840 Lowest 10 percent earn: $105,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $221,000 Location Quotient: 1.12
2. North Carolina
Total senior director, operations jobs: 1,830 Average annual salary: $144,812 Lowest 10 percent earn: $98,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $213,000 Location Quotient: 1.2
3. Washington
Total senior director, operations jobs: 884 Average annual salary: $187,230 Lowest 10 percent earn: $136,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $257,000 Location Quotient: 0.76
4. California
Total senior director, operations jobs: 4,097 Average annual salary: $176,426 Lowest 10 percent earn: $125,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $247,000 Location Quotient: 0.88
5. District of Columbia
Total senior director, operations jobs: 374 Average annual salary: $157,524 Lowest 10 percent earn: $109,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $227,000 Location Quotient: 1.4
6. Texas
Total senior director, operations jobs: 4,095 Average annual salary: $141,609 Lowest 10 percent earn: $94,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $212,000 Location Quotient: 1.27
7. Massachusetts
Total senior director, operations jobs: 1,465 Average annual salary: $154,232 Lowest 10 percent earn: $108,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $219,000 Location Quotient: 1
8. South Dakota
Total senior director, operations jobs: 169 Average annual salary: $142,673 Lowest 10 percent earn: $99,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $205,000 Location Quotient: 0.99
9. Connecticut
Total senior director, operations jobs: 376 Average annual salary: $168,014 Lowest 10 percent earn: $119,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $237,000 Location Quotient: 0.71
10. Virginia
Total senior director, operations jobs: 1,016 Average annual salary: $169,360 Lowest 10 percent earn: $119,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $241,000 Location Quotient: 0.68
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How Zippia determines the best states to be a senior director, operations
You can read about how the best state rankings are calculated here.
Detailed list of the best states for a senior director, operations
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nevada | $152,840 | $105,000 | 2,998,039 | 372 |
| 2 | North Carolina | $144,812 | $98,000 | 10,273,419 | 1,830 |
| 3 | Washington | $187,230 | $136,000 | 7,405,743 | 884 |
| 4 | California | $176,426 | $125,000 | 39,536,653 | 4,097 |
| 5 | District of Columbia | $157,524 | $109,000 | 693,972 | 374 |
| 6 | Texas | $141,609 | $94,000 | 28,304,596 | 4,095 |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $154,232 | $108,000 | 6,859,819 | 1,465 |
| 8 | South Dakota | $142,673 | $99,000 | 869,666 | 169 |
| 9 | Connecticut | $168,014 | $119,000 | 3,588,184 | 376 |
| 10 | Virginia | $169,360 | $119,000 | 8,470,020 | 1,016 |
| 11 | New York | $151,310 | $105,000 | 19,849,399 | 1,796 |
| 12 | Wisconsin | $140,483 | $96,000 | 5,795,483 | 812 |
| 13 | Ohio | $132,040 | $89,000 | 11,658,609 | 1,655 |
| 14 | Rhode Island | $149,154 | $103,000 | 1,059,639 | 134 |
| 15 | Maine | $133,733 | $92,000 | 1,335,907 | 218 |
| 16 | Colorado | $154,543 | $107,000 | 5,607,154 | 554 |
| 17 | New Jersey | $144,857 | $99,000 | 9,005,644 | 1,026 |
| 18 | Tennessee | $128,525 | $85,000 | 6,715,984 | 906 |
| 19 | Oregon | $140,086 | $96,000 | 4,142,776 | 534 |
| 20 | Michigan | $128,948 | $87,000 | 9,962,311 | 1,088 |
| 21 | Alabama | $119,937 | $78,000 | 4,874,747 | 971 |
| 22 | Indiana | $123,375 | $82,000 | 6,666,818 | 1,075 |
| 23 | Illinois | $135,814 | $92,000 | 12,802,023 | 1,442 |
| 24 | Idaho | $124,261 | $84,000 | 1,716,943 | 285 |
| 25 | Georgia | $124,460 | $82,000 | 10,429,379 | 1,803 |
| 26 | Delaware | $131,893 | $89,000 | 961,939 | 162 |
| 27 | Minnesota | $124,241 | $85,000 | 5,576,606 | 1,197 |
| 28 | Kansas | $123,203 | $83,000 | 2,913,123 | 449 |
| 29 | Louisiana | $116,680 | $75,000 | 4,684,333 | 866 |
| 30 | Alaska | $128,532 | $96,000 | 739,795 | 129 |
| 31 | Pennsylvania | $116,676 | $78,000 | 12,805,537 | 2,220 |
| 32 | Iowa | $113,059 | $76,000 | 3,145,711 | 950 |
| 33 | Arizona | $128,297 | $86,000 | 7,016,270 | 575 |
| 34 | Nebraska | $119,439 | $80,000 | 1,920,076 | 356 |
| 35 | Mississippi | $106,885 | $69,000 | 2,984,100 | 626 |
| 36 | Utah | $122,188 | $82,000 | 3,101,833 | 339 |
| 37 | Florida | $112,326 | $71,000 | 20,984,400 | 2,839 |
| 38 | New Hampshire | $113,569 | $78,000 | 1,342,795 | 295 |
| 39 | Maryland | $127,728 | $86,000 | 6,052,177 | 702 |
| 40 | Wyoming | $108,433 | $73,000 | 579,315 | 109 |
| 41 | Montana | $110,507 | $75,000 | 1,050,493 | 204 |
| 42 | Hawaii | $126,205 | $91,000 | 1,427,538 | 101 |
| 43 | Oklahoma | $102,096 | $68,000 | 3,930,864 | 781 |
| 44 | Arkansas | $97,167 | $64,000 | 3,004,279 | 858 |
| 45 | New Mexico | $113,592 | $75,000 | 2,088,070 | 239 |
| 46 | North Dakota | $115,595 | $81,000 | 755,393 | 58 |
| 47 | South Carolina | $109,191 | $71,000 | 5,024,369 | 626 |
| 48 | Kentucky | $86,451 | $57,000 | 4,454,189 | 592 |
| 49 | West Virginia | $104,345 | $69,000 | 1,815,857 | 163 |
| 50 | Missouri | $97,075 | $65,000 | 6,113,532 | 874 |
| 51 | Vermont | $109,724 | $75,000 | 623,657 | 67 |
Highest paying states for senior directors, operations
| Rank | State | Avg. Senior Director, Operations Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nevada | $152,840 |
| 2 | North Carolina | $144,812 |
| 3 | Washington | $187,230 |
| 4 | California | $176,426 |
| 5 | District of Columbia | $157,524 |
| 6 | Texas | $141,609 |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $154,232 |
| 8 | South Dakota | $142,673 |
| 9 | Connecticut | $168,014 |
| 10 | Virginia | $169,360 |
| 11 | New York | $151,310 |
| 12 | Wisconsin | $140,483 |
| 13 | Ohio | $132,040 |
| 14 | Rhode Island | $149,154 |
| 15 | Maine | $133,733 |
| 16 | Colorado | $154,543 |
| 17 | New Jersey | $144,857 |
| 18 | Tennessee | $128,525 |
| 19 | Oregon | $140,086 |
| 20 | Michigan | $128,948 |
| 21 | Alabama | $119,937 |
| 22 | Indiana | $123,375 |
| 23 | Illinois | $135,814 |
| 24 | Idaho | $124,261 |
| 25 | Georgia | $124,460 |
| 26 | Delaware | $131,893 |
| 27 | Minnesota | $124,241 |
| 28 | Kansas | $123,203 |
| 29 | Louisiana | $116,680 |
| 30 | Alaska | $128,532 |
| 31 | Pennsylvania | $116,676 |
| 32 | Iowa | $113,059 |
| 33 | Arizona | $128,297 |
| 34 | Nebraska | $119,439 |
| 35 | Mississippi | $106,885 |
| 36 | Utah | $122,188 |
| 37 | Florida | $112,326 |
| 38 | New Hampshire | $113,569 |
| 39 | Maryland | $127,728 |
| 40 | Wyoming | $108,433 |
| 41 | Montana | $110,507 |
| 42 | Hawaii | $126,205 |
| 43 | Oklahoma | $102,096 |
| 44 | Arkansas | $97,167 |
| 45 | New Mexico | $113,592 |
| 46 | North Dakota | $115,595 |
| 47 | South Carolina | $109,191 |
| 48 | Kentucky | $86,451 |
| 49 | West Virginia | $104,345 |
| 50 | Missouri | $97,075 |
| 51 | Vermont | $109,724 |
Expert opinions on the best states for senior directors, operations
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for senior director, operationss to find work opportunities?
Karen Kus
Assistant Director of Career Services, SUNY Potsdam
Our graduates mostly stay within New York state, so it is a bit challenging for me to identify specific geographic areas that hire graduates with a degree in history. Larger metropolitan cities usually have more opportunities available, but candidate competition is likely higher. Since one can do so much with a degree in history, like work as a teacher, curator, researcher, etc., it's challenging to pinpoint a geographic area since the field of history can be open-ended. For instance, one might have luck landing a teaching position in New York or work as a researcher in Boston. I find if one is looking to find work that directly engages with history, it may be a good idea to explore opportunities in geographic areas that are known for or frequently celebrate history, like Washington, D.C. for instance.
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Updated January 8, 2025