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We decided to bring you a list of the best states for jobs for senior managers of research and development in the United States. Senior manager of research and development 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 managers of research and development.In order to help you decide which state is the best for senior managers of research and development, we ranked all 50 states and the District of Columbia from best to worst for senior manager of research and development 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 senior managers of research and development.We found that the Northeast is best for senior managers of research and development, and the West is the worst. Seattle, WA is the best city in the country for senior manager of research and development jobs, where as California is the best state in the country.
10 best states for senior managers of research and development in 2025
1. California
Total senior manager of research and development jobs: 7,859 Average annual salary: $162,719 Lowest 10 percent earn: $114,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $231,000 Location Quotient: 1.4
2. Nevada
Total senior manager of research and development jobs: 413 Average annual salary: $163,274 Lowest 10 percent earn: $115,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $230,000 Location Quotient: 1.03
3. Montana
Total senior manager of research and development jobs: 282 Average annual salary: $138,427 Lowest 10 percent earn: $99,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $193,000 Location Quotient: 1.28
4. Washington
Total senior manager of research and development jobs: 1,281 Average annual salary: $172,193 Lowest 10 percent earn: $124,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $238,000 Location Quotient: 0.92
5. Oregon
Total senior manager of research and development jobs: 929 Average annual salary: $143,230 Lowest 10 percent earn: $100,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $203,000 Location Quotient: 1.17
6. Arkansas
Total senior manager of research and development jobs: 503 Average annual salary: $135,555 Lowest 10 percent earn: $96,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $191,000 Location Quotient: 1
7. Virginia
Total senior manager of research and development jobs: 1,572 Average annual salary: $156,779 Lowest 10 percent earn: $114,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $214,000 Location Quotient: 0.87
8. Indiana
Total senior manager of research and development jobs: 1,231 Average annual salary: $136,561 Lowest 10 percent earn: $99,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $188,000 Location Quotient: 0.98
9. Alaska
Total senior manager of research and development jobs: 138 Average annual salary: $152,345 Lowest 10 percent earn: $110,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $209,000 Location Quotient: 0.86
10. South Dakota
Total senior manager of research and development jobs: 215 Average annual salary: $129,056 Lowest 10 percent earn: $94,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $177,000 Location Quotient: 1.05
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Detailed list of the best states for a senior manager of research and development
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $162,719 | $114,000 | 39,536,653 | 7,859 |
| 2 | Nevada | $163,274 | $115,000 | 2,998,039 | 413 |
| 3 | Montana | $138,427 | $99,000 | 1,050,493 | 282 |
| 4 | Washington | $172,193 | $124,000 | 7,405,743 | 1,281 |
| 5 | Oregon | $143,230 | $100,000 | 4,142,776 | 929 |
| 6 | Arkansas | $135,555 | $96,000 | 3,004,279 | 503 |
| 7 | Virginia | $156,779 | $114,000 | 8,470,020 | 1,572 |
| 8 | Indiana | $136,561 | $99,000 | 6,666,818 | 1,231 |
| 9 | Alaska | $152,345 | $110,000 | 739,795 | 138 |
| 10 | South Dakota | $129,056 | $94,000 | 869,666 | 215 |
| 11 | Michigan | $125,875 | $91,000 | 9,962,311 | 1,760 |
| 12 | Georgia | $131,092 | $93,000 | 10,429,379 | 2,141 |
| 13 | North Carolina | $133,750 | $96,000 | 10,273,419 | 1,445 |
| 14 | Idaho | $138,123 | $97,000 | 1,716,943 | 198 |
| 15 | Minnesota | $125,596 | $92,000 | 5,576,606 | 1,802 |
| 16 | New Hampshire | $131,772 | $96,000 | 1,342,795 | 269 |
| 17 | Florida | $126,814 | $86,000 | 20,984,400 | 3,422 |
| 18 | Louisiana | $132,150 | $91,000 | 4,684,333 | 423 |
| 19 | Mississippi | $128,936 | $90,000 | 2,984,100 | 288 |
| 20 | Nebraska | $122,615 | $88,000 | 1,920,076 | 472 |
| 21 | Arizona | $123,625 | $84,000 | 7,016,270 | 1,425 |
| 22 | Maine | $130,116 | $96,000 | 1,335,907 | 154 |
| 23 | Massachusetts | $131,277 | $96,000 | 6,859,819 | 1,503 |
| 24 | Pennsylvania | $118,841 | $86,000 | 12,805,537 | 2,972 |
| 25 | North Dakota | $120,512 | $89,000 | 755,393 | 191 |
| 26 | Connecticut | $129,334 | $94,000 | 3,588,184 | 594 |
| 27 | Kansas | $121,890 | $87,000 | 2,913,123 | 561 |
| 28 | Tennessee | $119,261 | $85,000 | 6,715,984 | 1,157 |
| 29 | West Virginia | $120,097 | $87,000 | 1,815,857 | 252 |
| 30 | New Jersey | $121,245 | $88,000 | 9,005,644 | 1,781 |
| 31 | New Mexico | $118,055 | $81,000 | 2,088,070 | 423 |
| 32 | Delaware | $126,158 | $91,000 | 961,939 | 173 |
| 33 | Ohio | $116,598 | $84,000 | 11,658,609 | 2,028 |
| 34 | Utah | $120,294 | $84,000 | 3,101,833 | 504 |
| 35 | Texas | $122,124 | $83,000 | 28,304,596 | 2,801 |
| 36 | Illinois | $119,699 | $87,000 | 12,802,023 | 2,237 |
| 37 | Wisconsin | $117,471 | $85,000 | 5,795,483 | 1,025 |
| 38 | Alabama | $120,009 | $84,000 | 4,874,747 | 573 |
| 39 | District of Columbia | $118,360 | $86,000 | 693,972 | 356 |
| 40 | Rhode Island | $118,202 | $86,000 | 1,059,639 | 236 |
| 41 | Vermont | $120,128 | $88,000 | 623,657 | 134 |
| 42 | Colorado | $120,319 | $85,000 | 5,607,154 | 1,044 |
| 43 | New York | $123,980 | $90,000 | 19,849,399 | 1,705 |
| 44 | Missouri | $113,171 | $81,000 | 6,113,532 | 1,246 |
| 45 | Maryland | $121,206 | $88,000 | 6,052,177 | 653 |
| 46 | Oklahoma | $114,863 | $80,000 | 3,930,864 | 477 |
| 47 | Hawaii | $72,816 | $49,000 | 1,427,538 | 188 |
| 48 | Iowa | $114,511 | $83,000 | 3,145,711 | 518 |
| 49 | Kentucky | $112,952 | $81,000 | 4,454,189 | 563 |
| 50 | South Carolina | $113,700 | $81,000 | 5,024,369 | 558 |
| 51 | Wyoming | $113,076 | $80,000 | 579,315 | 68 |
Highest paying states for senior managers of research and development
| Rank | State | Avg. Senior Manager Of Research And Development Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $162,719 |
| 2 | Nevada | $163,274 |
| 3 | Montana | $138,427 |
| 4 | Washington | $172,193 |
| 5 | Oregon | $143,230 |
| 6 | Arkansas | $135,555 |
| 7 | Virginia | $156,779 |
| 8 | Indiana | $136,561 |
| 9 | Alaska | $152,345 |
| 10 | South Dakota | $129,056 |
| 11 | Michigan | $125,875 |
| 12 | Georgia | $131,092 |
| 13 | North Carolina | $133,750 |
| 14 | Idaho | $138,123 |
| 15 | Minnesota | $125,596 |
| 16 | New Hampshire | $131,772 |
| 17 | Florida | $126,814 |
| 18 | Louisiana | $132,150 |
| 19 | Mississippi | $128,936 |
| 20 | Nebraska | $122,615 |
| 21 | Arizona | $123,625 |
| 22 | Maine | $130,116 |
| 23 | Massachusetts | $131,277 |
| 24 | Pennsylvania | $118,841 |
| 25 | North Dakota | $120,512 |
| 26 | Connecticut | $129,334 |
| 27 | Kansas | $121,890 |
| 28 | Tennessee | $119,261 |
| 29 | West Virginia | $120,097 |
| 30 | New Jersey | $121,245 |
| 31 | New Mexico | $118,055 |
| 32 | Delaware | $126,158 |
| 33 | Ohio | $116,598 |
| 34 | Utah | $120,294 |
| 35 | Texas | $122,124 |
| 36 | Illinois | $119,699 |
| 37 | Wisconsin | $117,471 |
| 38 | Alabama | $120,009 |
| 39 | District of Columbia | $118,360 |
| 40 | Rhode Island | $118,202 |
| 41 | Vermont | $120,128 |
| 42 | Colorado | $120,319 |
| 43 | New York | $123,980 |
| 44 | Missouri | $113,171 |
| 45 | Maryland | $121,206 |
| 46 | Oklahoma | $114,863 |
| 47 | Hawaii | $72,816 |
| 48 | Iowa | $114,511 |
| 49 | Kentucky | $112,952 |
| 50 | South Carolina | $113,700 |
| 51 | Wyoming | $113,076 |
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Updated January 8, 2025