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Do you want to become a senior manager, program management at Amazon, and you wonder what that means or entails? We have the full list of best states for senior managers, program management that you can check out, before you begin your journey. In order to help you decide which state is the best for senior managers, program management, we ranked all 50 states and the District of Columbia from best to worst for senior manager, program management jobs.
In order to get you the best states for senior managers, program management, we looked at our data on jobs and wages -- specifically the average annual wage and the number of available jobs per capita.Washington is the best state, and Eureka is the city with the highest pay for senior managers, program management.
10 best states for senior managers, program management in 2025
1. Washington
Total senior manager, program management jobs: 4,342 Average annual salary: $140,078 Lowest 10 percent earn: $98,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $198,000 Location Quotient: 1.87
2. California
Total senior manager, program management jobs: 12,653 Average annual salary: $154,633 Lowest 10 percent earn: $109,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $218,000 Location Quotient: 1.36
3. New Hampshire
Total senior manager, program management jobs: 493 Average annual salary: $151,873 Lowest 10 percent earn: $110,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $209,000 Location Quotient: 0.89
4. Rhode Island
Total senior manager, program management jobs: 447 Average annual salary: $130,597 Lowest 10 percent earn: $94,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $180,000 Location Quotient: 1.16
5. New York
Total senior manager, program management jobs: 5,132 Average annual salary: $136,013 Lowest 10 percent earn: $98,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $188,000 Location Quotient: 1.26
6. Delaware
Total senior manager, program management jobs: 475 Average annual salary: $131,604 Lowest 10 percent earn: $95,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $181,000 Location Quotient: 1.19
7. Massachusetts
Total senior manager, program management jobs: 3,107 Average annual salary: $134,598 Lowest 10 percent earn: $97,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $186,000 Location Quotient: 1.07
8. Texas
Total senior manager, program management jobs: 6,189 Average annual salary: $129,009 Lowest 10 percent earn: $90,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $183,000 Location Quotient: 0.96
9. Alaska
Total senior manager, program management jobs: 225 Average annual salary: $135,616 Lowest 10 percent earn: $97,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $189,000 Location Quotient: 0.85
10. New Jersey
Total senior manager, program management jobs: 2,616 Average annual salary: $133,590 Lowest 10 percent earn: $96,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $184,000 Location Quotient: 1.04
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Detailed list of the best states for a senior manager, program management
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $140,078 | $98,000 | 7,405,743 | 4,342 |
| 2 | California | $154,633 | $109,000 | 39,536,653 | 12,653 |
| 3 | New Hampshire | $151,873 | $110,000 | 1,342,795 | 493 |
| 4 | Rhode Island | $130,597 | $94,000 | 1,059,639 | 447 |
| 5 | New York | $136,013 | $98,000 | 19,849,399 | 5,132 |
| 6 | Delaware | $131,604 | $95,000 | 961,939 | 475 |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $134,598 | $97,000 | 6,859,819 | 3,107 |
| 8 | Texas | $129,009 | $90,000 | 28,304,596 | 6,189 |
| 9 | Alaska | $135,616 | $97,000 | 739,795 | 225 |
| 10 | New Jersey | $133,590 | $96,000 | 9,005,644 | 2,616 |
| 11 | Idaho | $127,875 | $89,000 | 1,716,943 | 431 |
| 12 | Virginia | $130,038 | $94,000 | 8,470,020 | 3,616 |
| 13 | District of Columbia | $131,731 | $95,000 | 693,972 | 1,199 |
| 14 | Illinois | $125,650 | $91,000 | 12,802,023 | 4,369 |
| 15 | Oregon | $125,911 | $88,000 | 4,142,776 | 1,734 |
| 16 | Connecticut | $128,844 | $93,000 | 3,588,184 | 1,330 |
| 17 | Nevada | $125,546 | $87,000 | 2,998,039 | 579 |
| 18 | West Virginia | $122,386 | $89,000 | 1,815,857 | 389 |
| 19 | Tennessee | $123,957 | $90,000 | 6,715,984 | 1,295 |
| 20 | Arizona | $122,139 | $84,000 | 7,016,270 | 2,053 |
| 21 | Maryland | $131,011 | $95,000 | 6,052,177 | 1,776 |
| 22 | Maine | $122,446 | $88,000 | 1,335,907 | 360 |
| 23 | Arkansas | $115,017 | $83,000 | 3,004,279 | 750 |
| 24 | New Mexico | $118,667 | $83,000 | 2,088,070 | 534 |
| 25 | Florida | $120,311 | $87,000 | 20,984,400 | 4,475 |
| 26 | Wisconsin | $118,792 | $86,000 | 5,795,483 | 1,401 |
| 27 | Vermont | $120,435 | $87,000 | 623,657 | 215 |
| 28 | Alabama | $118,577 | $86,000 | 4,874,747 | 987 |
| 29 | Hawaii | $118,521 | $88,000 | 1,427,538 | 345 |
| 30 | South Dakota | $115,734 | $84,000 | 869,666 | 255 |
| 31 | Louisiana | $121,036 | $86,000 | 4,684,333 | 662 |
| 32 | Utah | $110,773 | $78,000 | 3,101,833 | 1,362 |
| 33 | North Carolina | $114,291 | $84,000 | 10,273,419 | 2,684 |
| 34 | Michigan | $114,259 | $83,000 | 9,962,311 | 1,840 |
| 35 | Indiana | $114,334 | $83,000 | 6,666,818 | 1,443 |
| 36 | Pennsylvania | $112,072 | $81,000 | 12,805,537 | 3,021 |
| 37 | Minnesota | $112,465 | $82,000 | 5,576,606 | 1,735 |
| 38 | Montana | $109,518 | $79,000 | 1,050,493 | 307 |
| 39 | Ohio | $107,948 | $78,000 | 11,658,609 | 2,349 |
| 40 | North Dakota | $101,992 | $75,000 | 755,393 | 330 |
| 41 | Kansas | $109,248 | $78,000 | 2,913,123 | 682 |
| 42 | Mississippi | $111,312 | $80,000 | 2,984,100 | 424 |
| 43 | Georgia | $105,870 | $77,000 | 10,429,379 | 3,032 |
| 44 | Colorado | $104,326 | $74,000 | 5,607,154 | 1,961 |
| 45 | Kentucky | $105,723 | $77,000 | 4,454,189 | 798 |
| 46 | Iowa | $106,524 | $77,000 | 3,145,711 | 776 |
| 47 | South Carolina | $107,100 | $79,000 | 5,024,369 | 917 |
| 48 | Missouri | $106,875 | $77,000 | 6,113,532 | 1,244 |
| 49 | Nebraska | $100,419 | $72,000 | 1,920,076 | 544 |
| 50 | Oklahoma | $101,723 | $73,000 | 3,930,864 | 601 |
| 51 | Wyoming | $99,278 | $71,000 | 579,315 | 111 |
Highest paying states for senior managers, program management
| Rank | State | Avg. Senior Manager, Program Management Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $140,078 |
| 2 | California | $154,633 |
| 3 | New Hampshire | $151,873 |
| 4 | Rhode Island | $130,597 |
| 5 | New York | $136,013 |
| 6 | Delaware | $131,604 |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $134,598 |
| 8 | Texas | $129,009 |
| 9 | Alaska | $135,616 |
| 10 | New Jersey | $133,590 |
| 11 | Idaho | $127,875 |
| 12 | Virginia | $130,038 |
| 13 | District of Columbia | $131,731 |
| 14 | Illinois | $125,650 |
| 15 | Oregon | $125,911 |
| 16 | Connecticut | $128,844 |
| 17 | Nevada | $125,546 |
| 18 | West Virginia | $122,386 |
| 19 | Tennessee | $123,957 |
| 20 | Arizona | $122,139 |
| 21 | Maryland | $131,011 |
| 22 | Maine | $122,446 |
| 23 | Arkansas | $115,017 |
| 24 | New Mexico | $118,667 |
| 25 | Florida | $120,311 |
| 26 | Wisconsin | $118,792 |
| 27 | Vermont | $120,435 |
| 28 | Alabama | $118,577 |
| 29 | Hawaii | $118,521 |
| 30 | South Dakota | $115,734 |
| 31 | Louisiana | $121,036 |
| 32 | Utah | $110,773 |
| 33 | North Carolina | $114,291 |
| 34 | Michigan | $114,259 |
| 35 | Indiana | $114,334 |
| 36 | Pennsylvania | $112,072 |
| 37 | Minnesota | $112,465 |
| 38 | Montana | $109,518 |
| 39 | Ohio | $107,948 |
| 40 | North Dakota | $101,992 |
| 41 | Kansas | $109,248 |
| 42 | Mississippi | $111,312 |
| 43 | Georgia | $105,870 |
| 44 | Colorado | $104,326 |
| 45 | Kentucky | $105,723 |
| 46 | Iowa | $106,524 |
| 47 | South Carolina | $107,100 |
| 48 | Missouri | $106,875 |
| 49 | Nebraska | $100,419 |
| 50 | Oklahoma | $101,723 |
| 51 | Wyoming | $99,278 |
Expert opinions on the best states for senior managers, program management
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for senior manager, program managements to find work opportunities?
Mark Paquette
Principal Program Coordinator, University of Colorado Colorado Springs
There are so many places to find opportunities in marketing that it is difficult to pinpoint specific places or sites. Of course LinkedIn, Indeed, and Handshake (if one's school subscribes) are great resources, but depending on the marketing focus and overall experience, one may find benefit in sites such as MarketingJobs.com or Krop. I would also encourage individuals to look at the professional associations relevant to their field. For example, the American Marketing Association has a job board dedicated to marketing roles. Finally, the best source for finding opportunities is by networking. Identify companies of interest, reach out to individuals you know with connections or use LinkedIn to source potential options. Networking is the best way to find opportunities that perhaps haven't yet, or never will be, posted online.
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Updated January 8, 2025