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Mark Paquette
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Do you wonder which states in the U.S. are the best for senior project specialists? If so, we have the full list of best to worst states for senior project specialist jobs for you to check out and see if you think it's time to move and start anew. Not all states fare the same when it come to job opportunity and pay.In order to help you decide which state is the best for senior project specialists, we ranked all 50 states and the District of Columbia from best to worst for senior project specialist jobs.
We figured that the best places for senior project specialist jobs has three things everyone would agree on. There would be high annual wages, good career prospects (no matter what phase of the career you are in), and a lot of job opportunities.If you are currently seeking employment as a senior project specialist, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.
10 best states for senior project specialists in 2026
1. Idaho
Total senior project specialist jobs: 298 Average annual salary: $103,427 Lowest 10 percent earn: $80,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $133,000 Location Quotient: 1.09
2. Rhode Island
Total senior project specialist jobs: 203 Average annual salary: $94,994 Lowest 10 percent earn: $72,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $125,000 Location Quotient: 1.01
3. Virginia
Total senior project specialist jobs: 1,842 Average annual salary: $93,369 Lowest 10 percent earn: $71,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $122,000 Location Quotient: 1.18
4. Nevada
Total senior project specialist jobs: 406 Average annual salary: $88,473 Lowest 10 percent earn: $66,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $117,000 Location Quotient: 1.17
5. Arizona
Total senior project specialist jobs: 934 Average annual salary: $94,708 Lowest 10 percent earn: $71,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $125,000 Location Quotient: 0.96
6. Oregon
Total senior project specialist jobs: 837 Average annual salary: $89,170 Lowest 10 percent earn: $68,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $116,000 Location Quotient: 1.22
7. California
Total senior project specialist jobs: 5,094 Average annual salary: $99,155 Lowest 10 percent earn: $73,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $133,000 Location Quotient: 1.05
8. Texas
Total senior project specialist jobs: 3,040 Average annual salary: $91,504 Lowest 10 percent earn: $69,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $121,000 Location Quotient: 0.9
9. Pennsylvania
Total senior project specialist jobs: 1,724 Average annual salary: $89,457 Lowest 10 percent earn: $68,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $117,000 Location Quotient: 0.89
10. New Jersey
Total senior project specialist jobs: 1,304 Average annual salary: $93,831 Lowest 10 percent earn: $71,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $123,000 Location Quotient: 0.99
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How Zippia determines the best states to be a senior project specialist
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Detailed list of the best states for a senior project specialist
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Idaho | $103,427 | $80,000 | 1,716,943 | 298 |
| 2 | Rhode Island | $94,994 | $72,000 | 1,059,639 | 203 |
| 3 | Virginia | $93,369 | $71,000 | 8,470,020 | 1,842 |
| 4 | Nevada | $88,473 | $66,000 | 2,998,039 | 406 |
| 5 | Arizona | $94,708 | $71,000 | 7,016,270 | 934 |
| 6 | Oregon | $89,170 | $68,000 | 4,142,776 | 837 |
| 7 | California | $99,155 | $73,000 | 39,536,653 | 5,094 |
| 8 | Texas | $91,504 | $69,000 | 28,304,596 | 3,040 |
| 9 | Pennsylvania | $89,457 | $68,000 | 12,805,537 | 1,724 |
| 10 | New Jersey | $93,831 | $71,000 | 9,005,644 | 1,304 |
| 11 | Hawaii | $96,663 | $75,000 | 1,427,538 | 157 |
| 12 | District of Columbia | $90,094 | $68,000 | 693,972 | 543 |
| 13 | Connecticut | $93,453 | $70,000 | 3,588,184 | 467 |
| 14 | New Hampshire | $84,078 | $64,000 | 1,342,795 | 306 |
| 15 | Maine | $85,185 | $66,000 | 1,335,907 | 207 |
| 16 | Minnesota | $83,444 | $65,000 | 5,576,606 | 1,302 |
| 17 | Delaware | $86,990 | $66,000 | 961,939 | 208 |
| 18 | Ohio | $79,959 | $61,000 | 11,658,609 | 1,873 |
| 19 | Iowa | $81,380 | $63,000 | 3,145,711 | 618 |
| 20 | Washington | $82,680 | $64,000 | 7,405,743 | 1,717 |
| 21 | Louisiana | $85,529 | $64,000 | 4,684,333 | 434 |
| 22 | North Carolina | $82,545 | $62,000 | 10,273,419 | 1,598 |
| 23 | Georgia | $85,598 | $65,000 | 10,429,379 | 1,460 |
| 24 | Arkansas | $82,275 | $63,000 | 3,004,279 | 392 |
| 25 | Michigan | $79,386 | $61,000 | 9,962,311 | 1,371 |
| 26 | West Virginia | $83,013 | $63,000 | 1,815,857 | 190 |
| 27 | Alaska | $86,598 | $75,000 | 739,795 | 137 |
| 28 | Wisconsin | $79,623 | $62,000 | 5,795,483 | 961 |
| 29 | Kansas | $79,758 | $62,000 | 2,913,123 | 509 |
| 30 | South Carolina | $82,105 | $62,000 | 5,024,369 | 633 |
| 31 | Maryland | $81,677 | $62,000 | 6,052,177 | 1,221 |
| 32 | Florida | $83,878 | $63,000 | 20,984,400 | 2,247 |
| 33 | Massachusetts | $81,961 | $62,000 | 6,859,819 | 1,666 |
| 34 | New Mexico | $78,044 | $59,000 | 2,088,070 | 362 |
| 35 | North Dakota | $75,246 | $60,000 | 755,393 | 187 |
| 36 | Missouri | $78,461 | $61,000 | 6,113,532 | 1,022 |
| 37 | Illinois | $81,552 | $63,000 | 12,802,023 | 1,758 |
| 38 | Nebraska | $75,582 | $59,000 | 1,920,076 | 425 |
| 39 | New York | $79,521 | $60,000 | 19,849,399 | 2,223 |
| 40 | Tennessee | $74,611 | $57,000 | 6,715,984 | 1,005 |
| 41 | Oklahoma | $78,603 | $60,000 | 3,930,864 | 411 |
| 42 | Vermont | $78,190 | $60,000 | 623,657 | 118 |
| 43 | Alabama | $77,475 | $59,000 | 4,874,747 | 576 |
| 44 | Utah | $76,542 | $59,000 | 3,101,833 | 492 |
| 45 | South Dakota | $75,504 | $59,000 | 869,666 | 148 |
| 46 | Montana | $74,999 | $59,000 | 1,050,493 | 181 |
| 47 | Indiana | $70,577 | $54,000 | 6,666,818 | 1,006 |
| 48 | Mississippi | $73,736 | $56,000 | 2,984,100 | 218 |
| 49 | Kentucky | $71,031 | $54,000 | 4,454,189 | 493 |
| 50 | Colorado | $71,128 | $55,000 | 5,607,154 | 842 |
| 51 | Wyoming | $71,025 | $56,000 | 579,315 | 75 |
Highest paying states for senior project specialists
| Rank | State | Avg. Senior Project Specialist Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Idaho | $103,427 |
| 2 | Rhode Island | $94,994 |
| 3 | Virginia | $93,369 |
| 4 | Nevada | $88,473 |
| 5 | Arizona | $94,708 |
| 6 | Oregon | $89,170 |
| 7 | California | $99,155 |
| 8 | Texas | $91,504 |
| 9 | Pennsylvania | $89,457 |
| 10 | New Jersey | $93,831 |
| 11 | Hawaii | $96,663 |
| 12 | District of Columbia | $90,094 |
| 13 | Connecticut | $93,453 |
| 14 | New Hampshire | $84,078 |
| 15 | Maine | $85,185 |
| 16 | Minnesota | $83,444 |
| 17 | Delaware | $86,990 |
| 18 | Ohio | $79,959 |
| 19 | Iowa | $81,380 |
| 20 | Washington | $82,680 |
| 21 | Louisiana | $85,529 |
| 22 | North Carolina | $82,545 |
| 23 | Georgia | $85,598 |
| 24 | Arkansas | $82,275 |
| 25 | Michigan | $79,386 |
| 26 | West Virginia | $83,013 |
| 27 | Alaska | $86,598 |
| 28 | Wisconsin | $79,623 |
| 29 | Kansas | $79,758 |
| 30 | South Carolina | $82,105 |
| 31 | Maryland | $81,677 |
| 32 | Florida | $83,878 |
| 33 | Massachusetts | $81,961 |
| 34 | New Mexico | $78,044 |
| 35 | North Dakota | $75,246 |
| 36 | Missouri | $78,461 |
| 37 | Illinois | $81,552 |
| 38 | Nebraska | $75,582 |
| 39 | New York | $79,521 |
| 40 | Tennessee | $74,611 |
| 41 | Oklahoma | $78,603 |
| 42 | Vermont | $78,190 |
| 43 | Alabama | $77,475 |
| 44 | Utah | $76,542 |
| 45 | South Dakota | $75,504 |
| 46 | Montana | $74,999 |
| 47 | Indiana | $70,577 |
| 48 | Mississippi | $73,736 |
| 49 | Kentucky | $71,031 |
| 50 | Colorado | $71,128 |
| 51 | Wyoming | $71,025 |
Expert opinions on the best states for senior project specialists
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for senior project specialists 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