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Do you want to become a senior resource manager at Motorola Solutions, and you wonder what that means or entails? We have the full list of best states for senior resource managers that you can check out, before you begin your journey. Although there are abundant senior resource manager jobs in the United States, a large number of them are in the Midwest. Arizona is the best state in the country for senior resource manager jobs.
In order to get you the best states for senior resource managers, we looked at our data on jobs and wages -- specifically the average annual wage and the number of available jobs per capita.If you are currently seeking employment as a senior resource manager, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.
10 best states for senior resource managers in 2025
1. Arizona
Total senior resource manager jobs: 454 Average annual salary: $99,889 Lowest 10 percent earn: $68,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $145,000 Location Quotient: 1.17
2. Georgia
Total senior resource manager jobs: 716 Average annual salary: $97,345 Lowest 10 percent earn: $65,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $145,000 Location Quotient: 1.04
3. Pennsylvania
Total senior resource manager jobs: 728 Average annual salary: $104,359 Lowest 10 percent earn: $68,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $159,000 Location Quotient: 0.94
4. New York
Total senior resource manager jobs: 1,107 Average annual salary: $95,962 Lowest 10 percent earn: $62,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $146,000 Location Quotient: 1.3
5. Massachusetts
Total senior resource manager jobs: 616 Average annual salary: $98,357 Lowest 10 percent earn: $64,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $150,000 Location Quotient: 1.01
6. New Jersey
Total senior resource manager jobs: 561 Average annual salary: $97,214 Lowest 10 percent earn: $63,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $148,000 Location Quotient: 1.07
7. Washington
Total senior resource manager jobs: 564 Average annual salary: $92,511 Lowest 10 percent earn: $65,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $131,000 Location Quotient: 1.17
8. District of Columbia
Total senior resource manager jobs: 216 Average annual salary: $94,839 Lowest 10 percent earn: $62,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $144,000 Location Quotient: 1.94
9. Delaware
Total senior resource manager jobs: 80 Average annual salary: $93,352 Lowest 10 percent earn: $61,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $142,000 Location Quotient: 0.96
10. Maine
Total senior resource manager jobs: 75 Average annual salary: $91,484 Lowest 10 percent earn: $60,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $139,000 Location Quotient: 0.85
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How Zippia determines the best states to be a senior resource manager
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Detailed list of the best states for a senior resource manager
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arizona | $99,889 | $68,000 | 7,016,270 | 454 |
| 2 | Georgia | $97,345 | $65,000 | 10,429,379 | 716 |
| 3 | Pennsylvania | $104,359 | $68,000 | 12,805,537 | 728 |
| 4 | New York | $95,962 | $62,000 | 19,849,399 | 1,107 |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $98,357 | $64,000 | 6,859,819 | 616 |
| 6 | New Jersey | $97,214 | $63,000 | 9,005,644 | 561 |
| 7 | Washington | $92,511 | $65,000 | 7,405,743 | 564 |
| 8 | District of Columbia | $94,839 | $62,000 | 693,972 | 216 |
| 9 | Delaware | $93,352 | $61,000 | 961,939 | 80 |
| 10 | Maine | $91,484 | $60,000 | 1,335,907 | 75 |
| 11 | Nevada | $82,043 | $56,000 | 2,998,039 | 186 |
| 12 | Minnesota | $93,147 | $62,000 | 5,576,606 | 358 |
| 13 | Virginia | $91,092 | $59,000 | 8,470,020 | 621 |
| 14 | Rhode Island | $89,770 | $58,000 | 1,059,639 | 68 |
| 15 | West Virginia | $86,152 | $56,000 | 1,815,857 | 87 |
| 16 | Alabama | $89,691 | $60,000 | 4,874,747 | 208 |
| 17 | California | $89,089 | $60,000 | 39,536,653 | 2,329 |
| 18 | Arkansas | $81,762 | $56,000 | 3,004,279 | 175 |
| 19 | Tennessee | $84,402 | $57,000 | 6,715,984 | 331 |
| 20 | Connecticut | $85,699 | $56,000 | 3,588,184 | 244 |
| 21 | Iowa | $86,699 | $58,000 | 3,145,711 | 176 |
| 22 | Wyoming | $77,888 | $56,000 | 579,315 | 49 |
| 23 | Mississippi | $80,840 | $54,000 | 2,984,100 | 128 |
| 24 | North Carolina | $80,636 | $53,000 | 10,273,419 | 618 |
| 25 | Alaska | $75,661 | $65,000 | 739,795 | 83 |
| 26 | Indiana | $80,222 | $53,000 | 6,666,818 | 380 |
| 27 | Hawaii | $82,470 | $62,000 | 1,427,538 | 60 |
| 28 | New Mexico | $82,173 | $57,000 | 2,088,070 | 93 |
| 29 | Illinois | $77,905 | $51,000 | 12,802,023 | 969 |
| 30 | Maryland | $81,748 | $53,000 | 6,052,177 | 453 |
| 31 | Florida | $81,625 | $54,000 | 20,984,400 | 919 |
| 32 | Kentucky | $76,858 | $51,000 | 4,454,189 | 235 |
| 33 | Texas | $79,232 | $53,000 | 28,304,596 | 1,225 |
| 34 | Kansas | $77,684 | $54,000 | 2,913,123 | 178 |
| 35 | Oregon | $77,635 | $54,000 | 4,142,776 | 280 |
| 36 | Montana | $75,433 | $54,000 | 1,050,493 | 78 |
| 37 | Oklahoma | $78,813 | $55,000 | 3,930,864 | 137 |
| 38 | Ohio | $74,291 | $49,000 | 11,658,609 | 624 |
| 39 | Utah | $76,678 | $55,000 | 3,101,833 | 174 |
| 40 | New Hampshire | $75,553 | $49,000 | 1,342,795 | 101 |
| 41 | Michigan | $72,607 | $47,000 | 9,962,311 | 477 |
| 42 | South Carolina | $76,449 | $50,000 | 5,024,369 | 219 |
| 43 | North Dakota | $74,793 | $51,000 | 755,393 | 40 |
| 44 | Missouri | $70,159 | $48,000 | 6,113,532 | 386 |
| 45 | Vermont | $70,765 | $46,000 | 623,657 | 50 |
| 46 | Nebraska | $72,412 | $50,000 | 1,920,076 | 109 |
| 47 | South Dakota | $73,129 | $50,000 | 869,666 | 43 |
| 48 | Colorado | $66,257 | $47,000 | 5,607,154 | 392 |
| 49 | Louisiana | $72,393 | $48,000 | 4,684,333 | 153 |
| 50 | Wisconsin | $70,922 | $47,000 | 5,795,483 | 290 |
| 51 | Idaho | $68,328 | $48,000 | 1,716,943 | 77 |
Highest paying states for senior resource managers
| Rank | State | Avg. Senior Resource Manager Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arizona | $99,889 |
| 2 | Georgia | $97,345 |
| 3 | Pennsylvania | $104,359 |
| 4 | New York | $95,962 |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $98,357 |
| 6 | New Jersey | $97,214 |
| 7 | Washington | $92,511 |
| 8 | District of Columbia | $94,839 |
| 9 | Delaware | $93,352 |
| 10 | Maine | $91,484 |
| 11 | Nevada | $82,043 |
| 12 | Minnesota | $93,147 |
| 13 | Virginia | $91,092 |
| 14 | Rhode Island | $89,770 |
| 15 | West Virginia | $86,152 |
| 16 | Alabama | $89,691 |
| 17 | California | $89,089 |
| 18 | Arkansas | $81,762 |
| 19 | Tennessee | $84,402 |
| 20 | Connecticut | $85,699 |
| 21 | Iowa | $86,699 |
| 22 | Wyoming | $77,888 |
| 23 | Mississippi | $80,840 |
| 24 | North Carolina | $80,636 |
| 25 | Alaska | $75,661 |
| 26 | Indiana | $80,222 |
| 27 | Hawaii | $82,470 |
| 28 | New Mexico | $82,173 |
| 29 | Illinois | $77,905 |
| 30 | Maryland | $81,748 |
| 31 | Florida | $81,625 |
| 32 | Kentucky | $76,858 |
| 33 | Texas | $79,232 |
| 34 | Kansas | $77,684 |
| 35 | Oregon | $77,635 |
| 36 | Montana | $75,433 |
| 37 | Oklahoma | $78,813 |
| 38 | Ohio | $74,291 |
| 39 | Utah | $76,678 |
| 40 | New Hampshire | $75,553 |
| 41 | Michigan | $72,607 |
| 42 | South Carolina | $76,449 |
| 43 | North Dakota | $74,793 |
| 44 | Missouri | $70,159 |
| 45 | Vermont | $70,765 |
| 46 | Nebraska | $72,412 |
| 47 | South Dakota | $73,129 |
| 48 | Colorado | $66,257 |
| 49 | Louisiana | $72,393 |
| 50 | Wisconsin | $70,922 |
| 51 | Idaho | $68,328 |
Expert opinions on the best states for senior resource managers
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Laura McCloud Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Sociology, Pacific Lutheran University
If anything, experiencing the pandemic has shown me just how valuable the skill of understanding social behavior is. All industries would benefit from employing social scientists. That said, many of our graduates work in social services, and many social services will continue to see cuts post-pandemic, making it more difficult to find a position similar to what they were envisioning pre-pandemic. Geographically, it is very difficult for young adults to find a good location to start a career. Most areas with robust job markets have very high housing costs, and most areas with affordable housing have weaker professional job markets. I also see more of my students prioritizing being physically close to their friends and family after graduation, which may mean fewer will move far away for job opportunities than had pre-pandemic.
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Updated January 8, 2025