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Best states for a senior site manager
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It seems like senior site managers are becoming more and more common across America. But working conditions and demand for senior site managers aren't the same everywhere in the U.S. In order to help you decide which state is the best for senior site managers, we ranked all 50 states and the District of Columbia from best to worst for senior site manager jobs.
California is the best state for jobs for senior site managers, and South Dakota is the worst. The most common pay in California is $136,463, while the median pay in South Dakota is $57,519.We found that California is the best state for senior site manager jobs, whereas South Dakota is the worst.
10 best states for senior site managers in 2026
1. California
Total senior site manager jobs: 1,811 Average annual salary: $136,463 Lowest 10 percent earn: $83,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $222,000 Location Quotient: 1.19
2. Texas
Total senior site manager jobs: 1,128 Average annual salary: $121,151 Lowest 10 percent earn: $72,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $201,000 Location Quotient: 1.07
3. New Jersey
Total senior site manager jobs: 521 Average annual salary: $115,229 Lowest 10 percent earn: $68,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $193,000 Location Quotient: 1.26
4. Nevada
Total senior site manager jobs: 123 Average annual salary: $112,361 Lowest 10 percent earn: $64,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $195,000 Location Quotient: 1.13
5. Pennsylvania
Total senior site manager jobs: 686 Average annual salary: $106,589 Lowest 10 percent earn: $61,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $183,000 Location Quotient: 1.13
6. Arizona
Total senior site manager jobs: 284 Average annual salary: $118,810 Lowest 10 percent earn: $70,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $200,000 Location Quotient: 0.93
7. Maryland
Total senior site manager jobs: 392 Average annual salary: $112,743 Lowest 10 percent earn: $65,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $193,000 Location Quotient: 1.19
8. Connecticut
Total senior site manager jobs: 161 Average annual salary: $118,554 Lowest 10 percent earn: $70,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $198,000 Location Quotient: 0.93
9. New Mexico
Total senior site manager jobs: 65 Average annual salary: $121,636 Lowest 10 percent earn: $71,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $207,000 Location Quotient: 0.64
10. Hawaii
Total senior site manager jobs: 54 Average annual salary: $116,315 Lowest 10 percent earn: $82,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $163,000 Location Quotient: 1.24
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Detailed list of the best states for a senior site manager
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $136,463 | $83,000 | 39,536,653 | 1,811 |
| 2 | Texas | $121,151 | $72,000 | 28,304,596 | 1,128 |
| 3 | New Jersey | $115,229 | $68,000 | 9,005,644 | 521 |
| 4 | Nevada | $112,361 | $64,000 | 2,998,039 | 123 |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | $106,589 | $61,000 | 12,805,537 | 686 |
| 6 | Arizona | $118,810 | $70,000 | 7,016,270 | 284 |
| 7 | Maryland | $112,743 | $65,000 | 6,052,177 | 392 |
| 8 | Connecticut | $118,554 | $70,000 | 3,588,184 | 161 |
| 9 | New Mexico | $121,636 | $71,000 | 2,088,070 | 65 |
| 10 | Hawaii | $116,315 | $82,000 | 1,427,538 | 54 |
| 11 | Massachusetts | $99,061 | $56,000 | 6,859,819 | 559 |
| 12 | Rhode Island | $99,668 | $57,000 | 1,059,639 | 57 |
| 13 | Florida | $97,137 | $58,000 | 20,984,400 | 933 |
| 14 | Louisiana | $100,943 | $59,000 | 4,684,333 | 110 |
| 15 | New York | $94,220 | $54,000 | 19,849,399 | 860 |
| 16 | Georgia | $94,452 | $53,000 | 10,429,379 | 571 |
| 17 | South Carolina | $96,009 | $55,000 | 5,024,369 | 185 |
| 18 | Tennessee | $92,096 | $50,000 | 6,715,984 | 244 |
| 19 | Virginia | $93,527 | $53,000 | 8,470,020 | 533 |
| 20 | West Virginia | $98,184 | $54,000 | 1,815,857 | 41 |
| 21 | Ohio | $88,143 | $47,000 | 11,658,609 | 502 |
| 22 | New Hampshire | $96,145 | $54,000 | 1,342,795 | 56 |
| 23 | Michigan | $87,980 | $47,000 | 9,962,311 | 366 |
| 24 | Delaware | $93,484 | $53,000 | 961,939 | 58 |
| 25 | District of Columbia | $86,359 | $48,000 | 693,972 | 146 |
| 26 | Oregon | $87,739 | $45,000 | 4,142,776 | 194 |
| 27 | North Carolina | $88,578 | $49,000 | 10,273,419 | 426 |
| 28 | Mississippi | $88,963 | $49,000 | 2,984,100 | 73 |
| 29 | Alabama | $88,333 | $49,000 | 4,874,747 | 148 |
| 30 | Maine | $89,681 | $49,000 | 1,335,907 | 38 |
| 31 | Utah | $71,532 | $35,000 | 3,101,833 | 187 |
| 32 | Arkansas | $74,055 | $39,000 | 3,004,279 | 143 |
| 33 | Illinois | $74,110 | $38,000 | 12,802,023 | 654 |
| 34 | Idaho | $84,860 | $43,000 | 1,716,943 | 44 |
| 35 | Washington | $72,648 | $35,000 | 7,405,743 | 386 |
| 36 | Oklahoma | $82,529 | $44,000 | 3,930,864 | 83 |
| 37 | Wisconsin | $74,516 | $38,000 | 5,795,483 | 220 |
| 38 | Vermont | $78,463 | $41,000 | 623,657 | 29 |
| 39 | Colorado | $72,850 | $36,000 | 5,607,154 | 278 |
| 40 | Missouri | $69,937 | $35,000 | 6,113,532 | 273 |
| 41 | Indiana | $61,852 | $31,000 | 6,666,818 | 346 |
| 42 | Kentucky | $67,835 | $35,000 | 4,454,189 | 145 |
| 43 | Montana | $62,690 | $31,000 | 1,050,493 | 48 |
| 44 | Kansas | $61,122 | $31,000 | 2,913,123 | 119 |
| 45 | Alaska | $32,099 | $26,000 | 739,795 | 45 |
| 46 | Minnesota | $57,703 | $29,000 | 5,576,606 | 273 |
| 47 | Wyoming | $61,913 | $30,000 | 579,315 | 13 |
| 48 | Nebraska | $59,786 | $30,000 | 1,920,076 | 72 |
| 49 | Iowa | $55,148 | $28,000 | 3,145,711 | 117 |
| 50 | North Dakota | $50,181 | $27,000 | 755,393 | 31 |
| 51 | South Dakota | $57,519 | $29,000 | 869,666 | 17 |
Highest paying states for senior site managers
| Rank | State | Avg. Senior Site Manager Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $136,463 |
| 2 | Texas | $121,151 |
| 3 | New Jersey | $115,229 |
| 4 | Nevada | $112,361 |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | $106,589 |
| 6 | Arizona | $118,810 |
| 7 | Maryland | $112,743 |
| 8 | Connecticut | $118,554 |
| 9 | New Mexico | $121,636 |
| 10 | Hawaii | $116,315 |
| 11 | Massachusetts | $99,061 |
| 12 | Rhode Island | $99,668 |
| 13 | Florida | $97,137 |
| 14 | Louisiana | $100,943 |
| 15 | New York | $94,220 |
| 16 | Georgia | $94,452 |
| 17 | South Carolina | $96,009 |
| 18 | Tennessee | $92,096 |
| 19 | Virginia | $93,527 |
| 20 | West Virginia | $98,184 |
| 21 | Ohio | $88,143 |
| 22 | New Hampshire | $96,145 |
| 23 | Michigan | $87,980 |
| 24 | Delaware | $93,484 |
| 25 | District of Columbia | $86,359 |
| 26 | Oregon | $87,739 |
| 27 | North Carolina | $88,578 |
| 28 | Mississippi | $88,963 |
| 29 | Alabama | $88,333 |
| 30 | Maine | $89,681 |
| 31 | Utah | $71,532 |
| 32 | Arkansas | $74,055 |
| 33 | Illinois | $74,110 |
| 34 | Idaho | $84,860 |
| 35 | Washington | $72,648 |
| 36 | Oklahoma | $82,529 |
| 37 | Wisconsin | $74,516 |
| 38 | Vermont | $78,463 |
| 39 | Colorado | $72,850 |
| 40 | Missouri | $69,937 |
| 41 | Indiana | $61,852 |
| 42 | Kentucky | $67,835 |
| 43 | Montana | $62,690 |
| 44 | Kansas | $61,122 |
| 45 | Alaska | $32,099 |
| 46 | Minnesota | $57,703 |
| 47 | Wyoming | $61,913 |
| 48 | Nebraska | $59,786 |
| 49 | Iowa | $55,148 |
| 50 | North Dakota | $50,181 |
| 51 | South Dakota | $57,519 |
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Updated January 8, 2025