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Best states for a social science manager
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It seems like social science managers are becoming more and more common across America. But working conditions and demand for social science managers aren't the same everywhere in the U.S. In fact, our research shows that Washington is the best state for social science managers in America. The best city in America for social science managers with the highest pay is Seattle, WA.
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 social science managers.If you are currently seeking employment as a social science manager, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.
10 best states for social science managers in 2026
1. Washington
Total social science manager jobs: 1,544 Average annual salary: $122,422 Lowest 10 percent earn: $79,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $189,000 Location Quotient: 1.57
2. Montana
Total social science manager jobs: 200 Average annual salary: $114,229 Lowest 10 percent earn: $72,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $180,000 Location Quotient: 1.29
3. Massachusetts
Total social science manager jobs: 1,781 Average annual salary: $111,807 Lowest 10 percent earn: $73,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $170,000 Location Quotient: 1.44
4. Alaska
Total social science manager jobs: 117 Average annual salary: $113,448 Lowest 10 percent earn: $76,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $168,000 Location Quotient: 1.04
5. Rhode Island
Total social science manager jobs: 181 Average annual salary: $109,728 Lowest 10 percent earn: $72,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $166,000 Location Quotient: 1.11
6. Nevada
Total social science manager jobs: 273 Average annual salary: $110,162 Lowest 10 percent earn: $69,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $173,000 Location Quotient: 0.97
7. District of Columbia
Total social science manager jobs: 463 Average annual salary: $110,890 Lowest 10 percent earn: $73,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $167,000 Location Quotient: 2.05
8. California
Total social science manager jobs: 5,274 Average annual salary: $109,156 Lowest 10 percent earn: $69,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $170,000 Location Quotient: 1.34
9. Delaware
Total social science manager jobs: 192 Average annual salary: $102,976 Lowest 10 percent earn: $68,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $155,000 Location Quotient: 1.14
10. Arizona
Total social science manager jobs: 763 Average annual salary: $102,815 Lowest 10 percent earn: $65,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $161,000 Location Quotient: 0.97
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How Zippia determines the best states to be a social science manager
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Detailed list of the best states for a social science manager
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $122,422 | $79,000 | 7,405,743 | 1,544 |
| 2 | Montana | $114,229 | $72,000 | 1,050,493 | 200 |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $111,807 | $73,000 | 6,859,819 | 1,781 |
| 4 | Alaska | $113,448 | $76,000 | 739,795 | 117 |
| 5 | Rhode Island | $109,728 | $72,000 | 1,059,639 | 181 |
| 6 | Nevada | $110,162 | $69,000 | 2,998,039 | 273 |
| 7 | District of Columbia | $110,890 | $73,000 | 693,972 | 463 |
| 8 | California | $109,156 | $69,000 | 39,536,653 | 5,274 |
| 9 | Delaware | $102,976 | $68,000 | 961,939 | 192 |
| 10 | Arizona | $102,815 | $65,000 | 7,016,270 | 763 |
| 11 | New Hampshire | $100,266 | $65,000 | 1,342,795 | 247 |
| 12 | Oregon | $100,700 | $64,000 | 4,142,776 | 623 |
| 13 | New Mexico | $97,813 | $61,000 | 2,088,070 | 267 |
| 14 | Ohio | $102,585 | $67,000 | 11,658,609 | 932 |
| 15 | Virginia | $98,224 | $64,000 | 8,470,020 | 1,690 |
| 16 | Maryland | $98,707 | $65,000 | 6,052,177 | 1,437 |
| 17 | Idaho | $93,447 | $58,000 | 1,716,943 | 261 |
| 18 | Texas | $95,803 | $60,000 | 28,304,596 | 2,192 |
| 19 | Hawaii | $99,125 | $60,000 | 1,427,538 | 155 |
| 20 | New Jersey | $99,786 | $66,000 | 9,005,644 | 1,045 |
| 21 | Iowa | $94,571 | $60,000 | 3,145,711 | 377 |
| 22 | Wyoming | $88,102 | $54,000 | 579,315 | 99 |
| 23 | Connecticut | $94,098 | $62,000 | 3,588,184 | 510 |
| 24 | Utah | $90,650 | $56,000 | 3,101,833 | 456 |
| 25 | West Virginia | $90,466 | $59,000 | 1,815,857 | 174 |
| 26 | South Dakota | $88,688 | $56,000 | 869,666 | 135 |
| 27 | Wisconsin | $92,440 | $60,000 | 5,795,483 | 513 |
| 28 | New York | $91,726 | $60,000 | 19,849,399 | 1,982 |
| 29 | Louisiana | $91,056 | $57,000 | 4,684,333 | 360 |
| 30 | Colorado | $91,338 | $56,000 | 5,607,154 | 818 |
| 31 | North Carolina | $89,693 | $57,000 | 10,273,419 | 1,023 |
| 32 | Pennsylvania | $88,683 | $58,000 | 12,805,537 | 1,191 |
| 33 | Michigan | $83,866 | $55,000 | 9,962,311 | 1,186 |
| 34 | Florida | $89,155 | $55,000 | 20,984,400 | 1,799 |
| 35 | Mississippi | $85,998 | $54,000 | 2,984,100 | 223 |
| 36 | Kentucky | $84,327 | $54,000 | 4,454,189 | 391 |
| 37 | Oklahoma | $86,919 | $54,000 | 3,930,864 | 270 |
| 38 | Alabama | $86,928 | $54,000 | 4,874,747 | 371 |
| 39 | Maine | $79,533 | $51,000 | 1,335,907 | 231 |
| 40 | Vermont | $80,195 | $52,000 | 623,657 | 129 |
| 41 | Indiana | $84,083 | $54,000 | 6,666,818 | 655 |
| 42 | Missouri | $86,446 | $55,000 | 6,113,532 | 555 |
| 43 | Illinois | $81,833 | $53,000 | 12,802,023 | 1,702 |
| 44 | North Dakota | $78,992 | $51,000 | 755,393 | 129 |
| 45 | Tennessee | $82,026 | $52,000 | 6,715,984 | 503 |
| 46 | Kansas | $83,422 | $52,000 | 2,913,123 | 271 |
| 47 | Minnesota | $81,041 | $52,000 | 5,576,606 | 675 |
| 48 | Georgia | $77,945 | $49,000 | 10,429,379 | 1,202 |
| 49 | Arkansas | $76,238 | $48,000 | 3,004,279 | 266 |
| 50 | Nebraska | $74,729 | $47,000 | 1,920,076 | 256 |
| 51 | South Carolina | $75,957 | $48,000 | 5,024,369 | 365 |
Highest paying states for social science managers
| Rank | State | Avg. Social Science Manager Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $122,422 |
| 2 | Montana | $114,229 |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $111,807 |
| 4 | Alaska | $113,448 |
| 5 | Rhode Island | $109,728 |
| 6 | Nevada | $110,162 |
| 7 | District of Columbia | $110,890 |
| 8 | California | $109,156 |
| 9 | Delaware | $102,976 |
| 10 | Arizona | $102,815 |
| 11 | New Hampshire | $100,266 |
| 12 | Oregon | $100,700 |
| 13 | New Mexico | $97,813 |
| 14 | Ohio | $102,585 |
| 15 | Virginia | $98,224 |
| 16 | Maryland | $98,707 |
| 17 | Idaho | $93,447 |
| 18 | Texas | $95,803 |
| 19 | Hawaii | $99,125 |
| 20 | New Jersey | $99,786 |
| 21 | Iowa | $94,571 |
| 22 | Wyoming | $88,102 |
| 23 | Connecticut | $94,098 |
| 24 | Utah | $90,650 |
| 25 | West Virginia | $90,466 |
| 26 | South Dakota | $88,688 |
| 27 | Wisconsin | $92,440 |
| 28 | New York | $91,726 |
| 29 | Louisiana | $91,056 |
| 30 | Colorado | $91,338 |
| 31 | North Carolina | $89,693 |
| 32 | Pennsylvania | $88,683 |
| 33 | Michigan | $83,866 |
| 34 | Florida | $89,155 |
| 35 | Mississippi | $85,998 |
| 36 | Kentucky | $84,327 |
| 37 | Oklahoma | $86,919 |
| 38 | Alabama | $86,928 |
| 39 | Maine | $79,533 |
| 40 | Vermont | $80,195 |
| 41 | Indiana | $84,083 |
| 42 | Missouri | $86,446 |
| 43 | Illinois | $81,833 |
| 44 | North Dakota | $78,992 |
| 45 | Tennessee | $82,026 |
| 46 | Kansas | $83,422 |
| 47 | Minnesota | $81,041 |
| 48 | Georgia | $77,945 |
| 49 | Arkansas | $76,238 |
| 50 | Nebraska | $74,729 |
| 51 | South Carolina | $75,957 |
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Updated January 8, 2025