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Do you wonder which states in the U.S. are the best for store associates? If so, we have the full list of best to worst states for store associate 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.Our research found that Maine is the best state for store associates, while New York and Washington are ranked highest in terms of median salary. Maine has a median salary of $33,231 and New York has the highest median salary among all 50 states for store associates.
Maine is the best state for jobs for store associates, and New Mexico is the worst. The most common pay in Maine is $33,231, while the median pay in New Mexico is $23,461.If you are currently seeking employment as a store associate, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.
10 best states for store associates in 2025
1. Maine
Total store associate jobs: 1,089 Average annual salary: $33,231 Lowest 10 percent earn: $28,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $38,000 Location Quotient: 1.39
2. New Hampshire
Total store associate jobs: 1,304 Average annual salary: $31,426 Lowest 10 percent earn: $27,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $36,000 Location Quotient: 1.26
3. Massachusetts
Total store associate jobs: 5,556 Average annual salary: $33,469 Lowest 10 percent earn: $28,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $38,000 Location Quotient: 1.02
4. Connecticut
Total store associate jobs: 2,438 Average annual salary: $31,998 Lowest 10 percent earn: $27,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $37,000 Location Quotient: 1.24
5. Vermont
Total store associate jobs: 384 Average annual salary: $33,472 Lowest 10 percent earn: $29,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $38,000 Location Quotient: 0.85
6. New York
Total store associate jobs: 7,172 Average annual salary: $34,497 Lowest 10 percent earn: $29,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $40,000 Location Quotient: 0.94
7. Illinois
Total store associate jobs: 7,794 Average annual salary: $30,693 Lowest 10 percent earn: $25,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $37,000 Location Quotient: 1.1
8. Washington
Total store associate jobs: 3,559 Average annual salary: $33,609 Lowest 10 percent earn: $27,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $41,000 Location Quotient: 0.82
9. Michigan
Total store associate jobs: 5,965 Average annual salary: $28,716 Lowest 10 percent earn: $23,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $34,000 Location Quotient: 1.3
10. Rhode Island
Total store associate jobs: 625 Average annual salary: $32,196 Lowest 10 percent earn: $27,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $37,000 Location Quotient: 0.87
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Detailed list of the best states for a store associate
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maine | $33,231 | $28,000 | 1,335,907 | 1,089 |
| 2 | New Hampshire | $31,426 | $27,000 | 1,342,795 | 1,304 |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $33,469 | $28,000 | 6,859,819 | 5,556 |
| 4 | Connecticut | $31,998 | $27,000 | 3,588,184 | 2,438 |
| 5 | Vermont | $33,472 | $29,000 | 623,657 | 384 |
| 6 | New York | $34,497 | $29,000 | 19,849,399 | 7,172 |
| 7 | Illinois | $30,693 | $25,000 | 12,802,023 | 7,794 |
| 8 | Washington | $33,609 | $27,000 | 7,405,743 | 3,559 |
| 9 | Michigan | $28,716 | $23,000 | 9,962,311 | 5,965 |
| 10 | Rhode Island | $32,196 | $27,000 | 1,059,639 | 625 |
| 11 | North Dakota | $31,853 | $26,000 | 755,393 | 472 |
| 12 | Indiana | $28,428 | $23,000 | 6,666,818 | 4,659 |
| 13 | Colorado | $30,318 | $24,000 | 5,607,154 | 3,835 |
| 14 | Minnesota | $32,057 | $26,000 | 5,576,606 | 3,055 |
| 15 | Pennsylvania | $28,700 | $24,000 | 12,805,537 | 6,797 |
| 16 | Wisconsin | $28,826 | $23,000 | 5,795,483 | 3,399 |
| 17 | Ohio | $28,315 | $23,000 | 11,658,609 | 5,781 |
| 18 | Oregon | $31,739 | $25,000 | 4,142,776 | 1,853 |
| 19 | Delaware | $29,148 | $24,000 | 961,939 | 848 |
| 20 | New Jersey | $30,365 | $25,000 | 9,005,644 | 5,158 |
| 21 | Arizona | $29,131 | $23,000 | 7,016,270 | 3,391 |
| 22 | California | $32,159 | $25,000 | 39,536,653 | 16,547 |
| 23 | South Dakota | $29,798 | $24,000 | 869,666 | 318 |
| 24 | Iowa | $28,596 | $23,000 | 3,145,711 | 1,994 |
| 25 | District of Columbia | $34,307 | $28,000 | 693,972 | 276 |
| 26 | Nebraska | $29,249 | $23,000 | 1,920,076 | 867 |
| 27 | West Virginia | $26,173 | $21,000 | 1,815,857 | 1,133 |
| 28 | Hawaii | $30,607 | $27,000 | 1,427,538 | 483 |
| 29 | Tennessee | $26,493 | $21,000 | 6,715,984 | 3,711 |
| 30 | Utah | $27,078 | $21,000 | 3,101,833 | 1,914 |
| 31 | Kentucky | $26,238 | $21,000 | 4,454,189 | 2,533 |
| 32 | Kansas | $27,546 | $22,000 | 2,913,123 | 1,648 |
| 33 | Florida | $27,051 | $21,000 | 20,984,400 | 11,968 |
| 34 | Maryland | $29,460 | $24,000 | 6,052,177 | 3,565 |
| 35 | Arkansas | $26,095 | $20,000 | 3,004,279 | 1,774 |
| 36 | Missouri | $27,971 | $22,000 | 6,113,532 | 2,945 |
| 37 | South Carolina | $26,360 | $21,000 | 5,024,369 | 2,636 |
| 38 | North Carolina | $26,677 | $21,000 | 10,273,419 | 5,381 |
| 39 | Alabama | $25,085 | $20,000 | 4,874,747 | 2,877 |
| 40 | Louisiana | $25,266 | $20,000 | 4,684,333 | 2,266 |
| 41 | Virginia | $27,168 | $22,000 | 8,470,020 | 4,991 |
| 42 | Nevada | $26,371 | $21,000 | 2,998,039 | 863 |
| 43 | Texas | $26,170 | $20,000 | 28,304,596 | 11,404 |
| 44 | Montana | $26,851 | $21,000 | 1,050,493 | 474 |
| 45 | Georgia | $25,605 | $20,000 | 10,429,379 | 6,504 |
| 46 | Oklahoma | $25,801 | $20,000 | 3,930,864 | 1,423 |
| 47 | Mississippi | $25,010 | $20,000 | 2,984,100 | 1,219 |
| 48 | Idaho | $26,254 | $20,000 | 1,716,943 | 863 |
| 49 | Wyoming | $25,308 | $20,000 | 579,315 | 288 |
| 50 | Alaska | $24,432 | $22,000 | 739,795 | 296 |
| 51 | New Mexico | $23,461 | $18,000 | 2,088,070 | 745 |
Highest paying states for store associates
| Rank | State | Avg. Store Associate Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maine | $33,231 |
| 2 | New Hampshire | $31,426 |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $33,469 |
| 4 | Connecticut | $31,998 |
| 5 | Vermont | $33,472 |
| 6 | New York | $34,497 |
| 7 | Illinois | $30,693 |
| 8 | Washington | $33,609 |
| 9 | Michigan | $28,716 |
| 10 | Rhode Island | $32,196 |
| 11 | North Dakota | $31,853 |
| 12 | Indiana | $28,428 |
| 13 | Colorado | $30,318 |
| 14 | Minnesota | $32,057 |
| 15 | Pennsylvania | $28,700 |
| 16 | Wisconsin | $28,826 |
| 17 | Ohio | $28,315 |
| 18 | Oregon | $31,739 |
| 19 | Delaware | $29,148 |
| 20 | New Jersey | $30,365 |
| 21 | Arizona | $29,131 |
| 22 | California | $32,159 |
| 23 | South Dakota | $29,798 |
| 24 | Iowa | $28,596 |
| 25 | District of Columbia | $34,307 |
| 26 | Nebraska | $29,249 |
| 27 | West Virginia | $26,173 |
| 28 | Hawaii | $30,607 |
| 29 | Tennessee | $26,493 |
| 30 | Utah | $27,078 |
| 31 | Kentucky | $26,238 |
| 32 | Kansas | $27,546 |
| 33 | Florida | $27,051 |
| 34 | Maryland | $29,460 |
| 35 | Arkansas | $26,095 |
| 36 | Missouri | $27,971 |
| 37 | South Carolina | $26,360 |
| 38 | North Carolina | $26,677 |
| 39 | Alabama | $25,085 |
| 40 | Louisiana | $25,266 |
| 41 | Virginia | $27,168 |
| 42 | Nevada | $26,371 |
| 43 | Texas | $26,170 |
| 44 | Montana | $26,851 |
| 45 | Georgia | $25,605 |
| 46 | Oklahoma | $25,801 |
| 47 | Mississippi | $25,010 |
| 48 | Idaho | $26,254 |
| 49 | Wyoming | $25,308 |
| 50 | Alaska | $24,432 |
| 51 | New Mexico | $23,461 |
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Updated January 8, 2025