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We decided to bring you a list of the best states for jobs for storekeepers in the United States. Storekeeper positions are available in every state, but not all states are the same. Some states do not offer the same wages, benefits, time off, etc for storekeepers.Our research found that Michigan is the best state for storekeepers, while California and Hawaii are ranked highest in terms of median salary. Michigan has a median salary of $39,508 and California has the highest median salary among all 50 states for storekeepers.
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 storekeepers.We found that the South is best for storekeepers, and the Northeast is the worst. Santa Cruz, CA is the best city in the country for storekeeper jobs, where as Michigan is the best state in the country.
10 best states for storekeepers in 2025
1. Michigan
Total storekeeper jobs: 246 Average annual salary: $39,508 Lowest 10 percent earn: $28,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $53,000 Location Quotient: 1.95
2. California
Total storekeeper jobs: 504 Average annual salary: $43,272 Lowest 10 percent earn: $32,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $57,000 Location Quotient: 1.06
3. Rhode Island
Total storekeeper jobs: 15 Average annual salary: $42,006 Lowest 10 percent earn: $29,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $59,000 Location Quotient: 0.76
4. New Jersey
Total storekeeper jobs: 145 Average annual salary: $40,711 Lowest 10 percent earn: $27,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $59,000 Location Quotient: 1.12
5. North Dakota
Total storekeeper jobs: 16 Average annual salary: $37,385 Lowest 10 percent earn: $29,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $47,000 Location Quotient: 1.06
6. Massachusetts
Total storekeeper jobs: 121 Average annual salary: $41,925 Lowest 10 percent earn: $29,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $58,000 Location Quotient: 0.81
7. Illinois
Total storekeeper jobs: 208 Average annual salary: $37,676 Lowest 10 percent earn: $27,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $50,000 Location Quotient: 1.07
8. Connecticut
Total storekeeper jobs: 52 Average annual salary: $39,493 Lowest 10 percent earn: $27,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $56,000 Location Quotient: 0.96
9. Wisconsin
Total storekeeper jobs: 105 Average annual salary: $35,219 Lowest 10 percent earn: $26,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $47,000 Location Quotient: 1.17
10. Washington
Total storekeeper jobs: 111 Average annual salary: $39,115 Lowest 10 percent earn: $30,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $49,000 Location Quotient: 0.93
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Detailed list of the best states for a storekeeper
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michigan | $39,508 | $28,000 | 9,962,311 | 246 |
| 2 | California | $43,272 | $32,000 | 39,536,653 | 504 |
| 3 | Rhode Island | $42,006 | $29,000 | 1,059,639 | 15 |
| 4 | New Jersey | $40,711 | $27,000 | 9,005,644 | 145 |
| 5 | North Dakota | $37,385 | $29,000 | 755,393 | 16 |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $41,925 | $29,000 | 6,859,819 | 121 |
| 7 | Illinois | $37,676 | $27,000 | 12,802,023 | 208 |
| 8 | Connecticut | $39,493 | $27,000 | 3,588,184 | 52 |
| 9 | Wisconsin | $35,219 | $26,000 | 5,795,483 | 105 |
| 10 | Washington | $39,115 | $30,000 | 7,405,743 | 111 |
| 11 | Nevada | $38,022 | $28,000 | 2,998,039 | 26 |
| 12 | New Hampshire | $36,448 | $26,000 | 1,342,795 | 28 |
| 13 | Tennessee | $34,523 | $25,000 | 6,715,984 | 126 |
| 14 | Idaho | $36,075 | $28,000 | 1,716,943 | 25 |
| 15 | Pennsylvania | $36,966 | $25,000 | 12,805,537 | 148 |
| 16 | Oregon | $40,576 | $31,000 | 4,142,776 | 41 |
| 17 | Alaska | $42,559 | $37,000 | 739,795 | 5 |
| 18 | Arkansas | $34,992 | $25,000 | 3,004,279 | 37 |
| 19 | Arizona | $35,615 | $26,000 | 7,016,270 | 92 |
| 20 | Hawaii | $43,063 | $35,000 | 1,427,538 | 10 |
| 21 | Minnesota | $35,998 | $27,000 | 5,576,606 | 87 |
| 22 | Vermont | $37,108 | $27,000 | 623,657 | 7 |
| 23 | Delaware | $35,403 | $24,000 | 961,939 | 19 |
| 24 | Iowa | $32,780 | $24,000 | 3,145,711 | 72 |
| 25 | Wyoming | $34,764 | $26,000 | 579,315 | 5 |
| 26 | Indiana | $31,546 | $23,000 | 6,666,818 | 242 |
| 27 | Montana | $35,084 | $27,000 | 1,050,493 | 12 |
| 28 | Ohio | $31,433 | $22,000 | 11,658,609 | 241 |
| 29 | Maine | $34,027 | $25,000 | 1,335,907 | 16 |
| 30 | Colorado | $34,006 | $25,000 | 5,607,154 | 79 |
| 31 | South Dakota | $32,817 | $25,000 | 869,666 | 12 |
| 32 | District of Columbia | $38,127 | $26,000 | 693,972 | 0 |
| 33 | Kentucky | $30,313 | $22,000 | 4,454,189 | 95 |
| 34 | Utah | $32,645 | $25,000 | 3,101,833 | 41 |
| 35 | Oklahoma | $33,244 | $24,000 | 3,930,864 | 33 |
| 36 | Nebraska | $33,373 | $25,000 | 1,920,076 | 15 |
| 37 | New York | $35,057 | $24,000 | 19,849,399 | 131 |
| 38 | West Virginia | $27,964 | $19,000 | 1,815,857 | 58 |
| 39 | Texas | $31,319 | $23,000 | 28,304,596 | 275 |
| 40 | Virginia | $31,281 | $21,000 | 8,470,020 | 137 |
| 41 | Maryland | $34,374 | $23,000 | 6,052,177 | 65 |
| 42 | New Mexico | $33,046 | $24,000 | 2,088,070 | 12 |
| 43 | Alabama | $28,172 | $20,000 | 4,874,747 | 74 |
| 44 | Kansas | $31,140 | $23,000 | 2,913,123 | 33 |
| 45 | Missouri | $29,377 | $21,000 | 6,113,532 | 88 |
| 46 | Florida | $26,550 | $19,000 | 20,984,400 | 361 |
| 47 | Louisiana | $30,271 | $22,000 | 4,684,333 | 35 |
| 48 | North Carolina | $29,561 | $21,000 | 10,273,419 | 115 |
| 49 | South Carolina | $27,445 | $20,000 | 5,024,369 | 64 |
| 50 | Georgia | $28,365 | $20,000 | 10,429,379 | 136 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $26,651 | $19,000 | 2,984,100 | 24 |
Highest paying states for storekeepers
| Rank | State | Avg. Storekeeper Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michigan | $39,508 |
| 2 | California | $43,272 |
| 3 | Rhode Island | $42,006 |
| 4 | New Jersey | $40,711 |
| 5 | North Dakota | $37,385 |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $41,925 |
| 7 | Illinois | $37,676 |
| 8 | Connecticut | $39,493 |
| 9 | Wisconsin | $35,219 |
| 10 | Washington | $39,115 |
| 11 | Nevada | $38,022 |
| 12 | New Hampshire | $36,448 |
| 13 | Tennessee | $34,523 |
| 14 | Idaho | $36,075 |
| 15 | Pennsylvania | $36,966 |
| 16 | Oregon | $40,576 |
| 17 | Alaska | $42,559 |
| 18 | Arkansas | $34,992 |
| 19 | Arizona | $35,615 |
| 20 | Hawaii | $43,063 |
| 21 | Minnesota | $35,998 |
| 22 | Vermont | $37,108 |
| 23 | Delaware | $35,403 |
| 24 | Iowa | $32,780 |
| 25 | Wyoming | $34,764 |
| 26 | Indiana | $31,546 |
| 27 | Montana | $35,084 |
| 28 | Ohio | $31,433 |
| 29 | Maine | $34,027 |
| 30 | Colorado | $34,006 |
| 31 | South Dakota | $32,817 |
| 32 | District of Columbia | $38,127 |
| 33 | Kentucky | $30,313 |
| 34 | Utah | $32,645 |
| 35 | Oklahoma | $33,244 |
| 36 | Nebraska | $33,373 |
| 37 | New York | $35,057 |
| 38 | West Virginia | $27,964 |
| 39 | Texas | $31,319 |
| 40 | Virginia | $31,281 |
| 41 | Maryland | $34,374 |
| 42 | New Mexico | $33,046 |
| 43 | Alabama | $28,172 |
| 44 | Kansas | $31,140 |
| 45 | Missouri | $29,377 |
| 46 | Florida | $26,550 |
| 47 | Louisiana | $30,271 |
| 48 | North Carolina | $29,561 |
| 49 | South Carolina | $27,445 |
| 50 | Georgia | $28,365 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $26,651 |
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Updated January 8, 2025