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Do you wonder which states in the U.S. are the best for strategic planning directors? If so, we have the full list of best to worst states for strategic planning director 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.As strategic planning directors are popular in the U.S., we wanted to bring you a list of the best states for strategic planning directors. In case you are trying to decide where to start your career as a strategic planning director, or if you are considering moving to a different city or state, we got you covered.
The median salary for strategic planning directors in Oregon is $155,136. Compare that to the median salary in Nebraska of $99,695, which ranked worst for strategic planning directors, and you can see how your location is important for your career.If you are currently seeking employment as a strategic planning director, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.
10 best states for strategic planning directors in 2025
1. Oregon
Total strategic planning director jobs: 640 Average annual salary: $155,136 Lowest 10 percent earn: $104,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $229,000 Location Quotient: 1.4
2. New Jersey
Total strategic planning director jobs: 1,095 Average annual salary: $152,266 Lowest 10 percent earn: $104,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $222,000 Location Quotient: 1.25
3. South Carolina
Total strategic planning director jobs: 746 Average annual salary: $137,287 Lowest 10 percent earn: $89,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $209,000 Location Quotient: 1.51
4. Pennsylvania
Total strategic planning director jobs: 1,101 Average annual salary: $142,221 Lowest 10 percent earn: $96,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $210,000 Location Quotient: 0.86
5. California
Total strategic planning director jobs: 4,929 Average annual salary: $148,271 Lowest 10 percent earn: $97,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $224,000 Location Quotient: 1.53
6. Washington
Total strategic planning director jobs: 783 Average annual salary: $144,575 Lowest 10 percent earn: $96,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $216,000 Location Quotient: 0.97
7. Connecticut
Total strategic planning director jobs: 441 Average annual salary: $141,918 Lowest 10 percent earn: $96,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $208,000 Location Quotient: 1.2
8. Rhode Island
Total strategic planning director jobs: 188 Average annual salary: $134,860 Lowest 10 percent earn: $91,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $198,000 Location Quotient: 1.4
9. West Virginia
Total strategic planning director jobs: 284 Average annual salary: $127,245 Lowest 10 percent earn: $83,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $193,000 Location Quotient: 1.68
10. New York
Total strategic planning director jobs: 2,339 Average annual salary: $138,667 Lowest 10 percent earn: $93,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $205,000 Location Quotient: 1.65
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Detailed list of the best states for a strategic planning director
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oregon | $155,136 | $104,000 | 4,142,776 | 640 |
| 2 | New Jersey | $152,266 | $104,000 | 9,005,644 | 1,095 |
| 3 | South Carolina | $137,287 | $89,000 | 5,024,369 | 746 |
| 4 | Pennsylvania | $142,221 | $96,000 | 12,805,537 | 1,101 |
| 5 | California | $148,271 | $97,000 | 39,536,653 | 4,929 |
| 6 | Washington | $144,575 | $96,000 | 7,405,743 | 783 |
| 7 | Connecticut | $141,918 | $96,000 | 3,588,184 | 441 |
| 8 | Rhode Island | $134,860 | $91,000 | 1,059,639 | 188 |
| 9 | West Virginia | $127,245 | $83,000 | 1,815,857 | 284 |
| 10 | New York | $138,667 | $93,000 | 19,849,399 | 2,339 |
| 11 | Massachusetts | $136,023 | $92,000 | 6,859,819 | 1,567 |
| 12 | Arizona | $136,109 | $87,000 | 7,016,270 | 538 |
| 13 | North Dakota | $138,127 | $94,000 | 755,393 | 61 |
| 14 | Arkansas | $128,317 | $82,000 | 3,004,279 | 210 |
| 15 | Nevada | $129,917 | $83,000 | 2,998,039 | 169 |
| 16 | Alaska | $134,998 | $88,000 | 739,795 | 61 |
| 17 | Idaho | $126,469 | $82,000 | 1,716,943 | 164 |
| 18 | Ohio | $131,364 | $86,000 | 11,658,609 | 667 |
| 19 | Colorado | $132,683 | $86,000 | 5,607,154 | 526 |
| 20 | New Hampshire | $129,134 | $87,000 | 1,342,795 | 133 |
| 21 | Illinois | $124,006 | $81,000 | 12,802,023 | 1,780 |
| 22 | Utah | $120,707 | $78,000 | 3,101,833 | 384 |
| 23 | Michigan | $126,986 | $84,000 | 9,962,311 | 422 |
| 24 | Vermont | $120,519 | $81,000 | 623,657 | 107 |
| 25 | Georgia | $119,060 | $76,000 | 10,429,379 | 1,045 |
| 26 | Maryland | $131,921 | $87,000 | 6,052,177 | 485 |
| 27 | New Mexico | $123,802 | $78,000 | 2,088,070 | 113 |
| 28 | District of Columbia | $117,451 | $77,000 | 693,972 | 462 |
| 29 | Louisiana | $111,634 | $69,000 | 4,684,333 | 555 |
| 30 | Maine | $122,420 | $82,000 | 1,335,907 | 80 |
| 31 | Florida | $119,769 | $75,000 | 20,984,400 | 1,320 |
| 32 | Texas | $116,080 | $72,000 | 28,304,596 | 1,792 |
| 33 | North Carolina | $113,257 | $73,000 | 10,273,419 | 941 |
| 34 | Delaware | $117,177 | $77,000 | 961,939 | 124 |
| 35 | Mississippi | $118,608 | $74,000 | 2,984,100 | 67 |
| 36 | Missouri | $118,189 | $76,000 | 6,113,532 | 364 |
| 37 | South Dakota | $102,841 | $68,000 | 869,666 | 200 |
| 38 | Virginia | $115,204 | $75,000 | 8,470,020 | 901 |
| 39 | Alabama | $105,715 | $66,000 | 4,874,747 | 571 |
| 40 | Iowa | $114,856 | $75,000 | 3,145,711 | 164 |
| 41 | Oklahoma | $104,283 | $65,000 | 3,930,864 | 447 |
| 42 | Montana | $109,447 | $72,000 | 1,050,493 | 108 |
| 43 | Minnesota | $110,103 | $73,000 | 5,576,606 | 602 |
| 44 | Tennessee | $108,875 | $69,000 | 6,715,984 | 345 |
| 45 | Wyoming | $106,787 | $69,000 | 579,315 | 49 |
| 46 | Kentucky | $107,724 | $69,000 | 4,454,189 | 230 |
| 47 | Wisconsin | $106,984 | $70,000 | 5,795,483 | 409 |
| 48 | Indiana | $106,702 | $69,000 | 6,666,818 | 404 |
| 49 | Hawaii | $90,572 | $57,000 | 1,427,538 | 76 |
| 50 | Kansas | $102,177 | $65,000 | 2,913,123 | 205 |
| 51 | Nebraska | $99,695 | $64,000 | 1,920,076 | 167 |
Highest paying states for strategic planning directors
| Rank | State | Avg. Strategic Planning Director Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oregon | $155,136 |
| 2 | New Jersey | $152,266 |
| 3 | South Carolina | $137,287 |
| 4 | Pennsylvania | $142,221 |
| 5 | California | $148,271 |
| 6 | Washington | $144,575 |
| 7 | Connecticut | $141,918 |
| 8 | Rhode Island | $134,860 |
| 9 | West Virginia | $127,245 |
| 10 | New York | $138,667 |
| 11 | Massachusetts | $136,023 |
| 12 | Arizona | $136,109 |
| 13 | North Dakota | $138,127 |
| 14 | Arkansas | $128,317 |
| 15 | Nevada | $129,917 |
| 16 | Alaska | $134,998 |
| 17 | Idaho | $126,469 |
| 18 | Ohio | $131,364 |
| 19 | Colorado | $132,683 |
| 20 | New Hampshire | $129,134 |
| 21 | Illinois | $124,006 |
| 22 | Utah | $120,707 |
| 23 | Michigan | $126,986 |
| 24 | Vermont | $120,519 |
| 25 | Georgia | $119,060 |
| 26 | Maryland | $131,921 |
| 27 | New Mexico | $123,802 |
| 28 | District of Columbia | $117,451 |
| 29 | Louisiana | $111,634 |
| 30 | Maine | $122,420 |
| 31 | Florida | $119,769 |
| 32 | Texas | $116,080 |
| 33 | North Carolina | $113,257 |
| 34 | Delaware | $117,177 |
| 35 | Mississippi | $118,608 |
| 36 | Missouri | $118,189 |
| 37 | South Dakota | $102,841 |
| 38 | Virginia | $115,204 |
| 39 | Alabama | $105,715 |
| 40 | Iowa | $114,856 |
| 41 | Oklahoma | $104,283 |
| 42 | Montana | $109,447 |
| 43 | Minnesota | $110,103 |
| 44 | Tennessee | $108,875 |
| 45 | Wyoming | $106,787 |
| 46 | Kentucky | $107,724 |
| 47 | Wisconsin | $106,984 |
| 48 | Indiana | $106,702 |
| 49 | Hawaii | $90,572 |
| 50 | Kansas | $102,177 |
| 51 | Nebraska | $99,695 |
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Updated January 8, 2025