Best states for a subcontracts manager

Q: What is the best state for subcontracts managers?

The best state to be a subcontracts manager is Maryland based on subcontracts manager salaries and job opportunities.

Q: What is the highest paying state for subcontracts managers?

The highest paying state for subcontracts managers is Alaska based on Zippia’s salary database.

Q: What is the worst state for subcontracts managers?

The worst state for subcontracts managers is Alaska, due to a combination of low salaries and few job opportunities.

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We decided to bring you a list of the best states for jobs for subcontracts managers in the United States. Subcontracts manager 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 subcontracts managers.In fact, our research shows that Maryland is the best state for subcontracts managers in America. The best city in America for subcontracts managers with the highest pay is Baltimore, MD.

The median salary for subcontracts managers in Maryland is $100,722. Compare that to the median salary in Alaska of $56,047, which ranked worst for subcontracts managers, and you can see how your location is important for your career.We found that Maryland is the best state for subcontracts manager jobs, whereas Alaska is the worst.

10 best states for subcontracts managers in 2025

1. Maryland
Total subcontracts manager jobs: 223
Average annual salary: $100,722
Lowest 10 percent earn: $61,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $164,000
Location Quotient:
1.5
Subcontracts manager jobs in Maryland
2. Texas
Total subcontracts manager jobs: 468
Average annual salary: $93,663
Lowest 10 percent earn: $59,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $146,000
Location Quotient:
0.99
Subcontracts manager jobs in Texas
3. Pennsylvania
Total subcontracts manager jobs: 247
Average annual salary: $93,060
Lowest 10 percent earn: $55,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $156,000
Location Quotient:
0.91
Subcontracts manager jobs in Pennsylvania
4. Florida
Total subcontracts manager jobs: 332
Average annual salary: $91,954
Lowest 10 percent earn: $57,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $148,000
Location Quotient:
0.91
Subcontracts manager jobs in Florida
5. North Carolina
Total subcontracts manager jobs: 209
Average annual salary: $91,036
Lowest 10 percent earn: $56,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $146,000
Location Quotient:
0.93
Subcontracts manager jobs in North Carolina
6. Virginia
Total subcontracts manager jobs: 395
Average annual salary: $87,519
Lowest 10 percent earn: $53,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $142,000
Location Quotient:
1.79
Subcontracts manager jobs in Virginia
7. District of Columbia
Total subcontracts manager jobs: 69
Average annual salary: $93,987
Lowest 10 percent earn: $57,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $153,000
Location Quotient:
1.76
Subcontracts manager jobs in District of Columbia
8. New York
Total subcontracts manager jobs: 259
Average annual salary: $93,548
Lowest 10 percent earn: $54,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $160,000
Location Quotient:
0.86
Subcontracts manager jobs in New York
9. Connecticut
Total subcontracts manager jobs: 117
Average annual salary: $85,889
Lowest 10 percent earn: $48,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $151,000
Location Quotient:
1.51
Subcontracts manager jobs in Connecticut
10. California
Total subcontracts manager jobs: 982
Average annual salary: $92,728
Lowest 10 percent earn: $59,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $143,000
Location Quotient:
1.43
Subcontracts manager jobs in California

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How Zippia determines the best states to be a subcontracts manager

You can read about how the best state rankings are calculated here.

Detailed list of the best states for a subcontracts manager

Rank	State	Average salary	Lowest 10% earn	Population	Job count
1	Maryland	$100,722	$61,000	6,052,177	223
2	Texas	$93,663	$59,000	28,304,596	468
3	Pennsylvania	$93,060	$55,000	12,805,537	247
4	Florida	$91,954	$57,000	20,984,400	332
5	North Carolina	$91,036	$56,000	10,273,419	209
6	Virginia	$87,519	$53,000	8,470,020	395
7	District of Columbia	$93,987	$57,000	693,972	69
8	New York	$93,548	$54,000	19,849,399	259
9	Connecticut	$85,889	$48,000	3,588,184	117
10	California	$92,728	$59,000	39,536,653	982
11	Oregon	$85,977	$57,000	4,142,776	93
12	Michigan	$88,252	$53,000	9,962,311	125
13	Delaware	$88,783	$53,000	961,939	23
14	New Jersey	$89,235	$52,000	9,005,644	168
15	Ohio	$84,028	$51,000	11,658,609	205
16	Massachusetts	$85,251	$46,000	6,859,819	244
17	Utah	$82,443	$56,000	3,101,833	57
18	Kentucky	$83,500	$52,000	4,454,189	56
19	Illinois	$81,232	$50,000	12,802,023	313
20	Nevada	$82,511	$53,000	2,998,039	30
21	Rhode Island	$79,370	$43,000	1,059,639	27
22	Arkansas	$75,417	$48,000	3,004,279	41
23	West Virginia	$79,164	$48,000	1,815,857	8
24	South Carolina	$78,638	$48,000	5,024,369	60
25	New Mexico	$79,946	$51,000	2,088,070	20
26	Alabama	$75,696	$47,000	4,874,747	72
27	Tennessee	$73,170	$46,000	6,715,984	120
28	New Hampshire	$76,784	$41,000	1,342,795	42
29	Wisconsin	$73,999	$45,000	5,795,483	134
30	Minnesota	$74,296	$47,000	5,576,606	138
31	Missouri	$75,793	$48,000	6,113,532	86
32	Arizona	$71,561	$46,000	7,016,270	156
33	South Dakota	$72,508	$48,000	869,666	15
34	Colorado	$68,756	$46,000	5,607,154	208
35	Indiana	$72,630	$45,000	6,666,818	118
36	Washington	$67,427	$46,000	7,405,743	257
37	Georgia	$71,661	$44,000	10,429,379	255
38	Nebraska	$74,010	$48,000	1,920,076	22
39	Mississippi	$72,869	$46,000	2,984,100	21
40	Wyoming	$71,619	$49,000	579,315	7
41	Iowa	$71,638	$46,000	3,145,711	51
42	Idaho	$67,790	$47,000	1,716,943	33
43	Vermont	$68,587	$36,000	623,657	11
44	Hawaii	$59,624	$46,000	1,427,538	17
45	Oklahoma	$71,054	$46,000	3,930,864	29
46	Montana	$65,035	$46,000	1,050,493	13
47	Kansas	$65,874	$43,000	2,913,123	45
48	Louisiana	$70,412	$44,000	4,684,333	28
49	North Dakota	$59,871	$39,000	755,393	17
50	Maine	$57,571	$30,000	1,335,907	14
51	Alaska	$56,047	$45,000	739,795	8

Highest paying states for subcontracts managers

Rank	State	Avg. Subcontracts Manager Salary
1	Maryland	$100,722
2	Texas	$93,663
3	Pennsylvania	$93,060
4	Florida	$91,954
5	North Carolina	$91,036
6	Virginia	$87,519
7	District of Columbia	$93,987
8	New York	$93,548
9	Connecticut	$85,889
10	California	$92,728
11	Oregon	$85,977
12	Michigan	$88,252
13	Delaware	$88,783
14	New Jersey	$89,235
15	Ohio	$84,028
16	Massachusetts	$85,251
17	Utah	$82,443
18	Kentucky	$83,500
19	Illinois	$81,232
20	Nevada	$82,511
21	Rhode Island	$79,370
22	Arkansas	$75,417
23	West Virginia	$79,164
24	South Carolina	$78,638
25	New Mexico	$79,946
26	Alabama	$75,696
27	Tennessee	$73,170
28	New Hampshire	$76,784
29	Wisconsin	$73,999
30	Minnesota	$74,296
31	Missouri	$75,793
32	Arizona	$71,561
33	South Dakota	$72,508
34	Colorado	$68,756
35	Indiana	$72,630
36	Washington	$67,427
37	Georgia	$71,661
38	Nebraska	$74,010
39	Mississippi	$72,869
40	Wyoming	$71,619
41	Iowa	$71,638
42	Idaho	$67,790
43	Vermont	$68,587
44	Hawaii	$59,624
45	Oklahoma	$71,054
46	Montana	$65,035
47	Kansas	$65,874
48	Louisiana	$70,412
49	North Dakota	$59,871
50	Maine	$57,571
51	Alaska	$56,047

Best states for a subcontracts manager

10 best states for subcontracts managers in 2025

1. Maryland

2. Texas

3. Pennsylvania

4. Florida

5. North Carolina

6. Virginia

7. District of Columbia

8. New York

9. Connecticut

10. California

Subcontracts manager jobsNear Columbus, OH

How Zippia determines the best states to be a subcontracts manager

Detailed list of the best states for a subcontracts manager

Highest paying states for subcontracts managers

Subcontracts manager best states FAQs

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Total subcontracts manager jobs:	223
Average annual salary:	$100,722
Lowest 10 percent earn:	$61,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$164,000
Location Quotient:	1.5