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Are you wondering which place in the United States is the best state for supplier quality managers? Knowing how challenging it is to figure out where to start your career or where to move to advance your career, we decided to bring you a list of best states for supplier quality manager jobs.In order to help you decide which state is the best for supplier quality managers, we ranked all 50 states and the District of Columbia from best to worst for supplier quality manager jobs.
In order to get you the best states for supplier quality managers, we looked at our data on jobs and wages -- specifically the average annual wage and the number of available jobs per capita.If you are currently seeking employment as a supplier quality manager, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.
10 best states for supplier quality managers in 2026
1. California
Total supplier quality manager jobs: 4,069 Average annual salary: $148,568 Lowest 10 percent earn: $102,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $215,000 Location Quotient: 1.58
2. Washington
Total supplier quality manager jobs: 712 Average annual salary: $142,032 Lowest 10 percent earn: $100,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $201,000 Location Quotient: 1.1
3. Utah
Total supplier quality manager jobs: 367 Average annual salary: $115,667 Lowest 10 percent earn: $75,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $177,000 Location Quotient: 1.3
4. New Hampshire
Total supplier quality manager jobs: 227 Average annual salary: $115,616 Lowest 10 percent earn: $89,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $149,000 Location Quotient: 1.47
5. Pennsylvania
Total supplier quality manager jobs: 1,006 Average annual salary: $117,699 Lowest 10 percent earn: $85,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $161,000 Location Quotient: 0.98
6. Connecticut
Total supplier quality manager jobs: 378 Average annual salary: $114,985 Lowest 10 percent earn: $86,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $152,000 Location Quotient: 1.29
7. Michigan
Total supplier quality manager jobs: 667 Average annual salary: $111,102 Lowest 10 percent earn: $79,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $156,000 Location Quotient: 0.97
8. Arizona
Total supplier quality manager jobs: 532 Average annual salary: $114,964 Lowest 10 percent earn: $76,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $173,000 Location Quotient: 1.03
9. Vermont
Total supplier quality manager jobs: 73 Average annual salary: $113,861 Lowest 10 percent earn: $88,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $146,000 Location Quotient: 1.08
10. Oregon
Total supplier quality manager jobs: 342 Average annual salary: $114,029 Lowest 10 percent earn: $79,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $163,000 Location Quotient: 0.94
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Detailed list of the best states for a supplier quality manager
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $148,568 | $102,000 | 39,536,653 | 4,069 |
| 2 | Washington | $142,032 | $100,000 | 7,405,743 | 712 |
| 3 | Utah | $115,667 | $75,000 | 3,101,833 | 367 |
| 4 | New Hampshire | $115,616 | $89,000 | 1,342,795 | 227 |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | $117,699 | $85,000 | 12,805,537 | 1,006 |
| 6 | Connecticut | $114,985 | $86,000 | 3,588,184 | 378 |
| 7 | Michigan | $111,102 | $79,000 | 9,962,311 | 667 |
| 8 | Arizona | $114,964 | $76,000 | 7,016,270 | 532 |
| 9 | Vermont | $113,861 | $88,000 | 623,657 | 73 |
| 10 | Oregon | $114,029 | $79,000 | 4,142,776 | 342 |
| 11 | Idaho | $119,162 | $80,000 | 1,716,943 | 114 |
| 12 | Nevada | $117,771 | $78,000 | 2,998,039 | 141 |
| 13 | Alaska | $124,776 | $108,000 | 739,795 | 60 |
| 14 | North Carolina | $100,114 | $70,000 | 10,273,419 | 1,053 |
| 15 | Maryland | $108,607 | $78,000 | 6,052,177 | 681 |
| 16 | Massachusetts | $124,149 | $95,000 | 6,859,819 | 546 |
| 17 | New York | $114,785 | $85,000 | 19,849,399 | 922 |
| 18 | Rhode Island | $100,636 | $76,000 | 1,059,639 | 114 |
| 19 | New Jersey | $102,768 | $76,000 | 9,005,644 | 758 |
| 20 | Indiana | $93,589 | $64,000 | 6,666,818 | 654 |
| 21 | Nebraska | $97,513 | $65,000 | 1,920,076 | 171 |
| 22 | Kansas | $99,941 | $65,000 | 2,913,123 | 186 |
| 23 | South Dakota | $99,411 | $68,000 | 869,666 | 53 |
| 24 | Florida | $99,730 | $66,000 | 20,984,400 | 1,099 |
| 25 | Minnesota | $92,310 | $66,000 | 5,576,606 | 659 |
| 26 | West Virginia | $97,190 | $68,000 | 1,815,857 | 71 |
| 27 | New Mexico | $98,709 | $64,000 | 2,088,070 | 114 |
| 28 | Delaware | $92,940 | $67,000 | 961,939 | 124 |
| 29 | Mississippi | $91,962 | $61,000 | 2,984,100 | 160 |
| 30 | Texas | $91,994 | $60,000 | 28,304,596 | 1,652 |
| 31 | Kentucky | $88,067 | $60,000 | 4,454,189 | 336 |
| 32 | North Dakota | $92,085 | $67,000 | 755,393 | 72 |
| 33 | Hawaii | $114,900 | $99,000 | 1,427,538 | 51 |
| 34 | Montana | $96,419 | $66,000 | 1,050,493 | 61 |
| 35 | Ohio | $88,357 | $61,000 | 11,658,609 | 836 |
| 36 | District of Columbia | $97,914 | $70,000 | 693,972 | 126 |
| 37 | Wisconsin | $85,238 | $60,000 | 5,795,483 | 586 |
| 38 | Illinois | $91,210 | $63,000 | 12,802,023 | 1,024 |
| 39 | South Carolina | $88,258 | $61,000 | 5,024,369 | 355 |
| 40 | Maine | $91,884 | $72,000 | 1,335,907 | 92 |
| 41 | Virginia | $90,227 | $64,000 | 8,470,020 | 835 |
| 42 | Wyoming | $87,921 | $57,000 | 579,315 | 43 |
| 43 | Louisiana | $90,870 | $60,000 | 4,684,333 | 113 |
| 44 | Missouri | $89,623 | $59,000 | 6,113,532 | 387 |
| 45 | Tennessee | $82,033 | $55,000 | 6,715,984 | 480 |
| 46 | Alabama | $83,476 | $56,000 | 4,874,747 | 347 |
| 47 | Colorado | $82,406 | $53,000 | 5,607,154 | 486 |
| 48 | Iowa | $81,136 | $55,000 | 3,145,711 | 270 |
| 49 | Georgia | $82,372 | $56,000 | 10,429,379 | 712 |
| 50 | Arkansas | $74,536 | $49,000 | 3,004,279 | 168 |
| 51 | Oklahoma | $73,736 | $48,000 | 3,930,864 | 132 |
Highest paying states for supplier quality managers
| Rank | State | Avg. Supplier Quality Manager Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $148,568 |
| 2 | Washington | $142,032 |
| 3 | Utah | $115,667 |
| 4 | New Hampshire | $115,616 |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | $117,699 |
| 6 | Connecticut | $114,985 |
| 7 | Michigan | $111,102 |
| 8 | Arizona | $114,964 |
| 9 | Vermont | $113,861 |
| 10 | Oregon | $114,029 |
| 11 | Idaho | $119,162 |
| 12 | Nevada | $117,771 |
| 13 | Alaska | $124,776 |
| 14 | North Carolina | $100,114 |
| 15 | Maryland | $108,607 |
| 16 | Massachusetts | $124,149 |
| 17 | New York | $114,785 |
| 18 | Rhode Island | $100,636 |
| 19 | New Jersey | $102,768 |
| 20 | Indiana | $93,589 |
| 21 | Nebraska | $97,513 |
| 22 | Kansas | $99,941 |
| 23 | South Dakota | $99,411 |
| 24 | Florida | $99,730 |
| 25 | Minnesota | $92,310 |
| 26 | West Virginia | $97,190 |
| 27 | New Mexico | $98,709 |
| 28 | Delaware | $92,940 |
| 29 | Mississippi | $91,962 |
| 30 | Texas | $91,994 |
| 31 | Kentucky | $88,067 |
| 32 | North Dakota | $92,085 |
| 33 | Hawaii | $114,900 |
| 34 | Montana | $96,419 |
| 35 | Ohio | $88,357 |
| 36 | District of Columbia | $97,914 |
| 37 | Wisconsin | $85,238 |
| 38 | Illinois | $91,210 |
| 39 | South Carolina | $88,258 |
| 40 | Maine | $91,884 |
| 41 | Virginia | $90,227 |
| 42 | Wyoming | $87,921 |
| 43 | Louisiana | $90,870 |
| 44 | Missouri | $89,623 |
| 45 | Tennessee | $82,033 |
| 46 | Alabama | $83,476 |
| 47 | Colorado | $82,406 |
| 48 | Iowa | $81,136 |
| 49 | Georgia | $82,372 |
| 50 | Arkansas | $74,536 |
| 51 | Oklahoma | $73,736 |
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Updated January 8, 2025