Best states for a targeted case manager

Q: What is the best state for targeted case managers?

The best state to be a targeted case manager is New Mexico based on targeted case manager salaries and job opportunities.

Q: What is the highest paying state for targeted case managers?

The highest paying state for targeted case managers is Georgia based on Zippia’s salary database.

Q: What is the worst state for targeted case managers?

The worst state for targeted case managers is Alabama, due to a combination of low salaries and few job opportunities.

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Not all states present equal opportunity for employees, and when it comes to targeted case manager jobs, it's no different. We know how hard job search can be, and in order to make your life a little easier, we have the information you need in order to determine where you might want to start your job search. Pay, benefits, and opportunities vary greatly by state, and it's no different for targeted case managers. We found that New Mexico is the best state in the nation for targeted case managers, and people in Hilo earn the most in the field.

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 targeted case managers.We found that New Mexico is the best state for targeted case manager jobs, whereas Alabama is the worst.

10 best states for targeted case managers in 2025

1. New Mexico
Total targeted case manager jobs: 91
Average annual salary: $48,944
Lowest 10 percent earn: $36,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $65,000
Location Quotient:
1.04
Targeted case manager jobs in New Mexico
2. District of Columbia
Total targeted case manager jobs: 82
Average annual salary: $51,005
Lowest 10 percent earn: $35,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $74,000
Location Quotient:
1.09
Targeted case manager jobs in District of Columbia
3. Washington
Total targeted case manager jobs: 350
Average annual salary: $45,400
Lowest 10 percent earn: $35,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $58,000
Location Quotient:
1.07
Targeted case manager jobs in Washington
4. California
Total targeted case manager jobs: 1,601
Average annual salary: $47,856
Lowest 10 percent earn: $33,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $67,000
Location Quotient:
1.22
Targeted case manager jobs in California
5. Nevada
Total targeted case manager jobs: 84
Average annual salary: $47,185
Lowest 10 percent earn: $34,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $65,000
Location Quotient:
0.9
Targeted case manager jobs in Nevada
6. Illinois
Total targeted case manager jobs: 514
Average annual salary: $45,876
Lowest 10 percent earn: $34,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $60,000
Location Quotient:
0.96
Targeted case manager jobs in Illinois
7. Wisconsin
Total targeted case manager jobs: 231
Average annual salary: $43,620
Lowest 10 percent earn: $33,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $57,000
Location Quotient:
0.93
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8. Idaho
Total targeted case manager jobs: 81
Average annual salary: $41,955
Lowest 10 percent earn: $32,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $54,000
Location Quotient:
1.1
Targeted case manager jobs in Idaho
9. Colorado
Total targeted case manager jobs: 172
Average annual salary: $48,321
Lowest 10 percent earn: $36,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $63,000
Location Quotient:
0.65
Targeted case manager jobs in Colorado
10. Pennsylvania
Total targeted case manager jobs: 465
Average annual salary: $41,798
Lowest 10 percent earn: $29,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $59,000
Location Quotient:
0.89
Targeted case manager jobs in Pennsylvania

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

Detailed list of the best states for a targeted case manager

Rank	State	Average salary	Lowest 10% earn	Population	Job count
1	New Mexico	$48,944	$36,000	2,088,070	91
2	District of Columbia	$51,005	$35,000	693,972	82
3	Washington	$45,400	$35,000	7,405,743	350
4	California	$47,856	$33,000	39,536,653	1,601
5	Nevada	$47,185	$34,000	2,998,039	84
6	Illinois	$45,876	$34,000	12,802,023	514
7	Wisconsin	$43,620	$33,000	5,795,483	231
8	Idaho	$41,955	$32,000	1,716,943	81
9	Colorado	$48,321	$36,000	5,607,154	172
10	Pennsylvania	$41,798	$29,000	12,805,537	465
11	Ohio	$42,672	$31,000	11,658,609	346
12	Mississippi	$38,944	$28,000	2,984,100	124
13	Alaska	$41,561	$36,000	739,795	61
14	North Dakota	$46,002	$37,000	755,393	15
15	Virginia	$43,288	$29,000	8,470,020	392
16	Rhode Island	$39,224	$29,000	1,059,639	68
17	Iowa	$39,276	$30,000	3,145,711	156
18	Missouri	$40,836	$30,000	6,113,532	236
19	New York	$41,423	$29,000	19,849,399	655
20	Texas	$39,038	$28,000	28,304,596	961
21	Massachusetts	$39,576	$30,000	6,859,819	624
22	Arizona	$38,530	$28,000	7,016,270	316
23	New Hampshire	$41,438	$32,000	1,342,795	55
24	Minnesota	$41,382	$32,000	5,576,606	225
25	Arkansas	$38,333	$28,000	3,004,279	112
26	Oregon	$43,566	$32,000	4,142,776	97
27	Connecticut	$41,840	$30,000	3,588,184	126
28	Hawaii	$48,991	$42,000	1,427,538	25
29	New Jersey	$42,244	$29,000	9,005,644	296
30	Kansas	$37,361	$28,000	2,913,123	134
31	Wyoming	$38,564	$29,000	579,315	19
32	Indiana	$35,662	$26,000	6,666,818	336
33	Kentucky	$36,478	$27,000	4,454,189	149
34	South Carolina	$37,056	$26,000	5,024,369	195
35	Delaware	$40,330	$27,000	961,939	35
36	Florida	$35,639	$25,000	20,984,400	1,013
37	Utah	$38,256	$29,000	3,101,833	66
38	Maryland	$38,047	$26,000	6,052,177	248
39	Maine	$33,887	$27,000	1,335,907	62
40	Michigan	$32,329	$23,000	9,962,311	477
41	Nebraska	$36,600	$28,000	1,920,076	50
42	Oklahoma	$34,087	$25,000	3,930,864	126
43	South Dakota	$34,038	$26,000	869,666	41
44	Tennessee	$34,026	$25,000	6,715,984	193
45	Montana	$36,013	$28,000	1,050,493	28
46	West Virginia	$33,781	$24,000	1,815,857	43
47	North Carolina	$33,558	$24,000	10,273,419	324
48	Louisiana	$33,484	$24,000	4,684,333	110
49	Georgia	$30,018	$22,000	10,429,379	426
50	Vermont	$33,965	$27,000	623,657	16
51	Alabama	$31,813	$23,000	4,874,747	131

Highest paying states for targeted case managers

Rank	State	Avg. Targeted Case Manager Salary
1	New Mexico	$48,944
2	District of Columbia	$51,005
3	Washington	$45,400
4	California	$47,856
5	Nevada	$47,185
6	Illinois	$45,876
7	Wisconsin	$43,620
8	Idaho	$41,955
9	Colorado	$48,321
10	Pennsylvania	$41,798
11	Ohio	$42,672
12	Mississippi	$38,944
13	Alaska	$41,561
14	North Dakota	$46,002
15	Virginia	$43,288
16	Rhode Island	$39,224
17	Iowa	$39,276
18	Missouri	$40,836
19	New York	$41,423
20	Texas	$39,038
21	Massachusetts	$39,576
22	Arizona	$38,530
23	New Hampshire	$41,438
24	Minnesota	$41,382
25	Arkansas	$38,333
26	Oregon	$43,566
27	Connecticut	$41,840
28	Hawaii	$48,991
29	New Jersey	$42,244
30	Kansas	$37,361
31	Wyoming	$38,564
32	Indiana	$35,662
33	Kentucky	$36,478
34	South Carolina	$37,056
35	Delaware	$40,330
36	Florida	$35,639
37	Utah	$38,256
38	Maryland	$38,047
39	Maine	$33,887
40	Michigan	$32,329
41	Nebraska	$36,600
42	Oklahoma	$34,087
43	South Dakota	$34,038
44	Tennessee	$34,026
45	Montana	$36,013
46	West Virginia	$33,781
47	North Carolina	$33,558
48	Louisiana	$33,484
49	Georgia	$30,018
50	Vermont	$33,965
51	Alabama	$31,813

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Total targeted case manager jobs:	91
Average annual salary:	$48,944
Lowest 10 percent earn:	$36,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$65,000
Location Quotient:	1.04

Best states for a targeted case manager

10 best states for targeted case managers in 2025

1. New Mexico

2. District of Columbia

3. Washington

4. California

5. Nevada

6. Illinois

7. Wisconsin

8. Idaho

9. Colorado

10. Pennsylvania