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Job opportunities vary from state to state, and executive management careers are no different. Because we know how difficult it can be to know which states are the best when it comes to technical operations manager jobs, we decided to crunch some numbers to bring you the best states for technical operations managers.As technical operations managers are popular in the U.S., we wanted to bring you a list of the best states for technical operations managers. In case you are trying to decide where to start your career as a technical operations manager, or if you are considering moving to a different city or state, we got you covered.
In order to get you the best states for technical operations 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 technical operations manager, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.
10 best states for technical operations managers in 2026
1. Nevada
Total technical operations manager jobs: 721 Average annual salary: $133,447 Lowest 10 percent earn: $98,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $181,000 Location Quotient: 1.29
2. Washington
Total technical operations manager jobs: 1,839 Average annual salary: $135,447 Lowest 10 percent earn: $101,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $181,000 Location Quotient: 0.94
3. Connecticut
Total technical operations manager jobs: 875 Average annual salary: $130,134 Lowest 10 percent earn: $96,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $175,000 Location Quotient: 0.98
4. Tennessee
Total technical operations manager jobs: 1,636 Average annual salary: $116,146 Lowest 10 percent earn: $86,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $156,000 Location Quotient: 1.04
5. Georgia
Total technical operations manager jobs: 3,365 Average annual salary: $111,539 Lowest 10 percent earn: $82,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $151,000 Location Quotient: 1.21
6. New York
Total technical operations manager jobs: 3,893 Average annual salary: $119,514 Lowest 10 percent earn: $88,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $162,000 Location Quotient: 1.13
7. Wisconsin
Total technical operations manager jobs: 1,662 Average annual salary: $112,269 Lowest 10 percent earn: $84,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $149,000 Location Quotient: 1.12
8. Arizona
Total technical operations manager jobs: 1,679 Average annual salary: $112,725 Lowest 10 percent earn: $83,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $151,000 Location Quotient: 1.07
9. Texas
Total technical operations manager jobs: 7,383 Average annual salary: $108,546 Lowest 10 percent earn: $79,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $147,000 Location Quotient: 1.36
10. Pennsylvania
Total technical operations manager jobs: 3,874 Average annual salary: $104,544 Lowest 10 percent earn: $76,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $142,000 Location Quotient: 1.24
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How Zippia determines the best states to be a technical operations manager
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Detailed list of the best states for a technical operations manager
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nevada | $133,447 | $98,000 | 2,998,039 | 721 |
| 2 | Washington | $135,447 | $101,000 | 7,405,743 | 1,839 |
| 3 | Connecticut | $130,134 | $96,000 | 3,588,184 | 875 |
| 4 | Tennessee | $116,146 | $86,000 | 6,715,984 | 1,636 |
| 5 | Georgia | $111,539 | $82,000 | 10,429,379 | 3,365 |
| 6 | New York | $119,514 | $88,000 | 19,849,399 | 3,893 |
| 7 | Wisconsin | $112,269 | $84,000 | 5,795,483 | 1,662 |
| 8 | Arizona | $112,725 | $83,000 | 7,016,270 | 1,679 |
| 9 | Texas | $108,546 | $79,000 | 28,304,596 | 7,383 |
| 10 | Pennsylvania | $104,544 | $76,000 | 12,805,537 | 3,874 |
| 11 | California | $131,033 | $96,000 | 39,536,653 | 5,460 |
| 12 | South Dakota | $108,736 | $82,000 | 869,666 | 295 |
| 13 | Illinois | $111,455 | $82,000 | 12,802,023 | 3,300 |
| 14 | Colorado | $115,273 | $86,000 | 5,607,154 | 1,494 |
| 15 | New Jersey | $121,321 | $89,000 | 9,005,644 | 1,297 |
| 16 | Ohio | $101,730 | $75,000 | 11,658,609 | 3,081 |
| 17 | North Carolina | $100,975 | $74,000 | 10,273,419 | 3,461 |
| 18 | Rhode Island | $115,496 | $86,000 | 1,059,639 | 171 |
| 19 | District of Columbia | $121,693 | $89,000 | 693,972 | 394 |
| 20 | Oregon | $111,234 | $82,000 | 4,142,776 | 1,011 |
| 21 | Minnesota | $100,488 | $76,000 | 5,576,606 | 2,289 |
| 22 | Virginia | $114,706 | $84,000 | 8,470,020 | 1,461 |
| 23 | Indiana | $96,197 | $71,000 | 6,666,818 | 2,105 |
| 24 | Maine | $95,418 | $72,000 | 1,335,907 | 424 |
| 25 | Delaware | $104,748 | $77,000 | 961,939 | 317 |
| 26 | Kansas | $94,844 | $71,000 | 2,913,123 | 903 |
| 27 | Massachusetts | $109,967 | $82,000 | 6,859,819 | 1,598 |
| 28 | Alabama | $98,668 | $72,000 | 4,874,747 | 1,039 |
| 29 | Missouri | $95,308 | $71,000 | 6,113,532 | 1,631 |
| 30 | North Dakota | $88,392 | $68,000 | 755,393 | 343 |
| 31 | Nebraska | $91,380 | $68,000 | 1,920,076 | 656 |
| 32 | Maryland | $109,058 | $80,000 | 6,052,177 | 987 |
| 33 | Louisiana | $96,074 | $69,000 | 4,684,333 | 738 |
| 34 | Michigan | $88,669 | $65,000 | 9,962,311 | 2,217 |
| 35 | Mississippi | $88,012 | $64,000 | 2,984,100 | 585 |
| 36 | South Carolina | $89,556 | $66,000 | 5,024,369 | 1,166 |
| 37 | New Mexico | $89,742 | $66,000 | 2,088,070 | 512 |
| 38 | Hawaii | $103,192 | $81,000 | 1,427,538 | 125 |
| 39 | Florida | $83,717 | $59,000 | 20,984,400 | 4,934 |
| 40 | Idaho | $92,005 | $68,000 | 1,716,943 | 332 |
| 41 | Arkansas | $77,802 | $58,000 | 3,004,279 | 811 |
| 42 | Utah | $92,127 | $67,000 | 3,101,833 | 457 |
| 43 | Alaska | $83,185 | $69,000 | 739,795 | 227 |
| 44 | New Hampshire | $84,232 | $63,000 | 1,342,795 | 425 |
| 45 | Oklahoma | $81,636 | $60,000 | 3,930,864 | 746 |
| 46 | West Virginia | $82,150 | $60,000 | 1,815,857 | 337 |
| 47 | Wyoming | $80,460 | $60,000 | 579,315 | 130 |
| 48 | Montana | $81,428 | $61,000 | 1,050,493 | 255 |
| 49 | Kentucky | $68,073 | $50,000 | 4,454,189 | 1,007 |
| 50 | Iowa | $74,777 | $56,000 | 3,145,711 | 862 |
| 51 | Vermont | $79,053 | $60,000 | 623,657 | 88 |
Highest paying states for technical operations managers
| Rank | State | Avg. Technical Operations Manager Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nevada | $133,447 |
| 2 | Washington | $135,447 |
| 3 | Connecticut | $130,134 |
| 4 | Tennessee | $116,146 |
| 5 | Georgia | $111,539 |
| 6 | New York | $119,514 |
| 7 | Wisconsin | $112,269 |
| 8 | Arizona | $112,725 |
| 9 | Texas | $108,546 |
| 10 | Pennsylvania | $104,544 |
| 11 | California | $131,033 |
| 12 | South Dakota | $108,736 |
| 13 | Illinois | $111,455 |
| 14 | Colorado | $115,273 |
| 15 | New Jersey | $121,321 |
| 16 | Ohio | $101,730 |
| 17 | North Carolina | $100,975 |
| 18 | Rhode Island | $115,496 |
| 19 | District of Columbia | $121,693 |
| 20 | Oregon | $111,234 |
| 21 | Minnesota | $100,488 |
| 22 | Virginia | $114,706 |
| 23 | Indiana | $96,197 |
| 24 | Maine | $95,418 |
| 25 | Delaware | $104,748 |
| 26 | Kansas | $94,844 |
| 27 | Massachusetts | $109,967 |
| 28 | Alabama | $98,668 |
| 29 | Missouri | $95,308 |
| 30 | North Dakota | $88,392 |
| 31 | Nebraska | $91,380 |
| 32 | Maryland | $109,058 |
| 33 | Louisiana | $96,074 |
| 34 | Michigan | $88,669 |
| 35 | Mississippi | $88,012 |
| 36 | South Carolina | $89,556 |
| 37 | New Mexico | $89,742 |
| 38 | Hawaii | $103,192 |
| 39 | Florida | $83,717 |
| 40 | Idaho | $92,005 |
| 41 | Arkansas | $77,802 |
| 42 | Utah | $92,127 |
| 43 | Alaska | $83,185 |
| 44 | New Hampshire | $84,232 |
| 45 | Oklahoma | $81,636 |
| 46 | West Virginia | $82,150 |
| 47 | Wyoming | $80,460 |
| 48 | Montana | $81,428 |
| 49 | Kentucky | $68,073 |
| 50 | Iowa | $74,777 |
| 51 | Vermont | $79,053 |
Expert opinions on the best states for technical operations managers
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for technical operations managers to find work opportunities?
Karen Kus
Assistant Director of Career Services, SUNY Potsdam
Our graduates mostly stay within New York state, so it is a bit challenging for me to identify specific geographic areas that hire graduates with a degree in history. Larger metropolitan cities usually have more opportunities available, but candidate competition is likely higher. Since one can do so much with a degree in history, like work as a teacher, curator, researcher, etc., it's challenging to pinpoint a geographic area since the field of history can be open-ended. For instance, one might have luck landing a teaching position in New York or work as a researcher in Boston. I find if one is looking to find work that directly engages with history, it may be a good idea to explore opportunities in geographic areas that are known for or frequently celebrate history, like Washington, D.C. for instance.
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Updated January 8, 2025