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Are you wondering which place in the United States is the best state for train operations 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 train operations manager jobs.In fact, our research shows that New Jersey is the best state for train operations managers in America. The best city in America for train operations managers with the highest pay is San Francisco, CA.
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 train operations managers.If you are currently seeking employment as a train operations manager, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.
10 best states for train operations managers in 2025
1. New Jersey
Total train operations manager jobs: 1,987 Average annual salary: $99,655 Lowest 10 percent earn: $63,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $155,000 Location Quotient: 1.15
2. Washington
Total train operations manager jobs: 1,854 Average annual salary: $93,827 Lowest 10 percent earn: $63,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $138,000 Location Quotient: 1.16
3. Rhode Island
Total train operations manager jobs: 307 Average annual salary: $82,507 Lowest 10 percent earn: $53,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $126,000 Location Quotient: 1.16
4. District of Columbia
Total train operations manager jobs: 403 Average annual salary: $89,656 Lowest 10 percent earn: $55,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $145,000 Location Quotient: 1.1
5. Wisconsin
Total train operations manager jobs: 1,250 Average annual salary: $79,011 Lowest 10 percent earn: $50,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $123,000 Location Quotient: 1.04
6. Connecticut
Total train operations manager jobs: 626 Average annual salary: $96,948 Lowest 10 percent earn: $62,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $149,000 Location Quotient: 0.87
7. New York
Total train operations manager jobs: 2,239 Average annual salary: $102,492 Lowest 10 percent earn: $65,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $159,000 Location Quotient: 0.8
8. California
Total train operations manager jobs: 5,429 Average annual salary: $97,283 Lowest 10 percent earn: $62,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $152,000 Location Quotient: 0.85
9. Michigan
Total train operations manager jobs: 1,610 Average annual salary: $76,454 Lowest 10 percent earn: $48,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $119,000 Location Quotient: 0.95
10. Oregon
Total train operations manager jobs: 998 Average annual salary: $74,456 Lowest 10 percent earn: $49,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $111,000 Location Quotient: 1.1
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How Zippia determines the best states to be a train operations manager
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Detailed list of the best states for a train operations manager
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Jersey | $99,655 | $63,000 | 9,005,644 | 1,987 |
| 2 | Washington | $93,827 | $63,000 | 7,405,743 | 1,854 |
| 3 | Rhode Island | $82,507 | $53,000 | 1,059,639 | 307 |
| 4 | District of Columbia | $89,656 | $55,000 | 693,972 | 403 |
| 5 | Wisconsin | $79,011 | $50,000 | 5,795,483 | 1,250 |
| 6 | Connecticut | $96,948 | $62,000 | 3,588,184 | 626 |
| 7 | New York | $102,492 | $65,000 | 19,849,399 | 2,239 |
| 8 | California | $97,283 | $62,000 | 39,536,653 | 5,429 |
| 9 | Michigan | $76,454 | $48,000 | 9,962,311 | 1,610 |
| 10 | Oregon | $74,456 | $49,000 | 4,142,776 | 998 |
| 11 | North Carolina | $70,235 | $41,000 | 10,273,419 | 2,405 |
| 12 | Nevada | $73,618 | $46,000 | 2,998,039 | 473 |
| 13 | Colorado | $80,530 | $52,000 | 5,607,154 | 1,122 |
| 14 | Massachusetts | $82,557 | $54,000 | 6,859,819 | 1,574 |
| 15 | Arizona | $74,983 | $47,000 | 7,016,270 | 1,191 |
| 16 | Minnesota | $72,782 | $48,000 | 5,576,606 | 1,472 |
| 17 | South Dakota | $75,270 | $50,000 | 869,666 | 197 |
| 18 | Utah | $66,013 | $42,000 | 3,101,833 | 849 |
| 19 | Tennessee | $65,396 | $39,000 | 6,715,984 | 1,404 |
| 20 | Maine | $65,411 | $43,000 | 1,335,907 | 347 |
| 21 | Ohio | $66,832 | $41,000 | 11,658,609 | 2,201 |
| 22 | Delaware | $73,105 | $45,000 | 961,939 | 232 |
| 23 | Idaho | $69,295 | $45,000 | 1,716,943 | 325 |
| 24 | North Dakota | $62,998 | $43,000 | 755,393 | 220 |
| 25 | Maryland | $76,065 | $47,000 | 6,052,177 | 1,096 |
| 26 | Georgia | $61,510 | $36,000 | 10,429,379 | 2,729 |
| 27 | Alabama | $61,973 | $37,000 | 4,874,747 | 1,024 |
| 28 | Texas | $59,528 | $36,000 | 28,304,596 | 5,491 |
| 29 | Missouri | $65,421 | $40,000 | 6,113,532 | 1,169 |
| 30 | Virginia | $70,515 | $42,000 | 8,470,020 | 1,651 |
| 31 | Pennsylvania | $61,585 | $39,000 | 12,805,537 | 2,545 |
| 32 | Wyoming | $57,348 | $38,000 | 579,315 | 163 |
| 33 | Indiana | $59,179 | $36,000 | 6,666,818 | 1,579 |
| 34 | Kansas | $61,745 | $38,000 | 2,913,123 | 649 |
| 35 | Hawaii | $53,015 | $44,000 | 1,427,538 | 245 |
| 36 | Montana | $61,136 | $41,000 | 1,050,493 | 258 |
| 37 | Alaska | $62,054 | $50,000 | 739,795 | 174 |
| 38 | Nebraska | $61,047 | $39,000 | 1,920,076 | 427 |
| 39 | Vermont | $54,710 | $36,000 | 623,657 | 212 |
| 40 | Arkansas | $54,555 | $32,000 | 3,004,279 | 676 |
| 41 | Iowa | $59,362 | $37,000 | 3,145,711 | 751 |
| 42 | Florida | $53,015 | $33,000 | 20,984,400 | 4,169 |
| 43 | Louisiana | $54,880 | $33,000 | 4,684,333 | 733 |
| 44 | Illinois | $61,947 | $38,000 | 12,802,023 | 2,076 |
| 45 | West Virginia | $55,086 | $33,000 | 1,815,857 | 296 |
| 46 | New Hampshire | $59,351 | $39,000 | 1,342,795 | 300 |
| 47 | South Carolina | $52,739 | $31,000 | 5,024,369 | 990 |
| 48 | New Mexico | $57,705 | $35,000 | 2,088,070 | 359 |
| 49 | Kentucky | $43,899 | $26,000 | 4,454,189 | 862 |
| 50 | Oklahoma | $50,537 | $30,000 | 3,930,864 | 619 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $49,685 | $29,000 | 2,984,100 | 355 |
Highest paying states for train operations managers
| Rank | State | Avg. Train Operations Manager Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Jersey | $99,655 |
| 2 | Washington | $93,827 |
| 3 | Rhode Island | $82,507 |
| 4 | District of Columbia | $89,656 |
| 5 | Wisconsin | $79,011 |
| 6 | Connecticut | $96,948 |
| 7 | New York | $102,492 |
| 8 | California | $97,283 |
| 9 | Michigan | $76,454 |
| 10 | Oregon | $74,456 |
| 11 | North Carolina | $70,235 |
| 12 | Nevada | $73,618 |
| 13 | Colorado | $80,530 |
| 14 | Massachusetts | $82,557 |
| 15 | Arizona | $74,983 |
| 16 | Minnesota | $72,782 |
| 17 | South Dakota | $75,270 |
| 18 | Utah | $66,013 |
| 19 | Tennessee | $65,396 |
| 20 | Maine | $65,411 |
| 21 | Ohio | $66,832 |
| 22 | Delaware | $73,105 |
| 23 | Idaho | $69,295 |
| 24 | North Dakota | $62,998 |
| 25 | Maryland | $76,065 |
| 26 | Georgia | $61,510 |
| 27 | Alabama | $61,973 |
| 28 | Texas | $59,528 |
| 29 | Missouri | $65,421 |
| 30 | Virginia | $70,515 |
| 31 | Pennsylvania | $61,585 |
| 32 | Wyoming | $57,348 |
| 33 | Indiana | $59,179 |
| 34 | Kansas | $61,745 |
| 35 | Hawaii | $53,015 |
| 36 | Montana | $61,136 |
| 37 | Alaska | $62,054 |
| 38 | Nebraska | $61,047 |
| 39 | Vermont | $54,710 |
| 40 | Arkansas | $54,555 |
| 41 | Iowa | $59,362 |
| 42 | Florida | $53,015 |
| 43 | Louisiana | $54,880 |
| 44 | Illinois | $61,947 |
| 45 | West Virginia | $55,086 |
| 46 | New Hampshire | $59,351 |
| 47 | South Carolina | $52,739 |
| 48 | New Mexico | $57,705 |
| 49 | Kentucky | $43,899 |
| 50 | Oklahoma | $50,537 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $49,685 |
Expert opinions on the best states for train operations managers
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for train 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