State-by-State Analysis
Best States for Sales Managers
Compare salaries, employment, and opportunities across all 50 states
New York
Top State
$175,589
Avg Salary
409,940
Total Jobs
$86k
Salary Range
State Rankings by Salary
Raw salary data without cost-of-living adjustments
Data organized by SOC code 11-2022. Learn about SOC codes
| $239,740 | $239,740 | $115 | 38,510 | |
SOC: 25 | $201,180 | $201,180 | $97 | 15,010 |
| $200,720 | $200,720 | $97 | 8,780 | |
| $195,390 | $195,390 | $94 | 9,670 | |
SOC: 34 | $190,770 | $190,770 | $92 | 20,090 |
| Find New Jersey Jobs | ||||
SOC: 53 | $187,460 | $187,460 | $90 | 10,030 |
SOC: 09 | $175,420 | $175,420 | $84 | 8,560 |
| $170,570 | $170,570 | $82 | 5,260 | |
| $170,360 | $170,360 | $82 | 17,690 | |
| $168,320 | $168,320 | $81 | 6,820 | |
| Find Kansas Jobs | ||||
SOC: 37 | $168,100 | $168,100 | $81 | 16,920 |
| $167,030 | $167,030 | $80 | 32,240 | |
SOC: 33 | $162,680 | $162,680 | $78 | 2,820 |
SOC: 44 | $162,160 | $162,160 | $78 | 1,120 |
| $162,050 | $162,050 | $78 | 1,930 | |
| Find District of Columbia Jobs | ||||
| $160,560 | $160,560 | $77 | 11,240 | |
SOC: 06 | $160,260 | $160,260 | $77 | 112,440 |
| $158,700 | $158,700 | $76 | 13,870 | |
| $156,180 | $156,180 | $75 | 930 | |
| $154,120 | $154,120 | $74 | 76,010 | |
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Market Analysis & Insights
Top Markets
New York leads in Sales Managers salaries with $239,740 average compensation.
- High concentration of tech companies
- Strong job market demand
- Competitive benefit packages
Decision Factors
When choosing where to work as a Sales Managers, consider both salary and cost of living. The raw salary data shows market rates before cost adjustments.
- Cost of living variations
- Job market competition
- Industry concentration
- Remote work policies
State rankings are based on nominalsalaries using 2026 Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Employment figures reflect full-time equivalent positions.
Related Metrics
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