Career Atlas USA

Highest-Paying States for Compensation and Benefits Managers

Ranked purely by BLS median annual wage — this does not account for cost of living or job availability. See best states for a balanced ranking.

  1. 1Washington$199,190
  2. 2Connecticut$197,970
  3. 3Massachusetts$184,070
  4. 4New York$175,620
  5. 5New Jersey$168,370
  6. 6California$166,730
  7. 7Delaware$166,070
  8. 8Colorado$165,770
  9. 9Minnesota$163,390
  10. 10Georgia$163,060
  11. 11Oregon$161,470
  12. 12District of Columbia$160,990
  13. 13Virginia$153,660
  14. 14Illinois$151,730
  15. 15Michigan$151,620