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Best states for an advanced manufacturing associate
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We decided to bring you a list of the best states for jobs for advanced manufacturing associates in the United States. Advanced manufacturing associate positions are available in every state, but not all states are the same. Some states do not offer the same wages, benefits, time off, etc for advanced manufacturing associates.Turns out, the median salary for the highest 10% of advanced manufacturing associates in America is $110,000.
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 advanced manufacturing associates.If you are currently seeking employment as an advanced manufacturing associate, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.
10 best states for advanced manufacturing associates in 2026
1. Michigan
Total advanced manufacturing associate jobs: 690 Average annual salary: $88,456 Lowest 10 percent earn: $56,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $138,000 Location Quotient: 1.3
2. New Hampshire
Total advanced manufacturing associate jobs: 166 Average annual salary: $84,304 Lowest 10 percent earn: $53,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $132,000 Location Quotient: 1.39
3. Oregon
Total advanced manufacturing associate jobs: 308 Average annual salary: $83,612 Lowest 10 percent earn: $52,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $133,000 Location Quotient: 1.09
4. California
Total advanced manufacturing associate jobs: 2,589 Average annual salary: $87,333 Lowest 10 percent earn: $54,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $139,000 Location Quotient: 1.3
5. Kentucky
Total advanced manufacturing associate jobs: 351 Average annual salary: $75,600 Lowest 10 percent earn: $48,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $118,000 Location Quotient: 1.4
6. Connecticut
Total advanced manufacturing associate jobs: 274 Average annual salary: $81,427 Lowest 10 percent earn: $51,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $128,000 Location Quotient: 1.21
7. Wisconsin
Total advanced manufacturing associate jobs: 565 Average annual salary: $74,451 Lowest 10 percent earn: $48,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $115,000 Location Quotient: 1.5
8. Massachusetts
Total advanced manufacturing associate jobs: 879 Average annual salary: $78,902 Lowest 10 percent earn: $50,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $123,000 Location Quotient: 1.4
9. Maine
Total advanced manufacturing associate jobs: 72 Average annual salary: $83,248 Lowest 10 percent earn: $52,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $130,000 Location Quotient: 0.8
10. New York
Total advanced manufacturing associate jobs: 528 Average annual salary: $94,312 Lowest 10 percent earn: $60,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $148,000 Location Quotient: 0.6
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Detailed list of the best states for an advanced manufacturing associate
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michigan | $88,456 | $56,000 | 9,962,311 | 690 |
| 2 | New Hampshire | $84,304 | $53,000 | 1,342,795 | 166 |
| 3 | Oregon | $83,612 | $52,000 | 4,142,776 | 308 |
| 4 | California | $87,333 | $54,000 | 39,536,653 | 2,589 |
| 5 | Kentucky | $75,600 | $48,000 | 4,454,189 | 351 |
| 6 | Connecticut | $81,427 | $51,000 | 3,588,184 | 274 |
| 7 | Wisconsin | $74,451 | $48,000 | 5,795,483 | 565 |
| 8 | Massachusetts | $78,902 | $50,000 | 6,859,819 | 879 |
| 9 | Maine | $83,248 | $52,000 | 1,335,907 | 72 |
| 10 | New York | $94,312 | $60,000 | 19,849,399 | 528 |
| 11 | North Carolina | $75,037 | $47,000 | 10,273,419 | 769 |
| 12 | Iowa | $75,488 | $48,000 | 3,145,711 | 232 |
| 13 | Ohio | $72,205 | $45,000 | 11,658,609 | 1,029 |
| 14 | Vermont | $78,614 | $49,000 | 623,657 | 43 |
| 15 | Minnesota | $74,037 | $48,000 | 5,576,606 | 599 |
| 16 | Rhode Island | $75,027 | $47,000 | 1,059,639 | 80 |
| 17 | Pennsylvania | $74,006 | $47,000 | 12,805,537 | 714 |
| 18 | Utah | $76,234 | $47,000 | 3,101,833 | 177 |
| 19 | New Jersey | $79,874 | $50,000 | 9,005,644 | 370 |
| 20 | Maryland | $78,465 | $49,000 | 6,052,177 | 388 |
| 21 | Indiana | $67,943 | $43,000 | 6,666,818 | 661 |
| 22 | West Virginia | $66,108 | $41,000 | 1,815,857 | 156 |
| 23 | Alabama | $68,236 | $42,000 | 4,874,747 | 390 |
| 24 | Illinois | $73,645 | $47,000 | 12,802,023 | 690 |
| 25 | Washington | $75,559 | $47,000 | 7,405,743 | 347 |
| 26 | Alaska | $75,564 | $49,000 | 739,795 | 13 |
| 27 | Nevada | $70,941 | $44,000 | 2,998,039 | 104 |
| 28 | Arizona | $67,939 | $42,000 | 7,016,270 | 401 |
| 29 | Delaware | $71,809 | $45,000 | 961,939 | 67 |
| 30 | Kansas | $69,186 | $44,000 | 2,913,123 | 139 |
| 31 | Colorado | $70,505 | $44,000 | 5,607,154 | 400 |
| 32 | Virginia | $73,253 | $46,000 | 8,470,020 | 417 |
| 33 | Tennessee | $63,382 | $39,000 | 6,715,984 | 383 |
| 34 | North Dakota | $66,894 | $44,000 | 755,393 | 42 |
| 35 | South Carolina | $65,292 | $41,000 | 5,024,369 | 260 |
| 36 | Idaho | $67,460 | $42,000 | 1,716,943 | 71 |
| 37 | Missouri | $66,546 | $42,000 | 6,113,532 | 295 |
| 38 | South Dakota | $66,165 | $43,000 | 869,666 | 38 |
| 39 | District of Columbia | $71,913 | $45,000 | 693,972 | 33 |
| 40 | Georgia | $65,467 | $40,000 | 10,429,379 | 562 |
| 41 | Oklahoma | $64,093 | $40,000 | 3,930,864 | 146 |
| 42 | Arkansas | $61,610 | $38,000 | 3,004,279 | 159 |
| 43 | Texas | $62,170 | $38,000 | 28,304,596 | 1,253 |
| 44 | Nebraska | $64,877 | $41,000 | 1,920,076 | 95 |
| 45 | Mississippi | $60,243 | $37,000 | 2,984,100 | 137 |
| 46 | Montana | $65,311 | $41,000 | 1,050,493 | 35 |
| 47 | Wyoming | $59,930 | $38,000 | 579,315 | 36 |
| 48 | Florida | $57,005 | $35,000 | 20,984,400 | 1,051 |
| 49 | New Mexico | $64,005 | $39,000 | 2,088,070 | 80 |
| 50 | Hawaii | $56,527 | $46,000 | 1,427,538 | 19 |
| 51 | Louisiana | $56,857 | $35,000 | 4,684,333 | 180 |
Highest paying states for advanced manufacturing associates
| Rank | State | Avg. Advanced Manufacturing Associate Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michigan | $88,456 |
| 2 | New Hampshire | $84,304 |
| 3 | Oregon | $83,612 |
| 4 | California | $87,333 |
| 5 | Kentucky | $75,600 |
| 6 | Connecticut | $81,427 |
| 7 | Wisconsin | $74,451 |
| 8 | Massachusetts | $78,902 |
| 9 | Maine | $83,248 |
| 10 | New York | $94,312 |
| 11 | North Carolina | $75,037 |
| 12 | Iowa | $75,488 |
| 13 | Ohio | $72,205 |
| 14 | Vermont | $78,614 |
| 15 | Minnesota | $74,037 |
| 16 | Rhode Island | $75,027 |
| 17 | Pennsylvania | $74,006 |
| 18 | Utah | $76,234 |
| 19 | New Jersey | $79,874 |
| 20 | Maryland | $78,465 |
| 21 | Indiana | $67,943 |
| 22 | West Virginia | $66,108 |
| 23 | Alabama | $68,236 |
| 24 | Illinois | $73,645 |
| 25 | Washington | $75,559 |
| 26 | Alaska | $75,564 |
| 27 | Nevada | $70,941 |
| 28 | Arizona | $67,939 |
| 29 | Delaware | $71,809 |
| 30 | Kansas | $69,186 |
| 31 | Colorado | $70,505 |
| 32 | Virginia | $73,253 |
| 33 | Tennessee | $63,382 |
| 34 | North Dakota | $66,894 |
| 35 | South Carolina | $65,292 |
| 36 | Idaho | $67,460 |
| 37 | Missouri | $66,546 |
| 38 | South Dakota | $66,165 |
| 39 | District of Columbia | $71,913 |
| 40 | Georgia | $65,467 |
| 41 | Oklahoma | $64,093 |
| 42 | Arkansas | $61,610 |
| 43 | Texas | $62,170 |
| 44 | Nebraska | $64,877 |
| 45 | Mississippi | $60,243 |
| 46 | Montana | $65,311 |
| 47 | Wyoming | $59,930 |
| 48 | Florida | $57,005 |
| 49 | New Mexico | $64,005 |
| 50 | Hawaii | $56,527 |
| 51 | Louisiana | $56,857 |
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Updated January 8, 2025