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Not all states present equal opportunity for employees, and when it comes to applications engineering manager jobs, it's no different. We know how hard job search can be, and in order to make your life a little easier, we have the information you need in order to determine where you might want to start your job search. Our research found that Washington is the best state for applications engineering managers, while Nevada and California are ranked highest in terms of median salary. Washington has a median salary of $157,971 and Nevada has the highest median salary among all 50 states for applications engineering managers.
The median salary for applications engineering managers in Washington is $157,971. Compare that to the median salary in Missouri of $102,589, which ranked worst for applications engineering managers, and you can see how your location is important for your career.If you are currently seeking employment as an applications engineering manager, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.
10 best states for applications engineering managers in 2025
1. Washington
Total applications engineering manager jobs: 1,613 Average annual salary: $157,971 Lowest 10 percent earn: $117,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $211,000 Location Quotient: 1.58
2. Oregon
Total applications engineering manager jobs: 897 Average annual salary: $146,975 Lowest 10 percent earn: $109,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $197,000 Location Quotient: 1.55
3. California
Total applications engineering manager jobs: 4,814 Average annual salary: $162,637 Lowest 10 percent earn: $119,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $220,000 Location Quotient: 1.18
4. Alaska
Total applications engineering manager jobs: 137 Average annual salary: $147,464 Lowest 10 percent earn: $118,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $183,000 Location Quotient: 1.18
5. Idaho
Total applications engineering manager jobs: 279 Average annual salary: $137,135 Lowest 10 percent earn: $101,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $186,000 Location Quotient: 1.22
6. Nevada
Total applications engineering manager jobs: 267 Average annual salary: $166,196 Lowest 10 percent earn: $122,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $225,000 Location Quotient: 0.92
7. Montana
Total applications engineering manager jobs: 188 Average annual salary: $134,875 Lowest 10 percent earn: $100,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $180,000 Location Quotient: 1.17
8. Utah
Total applications engineering manager jobs: 652 Average annual salary: $130,447 Lowest 10 percent earn: $95,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $177,000 Location Quotient: 1.46
9. Arizona
Total applications engineering manager jobs: 834 Average annual salary: $134,811 Lowest 10 percent earn: $97,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $186,000 Location Quotient: 1.02
10. Massachusetts
Total applications engineering manager jobs: 1,635 Average annual salary: $131,301 Lowest 10 percent earn: $99,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $172,000 Location Quotient: 1.28
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Detailed list of the best states for an applications engineering manager
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $157,971 | $117,000 | 7,405,743 | 1,613 |
| 2 | Oregon | $146,975 | $109,000 | 4,142,776 | 897 |
| 3 | California | $162,637 | $119,000 | 39,536,653 | 4,814 |
| 4 | Alaska | $147,464 | $118,000 | 739,795 | 137 |
| 5 | Idaho | $137,135 | $101,000 | 1,716,943 | 279 |
| 6 | Nevada | $166,196 | $122,000 | 2,998,039 | 267 |
| 7 | Montana | $134,875 | $100,000 | 1,050,493 | 188 |
| 8 | Utah | $130,447 | $95,000 | 3,101,833 | 652 |
| 9 | Arizona | $134,811 | $97,000 | 7,016,270 | 834 |
| 10 | Massachusetts | $131,301 | $99,000 | 6,859,819 | 1,635 |
| 11 | Texas | $131,916 | $95,000 | 28,304,596 | 2,584 |
| 12 | Louisiana | $144,372 | $105,000 | 4,684,333 | 291 |
| 13 | New Hampshire | $126,307 | $96,000 | 1,342,795 | 287 |
| 14 | Maine | $124,728 | $95,000 | 1,335,907 | 200 |
| 15 | North Carolina | $123,319 | $92,000 | 10,273,419 | 1,381 |
| 16 | New York | $130,950 | $98,000 | 19,849,399 | 1,911 |
| 17 | Connecticut | $123,218 | $92,000 | 3,588,184 | 567 |
| 18 | Hawaii | $135,988 | $105,000 | 1,427,538 | 122 |
| 19 | District of Columbia | $123,234 | $92,000 | 693,972 | 377 |
| 20 | New Jersey | $124,734 | $93,000 | 9,005,644 | 1,100 |
| 21 | Wisconsin | $120,730 | $92,000 | 5,795,483 | 697 |
| 22 | Colorado | $122,000 | $91,000 | 5,607,154 | 924 |
| 23 | Delaware | $118,782 | $88,000 | 961,939 | 211 |
| 24 | Tennessee | $121,682 | $91,000 | 6,715,984 | 570 |
| 25 | South Dakota | $117,469 | $89,000 | 869,666 | 126 |
| 26 | Michigan | $116,974 | $88,000 | 9,962,311 | 1,002 |
| 27 | Rhode Island | $113,107 | $85,000 | 1,059,639 | 260 |
| 28 | Ohio | $117,328 | $88,000 | 11,658,609 | 1,099 |
| 29 | Oklahoma | $120,934 | $90,000 | 3,930,864 | 241 |
| 30 | Mississippi | $120,045 | $89,000 | 2,984,100 | 198 |
| 31 | New Mexico | $116,279 | $84,000 | 2,088,070 | 271 |
| 32 | Indiana | $117,059 | $88,000 | 6,666,818 | 756 |
| 33 | North Dakota | $111,582 | $86,000 | 755,393 | 147 |
| 34 | Virginia | $112,799 | $84,000 | 8,470,020 | 1,740 |
| 35 | Pennsylvania | $112,379 | $83,000 | 12,805,537 | 1,469 |
| 36 | Florida | $116,813 | $85,000 | 20,984,400 | 1,777 |
| 37 | Nebraska | $111,317 | $84,000 | 1,920,076 | 307 |
| 38 | Minnesota | $113,767 | $87,000 | 5,576,606 | 883 |
| 39 | Alabama | $112,978 | $84,000 | 4,874,747 | 459 |
| 40 | Wyoming | $107,625 | $80,000 | 579,315 | 99 |
| 41 | Arkansas | $110,662 | $83,000 | 3,004,279 | 311 |
| 42 | Kansas | $111,187 | $83,000 | 2,913,123 | 358 |
| 43 | Maryland | $110,853 | $82,000 | 6,052,177 | 1,003 |
| 44 | Vermont | $114,494 | $87,000 | 623,657 | 82 |
| 45 | West Virginia | $108,472 | $81,000 | 1,815,857 | 171 |
| 46 | Illinois | $109,500 | $83,000 | 12,802,023 | 1,515 |
| 47 | Georgia | $108,835 | $81,000 | 10,429,379 | 1,114 |
| 48 | Iowa | $102,924 | $78,000 | 3,145,711 | 423 |
| 49 | South Carolina | $103,752 | $78,000 | 5,024,369 | 520 |
| 50 | Kentucky | $101,716 | $76,000 | 4,454,189 | 383 |
| 51 | Missouri | $102,589 | $77,000 | 6,113,532 | 576 |
Highest paying states for applications engineering managers
| Rank | State | Avg. Applications Engineering Manager Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $157,971 |
| 2 | Oregon | $146,975 |
| 3 | California | $162,637 |
| 4 | Alaska | $147,464 |
| 5 | Idaho | $137,135 |
| 6 | Nevada | $166,196 |
| 7 | Montana | $134,875 |
| 8 | Utah | $130,447 |
| 9 | Arizona | $134,811 |
| 10 | Massachusetts | $131,301 |
| 11 | Texas | $131,916 |
| 12 | Louisiana | $144,372 |
| 13 | New Hampshire | $126,307 |
| 14 | Maine | $124,728 |
| 15 | North Carolina | $123,319 |
| 16 | New York | $130,950 |
| 17 | Connecticut | $123,218 |
| 18 | Hawaii | $135,988 |
| 19 | District of Columbia | $123,234 |
| 20 | New Jersey | $124,734 |
| 21 | Wisconsin | $120,730 |
| 22 | Colorado | $122,000 |
| 23 | Delaware | $118,782 |
| 24 | Tennessee | $121,682 |
| 25 | South Dakota | $117,469 |
| 26 | Michigan | $116,974 |
| 27 | Rhode Island | $113,107 |
| 28 | Ohio | $117,328 |
| 29 | Oklahoma | $120,934 |
| 30 | Mississippi | $120,045 |
| 31 | New Mexico | $116,279 |
| 32 | Indiana | $117,059 |
| 33 | North Dakota | $111,582 |
| 34 | Virginia | $112,799 |
| 35 | Pennsylvania | $112,379 |
| 36 | Florida | $116,813 |
| 37 | Nebraska | $111,317 |
| 38 | Minnesota | $113,767 |
| 39 | Alabama | $112,978 |
| 40 | Wyoming | $107,625 |
| 41 | Arkansas | $110,662 |
| 42 | Kansas | $111,187 |
| 43 | Maryland | $110,853 |
| 44 | Vermont | $114,494 |
| 45 | West Virginia | $108,472 |
| 46 | Illinois | $109,500 |
| 47 | Georgia | $108,835 |
| 48 | Iowa | $102,924 |
| 49 | South Carolina | $103,752 |
| 50 | Kentucky | $101,716 |
| 51 | Missouri | $102,589 |
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Updated January 8, 2025