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Best states for an assessment specialist
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Not all states present equal opportunity for employees, and when it comes to assessment specialist 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. Pay, benefits, and opportunities vary greatly by state, and it's no different for assessment specialists. We found that Maine is the best state in the nation for assessment specialists, and people in Long Branch earn the most in the field.
In order to get you the best states for assessment specialists, we looked at our data on jobs and wages -- specifically the average annual wage and the number of available jobs per capita.If you are currently seeking employment as an assessment specialist, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.
10 best states for assessment specialists in 2026
1. Maine
Total assessment specialist jobs: 331 Average annual salary: $79,321 Lowest 10 percent earn: $70,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $89,000 Location Quotient: 1.86
2. New Jersey
Total assessment specialist jobs: 1,108 Average annual salary: $82,232 Lowest 10 percent earn: $68,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $98,000 Location Quotient: 1.04
3. Connecticut
Total assessment specialist jobs: 423 Average annual salary: $80,983 Lowest 10 percent earn: $69,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $94,000 Location Quotient: 0.95
4. Minnesota
Total assessment specialist jobs: 844 Average annual salary: $78,546 Lowest 10 percent earn: $62,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $98,000 Location Quotient: 0.95
5. New York
Total assessment specialist jobs: 2,193 Average annual salary: $77,798 Lowest 10 percent earn: $65,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $92,000 Location Quotient: 1.28
6. Nevada
Total assessment specialist jobs: 278 Average annual salary: $74,018 Lowest 10 percent earn: $54,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $99,000 Location Quotient: 0.99
7. North Dakota
Total assessment specialist jobs: 111 Average annual salary: $75,957 Lowest 10 percent earn: $62,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $92,000 Location Quotient: 0.89
8. New Hampshire
Total assessment specialist jobs: 201 Average annual salary: $79,331 Lowest 10 percent earn: $69,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $90,000 Location Quotient: 0.86
9. Rhode Island
Total assessment specialist jobs: 166 Average annual salary: $74,208 Lowest 10 percent earn: $64,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $85,000 Location Quotient: 1.02
10. California
Total assessment specialist jobs: 4,116 Average annual salary: $79,058 Lowest 10 percent earn: $59,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $105,000 Location Quotient: 1.05
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Detailed list of the best states for an assessment specialist
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maine | $79,321 | $70,000 | 1,335,907 | 331 |
| 2 | New Jersey | $82,232 | $68,000 | 9,005,644 | 1,108 |
| 3 | Connecticut | $80,983 | $69,000 | 3,588,184 | 423 |
| 4 | Minnesota | $78,546 | $62,000 | 5,576,606 | 844 |
| 5 | New York | $77,798 | $65,000 | 19,849,399 | 2,193 |
| 6 | Nevada | $74,018 | $54,000 | 2,998,039 | 278 |
| 7 | North Dakota | $75,957 | $62,000 | 755,393 | 111 |
| 8 | New Hampshire | $79,331 | $69,000 | 1,342,795 | 201 |
| 9 | Rhode Island | $74,208 | $64,000 | 1,059,639 | 166 |
| 10 | California | $79,058 | $59,000 | 39,536,653 | 4,116 |
| 11 | Washington | $72,201 | $58,000 | 7,405,743 | 1,223 |
| 12 | Michigan | $68,373 | $54,000 | 9,962,311 | 1,071 |
| 13 | Idaho | $69,315 | $53,000 | 1,716,943 | 219 |
| 14 | Wyoming | $68,791 | $51,000 | 579,315 | 75 |
| 15 | North Carolina | $72,947 | $58,000 | 10,273,419 | 991 |
| 16 | New Mexico | $67,071 | $50,000 | 2,088,070 | 292 |
| 17 | Iowa | $67,657 | $52,000 | 3,145,711 | 453 |
| 18 | Utah | $69,348 | $51,000 | 3,101,833 | 372 |
| 19 | Oregon | $68,464 | $53,000 | 4,142,776 | 594 |
| 20 | District of Columbia | $79,843 | $64,000 | 693,972 | 169 |
| 21 | Illinois | $70,122 | $54,000 | 12,802,023 | 1,409 |
| 22 | Alaska | $66,358 | $60,000 | 739,795 | 173 |
| 23 | Massachusetts | $67,152 | $58,000 | 6,859,819 | 2,685 |
| 24 | South Dakota | $65,882 | $51,000 | 869,666 | 120 |
| 25 | Vermont | $69,600 | $61,000 | 623,657 | 91 |
| 26 | Ohio | $64,907 | $51,000 | 11,658,609 | 1,087 |
| 27 | Hawaii | $65,261 | $58,000 | 1,427,538 | 161 |
| 28 | Maryland | $65,683 | $52,000 | 6,052,177 | 930 |
| 29 | Delaware | $67,576 | $54,000 | 961,939 | 143 |
| 30 | Kansas | $66,538 | $50,000 | 2,913,123 | 290 |
| 31 | Montana | $63,110 | $49,000 | 1,050,493 | 188 |
| 32 | Arizona | $62,064 | $46,000 | 7,016,270 | 887 |
| 33 | Virginia | $67,647 | $54,000 | 8,470,020 | 982 |
| 34 | Indiana | $62,456 | $48,000 | 6,666,818 | 795 |
| 35 | Colorado | $63,711 | $47,000 | 5,607,154 | 768 |
| 36 | Kentucky | $64,570 | $50,000 | 4,454,189 | 332 |
| 37 | Mississippi | $64,311 | $50,000 | 2,984,100 | 210 |
| 38 | Wisconsin | $64,250 | $51,000 | 5,795,483 | 524 |
| 39 | Louisiana | $62,508 | $49,000 | 4,684,333 | 396 |
| 40 | Tennessee | $63,226 | $49,000 | 6,715,984 | 590 |
| 41 | Florida | $58,296 | $50,000 | 20,984,400 | 2,214 |
| 42 | Oklahoma | $61,262 | $46,000 | 3,930,864 | 344 |
| 43 | Pennsylvania | $52,190 | $42,000 | 12,805,537 | 1,951 |
| 44 | South Carolina | $59,983 | $48,000 | 5,024,369 | 533 |
| 45 | Texas | $61,461 | $48,000 | 28,304,596 | 2,249 |
| 46 | West Virginia | $60,488 | $47,000 | 1,815,857 | 140 |
| 47 | Georgia | $58,156 | $46,000 | 10,429,379 | 1,262 |
| 48 | Nebraska | $47,988 | $36,000 | 1,920,076 | 320 |
| 49 | Alabama | $59,354 | $47,000 | 4,874,747 | 350 |
| 50 | Arkansas | $44,926 | $34,000 | 3,004,279 | 309 |
| 51 | Missouri | $49,892 | $38,000 | 6,113,532 | 593 |
Highest paying states for assessment specialists
| Rank | State | Avg. Assessment Specialist Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maine | $79,321 |
| 2 | New Jersey | $82,232 |
| 3 | Connecticut | $80,983 |
| 4 | Minnesota | $78,546 |
| 5 | New York | $77,798 |
| 6 | Nevada | $74,018 |
| 7 | North Dakota | $75,957 |
| 8 | New Hampshire | $79,331 |
| 9 | Rhode Island | $74,208 |
| 10 | California | $79,058 |
| 11 | Washington | $72,201 |
| 12 | Michigan | $68,373 |
| 13 | Idaho | $69,315 |
| 14 | Wyoming | $68,791 |
| 15 | North Carolina | $72,947 |
| 16 | New Mexico | $67,071 |
| 17 | Iowa | $67,657 |
| 18 | Utah | $69,348 |
| 19 | Oregon | $68,464 |
| 20 | District of Columbia | $79,843 |
| 21 | Illinois | $70,122 |
| 22 | Alaska | $66,358 |
| 23 | Massachusetts | $67,152 |
| 24 | South Dakota | $65,882 |
| 25 | Vermont | $69,600 |
| 26 | Ohio | $64,907 |
| 27 | Hawaii | $65,261 |
| 28 | Maryland | $65,683 |
| 29 | Delaware | $67,576 |
| 30 | Kansas | $66,538 |
| 31 | Montana | $63,110 |
| 32 | Arizona | $62,064 |
| 33 | Virginia | $67,647 |
| 34 | Indiana | $62,456 |
| 35 | Colorado | $63,711 |
| 36 | Kentucky | $64,570 |
| 37 | Mississippi | $64,311 |
| 38 | Wisconsin | $64,250 |
| 39 | Louisiana | $62,508 |
| 40 | Tennessee | $63,226 |
| 41 | Florida | $58,296 |
| 42 | Oklahoma | $61,262 |
| 43 | Pennsylvania | $52,190 |
| 44 | South Carolina | $59,983 |
| 45 | Texas | $61,461 |
| 46 | West Virginia | $60,488 |
| 47 | Georgia | $58,156 |
| 48 | Nebraska | $47,988 |
| 49 | Alabama | $59,354 |
| 50 | Arkansas | $44,926 |
| 51 | Missouri | $49,892 |
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Updated January 8, 2025