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We decided to bring you a list of the best states for jobs for assistant engineering managers in the United States. Assistant engineering manager 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 assistant engineering managers.As assistant engineering managers are popular in the U.S., we wanted to bring you a list of the best states for assistant engineering managers. In case you are trying to decide where to start your career as an assistant engineering manager, or if you are considering moving to a different city or state, we got you covered.
In order to get you the best states for assistant engineering managers, 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 assistant engineering manager, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.
10 best states for assistant engineering managers in 2026
1. Washington
Total assistant engineering manager jobs: 1,078 Average annual salary: $103,699 Lowest 10 percent earn: $73,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $146,000 Location Quotient: 1.72
2. Virginia
Total assistant engineering manager jobs: 1,095 Average annual salary: $96,244 Lowest 10 percent earn: $70,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $131,000 Location Quotient: 1.35
3. Connecticut
Total assistant engineering manager jobs: 381 Average annual salary: $95,843 Lowest 10 percent earn: $69,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $131,000 Location Quotient: 1.34
4. Wisconsin
Total assistant engineering manager jobs: 482 Average annual salary: $95,959 Lowest 10 percent earn: $70,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $130,000 Location Quotient: 1.01
5. New York
Total assistant engineering manager jobs: 1,209 Average annual salary: $96,502 Lowest 10 percent earn: $70,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $132,000 Location Quotient: 1.1
6. Nevada
Total assistant engineering manager jobs: 155 Average annual salary: $95,318 Lowest 10 percent earn: $66,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $135,000 Location Quotient: 0.86
7. Arkansas
Total assistant engineering manager jobs: 252 Average annual salary: $83,569 Lowest 10 percent earn: $61,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $113,000 Location Quotient: 1.12
8. Montana
Total assistant engineering manager jobs: 118 Average annual salary: $84,547 Lowest 10 percent earn: $62,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $113,000 Location Quotient: 1.19
9. Oregon
Total assistant engineering manager jobs: 577 Average annual salary: $83,464 Lowest 10 percent earn: $58,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $119,000 Location Quotient: 1.62
10. Hawaii
Total assistant engineering manager jobs: 97 Average annual salary: $94,261 Lowest 10 percent earn: $74,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $118,000 Location Quotient: 1.35
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Detailed list of the best states for an assistant engineering manager
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $103,699 | $73,000 | 7,405,743 | 1,078 |
| 2 | Virginia | $96,244 | $70,000 | 8,470,020 | 1,095 |
| 3 | Connecticut | $95,843 | $69,000 | 3,588,184 | 381 |
| 4 | Wisconsin | $95,959 | $70,000 | 5,795,483 | 482 |
| 5 | New York | $96,502 | $70,000 | 19,849,399 | 1,209 |
| 6 | Nevada | $95,318 | $66,000 | 2,998,039 | 155 |
| 7 | Arkansas | $83,569 | $61,000 | 3,004,279 | 252 |
| 8 | Montana | $84,547 | $62,000 | 1,050,493 | 118 |
| 9 | Oregon | $83,464 | $58,000 | 4,142,776 | 577 |
| 10 | Hawaii | $94,261 | $74,000 | 1,427,538 | 97 |
| 11 | Michigan | $82,158 | $60,000 | 9,962,311 | 679 |
| 12 | South Dakota | $80,680 | $60,000 | 869,666 | 96 |
| 13 | Indiana | $84,140 | $61,000 | 6,666,818 | 477 |
| 14 | Pennsylvania | $84,437 | $61,000 | 12,805,537 | 793 |
| 15 | Idaho | $81,092 | $58,000 | 1,716,943 | 187 |
| 16 | North Carolina | $82,701 | $60,000 | 10,273,419 | 732 |
| 17 | California | $90,122 | $62,000 | 39,536,653 | 2,491 |
| 18 | Alabama | $80,625 | $59,000 | 4,874,747 | 375 |
| 19 | Texas | $82,183 | $59,000 | 28,304,596 | 1,622 |
| 20 | Alaska | $78,871 | $62,000 | 739,795 | 114 |
| 21 | North Dakota | $77,211 | $57,000 | 755,393 | 106 |
| 22 | Massachusetts | $80,771 | $58,000 | 6,859,819 | 981 |
| 23 | Delaware | $77,129 | $56,000 | 961,939 | 156 |
| 24 | Minnesota | $79,810 | $59,000 | 5,576,606 | 525 |
| 25 | Mississippi | $79,437 | $58,000 | 2,984,100 | 151 |
| 26 | Georgia | $81,542 | $60,000 | 10,429,379 | 655 |
| 27 | New Hampshire | $76,354 | $55,000 | 1,342,795 | 174 |
| 28 | Nebraska | $75,608 | $56,000 | 1,920,076 | 189 |
| 29 | West Virginia | $73,948 | $54,000 | 1,815,857 | 137 |
| 30 | Maine | $73,275 | $54,000 | 1,335,907 | 143 |
| 31 | Louisiana | $77,112 | $56,000 | 4,684,333 | 208 |
| 32 | Arizona | $73,404 | $52,000 | 7,016,270 | 606 |
| 33 | Kansas | $74,783 | $55,000 | 2,913,123 | 221 |
| 34 | District of Columbia | $72,535 | $53,000 | 693,972 | 209 |
| 35 | Rhode Island | $70,061 | $51,000 | 1,059,639 | 146 |
| 36 | Maryland | $74,379 | $54,000 | 6,052,177 | 576 |
| 37 | Florida | $75,692 | $56,000 | 20,984,400 | 1,063 |
| 38 | Utah | $69,772 | $50,000 | 3,101,833 | 422 |
| 39 | Tennessee | $73,905 | $54,000 | 6,715,984 | 359 |
| 40 | Wyoming | $68,479 | $50,000 | 579,315 | 89 |
| 41 | Iowa | $71,448 | $52,000 | 3,145,711 | 281 |
| 42 | Vermont | $68,840 | $50,000 | 623,657 | 127 |
| 43 | New Mexico | $71,160 | $51,000 | 2,088,070 | 173 |
| 44 | Ohio | $70,877 | $51,000 | 11,658,609 | 626 |
| 45 | New Jersey | $73,716 | $53,000 | 9,005,644 | 528 |
| 46 | Colorado | $67,789 | $49,000 | 5,607,154 | 707 |
| 47 | Kentucky | $69,993 | $51,000 | 4,454,189 | 235 |
| 48 | South Carolina | $69,734 | $51,000 | 5,024,369 | 343 |
| 49 | Oklahoma | $70,744 | $51,000 | 3,930,864 | 170 |
| 50 | Illinois | $70,486 | $51,000 | 12,802,023 | 872 |
| 51 | Missouri | $68,581 | $50,000 | 6,113,532 | 348 |
Highest paying states for assistant engineering managers
| Rank | State | Avg. Assistant Engineering Manager Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $103,699 |
| 2 | Virginia | $96,244 |
| 3 | Connecticut | $95,843 |
| 4 | Wisconsin | $95,959 |
| 5 | New York | $96,502 |
| 6 | Nevada | $95,318 |
| 7 | Arkansas | $83,569 |
| 8 | Montana | $84,547 |
| 9 | Oregon | $83,464 |
| 10 | Hawaii | $94,261 |
| 11 | Michigan | $82,158 |
| 12 | South Dakota | $80,680 |
| 13 | Indiana | $84,140 |
| 14 | Pennsylvania | $84,437 |
| 15 | Idaho | $81,092 |
| 16 | North Carolina | $82,701 |
| 17 | California | $90,122 |
| 18 | Alabama | $80,625 |
| 19 | Texas | $82,183 |
| 20 | Alaska | $78,871 |
| 21 | North Dakota | $77,211 |
| 22 | Massachusetts | $80,771 |
| 23 | Delaware | $77,129 |
| 24 | Minnesota | $79,810 |
| 25 | Mississippi | $79,437 |
| 26 | Georgia | $81,542 |
| 27 | New Hampshire | $76,354 |
| 28 | Nebraska | $75,608 |
| 29 | West Virginia | $73,948 |
| 30 | Maine | $73,275 |
| 31 | Louisiana | $77,112 |
| 32 | Arizona | $73,404 |
| 33 | Kansas | $74,783 |
| 34 | District of Columbia | $72,535 |
| 35 | Rhode Island | $70,061 |
| 36 | Maryland | $74,379 |
| 37 | Florida | $75,692 |
| 38 | Utah | $69,772 |
| 39 | Tennessee | $73,905 |
| 40 | Wyoming | $68,479 |
| 41 | Iowa | $71,448 |
| 42 | Vermont | $68,840 |
| 43 | New Mexico | $71,160 |
| 44 | Ohio | $70,877 |
| 45 | New Jersey | $73,716 |
| 46 | Colorado | $67,789 |
| 47 | Kentucky | $69,993 |
| 48 | South Carolina | $69,734 |
| 49 | Oklahoma | $70,744 |
| 50 | Illinois | $70,486 |
| 51 | Missouri | $68,581 |
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Updated January 8, 2025