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Best states for an associate electrical engineer
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It seems like associate electrical engineers are becoming more and more common across America. But working conditions and demand for associate electrical engineers aren't the same everywhere in the U.S. Although there are abundant associate electrical engineer jobs in the United States, a large number of them are in the Midwest. California is the best state in the country for associate electrical engineer jobs.
In order to get you the best states for associate electrical engineers, 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 associate electrical engineer, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.
10 best states for associate electrical engineers in 2025
1. California
Total associate electrical engineer jobs: 4,290 Average annual salary: $98,990 Lowest 10 percent earn: $67,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $145,000 Location Quotient: 1.71
2. Virginia
Total associate electrical engineer jobs: 1,226 Average annual salary: $96,228 Lowest 10 percent earn: $65,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $140,000 Location Quotient: 1.52
3. Washington
Total associate electrical engineer jobs: 805 Average annual salary: $95,771 Lowest 10 percent earn: $67,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $135,000 Location Quotient: 1.29
4. New Mexico
Total associate electrical engineer jobs: 158 Average annual salary: $86,640 Lowest 10 percent earn: $58,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $128,000 Location Quotient: 0.94
5. Massachusetts
Total associate electrical engineer jobs: 1,023 Average annual salary: $81,502 Lowest 10 percent earn: $56,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $118,000 Location Quotient: 1.3
6. Texas
Total associate electrical engineer jobs: 1,603 Average annual salary: $79,291 Lowest 10 percent earn: $53,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $118,000 Location Quotient: 0.92
7. District of Columbia
Total associate electrical engineer jobs: 203 Average annual salary: $87,438 Lowest 10 percent earn: $59,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $128,000 Location Quotient: 1.41
8. Utah
Total associate electrical engineer jobs: 327 Average annual salary: $77,908 Lowest 10 percent earn: $52,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $114,000 Location Quotient: 1.2
9. Alabama
Total associate electrical engineer jobs: 420 Average annual salary: $75,135 Lowest 10 percent earn: $50,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $111,000 Location Quotient: 1.11
10. Delaware
Total associate electrical engineer jobs: 106 Average annual salary: $78,131 Lowest 10 percent earn: $53,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $114,000 Location Quotient: 0.99
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Detailed list of the best states for an associate electrical engineer
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $98,990 | $67,000 | 39,536,653 | 4,290 |
| 2 | Virginia | $96,228 | $65,000 | 8,470,020 | 1,226 |
| 3 | Washington | $95,771 | $67,000 | 7,405,743 | 805 |
| 4 | New Mexico | $86,640 | $58,000 | 2,088,070 | 158 |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $81,502 | $56,000 | 6,859,819 | 1,023 |
| 6 | Texas | $79,291 | $53,000 | 28,304,596 | 1,603 |
| 7 | District of Columbia | $87,438 | $59,000 | 693,972 | 203 |
| 8 | Utah | $77,908 | $52,000 | 3,101,833 | 327 |
| 9 | Alabama | $75,135 | $50,000 | 4,874,747 | 420 |
| 10 | Delaware | $78,131 | $53,000 | 961,939 | 106 |
| 11 | Tennessee | $84,054 | $57,000 | 6,715,984 | 261 |
| 12 | Florida | $76,869 | $50,000 | 20,984,400 | 1,174 |
| 13 | Michigan | $71,322 | $49,000 | 9,962,311 | 901 |
| 14 | Alaska | $85,711 | $68,000 | 739,795 | 46 |
| 15 | Idaho | $78,864 | $54,000 | 1,716,943 | 83 |
| 16 | Louisiana | $79,837 | $52,000 | 4,684,333 | 132 |
| 17 | Hawaii | $86,082 | $67,000 | 1,427,538 | 69 |
| 18 | Vermont | $77,763 | $53,000 | 623,657 | 51 |
| 19 | Maryland | $77,061 | $52,000 | 6,052,177 | 823 |
| 20 | Georgia | $74,381 | $50,000 | 10,429,379 | 776 |
| 21 | Iowa | $71,406 | $49,000 | 3,145,711 | 265 |
| 22 | Nevada | $73,399 | $49,000 | 2,998,039 | 150 |
| 23 | Oregon | $73,224 | $51,000 | 4,142,776 | 436 |
| 24 | Pennsylvania | $74,392 | $50,000 | 12,805,537 | 663 |
| 25 | New Jersey | $80,185 | $54,000 | 9,005,644 | 399 |
| 26 | Wisconsin | $69,460 | $47,000 | 5,795,483 | 453 |
| 27 | Mississippi | $72,626 | $48,000 | 2,984,100 | 80 |
| 28 | Arizona | $68,256 | $46,000 | 7,016,270 | 698 |
| 29 | Wyoming | $67,385 | $46,000 | 579,315 | 51 |
| 30 | New York | $70,581 | $48,000 | 19,849,399 | 940 |
| 31 | North Dakota | $69,304 | $47,000 | 755,393 | 46 |
| 32 | Illinois | $70,608 | $48,000 | 12,802,023 | 786 |
| 33 | Rhode Island | $71,026 | $48,000 | 1,059,639 | 46 |
| 34 | Oklahoma | $69,027 | $47,000 | 3,930,864 | 144 |
| 35 | Maine | $67,689 | $47,000 | 1,335,907 | 94 |
| 36 | Colorado | $66,461 | $45,000 | 5,607,154 | 724 |
| 37 | Ohio | $65,608 | $45,000 | 11,658,609 | 701 |
| 38 | Minnesota | $66,641 | $46,000 | 5,576,606 | 493 |
| 39 | Connecticut | $68,387 | $46,000 | 3,588,184 | 236 |
| 40 | Missouri | $66,392 | $45,000 | 6,113,532 | 398 |
| 41 | New Hampshire | $65,775 | $45,000 | 1,342,795 | 127 |
| 42 | Arkansas | $66,264 | $45,000 | 3,004,279 | 89 |
| 43 | South Dakota | $66,339 | $45,000 | 869,666 | 39 |
| 44 | Indiana | $64,859 | $44,000 | 6,666,818 | 411 |
| 45 | Nebraska | $64,682 | $44,000 | 1,920,076 | 147 |
| 46 | South Carolina | $64,741 | $43,000 | 5,024,369 | 240 |
| 47 | Kansas | $62,943 | $43,000 | 2,913,123 | 193 |
| 48 | North Carolina | $62,652 | $42,000 | 10,273,419 | 676 |
| 49 | West Virginia | $63,947 | $43,000 | 1,815,857 | 54 |
| 50 | Kentucky | $60,665 | $41,000 | 4,454,189 | 166 |
| 51 | Montana | $59,214 | $40,000 | 1,050,493 | 47 |
Highest paying states for associate electrical engineers
| Rank | State | Avg. Associate Electrical Engineer Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $98,990 |
| 2 | Virginia | $96,228 |
| 3 | Washington | $95,771 |
| 4 | New Mexico | $86,640 |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $81,502 |
| 6 | Texas | $79,291 |
| 7 | District of Columbia | $87,438 |
| 8 | Utah | $77,908 |
| 9 | Alabama | $75,135 |
| 10 | Delaware | $78,131 |
| 11 | Tennessee | $84,054 |
| 12 | Florida | $76,869 |
| 13 | Michigan | $71,322 |
| 14 | Alaska | $85,711 |
| 15 | Idaho | $78,864 |
| 16 | Louisiana | $79,837 |
| 17 | Hawaii | $86,082 |
| 18 | Vermont | $77,763 |
| 19 | Maryland | $77,061 |
| 20 | Georgia | $74,381 |
| 21 | Iowa | $71,406 |
| 22 | Nevada | $73,399 |
| 23 | Oregon | $73,224 |
| 24 | Pennsylvania | $74,392 |
| 25 | New Jersey | $80,185 |
| 26 | Wisconsin | $69,460 |
| 27 | Mississippi | $72,626 |
| 28 | Arizona | $68,256 |
| 29 | Wyoming | $67,385 |
| 30 | New York | $70,581 |
| 31 | North Dakota | $69,304 |
| 32 | Illinois | $70,608 |
| 33 | Rhode Island | $71,026 |
| 34 | Oklahoma | $69,027 |
| 35 | Maine | $67,689 |
| 36 | Colorado | $66,461 |
| 37 | Ohio | $65,608 |
| 38 | Minnesota | $66,641 |
| 39 | Connecticut | $68,387 |
| 40 | Missouri | $66,392 |
| 41 | New Hampshire | $65,775 |
| 42 | Arkansas | $66,264 |
| 43 | South Dakota | $66,339 |
| 44 | Indiana | $64,859 |
| 45 | Nebraska | $64,682 |
| 46 | South Carolina | $64,741 |
| 47 | Kansas | $62,943 |
| 48 | North Carolina | $62,652 |
| 49 | West Virginia | $63,947 |
| 50 | Kentucky | $60,665 |
| 51 | Montana | $59,214 |
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Updated January 8, 2025