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Best states for an associate test engineer
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It seems like associate test engineers are becoming more and more common across America. But working conditions and demand for associate test engineers aren't the same everywhere in the U.S. As associate test engineers are popular in the U.S., we wanted to bring you a list of the best states for associate test engineers. In case you are trying to decide where to start your career as an associate test engineer, or if you are considering moving to a different city or state, we got you covered.
The median salary for associate test engineers in California is $89,367. Compare that to the median salary in South Carolina of $62,096, which ranked worst for associate test engineers, and you can see how your location is important for your career.If you are currently seeking employment as an associate test engineer, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.
10 best states for associate test engineers in 2025
1. California
Total associate test engineer jobs: 4,234 Average annual salary: $89,367 Lowest 10 percent earn: $67,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $119,000 Location Quotient: 1.87
2. Rhode Island
Total associate test engineer jobs: 83 Average annual salary: $78,509 Lowest 10 percent earn: $61,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $100,000 Location Quotient: 0.88
3. Washington
Total associate test engineer jobs: 866 Average annual salary: $79,419 Lowest 10 percent earn: $60,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $104,000 Location Quotient: 1.53
4. New Hampshire
Total associate test engineer jobs: 140 Average annual salary: $76,804 Lowest 10 percent earn: $60,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $97,000 Location Quotient: 1.04
5. Delaware
Total associate test engineer jobs: 106 Average annual salary: $76,373 Lowest 10 percent earn: $60,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $97,000 Location Quotient: 1.09
6. District of Columbia
Total associate test engineer jobs: 245 Average annual salary: $82,246 Lowest 10 percent earn: $65,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $104,000 Location Quotient: 1.89
7. Massachusetts
Total associate test engineer jobs: 975 Average annual salary: $75,949 Lowest 10 percent earn: $59,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $96,000 Location Quotient: 1.37
8. Oregon
Total associate test engineer jobs: 389 Average annual salary: $75,105 Lowest 10 percent earn: $56,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $99,000 Location Quotient: 1.21
9. Georgia
Total associate test engineer jobs: 516 Average annual salary: $76,027 Lowest 10 percent earn: $61,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $94,000 Location Quotient: 0.65
10. Maryland
Total associate test engineer jobs: 859 Average annual salary: $76,388 Lowest 10 percent earn: $60,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $96,000 Location Quotient: 1.75
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Detailed list of the best states for an associate test engineer
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $89,367 | $67,000 | 39,536,653 | 4,234 |
| 2 | Rhode Island | $78,509 | $61,000 | 1,059,639 | 83 |
| 3 | Washington | $79,419 | $60,000 | 7,405,743 | 866 |
| 4 | New Hampshire | $76,804 | $60,000 | 1,342,795 | 140 |
| 5 | Delaware | $76,373 | $60,000 | 961,939 | 106 |
| 6 | District of Columbia | $82,246 | $65,000 | 693,972 | 245 |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $75,949 | $59,000 | 6,859,819 | 975 |
| 8 | Oregon | $75,105 | $56,000 | 4,142,776 | 389 |
| 9 | Georgia | $76,027 | $61,000 | 10,429,379 | 516 |
| 10 | Maryland | $76,388 | $60,000 | 6,052,177 | 859 |
| 11 | Virginia | $73,805 | $58,000 | 8,470,020 | 1,159 |
| 12 | Connecticut | $75,196 | $58,000 | 3,588,184 | 244 |
| 13 | Wyoming | $72,473 | $56,000 | 579,315 | 34 |
| 14 | North Carolina | $72,307 | $57,000 | 10,273,419 | 620 |
| 15 | Maine | $73,937 | $58,000 | 1,335,907 | 60 |
| 16 | Colorado | $72,094 | $56,000 | 5,607,154 | 747 |
| 17 | Pennsylvania | $71,919 | $56,000 | 12,805,537 | 550 |
| 18 | Minnesota | $71,432 | $57,000 | 5,576,606 | 435 |
| 19 | New Jersey | $75,066 | $58,000 | 9,005,644 | 487 |
| 20 | Michigan | $67,992 | $54,000 | 9,962,311 | 581 |
| 21 | South Dakota | $70,247 | $56,000 | 869,666 | 46 |
| 22 | Nevada | $69,422 | $52,000 | 2,998,039 | 132 |
| 23 | Utah | $67,299 | $51,000 | 3,101,833 | 391 |
| 24 | New York | $73,348 | $57,000 | 19,849,399 | 848 |
| 25 | Arkansas | $68,628 | $54,000 | 3,004,279 | 141 |
| 26 | Iowa | $69,739 | $55,000 | 3,145,711 | 177 |
| 27 | Idaho | $69,332 | $52,000 | 1,716,943 | 97 |
| 28 | Nebraska | $67,938 | $54,000 | 1,920,076 | 136 |
| 29 | Kansas | $68,997 | $54,000 | 2,913,123 | 141 |
| 30 | Montana | $69,302 | $54,000 | 1,050,493 | 59 |
| 31 | North Dakota | $67,971 | $54,000 | 755,393 | 45 |
| 32 | Alaska | $71,682 | $61,000 | 739,795 | 40 |
| 33 | Illinois | $69,698 | $55,000 | 12,802,023 | 681 |
| 34 | Wisconsin | $67,351 | $53,000 | 5,795,483 | 297 |
| 35 | Louisiana | $68,124 | $54,000 | 4,684,333 | 136 |
| 36 | Arizona | $64,983 | $50,000 | 7,016,270 | 497 |
| 37 | Vermont | $65,135 | $51,000 | 623,657 | 67 |
| 38 | Texas | $64,629 | $51,000 | 28,304,596 | 1,372 |
| 39 | Tennessee | $65,279 | $52,000 | 6,715,984 | 164 |
| 40 | Hawaii | $66,589 | $55,000 | 1,427,538 | 44 |
| 41 | Indiana | $63,455 | $50,000 | 6,666,818 | 345 |
| 42 | Missouri | $65,190 | $52,000 | 6,113,532 | 281 |
| 43 | Alabama | $60,184 | $48,000 | 4,874,747 | 352 |
| 44 | Kentucky | $63,462 | $50,000 | 4,454,189 | 152 |
| 45 | Mississippi | $64,081 | $51,000 | 2,984,100 | 75 |
| 46 | West Virginia | $62,220 | $49,000 | 1,815,857 | 64 |
| 47 | Florida | $59,418 | $47,000 | 20,984,400 | 1,113 |
| 48 | New Mexico | $61,060 | $47,000 | 2,088,070 | 127 |
| 49 | Ohio | $61,825 | $49,000 | 11,658,609 | 465 |
| 50 | Oklahoma | $61,576 | $49,000 | 3,930,864 | 124 |
| 51 | South Carolina | $62,096 | $49,000 | 5,024,369 | 146 |
Highest paying states for associate test engineers
| Rank | State | Avg. Associate Test Engineer Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $89,367 |
| 2 | Rhode Island | $78,509 |
| 3 | Washington | $79,419 |
| 4 | New Hampshire | $76,804 |
| 5 | Delaware | $76,373 |
| 6 | District of Columbia | $82,246 |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $75,949 |
| 8 | Oregon | $75,105 |
| 9 | Georgia | $76,027 |
| 10 | Maryland | $76,388 |
| 11 | Virginia | $73,805 |
| 12 | Connecticut | $75,196 |
| 13 | Wyoming | $72,473 |
| 14 | North Carolina | $72,307 |
| 15 | Maine | $73,937 |
| 16 | Colorado | $72,094 |
| 17 | Pennsylvania | $71,919 |
| 18 | Minnesota | $71,432 |
| 19 | New Jersey | $75,066 |
| 20 | Michigan | $67,992 |
| 21 | South Dakota | $70,247 |
| 22 | Nevada | $69,422 |
| 23 | Utah | $67,299 |
| 24 | New York | $73,348 |
| 25 | Arkansas | $68,628 |
| 26 | Iowa | $69,739 |
| 27 | Idaho | $69,332 |
| 28 | Nebraska | $67,938 |
| 29 | Kansas | $68,997 |
| 30 | Montana | $69,302 |
| 31 | North Dakota | $67,971 |
| 32 | Alaska | $71,682 |
| 33 | Illinois | $69,698 |
| 34 | Wisconsin | $67,351 |
| 35 | Louisiana | $68,124 |
| 36 | Arizona | $64,983 |
| 37 | Vermont | $65,135 |
| 38 | Texas | $64,629 |
| 39 | Tennessee | $65,279 |
| 40 | Hawaii | $66,589 |
| 41 | Indiana | $63,455 |
| 42 | Missouri | $65,190 |
| 43 | Alabama | $60,184 |
| 44 | Kentucky | $63,462 |
| 45 | Mississippi | $64,081 |
| 46 | West Virginia | $62,220 |
| 47 | Florida | $59,418 |
| 48 | New Mexico | $61,060 |
| 49 | Ohio | $61,825 |
| 50 | Oklahoma | $61,576 |
| 51 | South Carolina | $62,096 |
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Updated January 8, 2025