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Best states for an automation tester
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It seems like automation testers are becoming more and more common across America. But working conditions and demand for automation testers aren't the same everywhere in the U.S. Although there are abundant automation tester jobs in the United States, a large number of them are in the Midwest. Washington is the best state in the country for automation tester jobs.
Washington is the best state for jobs for automation testers, and Oklahoma is the worst. The most common pay in Washington is $98,001, while the median pay in Oklahoma is $64,712.If you are currently seeking employment as an automation tester, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.
10 best states for automation testers in 2026
1. Washington
Total automation tester jobs: 1,112 Average annual salary: $98,001 Lowest 10 percent earn: $71,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $133,000 Location Quotient: 2.41
2. Oregon
Total automation tester jobs: 319 Average annual salary: $96,791 Lowest 10 percent earn: $71,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $131,000 Location Quotient: 1.22
3. Delaware
Total automation tester jobs: 82 Average annual salary: $99,372 Lowest 10 percent earn: $75,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $130,000 Location Quotient: 1.03
4. Virginia
Total automation tester jobs: 961 Average annual salary: $91,936 Lowest 10 percent earn: $70,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $120,000 Location Quotient: 1.61
5. California
Total automation tester jobs: 3,283 Average annual salary: $97,587 Lowest 10 percent earn: $70,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $135,000 Location Quotient: 1.77
6. Utah
Total automation tester jobs: 346 Average annual salary: $86,629 Lowest 10 percent earn: $63,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $118,000 Location Quotient: 1.71
7. New Hampshire
Total automation tester jobs: 100 Average annual salary: $92,106 Lowest 10 percent earn: $70,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $119,000 Location Quotient: 0.9
8. Rhode Island
Total automation tester jobs: 97 Average annual salary: $88,532 Lowest 10 percent earn: $67,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $115,000 Location Quotient: 1.26
9. Nevada
Total automation tester jobs: 92 Average annual salary: $91,399 Lowest 10 percent earn: $65,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $126,000 Location Quotient: 0.7
10. Maryland
Total automation tester jobs: 480 Average annual salary: $89,038 Lowest 10 percent earn: $68,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $116,000 Location Quotient: 1.2
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How Zippia determines the best states to be an automation tester
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Detailed list of the best states for an automation tester
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $98,001 | $71,000 | 7,405,743 | 1,112 |
| 2 | Oregon | $96,791 | $71,000 | 4,142,776 | 319 |
| 3 | Delaware | $99,372 | $75,000 | 961,939 | 82 |
| 4 | Virginia | $91,936 | $70,000 | 8,470,020 | 961 |
| 5 | California | $97,587 | $70,000 | 39,536,653 | 3,283 |
| 6 | Utah | $86,629 | $63,000 | 3,101,833 | 346 |
| 7 | New Hampshire | $92,106 | $70,000 | 1,342,795 | 100 |
| 8 | Rhode Island | $88,532 | $67,000 | 1,059,639 | 97 |
| 9 | Nevada | $91,399 | $65,000 | 2,998,039 | 92 |
| 10 | Maryland | $89,038 | $68,000 | 6,052,177 | 480 |
| 11 | Connecticut | $86,418 | $65,000 | 3,588,184 | 195 |
| 12 | Pennsylvania | $83,119 | $63,000 | 12,805,537 | 522 |
| 13 | District of Columbia | $88,642 | $67,000 | 693,972 | 171 |
| 14 | Texas | $81,030 | $60,000 | 28,304,596 | 1,237 |
| 15 | North Carolina | $81,828 | $62,000 | 10,273,419 | 498 |
| 16 | Wyoming | $79,429 | $59,000 | 579,315 | 42 |
| 17 | Ohio | $81,333 | $62,000 | 11,658,609 | 455 |
| 18 | Vermont | $80,014 | $61,000 | 623,657 | 65 |
| 19 | Arizona | $79,666 | $59,000 | 7,016,270 | 431 |
| 20 | Idaho | $81,081 | $59,000 | 1,716,943 | 87 |
| 21 | New Jersey | $83,865 | $63,000 | 9,005,644 | 434 |
| 22 | Massachusetts | $80,782 | $61,000 | 6,859,819 | 741 |
| 23 | Michigan | $78,936 | $60,000 | 9,962,311 | 384 |
| 24 | Wisconsin | $78,359 | $60,000 | 5,795,483 | 284 |
| 25 | New York | $82,588 | $62,000 | 19,849,399 | 714 |
| 26 | North Dakota | $76,353 | $58,000 | 755,393 | 56 |
| 27 | Montana | $78,113 | $58,000 | 1,050,493 | 64 |
| 28 | West Virginia | $77,301 | $59,000 | 1,815,857 | 65 |
| 29 | South Carolina | $79,587 | $61,000 | 5,024,369 | 109 |
| 30 | Florida | $78,718 | $59,000 | 20,984,400 | 757 |
| 31 | Louisiana | $79,096 | $59,000 | 4,684,333 | 110 |
| 32 | South Dakota | $76,613 | $58,000 | 869,666 | 46 |
| 33 | Alabama | $73,880 | $56,000 | 4,874,747 | 241 |
| 34 | Minnesota | $77,216 | $59,000 | 5,576,606 | 318 |
| 35 | Illinois | $77,702 | $60,000 | 12,802,023 | 522 |
| 36 | Mississippi | $76,171 | $58,000 | 2,984,100 | 60 |
| 37 | Arkansas | $72,323 | $55,000 | 3,004,279 | 137 |
| 38 | Nebraska | $74,158 | $56,000 | 1,920,076 | 108 |
| 39 | Alaska | $76,538 | $62,000 | 739,795 | 33 |
| 40 | Missouri | $76,353 | $58,000 | 6,113,532 | 197 |
| 41 | Kentucky | $73,813 | $56,000 | 4,454,189 | 134 |
| 42 | Georgia | $74,345 | $57,000 | 10,429,379 | 456 |
| 43 | Colorado | $67,812 | $50,000 | 5,607,154 | 496 |
| 44 | Indiana | $72,037 | $55,000 | 6,666,818 | 281 |
| 45 | Hawaii | $72,482 | $60,000 | 1,427,538 | 37 |
| 46 | New Mexico | $68,607 | $51,000 | 2,088,070 | 104 |
| 47 | Kansas | $71,906 | $55,000 | 2,913,123 | 110 |
| 48 | Tennessee | $69,024 | $53,000 | 6,715,984 | 207 |
| 49 | Iowa | $68,936 | $53,000 | 3,145,711 | 140 |
| 50 | Maine | $69,002 | $53,000 | 1,335,907 | 55 |
| 51 | Oklahoma | $64,712 | $49,000 | 3,930,864 | 101 |
Highest paying states for automation testers
| Rank | State | Avg. Automation Tester Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $98,001 |
| 2 | Oregon | $96,791 |
| 3 | Delaware | $99,372 |
| 4 | Virginia | $91,936 |
| 5 | California | $97,587 |
| 6 | Utah | $86,629 |
| 7 | New Hampshire | $92,106 |
| 8 | Rhode Island | $88,532 |
| 9 | Nevada | $91,399 |
| 10 | Maryland | $89,038 |
| 11 | Connecticut | $86,418 |
| 12 | Pennsylvania | $83,119 |
| 13 | District of Columbia | $88,642 |
| 14 | Texas | $81,030 |
| 15 | North Carolina | $81,828 |
| 16 | Wyoming | $79,429 |
| 17 | Ohio | $81,333 |
| 18 | Vermont | $80,014 |
| 19 | Arizona | $79,666 |
| 20 | Idaho | $81,081 |
| 21 | New Jersey | $83,865 |
| 22 | Massachusetts | $80,782 |
| 23 | Michigan | $78,936 |
| 24 | Wisconsin | $78,359 |
| 25 | New York | $82,588 |
| 26 | North Dakota | $76,353 |
| 27 | Montana | $78,113 |
| 28 | West Virginia | $77,301 |
| 29 | South Carolina | $79,587 |
| 30 | Florida | $78,718 |
| 31 | Louisiana | $79,096 |
| 32 | South Dakota | $76,613 |
| 33 | Alabama | $73,880 |
| 34 | Minnesota | $77,216 |
| 35 | Illinois | $77,702 |
| 36 | Mississippi | $76,171 |
| 37 | Arkansas | $72,323 |
| 38 | Nebraska | $74,158 |
| 39 | Alaska | $76,538 |
| 40 | Missouri | $76,353 |
| 41 | Kentucky | $73,813 |
| 42 | Georgia | $74,345 |
| 43 | Colorado | $67,812 |
| 44 | Indiana | $72,037 |
| 45 | Hawaii | $72,482 |
| 46 | New Mexico | $68,607 |
| 47 | Kansas | $71,906 |
| 48 | Tennessee | $69,024 |
| 49 | Iowa | $68,936 |
| 50 | Maine | $69,002 |
| 51 | Oklahoma | $64,712 |
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Updated January 8, 2025