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Do you wonder which states in the U.S. are the best for certified technicians? If so, we have the full list of best to worst states for certified technician jobs for you to check out and see if you think it's time to move and start anew. Not all states fare the same when it come to job opportunity and pay.Our research shows that Oregon is the best state in the country for certified technicians.
In order to get you the best states for certified technicians, we looked at our data on jobs and wages -- specifically the average annual wage and the number of available jobs per capita.We found that Oregon is the best state for certified technician jobs, whereas New Mexico is the worst.
10 best states for certified technicians in 2026
1. Oregon
Total certified technician jobs: 1,150 Average annual salary: $75,336 Lowest 10 percent earn: $41,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $137,000 Location Quotient: 1.43
2. New Jersey
Total certified technician jobs: 2,047 Average annual salary: $70,575 Lowest 10 percent earn: $40,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $123,000 Location Quotient: 1.33
3. Virginia
Total certified technician jobs: 2,155 Average annual salary: $68,164 Lowest 10 percent earn: $39,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $117,000 Location Quotient: 1.18
4. Nevada
Total certified technician jobs: 457 Average annual salary: $68,221 Lowest 10 percent earn: $37,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $122,000 Location Quotient: 1.13
5. Alaska
Total certified technician jobs: 177 Average annual salary: $64,024 Lowest 10 percent earn: $37,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $109,000 Location Quotient: 1.09
6. Maryland
Total certified technician jobs: 1,164 Average annual salary: $67,274 Lowest 10 percent earn: $38,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $116,000 Location Quotient: 0.94
7. Arizona
Total certified technician jobs: 1,375 Average annual salary: $57,459 Lowest 10 percent earn: $31,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $103,000 Location Quotient: 1.21
8. Washington
Total certified technician jobs: 864 Average annual salary: $81,472 Lowest 10 percent earn: $44,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $147,000 Location Quotient: 0.61
9. California
Total certified technician jobs: 4,838 Average annual salary: $67,946 Lowest 10 percent earn: $37,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $124,000 Location Quotient: 0.85
10. New York
Total certified technician jobs: 3,382 Average annual salary: $56,851 Lowest 10 percent earn: $32,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $99,000 Location Quotient: 1.36
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Detailed list of the best states for a certified technician
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oregon | $75,336 | $41,000 | 4,142,776 | 1,150 |
| 2 | New Jersey | $70,575 | $40,000 | 9,005,644 | 2,047 |
| 3 | Virginia | $68,164 | $39,000 | 8,470,020 | 2,155 |
| 4 | Nevada | $68,221 | $37,000 | 2,998,039 | 457 |
| 5 | Alaska | $64,024 | $37,000 | 739,795 | 177 |
| 6 | Maryland | $67,274 | $38,000 | 6,052,177 | 1,164 |
| 7 | Arizona | $57,459 | $31,000 | 7,016,270 | 1,375 |
| 8 | Washington | $81,472 | $44,000 | 7,405,743 | 864 |
| 9 | California | $67,946 | $37,000 | 39,536,653 | 4,838 |
| 10 | New York | $56,851 | $32,000 | 19,849,399 | 3,382 |
| 11 | Connecticut | $58,997 | $33,000 | 3,588,184 | 522 |
| 12 | Oklahoma | $49,039 | $29,000 | 3,930,864 | 798 |
| 13 | New Hampshire | $51,499 | $29,000 | 1,342,795 | 400 |
| 14 | Pennsylvania | $57,894 | $33,000 | 12,805,537 | 1,385 |
| 15 | Michigan | $55,185 | $32,000 | 9,962,311 | 1,178 |
| 16 | District of Columbia | $67,338 | $38,000 | 693,972 | 123 |
| 17 | Idaho | $55,791 | $31,000 | 1,716,943 | 243 |
| 18 | Colorado | $55,942 | $33,000 | 5,607,154 | 977 |
| 19 | Delaware | $55,968 | $32,000 | 961,939 | 183 |
| 20 | Wyoming | $50,146 | $29,000 | 579,315 | 108 |
| 21 | Utah | $49,811 | $28,000 | 3,101,833 | 669 |
| 22 | Alabama | $47,576 | $28,000 | 4,874,747 | 926 |
| 23 | Texas | $47,892 | $27,000 | 28,304,596 | 4,735 |
| 24 | Tennessee | $47,964 | $28,000 | 6,715,984 | 1,112 |
| 25 | Ohio | $48,643 | $28,000 | 11,658,609 | 1,627 |
| 26 | Massachusetts | $54,805 | $31,000 | 6,859,819 | 1,218 |
| 27 | Rhode Island | $51,715 | $29,000 | 1,059,639 | 158 |
| 28 | Hawaii | $51,982 | $31,000 | 1,427,538 | 169 |
| 29 | Nebraska | $46,670 | $28,000 | 1,920,076 | 376 |
| 30 | Arkansas | $45,305 | $27,000 | 3,004,279 | 513 |
| 31 | Florida | $46,754 | $27,000 | 20,984,400 | 3,288 |
| 32 | Mississippi | $43,927 | $26,000 | 2,984,100 | 553 |
| 33 | Illinois | $46,191 | $27,000 | 12,802,023 | 2,721 |
| 34 | Georgia | $46,748 | $27,000 | 10,429,379 | 1,765 |
| 35 | Louisiana | $42,859 | $25,000 | 4,684,333 | 889 |
| 36 | Kansas | $45,954 | $28,000 | 2,913,123 | 402 |
| 37 | Wisconsin | $45,152 | $27,000 | 5,795,483 | 794 |
| 38 | North Carolina | $44,489 | $26,000 | 10,273,419 | 1,622 |
| 39 | Montana | $45,595 | $26,000 | 1,050,493 | 186 |
| 40 | Indiana | $39,816 | $23,000 | 6,666,818 | 1,818 |
| 41 | Iowa | $40,016 | $24,000 | 3,145,711 | 947 |
| 42 | Missouri | $41,909 | $25,000 | 6,113,532 | 1,462 |
| 43 | Kentucky | $37,062 | $22,000 | 4,454,189 | 1,059 |
| 44 | Minnesota | $44,351 | $26,000 | 5,576,606 | 1,032 |
| 45 | South Dakota | $42,591 | $26,000 | 869,666 | 152 |
| 46 | South Carolina | $41,886 | $24,000 | 5,024,369 | 787 |
| 47 | Vermont | $40,522 | $23,000 | 623,657 | 170 |
| 48 | West Virginia | $42,692 | $25,000 | 1,815,857 | 182 |
| 49 | Maine | $37,415 | $22,000 | 1,335,907 | 312 |
| 50 | North Dakota | $43,842 | $26,000 | 755,393 | 91 |
| 51 | New Mexico | $42,888 | $24,000 | 2,088,070 | 231 |
Highest paying states for certified technicians
| Rank | State | Avg. Certified Technician Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oregon | $75,336 |
| 2 | New Jersey | $70,575 |
| 3 | Virginia | $68,164 |
| 4 | Nevada | $68,221 |
| 5 | Alaska | $64,024 |
| 6 | Maryland | $67,274 |
| 7 | Arizona | $57,459 |
| 8 | Washington | $81,472 |
| 9 | California | $67,946 |
| 10 | New York | $56,851 |
| 11 | Connecticut | $58,997 |
| 12 | Oklahoma | $49,039 |
| 13 | New Hampshire | $51,499 |
| 14 | Pennsylvania | $57,894 |
| 15 | Michigan | $55,185 |
| 16 | District of Columbia | $67,338 |
| 17 | Idaho | $55,791 |
| 18 | Colorado | $55,942 |
| 19 | Delaware | $55,968 |
| 20 | Wyoming | $50,146 |
| 21 | Utah | $49,811 |
| 22 | Alabama | $47,576 |
| 23 | Texas | $47,892 |
| 24 | Tennessee | $47,964 |
| 25 | Ohio | $48,643 |
| 26 | Massachusetts | $54,805 |
| 27 | Rhode Island | $51,715 |
| 28 | Hawaii | $51,982 |
| 29 | Nebraska | $46,670 |
| 30 | Arkansas | $45,305 |
| 31 | Florida | $46,754 |
| 32 | Mississippi | $43,927 |
| 33 | Illinois | $46,191 |
| 34 | Georgia | $46,748 |
| 35 | Louisiana | $42,859 |
| 36 | Kansas | $45,954 |
| 37 | Wisconsin | $45,152 |
| 38 | North Carolina | $44,489 |
| 39 | Montana | $45,595 |
| 40 | Indiana | $39,816 |
| 41 | Iowa | $40,016 |
| 42 | Missouri | $41,909 |
| 43 | Kentucky | $37,062 |
| 44 | Minnesota | $44,351 |
| 45 | South Dakota | $42,591 |
| 46 | South Carolina | $41,886 |
| 47 | Vermont | $40,522 |
| 48 | West Virginia | $42,692 |
| 49 | Maine | $37,415 |
| 50 | North Dakota | $43,842 |
| 51 | New Mexico | $42,888 |
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Updated January 8, 2025