Best cities for a certifier

The best cities for certifiers are Cleveland, OH, Newark, NJ, and Philadelphia, PA, based on factors like average salary and job availability per capita. Jobs and pay for certifiers vary across the country, but we've determined the ten best cities for certifiers in the U.S.

Whether you're starting your career as a certifier or considering a move, this list of the best cities for certifiers to live in will help you decide. These aren't just the best-paying cities for certifiers. We also consider how easy it is to find work as a certifier. While the absolute best city for certifiers is Cleveland, OH, there are plenty of other great places to consider.

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10 best cities for certifiers in 2026

1. Cleveland, OH

Total certifier jobs:	3
Average annual salary:	$56,924
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$30,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$105,000
Location quotient:	1.83

2. Newark, NJ

Total certifier jobs:	3
Average annual salary:	$60,962
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$30,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$120,000
Location quotient:	2.49

3. Philadelphia, PA

Total certifier jobs:	8
Average annual salary:	$56,177
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$28,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$110,000
Location quotient:	1.60

4. Jersey City, NJ

Total certifier jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$61,008
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$30,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$120,000
Location quotient:	0.00

5. Cincinnati, OH

Total certifier jobs:	3
Average annual salary:	$47,432
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$26,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$84,000
Location quotient:	1.34

6. Columbus, OH

Total certifier jobs:	1
Average annual salary:	$51,510
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$28,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$94,000
Location quotient:	0.22

7. Anchorage, AK

Total certifier jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$66,536
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$37,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$116,000
Location quotient:	0.00

8. Toledo, OH

Total certifier jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$53,440
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$29,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$96,000
Location quotient:	0.00

9. Islip, NY

Total certifier jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$59,782
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$30,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$118,000
Location quotient:	0.00

10. Brookhaven, NY

Total certifier jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$59,762
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$30,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$118,000
Location quotient:	0.00

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Best cities for certifiers

Cleveland, OH
Newark, NJ
Philadelphia, PA
Jersey City, NJ
Cincinnati, OH
Columbus, OH
Anchorage, AK
Toledo, OH
Islip, NY
Brookhaven, NY

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Detailed list of the best cities for a certifier

Rank	City	Average salary	Lowest 10% Earn	Population	Job count
1	Cleveland, OH	$56,924	$30,000	385,809	3
2	Newark, NJ	$60,962	$30,000	281,764	3
3	Philadelphia, PA	$56,177	$28,000	1,567,872	8
4	Jersey City, NJ	$61,008	$30,000	264,152	-
5	Cincinnati, OH	$47,432	$26,000	298,800	3
6	Columbus, OH	$51,510	$28,000	860,090	1
7	Anchorage, AK	$66,536	$37,000	298,192	-
8	Toledo, OH	$53,440	$29,000	278,508	-
9	Islip, NY	$59,782	$30,000	335,543	-
10	Brookhaven, NY	$59,762	$30,000	486,040	-
11	Laredo, TX	$52,626	$28,000	257,156	-
12	Pittsburgh, PA	$49,976	$26,000	303,625	-
13	Hempstead, NY	$59,678	$30,000	759,757	-
14	Corpus Christi, TX	$52,155	$27,000	325,733	-
15	Oyster Bay, NY	$59,668	$30,000	293,214	-
16	New York, NY	$59,558	$30,000	8,537,673	2
17	El Paso, TX	$52,510	$28,000	683,080	-
18	Boston, MA	$58,549	$29,000	673,184	-
19	San Antonio, TX	$51,583	$27,000	1,492,510	-
20	Henderson, NV	$50,878	$26,000	292,969	-
21	Las Vegas, NV	$50,754	$26,000	632,912	-
22	North Las Vegas, NV	$50,298	$26,000	238,702	-
23	Irvine, CA	$58,633	$31,000	266,122	3
24	Arlington, TX	$46,102	$25,000	392,772	2
25	San Francisco, CA	$62,611	$32,000	870,887	-
26	Austin, TX	$50,395	$27,000	947,890	-
27	Houston, TX	$50,071	$26,000	2,303,482	-
28	Fort Worth, TX	$46,149	$25,000	854,113	4
29	San Jose, CA	$62,268	$32,000	1,025,350	-
30	Stockton, CA	$59,453	$30,000	307,072	-
31	Detroit, MI	$47,379	$26,000	672,795	-
32	Oakland, CA	$62,186	$32,000	420,005	-
33	Plano, TX	$45,425	$25,000	286,057	13
34	Fremont, CA	$62,125	$32,000	233,136	-
35	Bakersfield, CA	$59,792	$31,000	376,380	-
36	Fresno, CA	$59,599	$31,000	522,053	-
37	Los Angeles, CA	$59,285	$31,000	3,976,322	-
38	Long Beach, CA	$59,018	$31,000	470,130	-
39	Anaheim, CA	$58,811	$31,000	351,043	-
40	Riverside, CA	$58,356	$30,000	324,722	-
41	Tucson, AZ	$48,253	$25,000	530,706	-
42	Santa Ana, CA	$58,743	$31,000	334,217	-
43	Lubbock, TX	$47,318	$26,000	252,506	-
44	San Diego, CA	$57,844	$30,000	1,406,630	-
45	Virginia Beach, VA	$52,998	$27,000	452,602	-
46	Chula Vista, CA	$57,760	$30,000	267,172	-
47	Chandler, AZ	$47,799	$25,000	247,477	-
48	Glendale, AZ	$47,753	$25,000	245,895	-
49	Phoenix, AZ	$47,653	$25,000	1,615,017	1
50	Norfolk, VA	$52,690	$27,000	245,115	-

Highest paying cities for certifiers

Rank	City	Avg. certifier salary
1	Anchorage, AK	$66,536
2	Santa Paula, CA	$59,957
3	Cleveland, OH	$56,924
4	Baltimore, MD	$54,074
5	Houston, TX	$50,071
6	Chicago, IL	$42,028
7	Thomasville, NC	$41,213
8	Saint Paul, MN	$40,649
9	West Linn, OR	$39,514
10	Everett, WA	$37,997
11	Saint Louis, MO	$35,420
12	Oklahoma City, OK	$35,074
13	Overland Park, KS	$33,167
14	Castle Rock, CO	$30,072