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Best states for a computer aided engineering engineer
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Computer aided engineering engineer opportunities vary in different parts of the country. In order to help you determine the best states for computer aided engineering engineers, we ranked all fifty states from best to worst for computer aided engineering engineers.Turns out, the median salary for the highest 10% of computer aided engineering engineers in America is $109,000.
The median salary for computer aided engineering engineers in Oregon is $92,445. Compare that to the median salary in Arkansas of $54,018, which ranked worst for computer aided engineering engineers, and you can see how your location is important for your career.We found that Oregon is the best state for computer aided engineering engineer jobs, whereas Arkansas is the worst.
10 best states for computer aided engineering engineers in 2026
1. Oregon
Total computer aided engineering engineer jobs: 1,461 Average annual salary: $92,445 Lowest 10 percent earn: $62,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $137,000 Location Quotient: 1.79
2. Massachusetts
Total computer aided engineering engineer jobs: 2,260 Average annual salary: $101,207 Lowest 10 percent earn: $70,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $145,000 Location Quotient: 1.25
3. Connecticut
Total computer aided engineering engineer jobs: 768 Average annual salary: $92,996 Lowest 10 percent earn: $64,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $133,000 Location Quotient: 1.17
4. Texas
Total computer aided engineering engineer jobs: 4,018 Average annual salary: $87,922 Lowest 10 percent earn: $62,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $123,000 Location Quotient: 1
5. Washington
Total computer aided engineering engineer jobs: 2,314 Average annual salary: $84,056 Lowest 10 percent earn: $56,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $125,000 Location Quotient: 1.6
6. New York
Total computer aided engineering engineer jobs: 2,792 Average annual salary: $89,235 Lowest 10 percent earn: $62,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $127,000 Location Quotient: 1.1
7. Alaska
Total computer aided engineering engineer jobs: 207 Average annual salary: $85,885 Lowest 10 percent earn: $60,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $122,000 Location Quotient: 1.26
8. District of Columbia
Total computer aided engineering engineer jobs: 595 Average annual salary: $88,209 Lowest 10 percent earn: $62,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $124,000 Location Quotient: 1.79
9. Maryland
Total computer aided engineering engineer jobs: 1,714 Average annual salary: $87,340 Lowest 10 percent earn: $61,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $123,000 Location Quotient: 1.37
10. California
Total computer aided engineering engineer jobs: 5,980 Average annual salary: $91,382 Lowest 10 percent earn: $61,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $135,000 Location Quotient: 1.04
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Detailed list of the best states for a computer aided engineering engineer
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oregon | $92,445 | $62,000 | 4,142,776 | 1,461 |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $101,207 | $70,000 | 6,859,819 | 2,260 |
| 3 | Connecticut | $92,996 | $64,000 | 3,588,184 | 768 |
| 4 | Texas | $87,922 | $62,000 | 28,304,596 | 4,018 |
| 5 | Washington | $84,056 | $56,000 | 7,405,743 | 2,314 |
| 6 | New York | $89,235 | $62,000 | 19,849,399 | 2,792 |
| 7 | Alaska | $85,885 | $60,000 | 739,795 | 207 |
| 8 | District of Columbia | $88,209 | $62,000 | 693,972 | 595 |
| 9 | Maryland | $87,340 | $61,000 | 6,052,177 | 1,714 |
| 10 | California | $91,382 | $61,000 | 39,536,653 | 5,980 |
| 11 | Michigan | $79,632 | $56,000 | 9,962,311 | 1,548 |
| 12 | Nevada | $83,957 | $56,000 | 2,998,039 | 356 |
| 13 | Arizona | $80,716 | $55,000 | 7,016,270 | 1,278 |
| 14 | New Jersey | $87,921 | $61,000 | 9,005,644 | 1,264 |
| 15 | New Mexico | $77,443 | $53,000 | 2,088,070 | 383 |
| 16 | Rhode Island | $75,778 | $52,000 | 1,059,639 | 300 |
| 17 | Louisiana | $81,209 | $58,000 | 4,684,333 | 428 |
| 18 | Colorado | $75,410 | $54,000 | 5,607,154 | 1,610 |
| 19 | Georgia | $77,123 | $56,000 | 10,429,379 | 1,660 |
| 20 | Illinois | $77,152 | $55,000 | 12,802,023 | 2,066 |
| 21 | Virginia | $73,666 | $52,000 | 8,470,020 | 2,782 |
| 22 | South Carolina | $75,834 | $55,000 | 5,024,369 | 693 |
| 23 | Pennsylvania | $73,998 | $51,000 | 12,805,537 | 1,878 |
| 24 | North Carolina | $74,242 | $53,000 | 10,273,419 | 1,760 |
| 25 | West Virginia | $74,251 | $53,000 | 1,815,857 | 229 |
| 26 | New Hampshire | $71,953 | $50,000 | 1,342,795 | 374 |
| 27 | Florida | $75,518 | $57,000 | 20,984,400 | 2,640 |
| 28 | Maine | $72,348 | $50,000 | 1,335,907 | 246 |
| 29 | Delaware | $70,993 | $49,000 | 961,939 | 323 |
| 30 | Indiana | $71,721 | $51,000 | 6,666,818 | 1,097 |
| 31 | Idaho | $69,132 | $47,000 | 1,716,943 | 375 |
| 32 | Hawaii | $72,534 | $53,000 | 1,427,538 | 208 |
| 33 | Alabama | $68,974 | $50,000 | 4,874,747 | 789 |
| 34 | North Dakota | $66,095 | $46,000 | 755,393 | 220 |
| 35 | Tennessee | $70,258 | $51,000 | 6,715,984 | 729 |
| 36 | Wyoming | $63,251 | $45,000 | 579,315 | 169 |
| 37 | Minnesota | $67,692 | $48,000 | 5,576,606 | 1,275 |
| 38 | Wisconsin | $66,802 | $47,000 | 5,795,483 | 937 |
| 39 | Utah | $63,146 | $44,000 | 3,101,833 | 811 |
| 40 | Ohio | $65,877 | $47,000 | 11,658,609 | 1,538 |
| 41 | Nebraska | $64,576 | $46,000 | 1,920,076 | 399 |
| 42 | Oklahoma | $67,276 | $48,000 | 3,930,864 | 381 |
| 43 | Kansas | $65,214 | $47,000 | 2,913,123 | 468 |
| 44 | Iowa | $63,068 | $45,000 | 3,145,711 | 631 |
| 45 | Montana | $59,004 | $41,000 | 1,050,493 | 258 |
| 46 | Vermont | $66,459 | $46,000 | 623,657 | 95 |
| 47 | South Dakota | $60,689 | $43,000 | 869,666 | 170 |
| 48 | Missouri | $63,542 | $46,000 | 6,113,532 | 775 |
| 49 | Kentucky | $61,464 | $44,000 | 4,454,189 | 457 |
| 50 | Mississippi | $60,259 | $43,000 | 2,984,100 | 302 |
| 51 | Arkansas | $54,018 | $39,000 | 3,004,279 | 410 |
Highest paying states for computer aided engineering engineers
| Rank | State | Avg. Computer Aided Engineering Engineer Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oregon | $92,445 |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $101,207 |
| 3 | Connecticut | $92,996 |
| 4 | Texas | $87,922 |
| 5 | Washington | $84,056 |
| 6 | New York | $89,235 |
| 7 | Alaska | $85,885 |
| 8 | District of Columbia | $88,209 |
| 9 | Maryland | $87,340 |
| 10 | California | $91,382 |
| 11 | Michigan | $79,632 |
| 12 | Nevada | $83,957 |
| 13 | Arizona | $80,716 |
| 14 | New Jersey | $87,921 |
| 15 | New Mexico | $77,443 |
| 16 | Rhode Island | $75,778 |
| 17 | Louisiana | $81,209 |
| 18 | Colorado | $75,410 |
| 19 | Georgia | $77,123 |
| 20 | Illinois | $77,152 |
| 21 | Virginia | $73,666 |
| 22 | South Carolina | $75,834 |
| 23 | Pennsylvania | $73,998 |
| 24 | North Carolina | $74,242 |
| 25 | West Virginia | $74,251 |
| 26 | New Hampshire | $71,953 |
| 27 | Florida | $75,518 |
| 28 | Maine | $72,348 |
| 29 | Delaware | $70,993 |
| 30 | Indiana | $71,721 |
| 31 | Idaho | $69,132 |
| 32 | Hawaii | $72,534 |
| 33 | Alabama | $68,974 |
| 34 | North Dakota | $66,095 |
| 35 | Tennessee | $70,258 |
| 36 | Wyoming | $63,251 |
| 37 | Minnesota | $67,692 |
| 38 | Wisconsin | $66,802 |
| 39 | Utah | $63,146 |
| 40 | Ohio | $65,877 |
| 41 | Nebraska | $64,576 |
| 42 | Oklahoma | $67,276 |
| 43 | Kansas | $65,214 |
| 44 | Iowa | $63,068 |
| 45 | Montana | $59,004 |
| 46 | Vermont | $66,459 |
| 47 | South Dakota | $60,689 |
| 48 | Missouri | $63,542 |
| 49 | Kentucky | $61,464 |
| 50 | Mississippi | $60,259 |
| 51 | Arkansas | $54,018 |
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Updated January 8, 2025