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We decided to bring you a list of the best states for jobs for directors of quality & engineering in the United States. Director of quality & engineering positions are available in every state, but not all states are the same. Some states do not offer the same wages, benefits, time off, etc for directors of quality & engineering.In fact, our research shows that California is the best state for directors of quality & engineering in America. The best city in America for directors of quality & engineering with the highest pay is San Francisco, CA.
To do that, we looked at the most recent data we have available for the following criteria -- average annual wages, and availability of jobs for directors of quality & engineering.If you are currently seeking employment as a director of quality & engineering, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.
10 best states for directors of quality & engineering in 2026
1. California
Total director of quality & engineering jobs: 6,162 Average annual salary: $181,848 Lowest 10 percent earn: $130,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $253,000 Location Quotient: 1.06
2. Washington
Total director of quality & engineering jobs: 1,737 Average annual salary: $146,905 Lowest 10 percent earn: $100,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $214,000 Location Quotient: 1.2
3. Oregon
Total director of quality & engineering jobs: 1,073 Average annual salary: $142,633 Lowest 10 percent earn: $97,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $209,000 Location Quotient: 1.31
4. Connecticut
Total director of quality & engineering jobs: 762 Average annual salary: $145,739 Lowest 10 percent earn: $105,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $200,000 Location Quotient: 1.16
5. Idaho
Total director of quality & engineering jobs: 337 Average annual salary: $136,296 Lowest 10 percent earn: $91,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $202,000 Location Quotient: 1.04
6. Nevada
Total director of quality & engineering jobs: 327 Average annual salary: $170,851 Lowest 10 percent earn: $120,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $242,000 Location Quotient: 0.79
7. Texas
Total director of quality & engineering jobs: 3,742 Average annual salary: $137,007 Lowest 10 percent earn: $91,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $204,000 Location Quotient: 0.93
8. Utah
Total director of quality & engineering jobs: 829 Average annual salary: $119,430 Lowest 10 percent earn: $78,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $180,000 Location Quotient: 1.31
9. Alaska
Total director of quality & engineering jobs: 173 Average annual salary: $130,594 Lowest 10 percent earn: $100,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $169,000 Location Quotient: 1.05
10. Wisconsin
Total director of quality & engineering jobs: 1,095 Average annual salary: $126,393 Lowest 10 percent earn: $91,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $174,000 Location Quotient: 1
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Detailed list of the best states for a director of quality & engineering
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $181,848 | $130,000 | 39,536,653 | 6,162 |
| 2 | Washington | $146,905 | $100,000 | 7,405,743 | 1,737 |
| 3 | Oregon | $142,633 | $97,000 | 4,142,776 | 1,073 |
| 4 | Connecticut | $145,739 | $105,000 | 3,588,184 | 762 |
| 5 | Idaho | $136,296 | $91,000 | 1,716,943 | 337 |
| 6 | Nevada | $170,851 | $120,000 | 2,998,039 | 327 |
| 7 | Texas | $137,007 | $91,000 | 28,304,596 | 3,742 |
| 8 | Utah | $119,430 | $78,000 | 3,101,833 | 829 |
| 9 | Alaska | $130,594 | $100,000 | 739,795 | 173 |
| 10 | Wisconsin | $126,393 | $91,000 | 5,795,483 | 1,095 |
| 11 | New Hampshire | $119,048 | $87,000 | 1,342,795 | 420 |
| 12 | Arizona | $127,648 | $84,000 | 7,016,270 | 1,130 |
| 13 | Montana | $131,613 | $89,000 | 1,050,493 | 205 |
| 14 | Pennsylvania | $125,088 | $89,000 | 12,805,537 | 2,067 |
| 15 | Arkansas | $110,091 | $76,000 | 3,004,279 | 865 |
| 16 | Delaware | $114,630 | $81,000 | 961,939 | 285 |
| 17 | Louisiana | $112,076 | $75,000 | 4,684,333 | 818 |
| 18 | Hawaii | $134,053 | $100,000 | 1,427,538 | 159 |
| 19 | Alabama | $108,901 | $75,000 | 4,874,747 | 1,192 |
| 20 | Virginia | $118,758 | $84,000 | 8,470,020 | 1,943 |
| 21 | Maine | $115,867 | $85,000 | 1,335,907 | 269 |
| 22 | South Dakota | $106,108 | $75,000 | 869,666 | 355 |
| 23 | Mississippi | $108,757 | $74,000 | 2,984,100 | 625 |
| 24 | North Carolina | $111,108 | $78,000 | 10,273,419 | 2,034 |
| 25 | Rhode Island | $122,997 | $89,000 | 1,059,639 | 178 |
| 26 | Colorado | $114,790 | $77,000 | 5,607,154 | 1,295 |
| 27 | Ohio | $114,576 | $81,000 | 11,658,609 | 1,669 |
| 28 | Indiana | $110,629 | $79,000 | 6,666,818 | 1,277 |
| 29 | New Mexico | $116,401 | $76,000 | 2,088,070 | 330 |
| 30 | Maryland | $109,595 | $77,000 | 6,052,177 | 1,321 |
| 31 | Georgia | $109,328 | $77,000 | 10,429,379 | 1,683 |
| 32 | New York | $107,365 | $77,000 | 19,849,399 | 2,617 |
| 33 | District of Columbia | $106,798 | $75,000 | 693,972 | 367 |
| 34 | New Jersey | $107,281 | $77,000 | 9,005,644 | 1,575 |
| 35 | North Dakota | $100,285 | $74,000 | 755,393 | 206 |
| 36 | Florida | $110,311 | $75,000 | 20,984,400 | 2,354 |
| 37 | Massachusetts | $107,481 | $78,000 | 6,859,819 | 1,708 |
| 38 | Michigan | $103,847 | $74,000 | 9,962,311 | 1,464 |
| 39 | Minnesota | $102,622 | $75,000 | 5,576,606 | 1,338 |
| 40 | Oklahoma | $93,838 | $64,000 | 3,930,864 | 770 |
| 41 | Iowa | $91,696 | $65,000 | 3,145,711 | 1,096 |
| 42 | Vermont | $107,005 | $78,000 | 623,657 | 91 |
| 43 | West Virginia | $102,927 | $72,000 | 1,815,857 | 240 |
| 44 | Nebraska | $97,479 | $68,000 | 1,920,076 | 429 |
| 45 | Wyoming | $101,025 | $67,000 | 579,315 | 54 |
| 46 | Tennessee | $96,703 | $68,000 | 6,715,984 | 915 |
| 47 | Kansas | $96,436 | $67,000 | 2,913,123 | 474 |
| 48 | South Carolina | $94,607 | $67,000 | 5,024,369 | 834 |
| 49 | Illinois | $92,809 | $66,000 | 12,802,023 | 2,128 |
| 50 | Kentucky | $91,205 | $64,000 | 4,454,189 | 648 |
| 51 | Missouri | $87,622 | $61,000 | 6,113,532 | 868 |
Highest paying states for directors of quality & engineering
| Rank | State | Avg. Director Of Quality & Engineering Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $181,848 |
| 2 | Washington | $146,905 |
| 3 | Oregon | $142,633 |
| 4 | Connecticut | $145,739 |
| 5 | Idaho | $136,296 |
| 6 | Nevada | $170,851 |
| 7 | Texas | $137,007 |
| 8 | Utah | $119,430 |
| 9 | Alaska | $130,594 |
| 10 | Wisconsin | $126,393 |
| 11 | New Hampshire | $119,048 |
| 12 | Arizona | $127,648 |
| 13 | Montana | $131,613 |
| 14 | Pennsylvania | $125,088 |
| 15 | Arkansas | $110,091 |
| 16 | Delaware | $114,630 |
| 17 | Louisiana | $112,076 |
| 18 | Hawaii | $134,053 |
| 19 | Alabama | $108,901 |
| 20 | Virginia | $118,758 |
| 21 | Maine | $115,867 |
| 22 | South Dakota | $106,108 |
| 23 | Mississippi | $108,757 |
| 24 | North Carolina | $111,108 |
| 25 | Rhode Island | $122,997 |
| 26 | Colorado | $114,790 |
| 27 | Ohio | $114,576 |
| 28 | Indiana | $110,629 |
| 29 | New Mexico | $116,401 |
| 30 | Maryland | $109,595 |
| 31 | Georgia | $109,328 |
| 32 | New York | $107,365 |
| 33 | District of Columbia | $106,798 |
| 34 | New Jersey | $107,281 |
| 35 | North Dakota | $100,285 |
| 36 | Florida | $110,311 |
| 37 | Massachusetts | $107,481 |
| 38 | Michigan | $103,847 |
| 39 | Minnesota | $102,622 |
| 40 | Oklahoma | $93,838 |
| 41 | Iowa | $91,696 |
| 42 | Vermont | $107,005 |
| 43 | West Virginia | $102,927 |
| 44 | Nebraska | $97,479 |
| 45 | Wyoming | $101,025 |
| 46 | Tennessee | $96,703 |
| 47 | Kansas | $96,436 |
| 48 | South Carolina | $94,607 |
| 49 | Illinois | $92,809 |
| 50 | Kentucky | $91,205 |
| 51 | Missouri | $87,622 |
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Updated January 8, 2025