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Job opportunities vary from state to state, and architecture and engineering careers are no different. Because we know how difficult it can be to know which states are the best when it comes to distribution engineer jobs, we decided to crunch some numbers to bring you the best states for distribution engineers.As distribution engineers are popular in the U.S., we wanted to bring you a list of the best states for distribution engineers. In case you are trying to decide where to start your career as a distribution engineer, or if you are considering moving to a different city or state, we got you covered.
We figured that the best places for distribution engineer jobs has three things everyone would agree on. There would be high annual wages, good career prospects (no matter what phase of the career you are in), and a lot of job opportunities.If you are currently seeking employment as a distribution engineer, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.
10 best states for distribution engineers in 2026
1. California
Total distribution engineer jobs: 4,281 Average annual salary: $116,115 Lowest 10 percent earn: $75,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $177,000 Location Quotient: 1.66
2. Washington
Total distribution engineer jobs: 861 Average annual salary: $101,300 Lowest 10 percent earn: $66,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $153,000 Location Quotient: 1.34
3. Colorado
Total distribution engineer jobs: 765 Average annual salary: $91,091 Lowest 10 percent earn: $57,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $144,000 Location Quotient: 1.46
4. New Mexico
Total distribution engineer jobs: 131 Average annual salary: $99,726 Lowest 10 percent earn: $63,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $157,000 Location Quotient: 0.76
5. Texas
Total distribution engineer jobs: 1,610 Average annual salary: $92,939 Lowest 10 percent earn: $56,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $152,000 Location Quotient: 0.9
6. Maryland
Total distribution engineer jobs: 823 Average annual salary: $89,855 Lowest 10 percent earn: $58,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $139,000 Location Quotient: 1.47
7. Virginia
Total distribution engineer jobs: 1,237 Average annual salary: $85,726 Lowest 10 percent earn: $54,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $134,000 Location Quotient: 1.49
8. Alaska
Total distribution engineer jobs: 60 Average annual salary: $95,008 Lowest 10 percent earn: $68,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $131,000 Location Quotient: 0.82
9. Georgia
Total distribution engineer jobs: 865 Average annual salary: $88,257 Lowest 10 percent earn: $53,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $144,000 Location Quotient: 0.95
10. District of Columbia
Total distribution engineer jobs: 271 Average annual salary: $92,423 Lowest 10 percent earn: $59,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $143,000 Location Quotient: 1.83
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Detailed list of the best states for a distribution engineer
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $116,115 | $75,000 | 39,536,653 | 4,281 |
| 2 | Washington | $101,300 | $66,000 | 7,405,743 | 861 |
| 3 | Colorado | $91,091 | $57,000 | 5,607,154 | 765 |
| 4 | New Mexico | $99,726 | $63,000 | 2,088,070 | 131 |
| 5 | Texas | $92,939 | $56,000 | 28,304,596 | 1,610 |
| 6 | Maryland | $89,855 | $58,000 | 6,052,177 | 823 |
| 7 | Virginia | $85,726 | $54,000 | 8,470,020 | 1,237 |
| 8 | Alaska | $95,008 | $68,000 | 739,795 | 60 |
| 9 | Georgia | $88,257 | $53,000 | 10,429,379 | 865 |
| 10 | District of Columbia | $92,423 | $59,000 | 693,972 | 271 |
| 11 | Oregon | $85,582 | $57,000 | 4,142,776 | 408 |
| 12 | Delaware | $84,292 | $54,000 | 961,939 | 122 |
| 13 | Alabama | $79,072 | $47,000 | 4,874,747 | 435 |
| 14 | Michigan | $80,487 | $52,000 | 9,962,311 | 763 |
| 15 | Pennsylvania | $82,880 | $54,000 | 12,805,537 | 810 |
| 16 | Louisiana | $87,323 | $52,000 | 4,684,333 | 139 |
| 17 | Nevada | $78,929 | $51,000 | 2,998,039 | 169 |
| 18 | New York | $86,115 | $56,000 | 19,849,399 | 881 |
| 19 | Oklahoma | $82,558 | $51,000 | 3,930,864 | 142 |
| 20 | New Jersey | $86,052 | $56,000 | 9,005,644 | 437 |
| 21 | Idaho | $83,249 | $53,000 | 1,716,943 | 86 |
| 22 | Vermont | $81,751 | $53,000 | 623,657 | 51 |
| 23 | Wyoming | $73,357 | $46,000 | 579,315 | 57 |
| 24 | Massachusetts | $78,135 | $51,000 | 6,859,819 | 1,064 |
| 25 | Arizona | $73,448 | $47,000 | 7,016,270 | 736 |
| 26 | Missouri | $78,476 | $49,000 | 6,113,532 | 362 |
| 27 | Hawaii | $80,805 | $60,000 | 1,427,538 | 83 |
| 28 | Kansas | $72,144 | $45,000 | 2,913,123 | 238 |
| 29 | Connecticut | $72,364 | $47,000 | 3,588,184 | 295 |
| 30 | Iowa | $69,365 | $45,000 | 3,145,711 | 309 |
| 31 | Maine | $71,138 | $47,000 | 1,335,907 | 107 |
| 32 | Kentucky | $70,582 | $45,000 | 4,454,189 | 217 |
| 33 | North Dakota | $72,339 | $47,000 | 755,393 | 36 |
| 34 | North Carolina | $71,795 | $44,000 | 10,273,419 | 624 |
| 35 | Rhode Island | $74,642 | $48,000 | 1,059,639 | 45 |
| 36 | Illinois | $71,760 | $46,000 | 12,802,023 | 886 |
| 37 | South Dakota | $70,945 | $46,000 | 869,666 | 32 |
| 38 | Indiana | $68,490 | $44,000 | 6,666,818 | 510 |
| 39 | Florida | $68,570 | $40,000 | 20,984,400 | 1,218 |
| 40 | New Hampshire | $69,169 | $45,000 | 1,342,795 | 123 |
| 41 | Nebraska | $69,981 | $45,000 | 1,920,076 | 128 |
| 42 | Utah | $65,357 | $41,000 | 3,101,833 | 334 |
| 43 | Arkansas | $68,472 | $42,000 | 3,004,279 | 99 |
| 44 | Mississippi | $68,986 | $41,000 | 2,984,100 | 95 |
| 45 | Wisconsin | $64,737 | $42,000 | 5,795,483 | 459 |
| 46 | Minnesota | $68,562 | $45,000 | 5,576,606 | 434 |
| 47 | West Virginia | $67,813 | $43,000 | 1,815,857 | 58 |
| 48 | Tennessee | $66,825 | $41,000 | 6,715,984 | 294 |
| 49 | Ohio | $65,785 | $42,000 | 11,658,609 | 694 |
| 50 | South Carolina | $63,576 | $39,000 | 5,024,369 | 222 |
| 51 | Montana | $61,723 | $39,000 | 1,050,493 | 61 |
Highest paying states for distribution engineers
| Rank | State | Avg. Distribution Engineer Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $116,115 |
| 2 | Washington | $101,300 |
| 3 | Colorado | $91,091 |
| 4 | New Mexico | $99,726 |
| 5 | Texas | $92,939 |
| 6 | Maryland | $89,855 |
| 7 | Virginia | $85,726 |
| 8 | Alaska | $95,008 |
| 9 | Georgia | $88,257 |
| 10 | District of Columbia | $92,423 |
| 11 | Oregon | $85,582 |
| 12 | Delaware | $84,292 |
| 13 | Alabama | $79,072 |
| 14 | Michigan | $80,487 |
| 15 | Pennsylvania | $82,880 |
| 16 | Louisiana | $87,323 |
| 17 | Nevada | $78,929 |
| 18 | New York | $86,115 |
| 19 | Oklahoma | $82,558 |
| 20 | New Jersey | $86,052 |
| 21 | Idaho | $83,249 |
| 22 | Vermont | $81,751 |
| 23 | Wyoming | $73,357 |
| 24 | Massachusetts | $78,135 |
| 25 | Arizona | $73,448 |
| 26 | Missouri | $78,476 |
| 27 | Hawaii | $80,805 |
| 28 | Kansas | $72,144 |
| 29 | Connecticut | $72,364 |
| 30 | Iowa | $69,365 |
| 31 | Maine | $71,138 |
| 32 | Kentucky | $70,582 |
| 33 | North Dakota | $72,339 |
| 34 | North Carolina | $71,795 |
| 35 | Rhode Island | $74,642 |
| 36 | Illinois | $71,760 |
| 37 | South Dakota | $70,945 |
| 38 | Indiana | $68,490 |
| 39 | Florida | $68,570 |
| 40 | New Hampshire | $69,169 |
| 41 | Nebraska | $69,981 |
| 42 | Utah | $65,357 |
| 43 | Arkansas | $68,472 |
| 44 | Mississippi | $68,986 |
| 45 | Wisconsin | $64,737 |
| 46 | Minnesota | $68,562 |
| 47 | West Virginia | $67,813 |
| 48 | Tennessee | $66,825 |
| 49 | Ohio | $65,785 |
| 50 | South Carolina | $63,576 |
| 51 | Montana | $61,723 |
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Updated January 8, 2025