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Do you wonder which states in the U.S. are the best for drilling fluids engineers? If so, we have the full list of best to worst states for drilling fluids engineer 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.In order to help you decide which state is the best for drilling fluids engineers, we ranked all 50 states and the District of Columbia from best to worst for drilling fluids engineer jobs.
The median salary for drilling fluids engineers in Delaware is $116,586. Compare that to the median salary in North Dakota of $63,167, which ranked worst for drilling fluids engineers, and you can see how your location is important for your career.If you are currently seeking employment as a drilling fluids engineer, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.
10 best states for drilling fluids engineers in 2026
1. Delaware
Total drilling fluids engineer jobs: 62 Average annual salary: $116,586 Lowest 10 percent earn: $78,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $173,000 Location Quotient: 1.94
2. Texas
Total drilling fluids engineer jobs: 500 Average annual salary: $122,136 Lowest 10 percent earn: $78,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $189,000 Location Quotient: 0.97
3. Nevada
Total drilling fluids engineer jobs: 42 Average annual salary: $128,431 Lowest 10 percent earn: $87,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $188,000 Location Quotient: 0.79
4. District of Columbia
Total drilling fluids engineer jobs: 168 Average annual salary: $116,508 Lowest 10 percent earn: $77,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $174,000 Location Quotient: 3.92
5. Arizona
Total drilling fluids engineer jobs: 174 Average annual salary: $106,729 Lowest 10 percent earn: $71,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $158,000 Location Quotient: 1.16
6. New Hampshire
Total drilling fluids engineer jobs: 35 Average annual salary: $110,018 Lowest 10 percent earn: $73,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $165,000 Location Quotient: 0.78
7. Wyoming
Total drilling fluids engineer jobs: 14 Average annual salary: $102,584 Lowest 10 percent earn: $69,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $152,000 Location Quotient: 0.92
8. New York
Total drilling fluids engineer jobs: 332 Average annual salary: $107,448 Lowest 10 percent earn: $72,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $160,000 Location Quotient: 1.01
9. Florida
Total drilling fluids engineer jobs: 394 Average annual salary: $104,584 Lowest 10 percent earn: $61,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $177,000 Location Quotient: 0.99
10. Washington
Total drilling fluids engineer jobs: 311 Average annual salary: $103,460 Lowest 10 percent earn: $72,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $146,000 Location Quotient: 1.67
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Detailed list of the best states for a drilling fluids engineer
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Delaware | $116,586 | $78,000 | 961,939 | 62 |
| 2 | Texas | $122,136 | $78,000 | 28,304,596 | 500 |
| 3 | Nevada | $128,431 | $87,000 | 2,998,039 | 42 |
| 4 | District of Columbia | $116,508 | $77,000 | 693,972 | 168 |
| 5 | Arizona | $106,729 | $71,000 | 7,016,270 | 174 |
| 6 | New Hampshire | $110,018 | $73,000 | 1,342,795 | 35 |
| 7 | Wyoming | $102,584 | $69,000 | 579,315 | 14 |
| 8 | New York | $107,448 | $72,000 | 19,849,399 | 332 |
| 9 | Florida | $104,584 | $61,000 | 20,984,400 | 394 |
| 10 | Washington | $103,460 | $72,000 | 7,405,743 | 311 |
| 11 | Rhode Island | $113,911 | $76,000 | 1,059,639 | 17 |
| 12 | Virginia | $100,167 | $66,000 | 8,470,020 | 527 |
| 13 | Idaho | $101,736 | $69,000 | 1,716,943 | 28 |
| 14 | California | $101,735 | $69,000 | 39,536,653 | 1,267 |
| 15 | New Mexico | $102,776 | $67,000 | 2,088,070 | 30 |
| 16 | Minnesota | $98,811 | $68,000 | 5,576,606 | 112 |
| 17 | South Carolina | $97,130 | $59,000 | 5,024,369 | 66 |
| 18 | Alaska | $96,065 | $70,000 | 739,795 | 18 |
| 19 | Colorado | $92,176 | $60,000 | 5,607,154 | 234 |
| 20 | Montana | $97,845 | $68,000 | 1,050,493 | 13 |
| 21 | Connecticut | $96,244 | $64,000 | 3,588,184 | 57 |
| 22 | Oklahoma | $94,561 | $60,000 | 3,930,864 | 34 |
| 23 | Wisconsin | $91,759 | $63,000 | 5,795,483 | 89 |
| 24 | North Carolina | $90,164 | $57,000 | 10,273,419 | 193 |
| 25 | Louisiana | $92,582 | $57,000 | 4,684,333 | 48 |
| 26 | Oregon | $88,914 | $62,000 | 4,142,776 | 157 |
| 27 | Vermont | $87,922 | $58,000 | 623,657 | 18 |
| 28 | Maryland | $87,433 | $58,000 | 6,052,177 | 287 |
| 29 | Nebraska | $85,654 | $57,000 | 1,920,076 | 52 |
| 30 | Mississippi | $92,165 | $57,000 | 2,984,100 | 18 |
| 31 | West Virginia | $90,706 | $59,000 | 1,815,857 | 15 |
| 32 | Maine | $90,493 | $59,000 | 1,335,907 | 19 |
| 33 | New Jersey | $92,852 | $62,000 | 9,005,644 | 129 |
| 34 | Massachusetts | $84,474 | $56,000 | 6,859,819 | 254 |
| 35 | Illinois | $83,968 | $57,000 | 12,802,023 | 265 |
| 36 | Michigan | $81,734 | $55,000 | 9,962,311 | 157 |
| 37 | Indiana | $81,666 | $54,000 | 6,666,818 | 133 |
| 38 | Georgia | $79,494 | $49,000 | 10,429,379 | 209 |
| 39 | Missouri | $85,982 | $56,000 | 6,113,532 | 58 |
| 40 | Utah | $72,868 | $48,000 | 3,101,833 | 86 |
| 41 | Iowa | $81,880 | $55,000 | 3,145,711 | 45 |
| 42 | Kansas | $83,108 | $54,000 | 2,913,123 | 30 |
| 43 | Hawaii | $77,433 | $55,000 | 1,427,538 | 17 |
| 44 | Alabama | $65,668 | $40,000 | 4,874,747 | 113 |
| 45 | Ohio | $76,201 | $51,000 | 11,658,609 | 152 |
| 46 | Tennessee | $77,885 | $49,000 | 6,715,984 | 59 |
| 47 | Pennsylvania | $74,057 | $49,000 | 12,805,537 | 155 |
| 48 | South Dakota | $73,314 | $50,000 | 869,666 | 9 |
| 49 | Arkansas | $55,906 | $35,000 | 3,004,279 | 44 |
| 50 | Kentucky | $57,440 | $37,000 | 4,454,189 | 40 |
| 51 | North Dakota | $63,167 | $44,000 | 755,393 | 6 |
Highest paying states for drilling fluids engineers
| Rank | State | Avg. Drilling Fluids Engineer Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Delaware | $116,586 |
| 2 | Texas | $122,136 |
| 3 | Nevada | $128,431 |
| 4 | District of Columbia | $116,508 |
| 5 | Arizona | $106,729 |
| 6 | New Hampshire | $110,018 |
| 7 | Wyoming | $102,584 |
| 8 | New York | $107,448 |
| 9 | Florida | $104,584 |
| 10 | Washington | $103,460 |
| 11 | Rhode Island | $113,911 |
| 12 | Virginia | $100,167 |
| 13 | Idaho | $101,736 |
| 14 | California | $101,735 |
| 15 | New Mexico | $102,776 |
| 16 | Minnesota | $98,811 |
| 17 | South Carolina | $97,130 |
| 18 | Alaska | $96,065 |
| 19 | Colorado | $92,176 |
| 20 | Montana | $97,845 |
| 21 | Connecticut | $96,244 |
| 22 | Oklahoma | $94,561 |
| 23 | Wisconsin | $91,759 |
| 24 | North Carolina | $90,164 |
| 25 | Louisiana | $92,582 |
| 26 | Oregon | $88,914 |
| 27 | Vermont | $87,922 |
| 28 | Maryland | $87,433 |
| 29 | Nebraska | $85,654 |
| 30 | Mississippi | $92,165 |
| 31 | West Virginia | $90,706 |
| 32 | Maine | $90,493 |
| 33 | New Jersey | $92,852 |
| 34 | Massachusetts | $84,474 |
| 35 | Illinois | $83,968 |
| 36 | Michigan | $81,734 |
| 37 | Indiana | $81,666 |
| 38 | Georgia | $79,494 |
| 39 | Missouri | $85,982 |
| 40 | Utah | $72,868 |
| 41 | Iowa | $81,880 |
| 42 | Kansas | $83,108 |
| 43 | Hawaii | $77,433 |
| 44 | Alabama | $65,668 |
| 45 | Ohio | $76,201 |
| 46 | Tennessee | $77,885 |
| 47 | Pennsylvania | $74,057 |
| 48 | South Dakota | $73,314 |
| 49 | Arkansas | $55,906 |
| 50 | Kentucky | $57,440 |
| 51 | North Dakota | $63,167 |
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Updated January 8, 2025