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Best states for an electromechanical technician
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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 electromechanical technician jobs, we decided to crunch some numbers to bring you the best states for electromechanical technicians.Our research found that Illinois is the best state for electromechanical technicians, while Illinois and California are ranked highest in terms of median salary. Illinois has a median salary of $60,529 and Illinois has the highest median salary among all 50 states for electromechanical technicians.
In order to get you the best states for electromechanical technicians, we looked at our data on jobs and wages -- specifically the average annual wage and the number of available jobs per capita.We found that Illinois is the best state for electromechanical technician jobs, whereas New Jersey is the worst.
10 best states for electromechanical technicians in 2026
1. Illinois
Total electromechanical technician jobs: 1,318 Average annual salary: $60,529 Lowest 10 percent earn: $47,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $76,000 Location Quotient: 1
2. Nevada
Total electromechanical technician jobs: 296 Average annual salary: $52,955 Lowest 10 percent earn: $39,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $71,000 Location Quotient: 1.28
3. Maine
Total electromechanical technician jobs: 211 Average annual salary: $51,856 Lowest 10 percent earn: $42,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $63,000 Location Quotient: 1.43
4. North Carolina
Total electromechanical technician jobs: 1,190 Average annual salary: $51,566 Lowest 10 percent earn: $40,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $66,000 Location Quotient: 1.12
5. Connecticut
Total electromechanical technician jobs: 404 Average annual salary: $54,701 Lowest 10 percent earn: $43,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $69,000 Location Quotient: 1.1
6. Indiana
Total electromechanical technician jobs: 695 Average annual salary: $53,825 Lowest 10 percent earn: $42,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $68,000 Location Quotient: 0.95
7. Nebraska
Total electromechanical technician jobs: 258 Average annual salary: $51,708 Lowest 10 percent earn: $40,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $65,000 Location Quotient: 1.05
8. Alaska
Total electromechanical technician jobs: 127 Average annual salary: $53,142 Lowest 10 percent earn: $47,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $60,000 Location Quotient: 1.37
9. Wyoming
Total electromechanical technician jobs: 49 Average annual salary: $55,105 Lowest 10 percent earn: $43,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $69,000 Location Quotient: 0.74
10. South Carolina
Total electromechanical technician jobs: 614 Average annual salary: $50,222 Lowest 10 percent earn: $39,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $64,000 Location Quotient: 1.24
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Detailed list of the best states for an electromechanical technician
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Illinois | $60,529 | $47,000 | 12,802,023 | 1,318 |
| 2 | Nevada | $52,955 | $39,000 | 2,998,039 | 296 |
| 3 | Maine | $51,856 | $42,000 | 1,335,907 | 211 |
| 4 | North Carolina | $51,566 | $40,000 | 10,273,419 | 1,190 |
| 5 | Connecticut | $54,701 | $43,000 | 3,588,184 | 404 |
| 6 | Indiana | $53,825 | $42,000 | 6,666,818 | 695 |
| 7 | Nebraska | $51,708 | $40,000 | 1,920,076 | 258 |
| 8 | Alaska | $53,142 | $47,000 | 739,795 | 127 |
| 9 | Wyoming | $55,105 | $43,000 | 579,315 | 49 |
| 10 | South Carolina | $50,222 | $39,000 | 5,024,369 | 614 |
| 11 | New Hampshire | $52,713 | $42,000 | 1,342,795 | 190 |
| 12 | Pennsylvania | $52,762 | $40,000 | 12,805,537 | 1,121 |
| 13 | Delaware | $51,941 | $40,000 | 961,939 | 144 |
| 14 | Montana | $51,526 | $41,000 | 1,050,493 | 130 |
| 15 | Oklahoma | $50,477 | $39,000 | 3,930,864 | 350 |
| 16 | Rhode Island | $52,866 | $42,000 | 1,059,639 | 101 |
| 17 | Massachusetts | $52,337 | $41,000 | 6,859,819 | 1,076 |
| 18 | New York | $51,838 | $40,000 | 19,849,399 | 1,585 |
| 19 | West Virginia | $49,243 | $38,000 | 1,815,857 | 174 |
| 20 | Vermont | $50,874 | $41,000 | 623,657 | 94 |
| 21 | Utah | $48,976 | $38,000 | 3,101,833 | 409 |
| 22 | California | $57,328 | $42,000 | 39,536,653 | 2,917 |
| 23 | New Mexico | $49,281 | $37,000 | 2,088,070 | 241 |
| 24 | Michigan | $50,217 | $39,000 | 9,962,311 | 827 |
| 25 | South Dakota | $50,462 | $40,000 | 869,666 | 97 |
| 26 | Idaho | $51,468 | $40,000 | 1,716,943 | 142 |
| 27 | Washington | $52,673 | $41,000 | 7,405,743 | 616 |
| 28 | Hawaii | $50,206 | $43,000 | 1,427,538 | 127 |
| 29 | Virginia | $50,199 | $38,000 | 8,470,020 | 1,095 |
| 30 | Louisiana | $49,958 | $38,000 | 4,684,333 | 323 |
| 31 | Maryland | $48,916 | $37,000 | 6,052,177 | 808 |
| 32 | Tennessee | $47,647 | $37,000 | 6,715,984 | 637 |
| 33 | Georgia | $48,968 | $38,000 | 10,429,379 | 1,138 |
| 34 | District of Columbia | $51,122 | $39,000 | 693,972 | 177 |
| 35 | Wisconsin | $46,143 | $36,000 | 5,795,483 | 754 |
| 36 | Minnesota | $47,774 | $38,000 | 5,576,606 | 795 |
| 37 | Ohio | $47,623 | $37,000 | 11,658,609 | 1,061 |
| 38 | Iowa | $45,070 | $35,000 | 3,145,711 | 531 |
| 39 | Missouri | $47,202 | $37,000 | 6,113,532 | 667 |
| 40 | Colorado | $47,191 | $37,000 | 5,607,154 | 705 |
| 41 | Mississippi | $47,073 | $36,000 | 2,984,100 | 225 |
| 42 | Florida | $47,648 | $37,000 | 20,984,400 | 1,727 |
| 43 | North Dakota | $44,085 | $36,000 | 755,393 | 120 |
| 44 | Kentucky | $46,307 | $36,000 | 4,454,189 | 367 |
| 45 | Arizona | $44,182 | $33,000 | 7,016,270 | 660 |
| 46 | Alabama | $44,681 | $34,000 | 4,874,747 | 457 |
| 47 | Texas | $45,525 | $35,000 | 28,304,596 | 2,078 |
| 48 | Oregon | $41,972 | $32,000 | 4,142,776 | 489 |
| 49 | Arkansas | $44,262 | $34,000 | 3,004,279 | 235 |
| 50 | Kansas | $41,547 | $32,000 | 2,913,123 | 340 |
| 51 | New Jersey | $45,524 | $35,000 | 9,005,644 | 774 |
Highest paying states for electromechanical technicians
| Rank | State | Avg. Electromechanical Technician Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Illinois | $60,529 |
| 2 | Nevada | $52,955 |
| 3 | Maine | $51,856 |
| 4 | North Carolina | $51,566 |
| 5 | Connecticut | $54,701 |
| 6 | Indiana | $53,825 |
| 7 | Nebraska | $51,708 |
| 8 | Alaska | $53,142 |
| 9 | Wyoming | $55,105 |
| 10 | South Carolina | $50,222 |
| 11 | New Hampshire | $52,713 |
| 12 | Pennsylvania | $52,762 |
| 13 | Delaware | $51,941 |
| 14 | Montana | $51,526 |
| 15 | Oklahoma | $50,477 |
| 16 | Rhode Island | $52,866 |
| 17 | Massachusetts | $52,337 |
| 18 | New York | $51,838 |
| 19 | West Virginia | $49,243 |
| 20 | Vermont | $50,874 |
| 21 | Utah | $48,976 |
| 22 | California | $57,328 |
| 23 | New Mexico | $49,281 |
| 24 | Michigan | $50,217 |
| 25 | South Dakota | $50,462 |
| 26 | Idaho | $51,468 |
| 27 | Washington | $52,673 |
| 28 | Hawaii | $50,206 |
| 29 | Virginia | $50,199 |
| 30 | Louisiana | $49,958 |
| 31 | Maryland | $48,916 |
| 32 | Tennessee | $47,647 |
| 33 | Georgia | $48,968 |
| 34 | District of Columbia | $51,122 |
| 35 | Wisconsin | $46,143 |
| 36 | Minnesota | $47,774 |
| 37 | Ohio | $47,623 |
| 38 | Iowa | $45,070 |
| 39 | Missouri | $47,202 |
| 40 | Colorado | $47,191 |
| 41 | Mississippi | $47,073 |
| 42 | Florida | $47,648 |
| 43 | North Dakota | $44,085 |
| 44 | Kentucky | $46,307 |
| 45 | Arizona | $44,182 |
| 46 | Alabama | $44,681 |
| 47 | Texas | $45,525 |
| 48 | Oregon | $41,972 |
| 49 | Arkansas | $44,262 |
| 50 | Kansas | $41,547 |
| 51 | New Jersey | $45,524 |
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Updated January 8, 2025