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Best states for an engine maintenance mechanic
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It seems like engine maintenance mechanics are becoming more and more common across America. But working conditions and demand for engine maintenance mechanics aren't the same everywhere in the U.S. In order to help you decide which state is the best for engine maintenance mechanics, we ranked all 50 states and the District of Columbia from best to worst for engine maintenance mechanic jobs.
In order to get you the best states for engine maintenance mechanics, we looked at our data on jobs and wages -- specifically the average annual wage and the number of available jobs per capita.If you are currently seeking employment as an engine maintenance mechanic, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.
10 best states for engine maintenance mechanics in 2025
1. Alaska
Total engine maintenance mechanic jobs: 186 Average annual salary: $74,146 Lowest 10 percent earn: $64,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $85,000 Location Quotient: 1.33
2. Washington
Total engine maintenance mechanic jobs: 1,187 Average annual salary: $74,779 Lowest 10 percent earn: $55,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $101,000 Location Quotient: 0.97
3. Nevada
Total engine maintenance mechanic jobs: 439 Average annual salary: $57,338 Lowest 10 percent earn: $39,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $82,000 Location Quotient: 1.26
4. Vermont
Total engine maintenance mechanic jobs: 128 Average annual salary: $61,746 Lowest 10 percent earn: $44,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $85,000 Location Quotient: 1
5. Pennsylvania
Total engine maintenance mechanic jobs: 1,932 Average annual salary: $59,770 Lowest 10 percent earn: $41,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $87,000 Location Quotient: 0.99
6. Minnesota
Total engine maintenance mechanic jobs: 1,073 Average annual salary: $61,857 Lowest 10 percent earn: $44,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $86,000 Location Quotient: 0.97
7. Colorado
Total engine maintenance mechanic jobs: 1,118 Average annual salary: $59,261 Lowest 10 percent earn: $41,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $84,000 Location Quotient: 1.13
8. Maine
Total engine maintenance mechanic jobs: 198 Average annual salary: $59,915 Lowest 10 percent earn: $43,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $83,000 Location Quotient: 0.89
9. Rhode Island
Total engine maintenance mechanic jobs: 129 Average annual salary: $62,452 Lowest 10 percent earn: $43,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $89,000 Location Quotient: 0.64
10. North Carolina
Total engine maintenance mechanic jobs: 1,782 Average annual salary: $54,442 Lowest 10 percent earn: $36,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $80,000 Location Quotient: 1.11
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Detailed list of the best states for an engine maintenance mechanic
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $74,146 | $64,000 | 739,795 | 186 |
| 2 | Washington | $74,779 | $55,000 | 7,405,743 | 1,187 |
| 3 | Nevada | $57,338 | $39,000 | 2,998,039 | 439 |
| 4 | Vermont | $61,746 | $44,000 | 623,657 | 128 |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | $59,770 | $41,000 | 12,805,537 | 1,932 |
| 6 | Minnesota | $61,857 | $44,000 | 5,576,606 | 1,073 |
| 7 | Colorado | $59,261 | $41,000 | 5,607,154 | 1,118 |
| 8 | Maine | $59,915 | $43,000 | 1,335,907 | 198 |
| 9 | Rhode Island | $62,452 | $43,000 | 1,059,639 | 129 |
| 10 | North Carolina | $54,442 | $36,000 | 10,273,419 | 1,782 |
| 11 | Utah | $54,425 | $38,000 | 3,101,833 | 592 |
| 12 | Wisconsin | $52,945 | $37,000 | 5,795,483 | 1,107 |
| 13 | Wyoming | $53,216 | $37,000 | 579,315 | 109 |
| 14 | Iowa | $49,959 | $35,000 | 3,145,711 | 903 |
| 15 | New Jersey | $61,560 | $42,000 | 9,005,644 | 977 |
| 16 | Montana | $51,647 | $37,000 | 1,050,493 | 243 |
| 17 | District of Columbia | $66,513 | $45,000 | 693,972 | 165 |
| 18 | Connecticut | $58,636 | $40,000 | 3,588,184 | 489 |
| 19 | New Hampshire | $56,316 | $39,000 | 1,342,795 | 242 |
| 20 | Massachusetts | $59,416 | $41,000 | 6,859,819 | 936 |
| 21 | Hawaii | $60,077 | $51,000 | 1,427,538 | 147 |
| 22 | Oregon | $57,456 | $41,000 | 4,142,776 | 572 |
| 23 | Delaware | $55,694 | $37,000 | 961,939 | 195 |
| 24 | Kansas | $52,906 | $36,000 | 2,913,123 | 460 |
| 25 | Ohio | $49,017 | $33,000 | 11,658,609 | 1,849 |
| 26 | Idaho | $54,118 | $38,000 | 1,716,943 | 214 |
| 27 | California | $55,651 | $38,000 | 39,536,653 | 4,758 |
| 28 | Texas | $49,159 | $33,000 | 28,304,596 | 3,569 |
| 29 | Kentucky | $46,836 | $32,000 | 4,454,189 | 769 |
| 30 | Tennessee | $46,257 | $31,000 | 6,715,984 | 1,135 |
| 31 | Nebraska | $46,844 | $33,000 | 1,920,076 | 437 |
| 32 | North Dakota | $48,325 | $36,000 | 755,393 | 161 |
| 33 | Michigan | $49,344 | $34,000 | 9,962,311 | 1,080 |
| 34 | South Carolina | $44,317 | $29,000 | 5,024,369 | 992 |
| 35 | West Virginia | $45,868 | $31,000 | 1,815,857 | 237 |
| 36 | Illinois | $48,982 | $34,000 | 12,802,023 | 1,659 |
| 37 | Missouri | $47,670 | $33,000 | 6,113,532 | 853 |
| 38 | Alabama | $44,128 | $29,000 | 4,874,747 | 767 |
| 39 | Oklahoma | $45,323 | $31,000 | 3,930,864 | 483 |
| 40 | Indiana | $41,217 | $28,000 | 6,666,818 | 1,411 |
| 41 | Arizona | $42,968 | $30,000 | 7,016,270 | 1,220 |
| 42 | New York | $49,491 | $34,000 | 19,849,399 | 1,650 |
| 43 | Mississippi | $39,852 | $27,000 | 2,984,100 | 490 |
| 44 | Virginia | $45,935 | $31,000 | 8,470,020 | 1,513 |
| 45 | Georgia | $43,144 | $29,000 | 10,429,379 | 1,783 |
| 46 | Maryland | $46,115 | $31,000 | 6,052,177 | 970 |
| 47 | Arkansas | $43,238 | $29,000 | 3,004,279 | 414 |
| 48 | South Dakota | $43,828 | $31,000 | 869,666 | 149 |
| 49 | Florida | $40,134 | $26,000 | 20,984,400 | 2,994 |
| 50 | Louisiana | $40,393 | $27,000 | 4,684,333 | 532 |
| 51 | New Mexico | $38,731 | $26,000 | 2,088,070 | 307 |
Highest paying states for engine maintenance mechanics
| Rank | State | Avg. Engine Maintenance Mechanic Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $74,146 |
| 2 | Washington | $74,779 |
| 3 | Nevada | $57,338 |
| 4 | Vermont | $61,746 |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | $59,770 |
| 6 | Minnesota | $61,857 |
| 7 | Colorado | $59,261 |
| 8 | Maine | $59,915 |
| 9 | Rhode Island | $62,452 |
| 10 | North Carolina | $54,442 |
| 11 | Utah | $54,425 |
| 12 | Wisconsin | $52,945 |
| 13 | Wyoming | $53,216 |
| 14 | Iowa | $49,959 |
| 15 | New Jersey | $61,560 |
| 16 | Montana | $51,647 |
| 17 | District of Columbia | $66,513 |
| 18 | Connecticut | $58,636 |
| 19 | New Hampshire | $56,316 |
| 20 | Massachusetts | $59,416 |
| 21 | Hawaii | $60,077 |
| 22 | Oregon | $57,456 |
| 23 | Delaware | $55,694 |
| 24 | Kansas | $52,906 |
| 25 | Ohio | $49,017 |
| 26 | Idaho | $54,118 |
| 27 | California | $55,651 |
| 28 | Texas | $49,159 |
| 29 | Kentucky | $46,836 |
| 30 | Tennessee | $46,257 |
| 31 | Nebraska | $46,844 |
| 32 | North Dakota | $48,325 |
| 33 | Michigan | $49,344 |
| 34 | South Carolina | $44,317 |
| 35 | West Virginia | $45,868 |
| 36 | Illinois | $48,982 |
| 37 | Missouri | $47,670 |
| 38 | Alabama | $44,128 |
| 39 | Oklahoma | $45,323 |
| 40 | Indiana | $41,217 |
| 41 | Arizona | $42,968 |
| 42 | New York | $49,491 |
| 43 | Mississippi | $39,852 |
| 44 | Virginia | $45,935 |
| 45 | Georgia | $43,144 |
| 46 | Maryland | $46,115 |
| 47 | Arkansas | $43,238 |
| 48 | South Dakota | $43,828 |
| 49 | Florida | $40,134 |
| 50 | Louisiana | $40,393 |
| 51 | New Mexico | $38,731 |
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Updated January 8, 2025