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Best states for an engineer administrator
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Veronica Cochran
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It seems like engineers administrator are becoming more and more common across America. But working conditions and demand for engineers administrator aren't the same everywhere in the U.S. This way, if you are newly entering the job market, or you are looking to change jobs, you know which places are the best for engineer administrator jobs.
In order to get you the best states for engineers administrator, we looked at our data on jobs and wages -- specifically the average annual wage and the number of available jobs per capita.Oregon is the best state, and Eureka is the city with the highest pay for engineers administrator.
10 best states for engineers administrator in 2026
1. Oregon
Total engineer administrator jobs: 701 Average annual salary: $100,520 Lowest 10 percent earn: $71,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $140,000 Location Quotient: 1.12
2. California
Total engineer administrator jobs: 5,305 Average annual salary: $110,187 Lowest 10 percent earn: $78,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $155,000 Location Quotient: 1.2
3. Utah
Total engineer administrator jobs: 564 Average annual salary: $93,863 Lowest 10 percent earn: $67,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $130,000 Location Quotient: 1.17
4. Nevada
Total engineer administrator jobs: 283 Average annual salary: $99,266 Lowest 10 percent earn: $70,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $139,000 Location Quotient: 0.89
5. Virginia
Total engineer administrator jobs: 2,601 Average annual salary: $94,388 Lowest 10 percent earn: $68,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $130,000 Location Quotient: 1.82
6. Ohio
Total engineer administrator jobs: 1,187 Average annual salary: $94,638 Lowest 10 percent earn: $68,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $130,000 Location Quotient: 0.77
7. Washington
Total engineer administrator jobs: 1,277 Average annual salary: $92,161 Lowest 10 percent earn: $66,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $128,000 Location Quotient: 1.15
8. Idaho
Total engineer administrator jobs: 222 Average annual salary: $90,727 Lowest 10 percent earn: $65,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $126,000 Location Quotient: 0.89
9. Texas
Total engineer administrator jobs: 2,887 Average annual salary: $89,278 Lowest 10 percent earn: $64,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $123,000 Location Quotient: 0.94
10. Minnesota
Total engineer administrator jobs: 909 Average annual salary: $90,770 Lowest 10 percent earn: $66,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $123,000 Location Quotient: 0.9
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How Zippia determines the best states to be an engineer administrator
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Detailed list of the best states for an engineer administrator
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oregon | $100,520 | $71,000 | 4,142,776 | 701 |
| 2 | California | $110,187 | $78,000 | 39,536,653 | 5,305 |
| 3 | Utah | $93,863 | $67,000 | 3,101,833 | 564 |
| 4 | Nevada | $99,266 | $70,000 | 2,998,039 | 283 |
| 5 | Virginia | $94,388 | $68,000 | 8,470,020 | 2,601 |
| 6 | Ohio | $94,638 | $68,000 | 11,658,609 | 1,187 |
| 7 | Washington | $92,161 | $66,000 | 7,405,743 | 1,277 |
| 8 | Idaho | $90,727 | $65,000 | 1,716,943 | 222 |
| 9 | Texas | $89,278 | $64,000 | 28,304,596 | 2,887 |
| 10 | Minnesota | $90,770 | $66,000 | 5,576,606 | 909 |
| 11 | Pennsylvania | $89,918 | $64,000 | 12,805,537 | 1,394 |
| 12 | Delaware | $91,983 | $66,000 | 961,939 | 169 |
| 13 | North Carolina | $85,576 | $62,000 | 10,273,419 | 1,467 |
| 14 | Vermont | $88,287 | $62,000 | 623,657 | 110 |
| 15 | New York | $90,606 | $65,000 | 19,849,399 | 1,759 |
| 16 | Maryland | $88,036 | $63,000 | 6,052,177 | 1,905 |
| 17 | District of Columbia | $87,976 | $63,000 | 693,972 | 586 |
| 18 | Connecticut | $88,666 | $63,000 | 3,588,184 | 448 |
| 19 | Tennessee | $87,223 | $63,000 | 6,715,984 | 527 |
| 20 | Wyoming | $85,122 | $62,000 | 579,315 | 79 |
| 21 | Indiana | $85,152 | $61,000 | 6,666,818 | 711 |
| 22 | Colorado | $84,010 | $61,000 | 5,607,154 | 1,462 |
| 23 | Massachusetts | $84,935 | $60,000 | 6,859,819 | 1,597 |
| 24 | Arizona | $82,258 | $59,000 | 7,016,270 | 1,090 |
| 25 | New Jersey | $87,621 | $63,000 | 9,005,644 | 1,062 |
| 26 | South Carolina | $85,357 | $62,000 | 5,024,369 | 461 |
| 27 | Kentucky | $85,163 | $61,000 | 4,454,189 | 354 |
| 28 | South Dakota | $85,174 | $62,000 | 869,666 | 96 |
| 29 | North Dakota | $81,327 | $60,000 | 755,393 | 130 |
| 30 | Rhode Island | $83,038 | $59,000 | 1,059,639 | 164 |
| 31 | West Virginia | $81,908 | $59,000 | 1,815,857 | 158 |
| 32 | Alabama | $78,654 | $57,000 | 4,874,747 | 651 |
| 33 | New Hampshire | $80,569 | $57,000 | 1,342,795 | 280 |
| 34 | Mississippi | $82,472 | $60,000 | 2,984,100 | 207 |
| 35 | Maine | $83,504 | $59,000 | 1,335,907 | 129 |
| 36 | Michigan | $80,025 | $57,000 | 9,962,311 | 976 |
| 37 | Alaska | $77,636 | $58,000 | 739,795 | 148 |
| 38 | Wisconsin | $79,035 | $57,000 | 5,795,483 | 585 |
| 39 | Oklahoma | $80,185 | $58,000 | 3,930,864 | 277 |
| 40 | Kansas | $78,393 | $57,000 | 2,913,123 | 353 |
| 41 | New Mexico | $75,061 | $54,000 | 2,088,070 | 295 |
| 42 | Arkansas | $77,470 | $56,000 | 3,004,279 | 251 |
| 43 | Nebraska | $73,426 | $53,000 | 1,920,076 | 328 |
| 44 | Illinois | $74,621 | $54,000 | 12,802,023 | 1,699 |
| 45 | Florida | $72,035 | $51,000 | 20,984,400 | 2,545 |
| 46 | Georgia | $75,598 | $55,000 | 10,429,379 | 1,337 |
| 47 | Louisiana | $78,043 | $56,000 | 4,684,333 | 260 |
| 48 | Hawaii | $69,420 | $52,000 | 1,427,538 | 138 |
| 49 | Missouri | $75,358 | $55,000 | 6,113,532 | 690 |
| 50 | Montana | $75,098 | $54,000 | 1,050,493 | 141 |
| 51 | Iowa | $73,359 | $53,000 | 3,145,711 | 344 |
Highest paying states for engineers administrator
| Rank | State | Avg. Engineer Administrator Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oregon | $100,520 |
| 2 | California | $110,187 |
| 3 | Utah | $93,863 |
| 4 | Nevada | $99,266 |
| 5 | Virginia | $94,388 |
| 6 | Ohio | $94,638 |
| 7 | Washington | $92,161 |
| 8 | Idaho | $90,727 |
| 9 | Texas | $89,278 |
| 10 | Minnesota | $90,770 |
| 11 | Pennsylvania | $89,918 |
| 12 | Delaware | $91,983 |
| 13 | North Carolina | $85,576 |
| 14 | Vermont | $88,287 |
| 15 | New York | $90,606 |
| 16 | Maryland | $88,036 |
| 17 | District of Columbia | $87,976 |
| 18 | Connecticut | $88,666 |
| 19 | Tennessee | $87,223 |
| 20 | Wyoming | $85,122 |
| 21 | Indiana | $85,152 |
| 22 | Colorado | $84,010 |
| 23 | Massachusetts | $84,935 |
| 24 | Arizona | $82,258 |
| 25 | New Jersey | $87,621 |
| 26 | South Carolina | $85,357 |
| 27 | Kentucky | $85,163 |
| 28 | South Dakota | $85,174 |
| 29 | North Dakota | $81,327 |
| 30 | Rhode Island | $83,038 |
| 31 | West Virginia | $81,908 |
| 32 | Alabama | $78,654 |
| 33 | New Hampshire | $80,569 |
| 34 | Mississippi | $82,472 |
| 35 | Maine | $83,504 |
| 36 | Michigan | $80,025 |
| 37 | Alaska | $77,636 |
| 38 | Wisconsin | $79,035 |
| 39 | Oklahoma | $80,185 |
| 40 | Kansas | $78,393 |
| 41 | New Mexico | $75,061 |
| 42 | Arkansas | $77,470 |
| 43 | Nebraska | $73,426 |
| 44 | Illinois | $74,621 |
| 45 | Florida | $72,035 |
| 46 | Georgia | $75,598 |
| 47 | Louisiana | $78,043 |
| 48 | Hawaii | $69,420 |
| 49 | Missouri | $75,358 |
| 50 | Montana | $75,098 |
| 51 | Iowa | $73,359 |
Expert opinions on the best states for engineers administrator
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for engineer administrators to find work opportunities?
Veronica Cochran
CEO, International Association of Administrative Professionals
I would urge graduates to not simply focus on locations or organizations with the highest salary or most job or promotion opportunities. The key to remaining engaged and creating value is finding an organization that supports your core beliefs and values.
Second to that, I believe a support network is vital to one's professional development and success. That being said, I have had the opportunity to engage administrative professionals throughout the United States and across the globe. In particular, I came across larger networks in New York, D.C., Alabama, California, and Texas.
If they are looking for a place to start, I believe Zippia's list of Best States for an Administrative Assistant is a great starting point.
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Updated January 8, 2025