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Best states for an engineering manager
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Not all states present equal opportunity for employees, and when it comes to engineering manager jobs, it's no different. We know how hard job search can be, and in order to make your life a little easier, we have the information you need in order to determine where you might want to start your job search. 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 engineering manager jobs.
The median salary for engineering managers in Washington is $147,539. Compare that to the median salary in Missouri of $100,993, which ranked worst for engineering managers, and you can see how your location is important for your career.We found that the Midwest is best for engineering managers, and the Northeast is the worst. San Francisco, CA is the best city in the country for engineering manager jobs, where as Washington is the best state in the country.
10 best states for engineering managers in 2025
1. Washington
Total engineering manager jobs: 1,307 Average annual salary: $147,539 Lowest 10 percent earn: $104,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $207,000 Location Quotient: 1.72
2. Alaska
Total engineering manager jobs: 121 Average annual salary: $157,594 Lowest 10 percent earn: $115,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $215,000 Location Quotient: 1.4
3. Oregon
Total engineering manager jobs: 635 Average annual salary: $142,143 Lowest 10 percent earn: $100,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $201,000 Location Quotient: 1.48
4. California
Total engineering manager jobs: 3,985 Average annual salary: $159,664 Lowest 10 percent earn: $114,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $221,000 Location Quotient: 1.31
5. Delaware
Total engineering manager jobs: 181 Average annual salary: $137,399 Lowest 10 percent earn: $100,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $187,000 Location Quotient: 1.39
6. Vermont
Total engineering manager jobs: 140 Average annual salary: $124,449 Lowest 10 percent earn: $91,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $169,000 Location Quotient: 1.76
7. Massachusetts
Total engineering manager jobs: 1,161 Average annual salary: $131,961 Lowest 10 percent earn: $96,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $180,000 Location Quotient: 1.22
8. Rhode Island
Total engineering manager jobs: 168 Average annual salary: $124,333 Lowest 10 percent earn: $90,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $169,000 Location Quotient: 1.33
9. New Hampshire
Total engineering manager jobs: 201 Average annual salary: $126,272 Lowest 10 percent earn: $92,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $172,000 Location Quotient: 1.11
10. New York
Total engineering manager jobs: 1,378 Average annual salary: $137,041 Lowest 10 percent earn: $100,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $187,000 Location Quotient: 1.03
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Detailed list of the best states for an engineering manager
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $147,539 | $104,000 | 7,405,743 | 1,307 |
| 2 | Alaska | $157,594 | $115,000 | 739,795 | 121 |
| 3 | Oregon | $142,143 | $100,000 | 4,142,776 | 635 |
| 4 | California | $159,664 | $114,000 | 39,536,653 | 3,985 |
| 5 | Delaware | $137,399 | $100,000 | 961,939 | 181 |
| 6 | Vermont | $124,449 | $91,000 | 623,657 | 140 |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $131,961 | $96,000 | 6,859,819 | 1,161 |
| 8 | Rhode Island | $124,333 | $90,000 | 1,059,639 | 168 |
| 9 | New Hampshire | $126,272 | $92,000 | 1,342,795 | 201 |
| 10 | New York | $137,041 | $100,000 | 19,849,399 | 1,378 |
| 11 | Maine | $123,763 | $90,000 | 1,335,907 | 158 |
| 12 | Nevada | $124,957 | $88,000 | 2,998,039 | 180 |
| 13 | District of Columbia | $127,902 | $93,000 | 693,972 | 267 |
| 14 | Arizona | $120,906 | $86,000 | 7,016,270 | 694 |
| 15 | Connecticut | $120,675 | $88,000 | 3,588,184 | 466 |
| 16 | Virginia | $120,672 | $88,000 | 8,470,020 | 1,333 |
| 17 | New Mexico | $119,244 | $86,000 | 2,088,070 | 195 |
| 18 | Pennsylvania | $120,752 | $88,000 | 12,805,537 | 958 |
| 19 | Wyoming | $109,914 | $81,000 | 579,315 | 96 |
| 20 | Hawaii | $127,531 | $95,000 | 1,427,538 | 107 |
| 21 | Michigan | $117,370 | $86,000 | 9,962,311 | 751 |
| 22 | Montana | $118,847 | $87,000 | 1,050,493 | 131 |
| 23 | New Jersey | $128,242 | $93,000 | 9,005,644 | 653 |
| 24 | Idaho | $114,682 | $81,000 | 1,716,943 | 210 |
| 25 | Texas | $118,259 | $86,000 | 28,304,596 | 1,883 |
| 26 | North Dakota | $111,837 | $85,000 | 755,393 | 117 |
| 27 | Utah | $110,609 | $79,000 | 3,101,833 | 481 |
| 28 | West Virginia | $110,511 | $81,000 | 1,815,857 | 151 |
| 29 | Maryland | $121,369 | $88,000 | 6,052,177 | 713 |
| 30 | Ohio | $111,805 | $82,000 | 11,658,609 | 753 |
| 31 | North Carolina | $110,173 | $81,000 | 10,273,419 | 860 |
| 32 | Wisconsin | $107,701 | $80,000 | 5,795,483 | 575 |
| 33 | Louisiana | $113,096 | $83,000 | 4,684,333 | 221 |
| 34 | Minnesota | $109,371 | $82,000 | 5,576,606 | 615 |
| 35 | Iowa | $106,903 | $79,000 | 3,145,711 | 300 |
| 36 | Illinois | $109,653 | $81,000 | 12,802,023 | 1,037 |
| 37 | Colorado | $104,008 | $76,000 | 5,607,154 | 810 |
| 38 | Mississippi | $105,748 | $78,000 | 2,984,100 | 167 |
| 39 | Indiana | $103,973 | $77,000 | 6,666,818 | 549 |
| 40 | Nebraska | $103,901 | $77,000 | 1,920,076 | 203 |
| 41 | South Carolina | $104,641 | $78,000 | 5,024,369 | 380 |
| 42 | Arkansas | $99,438 | $74,000 | 3,004,279 | 286 |
| 43 | Georgia | $107,038 | $80,000 | 10,429,379 | 801 |
| 44 | Kentucky | $103,473 | $77,000 | 4,454,189 | 267 |
| 45 | Tennessee | $101,411 | $75,000 | 6,715,984 | 433 |
| 46 | South Dakota | $96,795 | $72,000 | 869,666 | 104 |
| 47 | Alabama | $98,309 | $73,000 | 4,874,747 | 406 |
| 48 | Florida | $103,393 | $77,000 | 20,984,400 | 1,258 |
| 49 | Oklahoma | $102,821 | $76,000 | 3,930,864 | 186 |
| 50 | Kansas | $95,121 | $70,000 | 2,913,123 | 254 |
| 51 | Missouri | $100,993 | $75,000 | 6,113,532 | 382 |
Highest paying states for engineering managers
| Rank | State | Avg. Engineering Manager Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $147,539 |
| 2 | Alaska | $157,594 |
| 3 | Oregon | $142,143 |
| 4 | California | $159,664 |
| 5 | Delaware | $137,399 |
| 6 | Vermont | $124,449 |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $131,961 |
| 8 | Rhode Island | $124,333 |
| 9 | New Hampshire | $126,272 |
| 10 | New York | $137,041 |
| 11 | Maine | $123,763 |
| 12 | Nevada | $124,957 |
| 13 | District of Columbia | $127,902 |
| 14 | Arizona | $120,906 |
| 15 | Connecticut | $120,675 |
| 16 | Virginia | $120,672 |
| 17 | New Mexico | $119,244 |
| 18 | Pennsylvania | $120,752 |
| 19 | Wyoming | $109,914 |
| 20 | Hawaii | $127,531 |
| 21 | Michigan | $117,370 |
| 22 | Montana | $118,847 |
| 23 | New Jersey | $128,242 |
| 24 | Idaho | $114,682 |
| 25 | Texas | $118,259 |
| 26 | North Dakota | $111,837 |
| 27 | Utah | $110,609 |
| 28 | West Virginia | $110,511 |
| 29 | Maryland | $121,369 |
| 30 | Ohio | $111,805 |
| 31 | North Carolina | $110,173 |
| 32 | Wisconsin | $107,701 |
| 33 | Louisiana | $113,096 |
| 34 | Minnesota | $109,371 |
| 35 | Iowa | $106,903 |
| 36 | Illinois | $109,653 |
| 37 | Colorado | $104,008 |
| 38 | Mississippi | $105,748 |
| 39 | Indiana | $103,973 |
| 40 | Nebraska | $103,901 |
| 41 | South Carolina | $104,641 |
| 42 | Arkansas | $99,438 |
| 43 | Georgia | $107,038 |
| 44 | Kentucky | $103,473 |
| 45 | Tennessee | $101,411 |
| 46 | South Dakota | $96,795 |
| 47 | Alabama | $98,309 |
| 48 | Florida | $103,393 |
| 49 | Oklahoma | $102,821 |
| 50 | Kansas | $95,121 |
| 51 | Missouri | $100,993 |
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Updated January 8, 2025