Best states for an engineering systems analyst

Q: What is the best state for engineering systems analysts?

The best state to be an engineering systems analyst is Oregon based on engineering systems analyst salaries and job opportunities.

Q: What is the highest paying state for engineering systems analysts?

The highest paying state for engineering systems analysts is Hawaii based on Zippia’s salary database.

Q: What is the worst state for engineering systems analysts?

The worst state for engineering systems analysts is Iowa, due to a combination of low salaries and few job opportunities.

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Job opportunities vary from state to state, and computer and mathematical careers are no different. Because we know how difficult it can be to know which states are the best when it comes to engineering systems analyst jobs, we decided to crunch some numbers to bring you the best states for engineering systems analysts.Although there are abundant engineering systems analyst jobs in the United States, a large number of them are in the Midwest. Oregon is the best state in the country for engineering systems analyst jobs.

In order to get you the best states for engineering systems analysts, 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 Oregon is the best state for engineering systems analyst jobs, whereas Iowa is the worst.

10 best states for engineering systems analysts in 2025

1. Oregon
Total engineering systems analyst jobs: 1,256
Average annual salary: $101,095
Lowest 10 percent earn: $75,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $136,000
Location Quotient:
1.32
Engineering systems analyst jobs in Oregon
2. Rhode Island
Total engineering systems analyst jobs: 314
Average annual salary: $97,230
Lowest 10 percent earn: $72,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $129,000
Location Quotient:
1.12
Engineering systems analyst jobs in Rhode Island
3. Connecticut
Total engineering systems analyst jobs: 970
Average annual salary: $95,541
Lowest 10 percent earn: $71,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $128,000
Location Quotient:
1.27
Engineering systems analyst jobs in Connecticut
4. Washington
Total engineering systems analyst jobs: 2,235
Average annual salary: $94,191
Lowest 10 percent earn: $70,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $126,000
Location Quotient:
1.33
Engineering systems analyst jobs in Washington
5. Pennsylvania
Total engineering systems analyst jobs: 2,247
Average annual salary: $101,789
Lowest 10 percent earn: $75,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $136,000
Location Quotient:
0.84
Engineering systems analyst jobs in Pennsylvania
6. Maryland
Total engineering systems analyst jobs: 2,073
Average annual salary: $95,519
Lowest 10 percent earn: $71,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $128,000
Location Quotient:
1.42
Engineering systems analyst jobs in Maryland
7. Virginia
Total engineering systems analyst jobs: 3,619
Average annual salary: $92,809
Lowest 10 percent earn: $69,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $124,000
Location Quotient:
1.67
Engineering systems analyst jobs in Virginia
8. North Carolina
Total engineering systems analyst jobs: 2,105
Average annual salary: $93,151
Lowest 10 percent earn: $69,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $125,000
Location Quotient:
0.95
Engineering systems analyst jobs in North Carolina
9. Utah
Total engineering systems analyst jobs: 878
Average annual salary: $90,418
Lowest 10 percent earn: $67,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $121,000
Location Quotient:
1.19
Engineering systems analyst jobs in Utah
10. Arizona
Total engineering systems analyst jobs: 1,772
Average annual salary: $88,768
Lowest 10 percent earn: $65,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $119,000
Location Quotient:
1.32
Engineering systems analyst jobs in Arizona

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How Zippia determines the best states to be an engineering systems analyst

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Detailed list of the best states for an engineering systems analyst

Rank	State	Average salary	Lowest 10% earn	Population	Job count
1	Oregon	$101,095	$75,000	4,142,776	1,256
2	Rhode Island	$97,230	$72,000	1,059,639	314
3	Connecticut	$95,541	$71,000	3,588,184	970
4	Washington	$94,191	$70,000	7,405,743	2,235
5	Pennsylvania	$101,789	$75,000	12,805,537	2,247
6	Maryland	$95,519	$71,000	6,052,177	2,073
7	Virginia	$92,809	$69,000	8,470,020	3,619
8	North Carolina	$93,151	$69,000	10,273,419	2,105
9	Utah	$90,418	$67,000	3,101,833	878
10	Arizona	$88,768	$65,000	7,016,270	1,772
11	South Carolina	$96,837	$71,000	5,024,369	828
12	Delaware	$89,602	$66,000	961,939	366
13	New Mexico	$87,748	$65,000	2,088,070	474
14	California	$102,082	$74,000	39,536,653	5,793
15	West Virginia	$86,501	$64,000	1,815,857	313
16	Massachusetts	$88,057	$66,000	6,859,819	2,663
17	New York	$91,175	$68,000	19,849,399	2,995
18	Nevada	$88,252	$64,000	2,998,039	410
19	North Dakota	$82,131	$63,000	755,393	246
20	District of Columbia	$87,767	$65,000	693,972	827
21	Montana	$85,759	$65,000	1,050,493	252
22	Texas	$84,537	$61,000	28,304,596	4,865
23	New Jersey	$91,808	$68,000	9,005,644	1,525
24	Ohio	$85,739	$64,000	11,658,609	1,850
25	Vermont	$81,498	$61,000	623,657	242
26	Michigan	$81,069	$60,000	9,962,311	1,617
27	Kentucky	$83,638	$62,000	4,454,189	577
28	New Hampshire	$80,844	$60,000	1,342,795	407
29	Louisiana	$84,325	$61,000	4,684,333	478
30	South Dakota	$78,313	$60,000	869,666	231
31	Mississippi	$82,103	$60,000	2,984,100	372
32	Idaho	$80,203	$59,000	1,716,943	370
33	Illinois	$83,583	$63,000	12,802,023	2,420
34	Alaska	$76,597	$62,000	739,795	283
35	Wisconsin	$78,663	$59,000	5,795,483	1,141
36	Maine	$79,487	$60,000	1,335,907	273
37	Colorado	$77,543	$58,000	5,607,154	2,045
38	Alabama	$76,403	$56,000	4,874,747	983
39	Wyoming	$75,008	$56,000	579,315	180
40	Indiana	$78,997	$59,000	6,666,818	1,109
41	Minnesota	$78,486	$59,000	5,576,606	1,359
42	Florida	$71,087	$49,000	20,984,400	3,685
43	Georgia	$75,675	$56,000	10,429,379	2,074
44	Kansas	$73,561	$56,000	2,913,123	587
45	Nebraska	$72,480	$55,000	1,920,076	478
46	Oklahoma	$75,874	$57,000	3,930,864	476
47	Arkansas	$70,647	$53,000	3,004,279	556
48	Hawaii	$59,053	$47,000	1,427,538	220
49	Missouri	$73,851	$56,000	6,113,532	1,059
50	Tennessee	$72,225	$54,000	6,715,984	1,017
51	Iowa	$70,495	$53,000	3,145,711	652

Highest paying states for engineering systems analysts

Rank	State	Avg. Engineering Systems Analyst Salary
1	Oregon	$101,095
2	Rhode Island	$97,230
3	Connecticut	$95,541
4	Washington	$94,191
5	Pennsylvania	$101,789
6	Maryland	$95,519
7	Virginia	$92,809
8	North Carolina	$93,151
9	Utah	$90,418
10	Arizona	$88,768
11	South Carolina	$96,837
12	Delaware	$89,602
13	New Mexico	$87,748
14	California	$102,082
15	West Virginia	$86,501
16	Massachusetts	$88,057
17	New York	$91,175
18	Nevada	$88,252
19	North Dakota	$82,131
20	District of Columbia	$87,767
21	Montana	$85,759
22	Texas	$84,537
23	New Jersey	$91,808
24	Ohio	$85,739
25	Vermont	$81,498
26	Michigan	$81,069
27	Kentucky	$83,638
28	New Hampshire	$80,844
29	Louisiana	$84,325
30	South Dakota	$78,313
31	Mississippi	$82,103
32	Idaho	$80,203
33	Illinois	$83,583
34	Alaska	$76,597
35	Wisconsin	$78,663
36	Maine	$79,487
37	Colorado	$77,543
38	Alabama	$76,403
39	Wyoming	$75,008
40	Indiana	$78,997
41	Minnesota	$78,486
42	Florida	$71,087
43	Georgia	$75,675
44	Kansas	$73,561
45	Nebraska	$72,480
46	Oklahoma	$75,874
47	Arkansas	$70,647
48	Hawaii	$59,053
49	Missouri	$73,851
50	Tennessee	$72,225
51	Iowa	$70,495

Expert opinions on the best states for engineering systems analysts

Are there any particularly good places in the United States for engineering systems analysts to find work opportunities?
John Alpers
Assistant Professor of Business, Carson-Newman University
In my opinion, technical careers will continue to grow and flourish. Some of these skills can be taught virtually, but not all. I think anyone who can parlay this new environment and find a way to create value for an organization will be in demand.

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Total engineering systems analyst jobs:	1,256
Average annual salary:	$101,095
Lowest 10 percent earn:	$75,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$136,000
Location Quotient:	1.32

Best states for an engineering systems analyst

10 best states for engineering systems analysts in 2025

1. Oregon

2. Rhode Island

3. Connecticut

4. Washington

5. Pennsylvania

6. Maryland

7. Virginia

8. North Carolina

9. Utah

10. Arizona