Best states for an enterprise systems administrator

Q: What is the best state for enterprise systems administrators?

The best state to be an enterprise systems administrator is New Hampshire based on enterprise systems administrator salaries and job opportunities.

Q: What is the highest paying state for enterprise systems administrators?

The highest paying state for enterprise systems administrators is Alaska based on Zippia’s salary database.

Q: What is the worst state for enterprise systems administrators?

The worst state for enterprise systems administrators is Arkansas, due to a combination of low salaries and few job opportunities.

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We decided to bring you a list of the best states for jobs for enterprise systems administrators in the United States. Enterprise systems administrator positions are available in every state, but not all states are the same. Some states do not offer the same wages, benefits, time off, etc for enterprise systems administrators.Our research shows that New Hampshire is the best state in the country for enterprise systems administrators.

We figured that the best places for enterprise systems administrator jobs has three things everyone would agree on. There would be high annual wages, good career prospects (no matter what phase of the career you are in), and a lot of job opportunities.New Hampshire is the best state, and Pacifica is the city with the highest pay for enterprise systems administrators.

10 best states for enterprise systems administrators in 2025

1. New Hampshire
Total enterprise systems administrator jobs: 346
Average annual salary: $102,088
Lowest 10 percent earn: $73,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $141,000
Location Quotient:
1.08
Enterprise systems administrator jobs in New Hampshire
2. Washington
Total enterprise systems administrator jobs: 1,576
Average annual salary: $96,286
Lowest 10 percent earn: $68,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $135,000
Location Quotient:
1.18
Enterprise systems administrator jobs in Washington
3. Pennsylvania
Total enterprise systems administrator jobs: 2,017
Average annual salary: $100,792
Lowest 10 percent earn: $72,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $140,000
Location Quotient:
0.95
Enterprise systems administrator jobs in Pennsylvania
4. California
Total enterprise systems administrator jobs: 4,801
Average annual salary: $113,932
Lowest 10 percent earn: $78,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $164,000
Location Quotient:
0.9
Enterprise systems administrator jobs in California
5. Virginia
Total enterprise systems administrator jobs: 2,645
Average annual salary: $92,471
Lowest 10 percent earn: $66,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $127,000
Location Quotient:
1.53
Enterprise systems administrator jobs in Virginia
6. New Jersey
Total enterprise systems administrator jobs: 1,316
Average annual salary: $102,520
Lowest 10 percent earn: $73,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $143,000
Location Quotient:
0.9
Enterprise systems administrator jobs in New Jersey
7. Nevada
Total enterprise systems administrator jobs: 365
Average annual salary: $95,320
Lowest 10 percent earn: $65,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $137,000
Location Quotient:
0.95
Enterprise systems administrator jobs in Nevada
8. Rhode Island
Total enterprise systems administrator jobs: 251
Average annual salary: $89,638
Lowest 10 percent earn: $64,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $124,000
Location Quotient:
1.13
Enterprise systems administrator jobs in Rhode Island
9. Massachusetts
Total enterprise systems administrator jobs: 1,600
Average annual salary: $95,418
Lowest 10 percent earn: $68,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $132,000
Location Quotient:
0.95
Enterprise systems administrator jobs in Massachusetts
10. Arizona
Total enterprise systems administrator jobs: 1,373
Average annual salary: $84,610
Lowest 10 percent earn: $60,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $119,000
Location Quotient:
1.28
Enterprise systems administrator jobs in Arizona

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Detailed list of the best states for an enterprise systems administrator

Rank	State	Average salary	Lowest 10% earn	Population	Job count
1	New Hampshire	$102,088	$73,000	1,342,795	346
2	Washington	$96,286	$68,000	7,405,743	1,576
3	Pennsylvania	$100,792	$72,000	12,805,537	2,017
4	California	$113,932	$78,000	39,536,653	4,801
5	Virginia	$92,471	$66,000	8,470,020	2,645
6	New Jersey	$102,520	$73,000	9,005,644	1,316
7	Nevada	$95,320	$65,000	2,998,039	365
8	Rhode Island	$89,638	$64,000	1,059,639	251
9	Massachusetts	$95,418	$68,000	6,859,819	1,600
10	Arizona	$84,610	$60,000	7,016,270	1,373
11	New York	$94,388	$67,000	19,849,399	2,416
12	New Mexico	$83,269	$59,000	2,088,070	432
13	District of Columbia	$91,349	$65,000	693,972	526
14	Delaware	$90,947	$65,000	961,939	207
15	Idaho	$85,730	$60,000	1,716,943	296
16	Texas	$83,246	$59,000	28,304,596	4,215
17	Oregon	$83,035	$59,000	4,142,776	1,009
18	Maryland	$83,824	$60,000	6,052,177	1,838
19	Connecticut	$87,151	$62,000	3,588,184	603
20	West Virginia	$82,870	$60,000	1,815,857	238
21	Kansas	$83,342	$61,000	2,913,123	466
22	Florida	$83,291	$57,000	20,984,400	3,106
23	Utah	$81,541	$56,000	3,101,833	595
24	North Carolina	$80,959	$59,000	10,273,419	1,718
25	Maine	$84,235	$61,000	1,335,907	185
26	Alabama	$76,099	$55,000	4,874,747	990
27	Wyoming	$76,876	$55,000	579,315	128
28	Ohio	$79,787	$58,000	11,658,609	1,622
29	Vermont	$79,211	$57,000	623,657	177
30	Michigan	$80,473	$58,000	9,962,311	1,246
31	Louisiana	$82,019	$58,000	4,684,333	341
32	Minnesota	$78,419	$57,000	5,576,606	1,254
33	Hawaii	$78,999	$63,000	1,427,538	171
34	Nebraska	$75,813	$55,000	1,920,076	373
35	Mississippi	$76,761	$55,000	2,984,100	307
36	North Dakota	$73,559	$54,000	755,393	183
37	South Dakota	$73,426	$53,000	869,666	179
38	Kentucky	$74,709	$55,000	4,454,189	440
39	Illinois	$73,390	$54,000	12,802,023	2,216
40	Indiana	$74,731	$54,000	6,666,818	825
41	Tennessee	$73,555	$54,000	6,715,984	787
42	South Carolina	$74,787	$54,000	5,024,369	662
43	Alaska	$63,659	$52,000	739,795	192
44	Iowa	$73,680	$54,000	3,145,711	516
45	Wisconsin	$73,656	$54,000	5,795,483	779
46	Missouri	$74,293	$54,000	6,113,532	889
47	Colorado	$66,353	$47,000	5,607,154	1,318
48	Oklahoma	$73,654	$53,000	3,930,864	371
49	Montana	$68,540	$48,000	1,050,493	188
50	Georgia	$66,981	$48,000	10,429,379	1,715
51	Arkansas	$70,864	$52,000	3,004,279	316

Highest paying states for enterprise systems administrators

Rank	State	Avg. Enterprise Systems Administrator Salary
1	New Hampshire	$102,088
2	Washington	$96,286
3	Pennsylvania	$100,792
4	California	$113,932
5	Virginia	$92,471
6	New Jersey	$102,520
7	Nevada	$95,320
8	Rhode Island	$89,638
9	Massachusetts	$95,418
10	Arizona	$84,610
11	New York	$94,388
12	New Mexico	$83,269
13	District of Columbia	$91,349
14	Delaware	$90,947
15	Idaho	$85,730
16	Texas	$83,246
17	Oregon	$83,035
18	Maryland	$83,824
19	Connecticut	$87,151
20	West Virginia	$82,870
21	Kansas	$83,342
22	Florida	$83,291
23	Utah	$81,541
24	North Carolina	$80,959
25	Maine	$84,235
26	Alabama	$76,099
27	Wyoming	$76,876
28	Ohio	$79,787
29	Vermont	$79,211
30	Michigan	$80,473
31	Louisiana	$82,019
32	Minnesota	$78,419
33	Hawaii	$78,999
34	Nebraska	$75,813
35	Mississippi	$76,761
36	North Dakota	$73,559
37	South Dakota	$73,426
38	Kentucky	$74,709
39	Illinois	$73,390
40	Indiana	$74,731
41	Tennessee	$73,555
42	South Carolina	$74,787
43	Alaska	$63,659
44	Iowa	$73,680
45	Wisconsin	$73,656
46	Missouri	$74,293
47	Colorado	$66,353
48	Oklahoma	$73,654
49	Montana	$68,540
50	Georgia	$66,981
51	Arkansas	$70,864

Expert opinions on the best states for enterprise systems administrators

Are there any particularly good places in the United States for enterprise systems administrators to find work opportunities?
Vince Bowen
Executive Director, Department Chair Energy Systems Technology & Education Center (ESTEC), Idaho State University
Any large city will have several openings. Beyond that, these people can work anywhere in the world.

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Total enterprise systems administrator jobs:	346
Average annual salary:	$102,088
Lowest 10 percent earn:	$73,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$141,000
Location Quotient:	1.08

Best states for an enterprise systems administrator

10 best states for enterprise systems administrators in 2025

1. New Hampshire

2. Washington

3. Pennsylvania

4. California

5. Virginia

6. New Jersey

7. Nevada

8. Rhode Island

9. Massachusetts

10. Arizona