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Best states for an equipment manager
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It seems like equipment managers are becoming more and more common across America. But working conditions and demand for equipment managers aren't the same everywhere in the U.S. As equipment managers are popular in the U.S., we wanted to bring you a list of the best states for equipment managers. In case you are trying to decide where to start your career as an equipment manager, or if you are considering moving to a different city or state, we got you covered.
The median salary for equipment managers in Alaska is $98,113. Compare that to the median salary in South Dakota of $54,314, which ranked worst for equipment managers, and you can see how your location is important for your career.If you are currently seeking employment as an equipment manager, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.
10 best states for equipment managers in 2025
1. Alaska
Total equipment manager jobs: 78 Average annual salary: $98,113 Lowest 10 percent earn: $56,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $171,000 Location Quotient: 1.42
2. West Virginia
Total equipment manager jobs: 115 Average annual salary: $77,351 Lowest 10 percent earn: $41,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $145,000 Location Quotient: 1.14
3. California
Total equipment manager jobs: 1,889 Average annual salary: $91,184 Lowest 10 percent earn: $48,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $169,000 Location Quotient: 0.98
4. Utah
Total equipment manager jobs: 284 Average annual salary: $74,562 Lowest 10 percent earn: $39,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $141,000 Location Quotient: 1.35
5. New York
Total equipment manager jobs: 913 Average annual salary: $82,723 Lowest 10 percent earn: $43,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $156,000 Location Quotient: 1.08
6. Oregon
Total equipment manager jobs: 271 Average annual salary: $81,360 Lowest 10 percent earn: $43,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $152,000 Location Quotient: 0.99
7. New Jersey
Total equipment manager jobs: 442 Average annual salary: $90,288 Lowest 10 percent earn: $48,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $168,000 Location Quotient: 0.84
8. Michigan
Total equipment manager jobs: 459 Average annual salary: $81,142 Lowest 10 percent earn: $43,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $149,000 Location Quotient: 0.9
9. Massachusetts
Total equipment manager jobs: 436 Average annual salary: $89,845 Lowest 10 percent earn: $47,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $170,000 Location Quotient: 0.72
10. Delaware
Total equipment manager jobs: 86 Average annual salary: $77,681 Lowest 10 percent earn: $41,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $147,000 Location Quotient: 1.04
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Detailed list of the best states for an equipment manager
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $98,113 | $56,000 | 739,795 | 78 |
| 2 | West Virginia | $77,351 | $41,000 | 1,815,857 | 115 |
| 3 | California | $91,184 | $48,000 | 39,536,653 | 1,889 |
| 4 | Utah | $74,562 | $39,000 | 3,101,833 | 284 |
| 5 | New York | $82,723 | $43,000 | 19,849,399 | 913 |
| 6 | Oregon | $81,360 | $43,000 | 4,142,776 | 271 |
| 7 | New Jersey | $90,288 | $48,000 | 9,005,644 | 442 |
| 8 | Michigan | $81,142 | $43,000 | 9,962,311 | 459 |
| 9 | Massachusetts | $89,845 | $47,000 | 6,859,819 | 436 |
| 10 | Delaware | $77,681 | $41,000 | 961,939 | 86 |
| 11 | Iowa | $71,314 | $38,000 | 3,145,711 | 292 |
| 12 | Washington | $80,963 | $43,000 | 7,405,743 | 458 |
| 13 | Ohio | $78,557 | $42,000 | 11,658,609 | 611 |
| 14 | Pennsylvania | $71,688 | $37,000 | 12,805,537 | 848 |
| 15 | Minnesota | $84,037 | $46,000 | 5,576,606 | 311 |
| 16 | Idaho | $70,492 | $37,000 | 1,716,943 | 149 |
| 17 | New Hampshire | $82,781 | $42,000 | 1,342,795 | 69 |
| 18 | Texas | $71,246 | $38,000 | 28,304,596 | 1,480 |
| 19 | Nevada | $70,915 | $36,000 | 2,998,039 | 156 |
| 20 | Rhode Island | $79,004 | $40,000 | 1,059,639 | 43 |
| 21 | District of Columbia | $75,313 | $39,000 | 693,972 | 118 |
| 22 | Illinois | $74,300 | $39,000 | 12,802,023 | 728 |
| 23 | Wyoming | $70,625 | $37,000 | 579,315 | 37 |
| 24 | Maine | $70,234 | $35,000 | 1,335,907 | 85 |
| 25 | North Dakota | $67,757 | $38,000 | 755,393 | 60 |
| 26 | Kentucky | $66,171 | $35,000 | 4,454,189 | 243 |
| 27 | Missouri | $69,283 | $37,000 | 6,113,532 | 370 |
| 28 | Louisiana | $68,065 | $36,000 | 4,684,333 | 203 |
| 29 | Connecticut | $73,306 | $37,000 | 3,588,184 | 174 |
| 30 | Wisconsin | $67,858 | $36,000 | 5,795,483 | 343 |
| 31 | Arkansas | $60,025 | $32,000 | 3,004,279 | 210 |
| 32 | Mississippi | $61,397 | $32,000 | 2,984,100 | 168 |
| 33 | Maryland | $65,264 | $34,000 | 6,052,177 | 484 |
| 34 | New Mexico | $64,051 | $33,000 | 2,088,070 | 132 |
| 35 | Montana | $58,933 | $31,000 | 1,050,493 | 192 |
| 36 | Vermont | $67,368 | $33,000 | 623,657 | 45 |
| 37 | Hawaii | $56,293 | $34,000 | 1,427,538 | 85 |
| 38 | North Carolina | $58,336 | $30,000 | 10,273,419 | 671 |
| 39 | Colorado | $58,862 | $31,000 | 5,607,154 | 427 |
| 40 | Alabama | $61,477 | $33,000 | 4,874,747 | 238 |
| 41 | Georgia | $58,623 | $31,000 | 10,429,379 | 701 |
| 42 | Arizona | $61,766 | $32,000 | 7,016,270 | 334 |
| 43 | Virginia | $60,385 | $31,000 | 8,470,020 | 609 |
| 44 | Nebraska | $59,221 | $32,000 | 1,920,076 | 138 |
| 45 | Indiana | $54,843 | $29,000 | 6,666,818 | 453 |
| 46 | South Carolina | $47,960 | $25,000 | 5,024,369 | 391 |
| 47 | Tennessee | $50,967 | $27,000 | 6,715,984 | 423 |
| 48 | Kansas | $58,636 | $31,000 | 2,913,123 | 171 |
| 49 | Oklahoma | $53,789 | $29,000 | 3,930,864 | 181 |
| 50 | Florida | $49,118 | $26,000 | 20,984,400 | 988 |
| 51 | South Dakota | $54,314 | $30,000 | 869,666 | 45 |
Highest paying states for equipment managers
| Rank | State | Avg. Equipment Manager Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $98,113 |
| 2 | West Virginia | $77,351 |
| 3 | California | $91,184 |
| 4 | Utah | $74,562 |
| 5 | New York | $82,723 |
| 6 | Oregon | $81,360 |
| 7 | New Jersey | $90,288 |
| 8 | Michigan | $81,142 |
| 9 | Massachusetts | $89,845 |
| 10 | Delaware | $77,681 |
| 11 | Iowa | $71,314 |
| 12 | Washington | $80,963 |
| 13 | Ohio | $78,557 |
| 14 | Pennsylvania | $71,688 |
| 15 | Minnesota | $84,037 |
| 16 | Idaho | $70,492 |
| 17 | New Hampshire | $82,781 |
| 18 | Texas | $71,246 |
| 19 | Nevada | $70,915 |
| 20 | Rhode Island | $79,004 |
| 21 | District of Columbia | $75,313 |
| 22 | Illinois | $74,300 |
| 23 | Wyoming | $70,625 |
| 24 | Maine | $70,234 |
| 25 | North Dakota | $67,757 |
| 26 | Kentucky | $66,171 |
| 27 | Missouri | $69,283 |
| 28 | Louisiana | $68,065 |
| 29 | Connecticut | $73,306 |
| 30 | Wisconsin | $67,858 |
| 31 | Arkansas | $60,025 |
| 32 | Mississippi | $61,397 |
| 33 | Maryland | $65,264 |
| 34 | New Mexico | $64,051 |
| 35 | Montana | $58,933 |
| 36 | Vermont | $67,368 |
| 37 | Hawaii | $56,293 |
| 38 | North Carolina | $58,336 |
| 39 | Colorado | $58,862 |
| 40 | Alabama | $61,477 |
| 41 | Georgia | $58,623 |
| 42 | Arizona | $61,766 |
| 43 | Virginia | $60,385 |
| 44 | Nebraska | $59,221 |
| 45 | Indiana | $54,843 |
| 46 | South Carolina | $47,960 |
| 47 | Tennessee | $50,967 |
| 48 | Kansas | $58,636 |
| 49 | Oklahoma | $53,789 |
| 50 | Florida | $49,118 |
| 51 | South Dakota | $54,314 |
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Updated January 8, 2025