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Best states for an extension associate
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Job opportunities vary from state to state, and education, training, and library careers are no different. Because we know how difficult it can be to know which states are the best when it comes to extension associate jobs, we decided to crunch some numbers to bring you the best states for extension associates.In fact, our research shows that Pennsylvania is the best state for extension associates in America. The best city in America for extension associates with the highest pay is Amherst, MA.
In order to get you the best states for extension associates, we looked at our data on jobs and wages -- specifically the average annual wage and the number of available jobs per capita.If you are currently seeking employment as an extension associate, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.
10 best states for extension associates in 2026
1. Pennsylvania
Total extension associate jobs: 26 Average annual salary: $59,518 Lowest 10 percent earn: $30,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $114,000 Location Quotient: 1.46
2. Rhode Island
Total extension associate jobs: 2 Average annual salary: $51,672 Lowest 10 percent earn: $26,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $99,000 Location Quotient: 1.07
3. Alaska
Total extension associate jobs: 1 Average annual salary: $53,813 Lowest 10 percent earn: $28,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $100,000 Location Quotient: 0.78
4. Virginia
Total extension associate jobs: 12 Average annual salary: $52,456 Lowest 10 percent earn: $27,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $100,000 Location Quotient: 0.83
5. Delaware
Total extension associate jobs: 6 Average annual salary: $46,701 Lowest 10 percent earn: $24,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $90,000 Location Quotient: 3.12
6. Michigan
Total extension associate jobs: 12 Average annual salary: $48,029 Lowest 10 percent earn: $26,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $87,000 Location Quotient: 1.01
7. Georgia
Total extension associate jobs: 15 Average annual salary: $49,585 Lowest 10 percent earn: $27,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $88,000 Location Quotient: 0.95
8. West Virginia
Total extension associate jobs: 1 Average annual salary: $51,176 Lowest 10 percent earn: $27,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $94,000 Location Quotient: 0.43
9. Alabama
Total extension associate jobs: 19 Average annual salary: $43,920 Lowest 10 percent earn: $24,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $78,000 Location Quotient: 2.81
10. District of Columbia
Total extension associate jobs: 0 Average annual salary: $57,240 Lowest 10 percent earn: $29,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $109,000 Location Quotient: 0
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How Zippia determines the best states to be an extension associate
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Detailed list of the best states for an extension associate
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pennsylvania | $59,518 | $30,000 | 12,805,537 | 26 |
| 2 | Rhode Island | $51,672 | $26,000 | 1,059,639 | 2 |
| 3 | Alaska | $53,813 | $28,000 | 739,795 | 1 |
| 4 | Virginia | $52,456 | $27,000 | 8,470,020 | 12 |
| 5 | Delaware | $46,701 | $24,000 | 961,939 | 6 |
| 6 | Michigan | $48,029 | $26,000 | 9,962,311 | 12 |
| 7 | Georgia | $49,585 | $27,000 | 10,429,379 | 15 |
| 8 | West Virginia | $51,176 | $27,000 | 1,815,857 | 1 |
| 9 | Alabama | $43,920 | $24,000 | 4,874,747 | 19 |
| 10 | District of Columbia | $57,240 | $29,000 | 693,972 | 0 |
| 11 | Maine | $42,404 | $23,000 | 1,335,907 | 6 |
| 12 | Maryland | $51,015 | $26,000 | 6,052,177 | 5 |
| 13 | New York | $45,765 | $23,000 | 19,849,399 | 28 |
| 14 | Kentucky | $41,967 | $23,000 | 4,454,189 | 6 |
| 15 | Nebraska | $40,604 | $23,000 | 1,920,076 | 9 |
| 16 | Ohio | $46,269 | $25,000 | 11,658,609 | 2 |
| 17 | New Hampshire | $41,585 | $22,000 | 1,342,795 | 10 |
| 18 | Vermont | $45,790 | $24,000 | 623,657 | 0 |
| 19 | Massachusetts | $44,537 | $23,000 | 6,859,819 | 9 |
| 20 | Indiana | $39,786 | $22,000 | 6,666,818 | 20 |
| 21 | Illinois | $44,447 | $25,000 | 12,802,023 | 1 |
| 22 | New Jersey | $44,845 | $23,000 | 9,005,644 | 5 |
| 23 | California | $45,805 | $23,000 | 39,536,653 | 18 |
| 24 | Iowa | $40,982 | $23,000 | 3,145,711 | 0 |
| 25 | Louisiana | $37,058 | $20,000 | 4,684,333 | 32 |
| 26 | Tennessee | $38,009 | $21,000 | 6,715,984 | 11 |
| 27 | North Carolina | $36,793 | $19,000 | 10,273,419 | 34 |
| 28 | South Carolina | $36,659 | $20,000 | 5,024,369 | 17 |
| 29 | Arizona | $42,068 | $21,000 | 7,016,270 | 0 |
| 30 | Mississippi | $35,526 | $19,000 | 2,984,100 | 30 |
| 31 | Wisconsin | $39,345 | $22,000 | 5,795,483 | 2 |
| 32 | Wyoming | $39,466 | $22,000 | 579,315 | 0 |
| 33 | Nevada | $39,728 | $20,000 | 2,998,039 | 0 |
| 34 | Connecticut | $38,193 | $19,000 | 3,588,184 | 6 |
| 35 | Minnesota | $39,907 | $23,000 | 5,576,606 | 0 |
| 36 | North Dakota | $37,846 | $23,000 | 755,393 | 0 |
| 37 | Colorado | $36,789 | $20,000 | 5,607,154 | 6 |
| 38 | Arkansas | $35,466 | $20,000 | 3,004,279 | 1 |
| 39 | Washington | $33,514 | $18,000 | 7,405,743 | 15 |
| 40 | Missouri | $36,758 | $20,000 | 6,113,532 | 1 |
| 41 | Hawaii | $37,632 | $24,000 | 1,427,538 | 0 |
| 42 | Montana | $29,273 | $16,000 | 1,050,493 | 11 |
| 43 | Texas | $32,490 | $17,000 | 28,304,596 | 26 |
| 44 | Kansas | $34,729 | $19,000 | 2,913,123 | 1 |
| 45 | New Mexico | $34,630 | $18,000 | 2,088,070 | 0 |
| 46 | Oregon | $27,673 | $14,000 | 4,142,776 | 13 |
| 47 | Utah | $32,205 | $17,000 | 3,101,833 | 3 |
| 48 | Florida | $30,816 | $16,000 | 20,984,400 | 15 |
| 49 | South Dakota | $31,732 | $18,000 | 869,666 | 0 |
| 50 | Idaho | $28,956 | $15,000 | 1,716,943 | 0 |
| 51 | Oklahoma | $22,252 | $12,000 | 3,930,864 | 1 |
Highest paying states for extension associates
| Rank | State | Avg. Extension Associate Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pennsylvania | $59,518 |
| 2 | Rhode Island | $51,672 |
| 3 | Alaska | $53,813 |
| 4 | Virginia | $52,456 |
| 5 | Delaware | $46,701 |
| 6 | Michigan | $48,029 |
| 7 | Georgia | $49,585 |
| 8 | West Virginia | $51,176 |
| 9 | Alabama | $43,920 |
| 10 | District of Columbia | $57,240 |
| 11 | Maine | $42,404 |
| 12 | Maryland | $51,015 |
| 13 | New York | $45,765 |
| 14 | Kentucky | $41,967 |
| 15 | Nebraska | $40,604 |
| 16 | Ohio | $46,269 |
| 17 | New Hampshire | $41,585 |
| 18 | Vermont | $45,790 |
| 19 | Massachusetts | $44,537 |
| 20 | Indiana | $39,786 |
| 21 | Illinois | $44,447 |
| 22 | New Jersey | $44,845 |
| 23 | California | $45,805 |
| 24 | Iowa | $40,982 |
| 25 | Louisiana | $37,058 |
| 26 | Tennessee | $38,009 |
| 27 | North Carolina | $36,793 |
| 28 | South Carolina | $36,659 |
| 29 | Arizona | $42,068 |
| 30 | Mississippi | $35,526 |
| 31 | Wisconsin | $39,345 |
| 32 | Wyoming | $39,466 |
| 33 | Nevada | $39,728 |
| 34 | Connecticut | $38,193 |
| 35 | Minnesota | $39,907 |
| 36 | North Dakota | $37,846 |
| 37 | Colorado | $36,789 |
| 38 | Arkansas | $35,466 |
| 39 | Washington | $33,514 |
| 40 | Missouri | $36,758 |
| 41 | Hawaii | $37,632 |
| 42 | Montana | $29,273 |
| 43 | Texas | $32,490 |
| 44 | Kansas | $34,729 |
| 45 | New Mexico | $34,630 |
| 46 | Oregon | $27,673 |
| 47 | Utah | $32,205 |
| 48 | Florida | $30,816 |
| 49 | South Dakota | $31,732 |
| 50 | Idaho | $28,956 |
| 51 | Oklahoma | $22,252 |
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Updated January 8, 2025