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Best states for a field system engineer
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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 field system engineer jobs, we decided to crunch some numbers to bring you the best states for field system engineers.Although there are abundant field system engineer jobs in the United States, a large number of them are in the Midwest. California is the best state in the country for field system engineer jobs.
In order to get you the best states for field system engineers, 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 a field system engineer, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.
10 best states for field system engineers in 2025
1. California
Total field system engineer jobs: 9,164 Average annual salary: $116,616 Lowest 10 percent earn: $78,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $173,000 Location Quotient: 1.542. Washington
Total field system engineer jobs: 1,766 Average annual salary: $110,110 Lowest 10 percent earn: $77,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $156,000 Location Quotient: 1.193. Oregon
Total field system engineer jobs: 978 Average annual salary: $100,785 Lowest 10 percent earn: $70,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $144,000 Location Quotient: 1.164. Nevada
Total field system engineer jobs: 354 Average annual salary: $105,635 Lowest 10 percent earn: $71,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $156,000 Location Quotient: 0.835. Virginia
Total field system engineer jobs: 4,079 Average annual salary: $95,546 Lowest 10 percent earn: $70,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $130,000 Location Quotient: 2.126. Utah
Total field system engineer jobs: 883 Average annual salary: $92,743 Lowest 10 percent earn: $63,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $134,000 Location Quotient: 1.367. Texas
Total field system engineer jobs: 4,102 Average annual salary: $94,145 Lowest 10 percent earn: $67,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $131,000 Location Quotient: 0.998. Vermont
Total field system engineer jobs: 166 Average annual salary: $89,731 Lowest 10 percent earn: $66,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $121,000 Location Quotient: 1.069. Idaho
Total field system engineer jobs: 268 Average annual salary: $92,699 Lowest 10 percent earn: $64,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $133,000 Location Quotient: 0.810. Arizona
Total field system engineer jobs: 1,364 Average annual salary: $87,688 Lowest 10 percent earn: $61,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $124,000 Location Quotient: 1.14
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How Zippia determines the best states to be a field system engineer
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Detailed list of the best states for a field system engineer
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $116,616 | $78,000 | 39,536,653 | 9,164 |
| 2 | Washington | $110,110 | $77,000 | 7,405,743 | 1,766 |
| 3 | Oregon | $100,785 | $70,000 | 4,142,776 | 978 |
| 4 | Nevada | $105,635 | $71,000 | 2,998,039 | 354 |
| 5 | Virginia | $95,546 | $70,000 | 8,470,020 | 4,079 |
| 6 | Utah | $92,743 | $63,000 | 3,101,833 | 883 |
| 7 | Texas | $94,145 | $67,000 | 28,304,596 | 4,102 |
| 8 | Vermont | $89,731 | $66,000 | 623,657 | 166 |
| 9 | Idaho | $92,699 | $64,000 | 1,716,943 | 268 |
| 10 | Arizona | $87,688 | $61,000 | 7,016,270 | 1,364 |
| 11 | Connecticut | $92,456 | $67,000 | 3,588,184 | 640 |
| 12 | Rhode Island | $90,950 | $66,000 | 1,059,639 | 200 |
| 13 | District of Columbia | $92,405 | $67,000 | 693,972 | 901 |
| 14 | North Carolina | $86,581 | $63,000 | 10,273,419 | 1,726 |
| 15 | Delaware | $88,154 | $64,000 | 961,939 | 240 |
| 16 | Massachusetts | $87,866 | $64,000 | 6,859,819 | 1,982 |
| 17 | Wisconsin | $86,976 | $64,000 | 5,795,483 | 793 |
| 18 | New Jersey | $91,373 | $66,000 | 9,005,644 | 1,297 |
| 19 | Wyoming | $81,610 | $57,000 | 579,315 | 138 |
| 20 | New Hampshire | $83,005 | $60,000 | 1,342,795 | 357 |
| 21 | Ohio | $85,818 | $63,000 | 11,658,609 | 1,350 |
| 22 | Pennsylvania | $83,739 | $60,000 | 12,805,537 | 1,764 |
| 23 | North Dakota | $78,406 | $57,000 | 755,393 | 206 |
| 24 | Maryland | $81,608 | $59,000 | 6,052,177 | 2,420 |
| 25 | Maine | $81,161 | $60,000 | 1,335,907 | 224 |
| 26 | Colorado | $79,842 | $57,000 | 5,607,154 | 2,211 |
| 27 | South Carolina | $82,817 | $60,000 | 5,024,369 | 621 |
| 28 | West Virginia | $81,425 | $59,000 | 1,815,857 | 194 |
| 29 | South Dakota | $81,561 | $59,000 | 869,666 | 129 |
| 30 | Michigan | $80,225 | $58,000 | 9,962,311 | 1,140 |
| 31 | Arkansas | $79,302 | $58,000 | 3,004,279 | 377 |
| 32 | Nebraska | $77,564 | $57,000 | 1,920,076 | 322 |
| 33 | New York | $79,953 | $58,000 | 19,849,399 | 2,086 |
| 34 | Montana | $74,934 | $52,000 | 1,050,493 | 209 |
| 35 | Oklahoma | $76,795 | $56,000 | 3,930,864 | 432 |
| 36 | Hawaii | $70,823 | $56,000 | 1,427,538 | 213 |
| 37 | Georgia | $75,873 | $55,000 | 10,429,379 | 1,524 |
| 38 | Kentucky | $76,549 | $56,000 | 4,454,189 | 354 |
| 39 | New Mexico | $72,331 | $51,000 | 2,088,070 | 393 |
| 40 | Minnesota | $75,209 | $55,000 | 5,576,606 | 1,076 |
| 41 | Illinois | $76,054 | $56,000 | 12,802,023 | 1,780 |
| 42 | Alabama | $69,157 | $50,000 | 4,874,747 | 957 |
| 43 | Alaska | $66,572 | $53,000 | 739,795 | 186 |
| 44 | Kansas | $75,064 | $55,000 | 2,913,123 | 348 |
| 45 | Mississippi | $73,496 | $53,000 | 2,984,100 | 279 |
| 46 | Iowa | $73,379 | $54,000 | 3,145,711 | 468 |
| 47 | Indiana | $73,431 | $54,000 | 6,666,818 | 832 |
| 48 | Florida | $66,069 | $45,000 | 20,984,400 | 2,750 |
| 49 | Louisiana | $73,122 | $51,000 | 4,684,333 | 374 |
| 50 | Tennessee | $70,735 | $52,000 | 6,715,984 | 735 |
| 51 | Missouri | $71,359 | $53,000 | 6,113,532 | 826 |
Highest paying states for field system engineers
| Rank | State | Avg. Field System Engineer Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $116,616 |
| 2 | Washington | $110,110 |
| 3 | Oregon | $100,785 |
| 4 | Nevada | $105,635 |
| 5 | Virginia | $95,546 |
| 6 | Utah | $92,743 |
| 7 | Texas | $94,145 |
| 8 | Vermont | $89,731 |
| 9 | Idaho | $92,699 |
| 10 | Arizona | $87,688 |
| 11 | Connecticut | $92,456 |
| 12 | Rhode Island | $90,950 |
| 13 | District of Columbia | $92,405 |
| 14 | North Carolina | $86,581 |
| 15 | Delaware | $88,154 |
| 16 | Massachusetts | $87,866 |
| 17 | Wisconsin | $86,976 |
| 18 | New Jersey | $91,373 |
| 19 | Wyoming | $81,610 |
| 20 | New Hampshire | $83,005 |
| 21 | Ohio | $85,818 |
| 22 | Pennsylvania | $83,739 |
| 23 | North Dakota | $78,406 |
| 24 | Maryland | $81,608 |
| 25 | Maine | $81,161 |
| 26 | Colorado | $79,842 |
| 27 | South Carolina | $82,817 |
| 28 | West Virginia | $81,425 |
| 29 | South Dakota | $81,561 |
| 30 | Michigan | $80,225 |
| 31 | Arkansas | $79,302 |
| 32 | Nebraska | $77,564 |
| 33 | New York | $79,953 |
| 34 | Montana | $74,934 |
| 35 | Oklahoma | $76,795 |
| 36 | Hawaii | $70,823 |
| 37 | Georgia | $75,873 |
| 38 | Kentucky | $76,549 |
| 39 | New Mexico | $72,331 |
| 40 | Minnesota | $75,209 |
| 41 | Illinois | $76,054 |
| 42 | Alabama | $69,157 |
| 43 | Alaska | $66,572 |
| 44 | Kansas | $75,064 |
| 45 | Mississippi | $73,496 |
| 46 | Iowa | $73,379 |
| 47 | Indiana | $73,431 |
| 48 | Florida | $66,069 |
| 49 | Louisiana | $73,122 |
| 50 | Tennessee | $70,735 |
| 51 | Missouri | $71,359 |
Expert opinions on the best states for field system engineers
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Vince Bowen
Executive Director, Department Chair Energy Systems Technology & Education Center (ESTEC), Idaho State University
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Updated January 8, 2025