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Best states for a generator mechanic
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Generator mechanic opportunities vary in different parts of the country. In order to help you determine the best states for generator mechanics, we ranked all fifty states from best to worst for generator mechanics.As generator mechanics are popular in the U.S., we wanted to bring you a list of the best states for generator mechanics. In case you are trying to decide where to start your career as a generator mechanic, or if you are considering moving to a different city or state, we got you covered.
To that end, we dove into our dataset of job and salary numbers to figure out which states have the best opportunities for generator mechanics. Alaska is the best state for generator mechanics, where the median salary is $57,085.We found that the South is best for generator mechanics, and the Northeast is the worst. Buffalo, NY is the best city in the country for generator mechanic jobs, where as Alaska is the best state in the country.
10 best states for generator mechanics in 2025
1. Alaska
Total generator mechanic jobs: 148 Average annual salary: $57,085 Lowest 10 percent earn: $47,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $69,000 Location Quotient: 1.12. Nevada
Total generator mechanic jobs: 399 Average annual salary: $48,508 Lowest 10 percent earn: $34,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $68,000 Location Quotient: 1.193. Vermont
Total generator mechanic jobs: 122 Average annual salary: $49,182 Lowest 10 percent earn: $34,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $71,000 Location Quotient: 0.994. New York
Total generator mechanic jobs: 1,818 Average annual salary: $56,294 Lowest 10 percent earn: $37,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $83,000 Location Quotient: 0.885. North Dakota
Total generator mechanic jobs: 174 Average annual salary: $43,418 Lowest 10 percent earn: $32,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $58,000 Location Quotient: 1.166. Washington
Total generator mechanic jobs: 1,225 Average annual salary: $49,364 Lowest 10 percent earn: $37,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $65,000 Location Quotient: 1.047. Massachusetts
Total generator mechanic jobs: 959 Average annual salary: $56,709 Lowest 10 percent earn: $38,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $83,000 Location Quotient: 0.658. Maine
Total generator mechanic jobs: 212 Average annual salary: $47,854 Lowest 10 percent earn: $33,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $69,000 Location Quotient: 0.999. Rhode Island
Total generator mechanic jobs: 175 Average annual salary: $49,833 Lowest 10 percent earn: $33,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $73,000 Location Quotient: 0.910. New Jersey
Total generator mechanic jobs: 1,145 Average annual salary: $51,677 Lowest 10 percent earn: $34,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $76,000 Location Quotient: 0.9
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Detailed list of the best states for a generator mechanic
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $57,085 | $47,000 | 739,795 | 148 |
| 2 | Nevada | $48,508 | $34,000 | 2,998,039 | 399 |
| 3 | Vermont | $49,182 | $34,000 | 623,657 | 122 |
| 4 | New York | $56,294 | $37,000 | 19,849,399 | 1,818 |
| 5 | North Dakota | $43,418 | $32,000 | 755,393 | 174 |
| 6 | Washington | $49,364 | $37,000 | 7,405,743 | 1,225 |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $56,709 | $38,000 | 6,859,819 | 959 |
| 8 | Maine | $47,854 | $33,000 | 1,335,907 | 212 |
| 9 | Rhode Island | $49,833 | $33,000 | 1,059,639 | 175 |
| 10 | New Jersey | $51,677 | $34,000 | 9,005,644 | 1,145 |
| 11 | Iowa | $42,213 | $30,000 | 3,145,711 | 973 |
| 12 | Hawaii | $55,416 | $42,000 | 1,427,538 | 130 |
| 13 | New Hampshire | $48,335 | $33,000 | 1,342,795 | 258 |
| 14 | Delaware | $48,168 | $32,000 | 961,939 | 196 |
| 15 | Louisiana | $42,904 | $31,000 | 4,684,333 | 633 |
| 16 | Wisconsin | $42,235 | $30,000 | 5,795,483 | 1,063 |
| 17 | Connecticut | $48,085 | $32,000 | 3,588,184 | 504 |
| 18 | Pennsylvania | $43,045 | $29,000 | 12,805,537 | 2,003 |
| 19 | California | $52,661 | $36,000 | 39,536,653 | 3,428 |
| 20 | Alabama | $40,125 | $29,000 | 4,874,747 | 797 |
| 21 | Minnesota | $44,350 | $32,000 | 5,576,606 | 968 |
| 22 | District of Columbia | $49,824 | $33,000 | 693,972 | 102 |
| 23 | Arizona | $41,534 | $29,000 | 7,016,270 | 936 |
| 24 | Maryland | $45,857 | $31,000 | 6,052,177 | 904 |
| 25 | Oregon | $40,530 | $30,000 | 4,142,776 | 692 |
| 26 | Utah | $39,840 | $29,000 | 3,101,833 | 528 |
| 27 | Ohio | $38,375 | $26,000 | 11,658,609 | 1,732 |
| 28 | Mississippi | $36,483 | $26,000 | 2,984,100 | 510 |
| 29 | Wyoming | $38,150 | $28,000 | 579,315 | 104 |
| 30 | Colorado | $40,211 | $29,000 | 5,607,154 | 989 |
| 31 | Michigan | $39,259 | $27,000 | 9,962,311 | 1,122 |
| 32 | Georgia | $37,538 | $27,000 | 10,429,379 | 1,899 |
| 33 | North Carolina | $36,776 | $26,000 | 10,273,419 | 1,731 |
| 34 | South Carolina | $36,240 | $26,000 | 5,024,369 | 950 |
| 35 | Missouri | $38,834 | $28,000 | 6,113,532 | 862 |
| 36 | Oklahoma | $36,414 | $26,000 | 3,930,864 | 544 |
| 37 | South Dakota | $38,927 | $28,000 | 869,666 | 140 |
| 38 | Virginia | $41,138 | $28,000 | 8,470,020 | 1,258 |
| 39 | Florida | $35,966 | $26,000 | 20,984,400 | 3,119 |
| 40 | West Virginia | $37,664 | $26,000 | 1,815,857 | 184 |
| 41 | Tennessee | $34,025 | $24,000 | 6,715,984 | 1,187 |
| 42 | Montana | $34,378 | $26,000 | 1,050,493 | 250 |
| 43 | Texas | $36,822 | $26,000 | 28,304,596 | 3,200 |
| 44 | Indiana | $33,683 | $24,000 | 6,666,818 | 1,369 |
| 45 | Kansas | $36,823 | $27,000 | 2,913,123 | 431 |
| 46 | Illinois | $38,034 | $27,000 | 12,802,023 | 1,702 |
| 47 | Kentucky | $32,700 | $23,000 | 4,454,189 | 786 |
| 48 | Arkansas | $34,510 | $25,000 | 3,004,279 | 445 |
| 49 | Nebraska | $33,198 | $24,000 | 1,920,076 | 412 |
| 50 | New Mexico | $34,421 | $24,000 | 2,088,070 | 306 |
| 51 | Idaho | $34,900 | $26,000 | 1,716,943 | 217 |
Highest paying states for generator mechanics
| Rank | State | Avg. Generator Mechanic Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $57,085 |
| 2 | Nevada | $48,508 |
| 3 | Vermont | $49,182 |
| 4 | New York | $56,294 |
| 5 | North Dakota | $43,418 |
| 6 | Washington | $49,364 |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $56,709 |
| 8 | Maine | $47,854 |
| 9 | Rhode Island | $49,833 |
| 10 | New Jersey | $51,677 |
| 11 | Iowa | $42,213 |
| 12 | Hawaii | $55,416 |
| 13 | New Hampshire | $48,335 |
| 14 | Delaware | $48,168 |
| 15 | Louisiana | $42,904 |
| 16 | Wisconsin | $42,235 |
| 17 | Connecticut | $48,085 |
| 18 | Pennsylvania | $43,045 |
| 19 | California | $52,661 |
| 20 | Alabama | $40,125 |
| 21 | Minnesota | $44,350 |
| 22 | District of Columbia | $49,824 |
| 23 | Arizona | $41,534 |
| 24 | Maryland | $45,857 |
| 25 | Oregon | $40,530 |
| 26 | Utah | $39,840 |
| 27 | Ohio | $38,375 |
| 28 | Mississippi | $36,483 |
| 29 | Wyoming | $38,150 |
| 30 | Colorado | $40,211 |
| 31 | Michigan | $39,259 |
| 32 | Georgia | $37,538 |
| 33 | North Carolina | $36,776 |
| 34 | South Carolina | $36,240 |
| 35 | Missouri | $38,834 |
| 36 | Oklahoma | $36,414 |
| 37 | South Dakota | $38,927 |
| 38 | Virginia | $41,138 |
| 39 | Florida | $35,966 |
| 40 | West Virginia | $37,664 |
| 41 | Tennessee | $34,025 |
| 42 | Montana | $34,378 |
| 43 | Texas | $36,822 |
| 44 | Indiana | $33,683 |
| 45 | Kansas | $36,823 |
| 46 | Illinois | $38,034 |
| 47 | Kentucky | $32,700 |
| 48 | Arkansas | $34,510 |
| 49 | Nebraska | $33,198 |
| 50 | New Mexico | $34,421 |
| 51 | Idaho | $34,900 |
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Updated January 8, 2025