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Best states for a heating engineer
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Not all states present equal opportunity for employees, and when it comes to heating engineer jobs, it's no different. We know how hard job search can be, and in order to make your life a little easier, we have the information you need in order to determine where you might want to start your job search. Pay, benefits, and opportunities vary greatly by state, and it's no different for heating engineers. We found that California is the best state in the nation for heating engineers, and people in Windsor earn the most in the field.
The median salary for heating engineers in California is $128,219. Compare that to the median salary in Arkansas of $63,229, which ranked worst for heating engineers, and you can see how your location is important for your career.California is the best state, and Windsor is the city with the highest pay for heating engineers.
10 best states for heating engineers in 2026
1. California
Total heating engineer jobs: 7,839 Average annual salary: $128,219 Lowest 10 percent earn: $88,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $185,000 Location Quotient: 1.87
2. Oregon
Total heating engineer jobs: 890 Average annual salary: $109,519 Lowest 10 percent earn: $77,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $155,000 Location Quotient: 1.5
3. Massachusetts
Total heating engineer jobs: 1,677 Average annual salary: $111,686 Lowest 10 percent earn: $81,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $153,000 Location Quotient: 1.27
4. Texas
Total heating engineer jobs: 2,628 Average annual salary: $104,358 Lowest 10 percent earn: $73,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $148,000 Location Quotient: 0.9
5. Connecticut
Total heating engineer jobs: 505 Average annual salary: $103,593 Lowest 10 percent earn: $75,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $142,000 Location Quotient: 1.06
6. Washington
Total heating engineer jobs: 1,555 Average annual salary: $100,296 Lowest 10 percent earn: $70,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $141,000 Location Quotient: 1.48
7. Nevada
Total heating engineer jobs: 248 Average annual salary: $103,323 Lowest 10 percent earn: $71,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $149,000 Location Quotient: 0.83
8. Arizona
Total heating engineer jobs: 991 Average annual salary: $96,004 Lowest 10 percent earn: $67,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $136,000 Location Quotient: 1.18
9. Maryland
Total heating engineer jobs: 1,162 Average annual salary: $99,517 Lowest 10 percent earn: $72,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $137,000 Location Quotient: 1.27
10. Michigan
Total heating engineer jobs: 1,151 Average annual salary: $92,014 Lowest 10 percent earn: $67,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $125,000 Location Quotient: 1.03
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Detailed list of the best states for a heating engineer
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $128,219 | $88,000 | 39,536,653 | 7,839 |
| 2 | Oregon | $109,519 | $77,000 | 4,142,776 | 890 |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $111,686 | $81,000 | 6,859,819 | 1,677 |
| 4 | Texas | $104,358 | $73,000 | 28,304,596 | 2,628 |
| 5 | Connecticut | $103,593 | $75,000 | 3,588,184 | 505 |
| 6 | Washington | $100,296 | $70,000 | 7,405,743 | 1,555 |
| 7 | Nevada | $103,323 | $71,000 | 2,998,039 | 248 |
| 8 | Arizona | $96,004 | $67,000 | 7,016,270 | 991 |
| 9 | Maryland | $99,517 | $72,000 | 6,052,177 | 1,162 |
| 10 | Michigan | $92,014 | $67,000 | 9,962,311 | 1,151 |
| 11 | New York | $99,778 | $72,000 | 19,849,399 | 1,844 |
| 12 | District of Columbia | $100,773 | $73,000 | 693,972 | 454 |
| 13 | New Mexico | $93,322 | $65,000 | 2,088,070 | 260 |
| 14 | New Jersey | $98,649 | $71,000 | 9,005,644 | 960 |
| 15 | Colorado | $89,266 | $64,000 | 5,607,154 | 1,071 |
| 16 | Alaska | $94,161 | $71,000 | 739,795 | 97 |
| 17 | Louisiana | $96,483 | $67,000 | 4,684,333 | 216 |
| 18 | Ohio | $88,440 | $64,000 | 11,658,609 | 1,098 |
| 19 | Illinois | $88,345 | $65,000 | 12,802,023 | 1,469 |
| 20 | Virginia | $84,974 | $61,000 | 8,470,020 | 1,844 |
| 21 | North Carolina | $84,025 | $60,000 | 10,273,419 | 1,282 |
| 22 | Idaho | $84,013 | $59,000 | 1,716,943 | 216 |
| 23 | Rhode Island | $83,955 | $61,000 | 1,059,639 | 163 |
| 24 | Georgia | $85,733 | $61,000 | 10,429,379 | 1,159 |
| 25 | Indiana | $84,529 | $62,000 | 6,666,818 | 709 |
| 26 | West Virginia | $85,977 | $62,000 | 1,815,857 | 122 |
| 27 | Pennsylvania | $83,701 | $60,000 | 12,805,537 | 1,191 |
| 28 | Alabama | $80,792 | $57,000 | 4,874,747 | 517 |
| 29 | Delaware | $80,307 | $58,000 | 961,939 | 212 |
| 30 | Utah | $77,716 | $54,000 | 3,101,833 | 487 |
| 31 | New Hampshire | $78,768 | $57,000 | 1,342,795 | 235 |
| 32 | Tennessee | $81,912 | $59,000 | 6,715,984 | 363 |
| 33 | Florida | $81,390 | $55,000 | 20,984,400 | 1,679 |
| 34 | Minnesota | $76,861 | $57,000 | 5,576,606 | 925 |
| 35 | Maine | $78,661 | $58,000 | 1,335,907 | 109 |
| 36 | North Dakota | $75,331 | $56,000 | 755,393 | 103 |
| 37 | Oklahoma | $79,344 | $57,000 | 3,930,864 | 202 |
| 38 | South Carolina | $78,145 | $56,000 | 5,024,369 | 368 |
| 39 | Wisconsin | $75,864 | $56,000 | 5,795,483 | 575 |
| 40 | Wyoming | $74,553 | $53,000 | 579,315 | 69 |
| 41 | Kansas | $75,582 | $55,000 | 2,913,123 | 290 |
| 42 | Vermont | $72,334 | $53,000 | 623,657 | 104 |
| 43 | Nebraska | $73,945 | $54,000 | 1,920,076 | 233 |
| 44 | Iowa | $72,094 | $53,000 | 3,145,711 | 339 |
| 45 | Missouri | $73,433 | $53,000 | 6,113,532 | 526 |
| 46 | Montana | $69,976 | $50,000 | 1,050,493 | 135 |
| 47 | Hawaii | $51,088 | $39,000 | 1,427,538 | 106 |
| 48 | Kentucky | $70,914 | $52,000 | 4,454,189 | 267 |
| 49 | Mississippi | $71,150 | $50,000 | 2,984,100 | 119 |
| 50 | South Dakota | $69,637 | $51,000 | 869,666 | 71 |
| 51 | Arkansas | $63,229 | $45,000 | 3,004,279 | 211 |
Highest paying states for heating engineers
| Rank | State | Avg. Heating Engineer Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $128,219 |
| 2 | Oregon | $109,519 |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $111,686 |
| 4 | Texas | $104,358 |
| 5 | Connecticut | $103,593 |
| 6 | Washington | $100,296 |
| 7 | Nevada | $103,323 |
| 8 | Arizona | $96,004 |
| 9 | Maryland | $99,517 |
| 10 | Michigan | $92,014 |
| 11 | New York | $99,778 |
| 12 | District of Columbia | $100,773 |
| 13 | New Mexico | $93,322 |
| 14 | New Jersey | $98,649 |
| 15 | Colorado | $89,266 |
| 16 | Alaska | $94,161 |
| 17 | Louisiana | $96,483 |
| 18 | Ohio | $88,440 |
| 19 | Illinois | $88,345 |
| 20 | Virginia | $84,974 |
| 21 | North Carolina | $84,025 |
| 22 | Idaho | $84,013 |
| 23 | Rhode Island | $83,955 |
| 24 | Georgia | $85,733 |
| 25 | Indiana | $84,529 |
| 26 | West Virginia | $85,977 |
| 27 | Pennsylvania | $83,701 |
| 28 | Alabama | $80,792 |
| 29 | Delaware | $80,307 |
| 30 | Utah | $77,716 |
| 31 | New Hampshire | $78,768 |
| 32 | Tennessee | $81,912 |
| 33 | Florida | $81,390 |
| 34 | Minnesota | $76,861 |
| 35 | Maine | $78,661 |
| 36 | North Dakota | $75,331 |
| 37 | Oklahoma | $79,344 |
| 38 | South Carolina | $78,145 |
| 39 | Wisconsin | $75,864 |
| 40 | Wyoming | $74,553 |
| 41 | Kansas | $75,582 |
| 42 | Vermont | $72,334 |
| 43 | Nebraska | $73,945 |
| 44 | Iowa | $72,094 |
| 45 | Missouri | $73,433 |
| 46 | Montana | $69,976 |
| 47 | Hawaii | $51,088 |
| 48 | Kentucky | $70,914 |
| 49 | Mississippi | $71,150 |
| 50 | South Dakota | $69,637 |
| 51 | Arkansas | $63,229 |
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Updated January 8, 2025