Best states for an inventory auditor

Q: What is the best state for inventory auditors?

The best state to be an inventory auditor is Colorado based on inventory auditor salaries and job opportunities.

Q: What is the highest paying state for inventory auditors?

The highest paying state for inventory auditors is Florida based on Zippia’s salary database.

Q: What is the worst state for inventory auditors?

The worst state for inventory auditors is South Carolina, due to a combination of low salaries and few job opportunities.

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Not all states present equal opportunity for employees, and when it comes to inventory auditor 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 inventory auditors. We found that Colorado is the best state in the nation for inventory auditors, and people in Fairbanks earn the most in the field.

The median salary for inventory auditors in Colorado is $37,248. Compare that to the median salary in South Carolina of $24,543, which ranked worst for inventory auditors, and you can see how your location is important for your career.We found that Colorado is the best state for inventory auditor jobs, whereas South Carolina is the worst.

10 best states for inventory auditors in 2026

1. Colorado
Total inventory auditor jobs: 418
Average annual salary: $37,248
Lowest 10 percent earn: $30,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $45,000
Location Quotient:
1.16
Inventory auditor jobs in Colorado
2. New York
Total inventory auditor jobs: 721
Average annual salary: $40,059
Lowest 10 percent earn: $30,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $53,000
Location Quotient:
0.93
Inventory auditor jobs in New York
3. District of Columbia
Total inventory auditor jobs: 112
Average annual salary: $38,557
Lowest 10 percent earn: $30,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $48,000
Location Quotient:
1.1
Inventory auditor jobs in District of Columbia
4. Rhode Island
Total inventory auditor jobs: 58
Average annual salary: $38,833
Lowest 10 percent earn: $28,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $52,000
Location Quotient:
0.79
Inventory auditor jobs in Rhode Island
5. New Hampshire
Total inventory auditor jobs: 80
Average annual salary: $39,022
Lowest 10 percent earn: $29,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $52,000
Location Quotient:
0.75
Inventory auditor jobs in New Hampshire
6. New Jersey
Total inventory auditor jobs: 462
Average annual salary: $37,347
Lowest 10 percent earn: $28,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $49,000
Location Quotient:
0.96
Inventory auditor jobs in New Jersey
7. Alaska
Total inventory auditor jobs: 23
Average annual salary: $43,342
Lowest 10 percent earn: $38,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $49,000
Location Quotient:
0.45
Inventory auditor jobs in Alaska
8. Connecticut
Total inventory auditor jobs: 294
Average annual salary: $34,474
Lowest 10 percent earn: $25,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $46,000
Location Quotient:
1.46
Inventory auditor jobs in Connecticut
9. Arizona
Total inventory auditor jobs: 421
Average annual salary: $32,720
Lowest 10 percent earn: $26,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $40,000
Location Quotient:
1.18
Inventory auditor jobs in Arizona
10. California
Total inventory auditor jobs: 2,118
Average annual salary: $35,736
Lowest 10 percent earn: $28,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $44,000
Location Quotient:
1.19
Inventory auditor jobs in California

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Detailed list of the best states for an inventory auditor

Rank	State	Average salary	Lowest 10% earn	Population	Job count
1	Colorado	$37,248	$30,000	5,607,154	418
2	New York	$40,059	$30,000	19,849,399	721
3	District of Columbia	$38,557	$30,000	693,972	112
4	Rhode Island	$38,833	$28,000	1,059,639	58
5	New Hampshire	$39,022	$29,000	1,342,795	80
6	New Jersey	$37,347	$28,000	9,005,644	462
7	Alaska	$43,342	$38,000	739,795	23
8	Connecticut	$34,474	$25,000	3,588,184	294
9	Arizona	$32,720	$26,000	7,016,270	421
10	California	$35,736	$28,000	39,536,653	2,118
11	Oregon	$37,276	$29,000	4,142,776	177
12	Vermont	$37,137	$28,000	623,657	31
13	Massachusetts	$37,234	$27,000	6,859,819	442
14	Missouri	$33,268	$27,000	6,113,532	333
15	Washington	$36,341	$29,000	7,405,743	340
16	Delaware	$32,901	$25,000	961,939	84
17	South Dakota	$34,656	$28,000	869,666	35
18	Alabama	$32,428	$26,000	4,874,747	219
19	West Virginia	$30,219	$24,000	1,815,857	106
20	Pennsylvania	$31,350	$24,000	12,805,537	695
21	Texas	$31,989	$25,000	28,304,596	1,235
22	Virginia	$33,073	$26,000	8,470,020	574
23	Oklahoma	$32,092	$26,000	3,930,864	144
24	Nebraska	$32,799	$26,000	1,920,076	89
25	Hawaii	$33,401	$28,000	1,427,538	53
26	Illinois	$30,971	$25,000	12,802,023	773
27	Arkansas	$29,989	$24,000	3,004,279	153
28	Michigan	$30,466	$24,000	9,962,311	446
29	Ohio	$29,823	$23,000	11,658,609	639
30	North Carolina	$31,126	$24,000	10,273,419	523
31	Kansas	$31,073	$25,000	2,913,123	133
32	Minnesota	$30,949	$25,000	5,576,606	367
33	Maine	$31,192	$23,000	1,335,907	67
34	Iowa	$28,526	$23,000	3,145,711	226
35	Indiana	$29,146	$23,000	6,666,818	383
36	Utah	$29,168	$23,000	3,101,833	200
37	Kentucky	$27,842	$22,000	4,454,189	259
38	Nevada	$29,542	$23,000	2,998,039	113
39	Mississippi	$30,491	$24,000	2,984,100	75
40	Maryland	$31,284	$24,000	6,052,177	301
41	Montana	$29,257	$24,000	1,050,493	58
42	Wisconsin	$26,606	$21,000	5,795,483	399
43	North Dakota	$28,440	$23,000	755,393	47
44	Georgia	$27,400	$22,000	10,429,379	630
45	Tennessee	$24,437	$19,000	6,715,984	386
46	Florida	$23,481	$18,000	20,984,400	1,338
47	New Mexico	$28,579	$23,000	2,088,070	67
48	Idaho	$25,882	$20,000	1,716,943	83
49	Wyoming	$26,872	$22,000	579,315	27
50	Louisiana	$25,864	$20,000	4,684,333	155
51	South Carolina	$24,543	$19,000	5,024,369	231

Highest paying states for inventory auditors

Rank	State	Avg. Inventory Auditor Salary
1	Colorado	$37,248
2	New York	$40,059
3	District of Columbia	$38,557
4	Rhode Island	$38,833
5	New Hampshire	$39,022
6	New Jersey	$37,347
7	Alaska	$43,342
8	Connecticut	$34,474
9	Arizona	$32,720
10	California	$35,736
11	Oregon	$37,276
12	Vermont	$37,137
13	Massachusetts	$37,234
14	Missouri	$33,268
15	Washington	$36,341
16	Delaware	$32,901
17	South Dakota	$34,656
18	Alabama	$32,428
19	West Virginia	$30,219
20	Pennsylvania	$31,350
21	Texas	$31,989
22	Virginia	$33,073
23	Oklahoma	$32,092
24	Nebraska	$32,799
25	Hawaii	$33,401
26	Illinois	$30,971
27	Arkansas	$29,989
28	Michigan	$30,466
29	Ohio	$29,823
30	North Carolina	$31,126
31	Kansas	$31,073
32	Minnesota	$30,949
33	Maine	$31,192
34	Iowa	$28,526
35	Indiana	$29,146
36	Utah	$29,168
37	Kentucky	$27,842
38	Nevada	$29,542
39	Mississippi	$30,491
40	Maryland	$31,284
41	Montana	$29,257
42	Wisconsin	$26,606
43	North Dakota	$28,440
44	Georgia	$27,400
45	Tennessee	$24,437
46	Florida	$23,481
47	New Mexico	$28,579
48	Idaho	$25,882
49	Wyoming	$26,872
50	Louisiana	$25,864
51	South Carolina	$24,543

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Total inventory auditor jobs:	418
Average annual salary:	$37,248
Lowest 10 percent earn:	$30,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$45,000
Location Quotient:	1.16

Best states for an inventory auditor

10 best states for inventory auditors in 2026

1. Colorado

2. New York

3. District of Columbia

4. Rhode Island

5. New Hampshire

6. New Jersey

7. Alaska

8. Connecticut

9. Arizona

10. California