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Best states for an irrigation installation specialist
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We decided to bring you a list of the best states for jobs for irrigation installation specialists in the United States. Irrigation installation specialist positions are available in every state, but not all states are the same. Some states do not offer the same wages, benefits, time off, etc for irrigation installation specialists.In order to help you decide which state is the best for irrigation installation specialists, we ranked all 50 states and the District of Columbia from best to worst for irrigation installation specialist jobs.
In order to get you the best states for irrigation installation specialists, we looked at our data on jobs and wages -- specifically the average annual wage and the number of available jobs per capita.We found that Alaska is the best state for irrigation installation specialist jobs, whereas New Mexico is the worst.
10 best states for irrigation installation specialists in 2026
1. Alaska
Total irrigation installation specialist jobs: 52 Average annual salary: $39,069 Lowest 10 percent earn: $31,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $48,000 Location Quotient: 1.14
2. North Dakota
Total irrigation installation specialist jobs: 53 Average annual salary: $36,816 Lowest 10 percent earn: $27,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $49,000 Location Quotient: 1.05
3. Nebraska
Total irrigation installation specialist jobs: 152 Average annual salary: $31,110 Lowest 10 percent earn: $23,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $41,000 Location Quotient: 1.25
4. Vermont
Total irrigation installation specialist jobs: 38 Average annual salary: $35,633 Lowest 10 percent earn: $27,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $46,000 Location Quotient: 0.91
5. New Hampshire
Total irrigation installation specialist jobs: 72 Average annual salary: $35,471 Lowest 10 percent earn: $27,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $46,000 Location Quotient: 0.76
6. Delaware
Total irrigation installation specialist jobs: 79 Average annual salary: $31,869 Lowest 10 percent earn: $23,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $42,000 Location Quotient: 1.16
7. Utah
Total irrigation installation specialist jobs: 188 Average annual salary: $30,709 Lowest 10 percent earn: $22,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $41,000 Location Quotient: 1.08
8. Mississippi
Total irrigation installation specialist jobs: 221 Average annual salary: $29,153 Lowest 10 percent earn: $22,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $37,000 Location Quotient: 1.91
9. Rhode Island
Total irrigation installation specialist jobs: 46 Average annual salary: $34,997 Lowest 10 percent earn: $26,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $46,000 Location Quotient: 0.7
10. Massachusetts
Total irrigation installation specialist jobs: 410 Average annual salary: $35,272 Lowest 10 percent earn: $26,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $46,000 Location Quotient: 0.82
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Detailed list of the best states for an irrigation installation specialist
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $39,069 | $31,000 | 739,795 | 52 |
| 2 | North Dakota | $36,816 | $27,000 | 755,393 | 53 |
| 3 | Nebraska | $31,110 | $23,000 | 1,920,076 | 152 |
| 4 | Vermont | $35,633 | $27,000 | 623,657 | 38 |
| 5 | New Hampshire | $35,471 | $27,000 | 1,342,795 | 72 |
| 6 | Delaware | $31,869 | $23,000 | 961,939 | 79 |
| 7 | Utah | $30,709 | $22,000 | 3,101,833 | 188 |
| 8 | Mississippi | $29,153 | $22,000 | 2,984,100 | 221 |
| 9 | Rhode Island | $34,997 | $26,000 | 1,059,639 | 46 |
| 10 | Massachusetts | $35,272 | $26,000 | 6,859,819 | 410 |
| 11 | Connecticut | $34,453 | $25,000 | 3,588,184 | 153 |
| 12 | Montana | $29,670 | $21,000 | 1,050,493 | 108 |
| 13 | Iowa | $29,410 | $21,000 | 3,145,711 | 246 |
| 14 | New York | $33,522 | $25,000 | 19,849,399 | 661 |
| 15 | Missouri | $30,517 | $23,000 | 6,113,532 | 306 |
| 16 | Ohio | $30,793 | $22,000 | 11,658,609 | 477 |
| 17 | Hawaii | $32,364 | $27,000 | 1,427,538 | 71 |
| 18 | Maine | $32,607 | $25,000 | 1,335,907 | 52 |
| 19 | New Jersey | $33,144 | $24,000 | 9,005,644 | 374 |
| 20 | West Virginia | $29,831 | $22,000 | 1,815,857 | 75 |
| 21 | South Dakota | $30,206 | $22,000 | 869,666 | 49 |
| 22 | Pennsylvania | $29,754 | $22,000 | 12,805,537 | 583 |
| 23 | Maryland | $31,052 | $23,000 | 6,052,177 | 329 |
| 24 | Nevada | $29,385 | $21,000 | 2,998,039 | 121 |
| 25 | California | $32,920 | $24,000 | 39,536,653 | 1,422 |
| 26 | Illinois | $30,330 | $22,000 | 12,802,023 | 616 |
| 27 | Minnesota | $30,145 | $22,000 | 5,576,606 | 279 |
| 28 | Louisiana | $26,673 | $20,000 | 4,684,333 | 237 |
| 29 | Wisconsin | $29,534 | $21,000 | 5,795,483 | 250 |
| 30 | Kansas | $27,674 | $20,000 | 2,913,123 | 180 |
| 31 | Indiana | $27,180 | $20,000 | 6,666,818 | 377 |
| 32 | Michigan | $28,056 | $20,000 | 9,962,311 | 393 |
| 33 | Wyoming | $25,784 | $19,000 | 579,315 | 39 |
| 34 | Kentucky | $28,597 | $21,000 | 4,454,189 | 154 |
| 35 | Idaho | $26,487 | $19,000 | 1,716,943 | 99 |
| 36 | District of Columbia | $30,671 | $22,000 | 693,972 | 67 |
| 37 | South Carolina | $27,266 | $20,000 | 5,024,369 | 232 |
| 38 | Oregon | $27,195 | $19,000 | 4,142,776 | 223 |
| 39 | Tennessee | $23,701 | $18,000 | 6,715,984 | 475 |
| 40 | North Carolina | $25,651 | $19,000 | 10,273,419 | 595 |
| 41 | Arizona | $26,186 | $19,000 | 7,016,270 | 356 |
| 42 | Alabama | $24,679 | $18,000 | 4,874,747 | 278 |
| 43 | Virginia | $27,008 | $20,000 | 8,470,020 | 492 |
| 44 | Colorado | $27,703 | $20,000 | 5,607,154 | 304 |
| 45 | Arkansas | $23,425 | $17,000 | 3,004,279 | 168 |
| 46 | Florida | $24,163 | $18,000 | 20,984,400 | 1,054 |
| 47 | Georgia | $23,230 | $17,000 | 10,429,379 | 707 |
| 48 | Washington | $27,380 | $19,000 | 7,405,743 | 319 |
| 49 | Oklahoma | $23,392 | $17,000 | 3,930,864 | 174 |
| 50 | Texas | $23,096 | $17,000 | 28,304,596 | 1,047 |
| 51 | New Mexico | $23,408 | $17,000 | 2,088,070 | 98 |
Highest paying states for irrigation installation specialists
| Rank | State | Avg. Irrigation Installation Specialist Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $39,069 |
| 2 | North Dakota | $36,816 |
| 3 | Nebraska | $31,110 |
| 4 | Vermont | $35,633 |
| 5 | New Hampshire | $35,471 |
| 6 | Delaware | $31,869 |
| 7 | Utah | $30,709 |
| 8 | Mississippi | $29,153 |
| 9 | Rhode Island | $34,997 |
| 10 | Massachusetts | $35,272 |
| 11 | Connecticut | $34,453 |
| 12 | Montana | $29,670 |
| 13 | Iowa | $29,410 |
| 14 | New York | $33,522 |
| 15 | Missouri | $30,517 |
| 16 | Ohio | $30,793 |
| 17 | Hawaii | $32,364 |
| 18 | Maine | $32,607 |
| 19 | New Jersey | $33,144 |
| 20 | West Virginia | $29,831 |
| 21 | South Dakota | $30,206 |
| 22 | Pennsylvania | $29,754 |
| 23 | Maryland | $31,052 |
| 24 | Nevada | $29,385 |
| 25 | California | $32,920 |
| 26 | Illinois | $30,330 |
| 27 | Minnesota | $30,145 |
| 28 | Louisiana | $26,673 |
| 29 | Wisconsin | $29,534 |
| 30 | Kansas | $27,674 |
| 31 | Indiana | $27,180 |
| 32 | Michigan | $28,056 |
| 33 | Wyoming | $25,784 |
| 34 | Kentucky | $28,597 |
| 35 | Idaho | $26,487 |
| 36 | District of Columbia | $30,671 |
| 37 | South Carolina | $27,266 |
| 38 | Oregon | $27,195 |
| 39 | Tennessee | $23,701 |
| 40 | North Carolina | $25,651 |
| 41 | Arizona | $26,186 |
| 42 | Alabama | $24,679 |
| 43 | Virginia | $27,008 |
| 44 | Colorado | $27,703 |
| 45 | Arkansas | $23,425 |
| 46 | Florida | $24,163 |
| 47 | Georgia | $23,230 |
| 48 | Washington | $27,380 |
| 49 | Oklahoma | $23,392 |
| 50 | Texas | $23,096 |
| 51 | New Mexico | $23,408 |
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Updated January 8, 2025