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Do you want to become a lead controls engineer at Eaton, and you wonder what that means or entails? We have the full list of best states for lead controls engineers that you can check out, before you begin your journey. Pay, benefits, and opportunities vary greatly by state, and it's no different for lead controls engineers. We found that District of Columbia is the best state in the nation for lead controls engineers, and people in Pacifica earn the most in the field.
District of Columbia is the best state for jobs for lead controls engineers, and Kentucky is the worst. The most common pay in District of Columbia is $129,226, while the median pay in Kentucky is $65,566.We found that District of Columbia is the best state for lead controls engineer jobs, whereas Kentucky is the worst.
10 best states for lead controls engineers in 2025
1. District of Columbia
Total lead controls engineer jobs: 304 Average annual salary: $129,226 Lowest 10 percent earn: $102,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $163,000 Location Quotient: 1.73
2. Michigan
Total lead controls engineer jobs: 1,570 Average annual salary: $107,283 Lowest 10 percent earn: $85,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $134,000 Location Quotient: 1.93
3. Nevada
Total lead controls engineer jobs: 381 Average annual salary: $107,193 Lowest 10 percent earn: $82,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $139,000 Location Quotient: 1.74
4. Idaho
Total lead controls engineer jobs: 280 Average annual salary: $104,731 Lowest 10 percent earn: $83,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $132,000 Location Quotient: 1.63
5. California
Total lead controls engineer jobs: 3,892 Average annual salary: $117,085 Lowest 10 percent earn: $90,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $151,000 Location Quotient: 1.27
6. Texas
Total lead controls engineer jobs: 1,459 Average annual salary: $113,539 Lowest 10 percent earn: $88,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $145,000 Location Quotient: 0.69
7. Utah
Total lead controls engineer jobs: 754 Average annual salary: $97,273 Lowest 10 percent earn: $75,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $124,000 Location Quotient: 2.25
8. Rhode Island
Total lead controls engineer jobs: 212 Average annual salary: $99,999 Lowest 10 percent earn: $80,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $124,000 Location Quotient: 1.66
9. Tennessee
Total lead controls engineer jobs: 886 Average annual salary: $97,156 Lowest 10 percent earn: $76,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $123,000 Location Quotient: 1.44
10. Massachusetts
Total lead controls engineer jobs: 775 Average annual salary: $106,706 Lowest 10 percent earn: $86,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $132,000 Location Quotient: 0.8
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Detailed list of the best states for a lead controls engineer
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $129,226 | $102,000 | 693,972 | 304 |
| 2 | Michigan | $107,283 | $85,000 | 9,962,311 | 1,570 |
| 3 | Nevada | $107,193 | $82,000 | 2,998,039 | 381 |
| 4 | Idaho | $104,731 | $83,000 | 1,716,943 | 280 |
| 5 | California | $117,085 | $90,000 | 39,536,653 | 3,892 |
| 6 | Texas | $113,539 | $88,000 | 28,304,596 | 1,459 |
| 7 | Utah | $97,273 | $75,000 | 3,101,833 | 754 |
| 8 | Rhode Island | $99,999 | $80,000 | 1,059,639 | 212 |
| 9 | Tennessee | $97,156 | $76,000 | 6,715,984 | 886 |
| 10 | Massachusetts | $106,706 | $86,000 | 6,859,819 | 775 |
| 11 | Pennsylvania | $96,219 | $76,000 | 12,805,537 | 2,017 |
| 12 | Vermont | $108,015 | $88,000 | 623,657 | 44 |
| 13 | Virginia | $103,892 | $81,000 | 8,470,020 | 1,280 |
| 14 | Ohio | $93,319 | $74,000 | 11,658,609 | 1,776 |
| 15 | Washington | $103,419 | $83,000 | 7,405,743 | 826 |
| 16 | Maryland | $107,241 | $84,000 | 6,052,177 | 724 |
| 17 | Hawaii | $102,978 | $87,000 | 1,427,538 | 153 |
| 18 | Colorado | $101,630 | $80,000 | 5,607,154 | 693 |
| 19 | New Mexico | $93,478 | $72,000 | 2,088,070 | 307 |
| 20 | New Jersey | $106,091 | $84,000 | 9,005,644 | 380 |
| 21 | Oklahoma | $93,408 | $73,000 | 3,930,864 | 380 |
| 22 | Maine | $99,724 | $81,000 | 1,335,907 | 61 |
| 23 | Delaware | $98,159 | $77,000 | 961,939 | 127 |
| 24 | Missouri | $93,289 | $73,000 | 6,113,532 | 868 |
| 25 | Wyoming | $88,775 | $70,000 | 579,315 | 138 |
| 26 | New Hampshire | $91,261 | $74,000 | 1,342,795 | 356 |
| 27 | Alaska | $94,098 | $83,000 | 739,795 | 153 |
| 28 | Minnesota | $96,837 | $78,000 | 5,576,606 | 448 |
| 29 | Kansas | $89,642 | $70,000 | 2,913,123 | 406 |
| 30 | Florida | $94,701 | $72,000 | 20,984,400 | 942 |
| 31 | Illinois | $95,006 | $75,000 | 12,802,023 | 800 |
| 32 | Alabama | $89,654 | $69,000 | 4,874,747 | 335 |
| 33 | Arizona | $91,343 | $71,000 | 7,016,270 | 548 |
| 34 | Georgia | $91,508 | $71,000 | 10,429,379 | 752 |
| 35 | Arkansas | $85,478 | $67,000 | 3,004,279 | 366 |
| 36 | Oregon | $90,208 | $71,000 | 4,142,776 | 402 |
| 37 | Connecticut | $92,305 | $73,000 | 3,588,184 | 225 |
| 38 | Indiana | $87,386 | $69,000 | 6,666,818 | 424 |
| 39 | New York | $88,985 | $70,000 | 19,849,399 | 1,038 |
| 40 | North Dakota | $86,155 | $70,000 | 755,393 | 58 |
| 41 | North Carolina | $87,928 | $69,000 | 10,273,419 | 606 |
| 42 | Nebraska | $78,816 | $62,000 | 1,920,076 | 313 |
| 43 | Montana | $70,917 | $57,000 | 1,050,493 | 183 |
| 44 | Louisiana | $86,411 | $66,000 | 4,684,333 | 109 |
| 45 | Mississippi | $85,831 | $66,000 | 2,984,100 | 66 |
| 46 | South Carolina | $83,584 | $65,000 | 5,024,369 | 212 |
| 47 | South Dakota | $68,611 | $55,000 | 869,666 | 133 |
| 48 | Wisconsin | $75,266 | $60,000 | 5,795,483 | 398 |
| 49 | Iowa | $80,265 | $64,000 | 3,145,711 | 157 |
| 50 | West Virginia | $71,282 | $56,000 | 1,815,857 | 59 |
| 51 | Kentucky | $65,566 | $51,000 | 4,454,189 | 156 |
Highest paying states for lead controls engineers
| Rank | State | Avg. Lead Controls Engineer Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $129,226 |
| 2 | Michigan | $107,283 |
| 3 | Nevada | $107,193 |
| 4 | Idaho | $104,731 |
| 5 | California | $117,085 |
| 6 | Texas | $113,539 |
| 7 | Utah | $97,273 |
| 8 | Rhode Island | $99,999 |
| 9 | Tennessee | $97,156 |
| 10 | Massachusetts | $106,706 |
| 11 | Pennsylvania | $96,219 |
| 12 | Vermont | $108,015 |
| 13 | Virginia | $103,892 |
| 14 | Ohio | $93,319 |
| 15 | Washington | $103,419 |
| 16 | Maryland | $107,241 |
| 17 | Hawaii | $102,978 |
| 18 | Colorado | $101,630 |
| 19 | New Mexico | $93,478 |
| 20 | New Jersey | $106,091 |
| 21 | Oklahoma | $93,408 |
| 22 | Maine | $99,724 |
| 23 | Delaware | $98,159 |
| 24 | Missouri | $93,289 |
| 25 | Wyoming | $88,775 |
| 26 | New Hampshire | $91,261 |
| 27 | Alaska | $94,098 |
| 28 | Minnesota | $96,837 |
| 29 | Kansas | $89,642 |
| 30 | Florida | $94,701 |
| 31 | Illinois | $95,006 |
| 32 | Alabama | $89,654 |
| 33 | Arizona | $91,343 |
| 34 | Georgia | $91,508 |
| 35 | Arkansas | $85,478 |
| 36 | Oregon | $90,208 |
| 37 | Connecticut | $92,305 |
| 38 | Indiana | $87,386 |
| 39 | New York | $88,985 |
| 40 | North Dakota | $86,155 |
| 41 | North Carolina | $87,928 |
| 42 | Nebraska | $78,816 |
| 43 | Montana | $70,917 |
| 44 | Louisiana | $86,411 |
| 45 | Mississippi | $85,831 |
| 46 | South Carolina | $83,584 |
| 47 | South Dakota | $68,611 |
| 48 | Wisconsin | $75,266 |
| 49 | Iowa | $80,265 |
| 50 | West Virginia | $71,282 |
| 51 | Kentucky | $65,566 |
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Updated January 8, 2025