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Best states for a lead infrastructure engineer
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It seems like lead infrastructure engineers are becoming more and more common across America. But working conditions and demand for lead infrastructure engineers aren't the same everywhere in the U.S. Pay, benefits, and opportunities vary greatly by state, and it's no different for lead infrastructure engineers. We found that Idaho is the best state in the nation for lead infrastructure engineers, and people in Lewiston earn the most in the field.
To do that, we looked at the most recent data we have available for the following criteria -- average annual wages, and availability of jobs for lead infrastructure engineers.If you are currently seeking employment as a lead infrastructure engineer, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.
10 best states for lead infrastructure engineers in 2025
1. Idaho
Total lead infrastructure engineer jobs: 417 Average annual salary: $139,267 Lowest 10 percent earn: $99,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $195,000 Location Quotient: 1.48
2. Rhode Island
Total lead infrastructure engineer jobs: 231 Average annual salary: $137,984 Lowest 10 percent earn: $103,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $183,000 Location Quotient: 1.1
3. Oregon
Total lead infrastructure engineer jobs: 917 Average annual salary: $131,286 Lowest 10 percent earn: $92,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $185,000 Location Quotient: 1.29
4. California
Total lead infrastructure engineer jobs: 7,399 Average annual salary: $134,612 Lowest 10 percent earn: $96,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $187,000 Location Quotient: 1.47
5. Connecticut
Total lead infrastructure engineer jobs: 400 Average annual salary: $137,647 Lowest 10 percent earn: $103,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $182,000 Location Quotient: 0.7
6. Michigan
Total lead infrastructure engineer jobs: 1,810 Average annual salary: $115,905 Lowest 10 percent earn: $86,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $155,000 Location Quotient: 1.36
7. North Carolina
Total lead infrastructure engineer jobs: 1,332 Average annual salary: $122,039 Lowest 10 percent earn: $92,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $161,000 Location Quotient: 0.81
8. West Virginia
Total lead infrastructure engineer jobs: 125 Average annual salary: $134,634 Lowest 10 percent earn: $101,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $178,000 Location Quotient: 0.48
9. New Hampshire
Total lead infrastructure engineer jobs: 295 Average annual salary: $119,878 Lowest 10 percent earn: $90,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $159,000 Location Quotient: 0.98
10. Nevada
Total lead infrastructure engineer jobs: 559 Average annual salary: $114,220 Lowest 10 percent earn: $82,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $158,000 Location Quotient: 1.55
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How Zippia determines the best states to be a lead infrastructure engineer
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Detailed list of the best states for a lead infrastructure engineer
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Idaho | $139,267 | $99,000 | 1,716,943 | 417 |
| 2 | Rhode Island | $137,984 | $103,000 | 1,059,639 | 231 |
| 3 | Oregon | $131,286 | $92,000 | 4,142,776 | 917 |
| 4 | California | $134,612 | $96,000 | 39,536,653 | 7,399 |
| 5 | Connecticut | $137,647 | $103,000 | 3,588,184 | 400 |
| 6 | Michigan | $115,905 | $86,000 | 9,962,311 | 1,810 |
| 7 | North Carolina | $122,039 | $92,000 | 10,273,419 | 1,332 |
| 8 | West Virginia | $134,634 | $101,000 | 1,815,857 | 125 |
| 9 | New Hampshire | $119,878 | $90,000 | 1,342,795 | 295 |
| 10 | Nevada | $114,220 | $82,000 | 2,998,039 | 559 |
| 11 | Washington | $122,016 | $86,000 | 7,405,743 | 1,619 |
| 12 | District of Columbia | $123,788 | $93,000 | 693,972 | 785 |
| 13 | Virginia | $117,477 | $88,000 | 8,470,020 | 3,492 |
| 14 | New York | $126,544 | $95,000 | 19,849,399 | 1,935 |
| 15 | Massachusetts | $118,683 | $89,000 | 6,859,819 | 1,839 |
| 16 | Maryland | $117,436 | $88,000 | 6,052,177 | 2,015 |
| 17 | Delaware | $118,369 | $89,000 | 961,939 | 166 |
| 18 | Pennsylvania | $114,893 | $86,000 | 12,805,537 | 1,393 |
| 19 | Ohio | $114,457 | $85,000 | 11,658,609 | 1,083 |
| 20 | Indiana | $114,821 | $86,000 | 6,666,818 | 601 |
| 21 | Wyoming | $113,137 | $83,000 | 579,315 | 77 |
| 22 | Wisconsin | $114,714 | $85,000 | 5,795,483 | 481 |
| 23 | Colorado | $111,637 | $82,000 | 5,607,154 | 1,651 |
| 24 | Georgia | $114,221 | $86,000 | 10,429,379 | 1,201 |
| 25 | Utah | $108,985 | $79,000 | 3,101,833 | 752 |
| 26 | New Mexico | $108,241 | $80,000 | 2,088,070 | 476 |
| 27 | South Carolina | $113,395 | $85,000 | 5,024,369 | 403 |
| 28 | Missouri | $113,358 | $85,000 | 6,113,532 | 569 |
| 29 | Arizona | $109,913 | $80,000 | 7,016,270 | 971 |
| 30 | South Dakota | $106,607 | $80,000 | 869,666 | 194 |
| 31 | Texas | $109,104 | $80,000 | 28,304,596 | 3,200 |
| 32 | Iowa | $111,345 | $83,000 | 3,145,711 | 289 |
| 33 | Vermont | $109,872 | $82,000 | 623,657 | 128 |
| 34 | Tennessee | $109,136 | $82,000 | 6,715,984 | 434 |
| 35 | Arkansas | $104,424 | $78,000 | 3,004,279 | 482 |
| 36 | Alaska | $105,522 | $77,000 | 739,795 | 221 |
| 37 | Kentucky | $108,287 | $82,000 | 4,454,189 | 268 |
| 38 | Florida | $109,189 | $79,000 | 20,984,400 | 2,022 |
| 39 | Kansas | $103,281 | $77,000 | 2,913,123 | 570 |
| 40 | Hawaii | $106,288 | $78,000 | 1,427,538 | 164 |
| 41 | New Jersey | $106,930 | $80,000 | 9,005,644 | 1,166 |
| 42 | Mississippi | $106,322 | $79,000 | 2,984,100 | 145 |
| 43 | Illinois | $106,167 | $79,000 | 12,802,023 | 1,547 |
| 44 | Montana | $98,494 | $71,000 | 1,050,493 | 284 |
| 45 | Nebraska | $96,867 | $72,000 | 1,920,076 | 520 |
| 46 | Alabama | $100,827 | $75,000 | 4,874,747 | 637 |
| 47 | Minnesota | $102,733 | $77,000 | 5,576,606 | 893 |
| 48 | Oklahoma | $94,021 | $70,000 | 3,930,864 | 539 |
| 49 | Louisiana | $103,450 | $76,000 | 4,684,333 | 239 |
| 50 | North Dakota | $98,552 | $74,000 | 755,393 | 91 |
| 51 | Maine | $101,804 | $76,000 | 1,335,907 | 102 |
Highest paying states for lead infrastructure engineers
| Rank | State | Avg. Lead Infrastructure Engineer Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Idaho | $139,267 |
| 2 | Rhode Island | $137,984 |
| 3 | Oregon | $131,286 |
| 4 | California | $134,612 |
| 5 | Connecticut | $137,647 |
| 6 | Michigan | $115,905 |
| 7 | North Carolina | $122,039 |
| 8 | West Virginia | $134,634 |
| 9 | New Hampshire | $119,878 |
| 10 | Nevada | $114,220 |
| 11 | Washington | $122,016 |
| 12 | District of Columbia | $123,788 |
| 13 | Virginia | $117,477 |
| 14 | New York | $126,544 |
| 15 | Massachusetts | $118,683 |
| 16 | Maryland | $117,436 |
| 17 | Delaware | $118,369 |
| 18 | Pennsylvania | $114,893 |
| 19 | Ohio | $114,457 |
| 20 | Indiana | $114,821 |
| 21 | Wyoming | $113,137 |
| 22 | Wisconsin | $114,714 |
| 23 | Colorado | $111,637 |
| 24 | Georgia | $114,221 |
| 25 | Utah | $108,985 |
| 26 | New Mexico | $108,241 |
| 27 | South Carolina | $113,395 |
| 28 | Missouri | $113,358 |
| 29 | Arizona | $109,913 |
| 30 | South Dakota | $106,607 |
| 31 | Texas | $109,104 |
| 32 | Iowa | $111,345 |
| 33 | Vermont | $109,872 |
| 34 | Tennessee | $109,136 |
| 35 | Arkansas | $104,424 |
| 36 | Alaska | $105,522 |
| 37 | Kentucky | $108,287 |
| 38 | Florida | $109,189 |
| 39 | Kansas | $103,281 |
| 40 | Hawaii | $106,288 |
| 41 | New Jersey | $106,930 |
| 42 | Mississippi | $106,322 |
| 43 | Illinois | $106,167 |
| 44 | Montana | $98,494 |
| 45 | Nebraska | $96,867 |
| 46 | Alabama | $100,827 |
| 47 | Minnesota | $102,733 |
| 48 | Oklahoma | $94,021 |
| 49 | Louisiana | $103,450 |
| 50 | North Dakota | $98,552 |
| 51 | Maine | $101,804 |
Expert opinions on the best states for lead infrastructure engineers
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Vince Bowen
Executive Director, Department Chair Energy Systems Technology & Education Center (ESTEC), Idaho State University
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Updated January 8, 2025