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Lead support engineer opportunities vary in different parts of the country. In order to help you determine the best states for lead support engineers, we ranked all fifty states from best to worst for lead support engineers.Our research found that Washington is the best state for lead support engineers, while Delaware and California are ranked highest in terms of median salary. Washington has a median salary of $123,807 and Delaware has the highest median salary among all 50 states for lead support engineers.
In order to get you the best states for lead support engineers, 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 Washington is the best state for lead support engineer jobs, whereas Iowa is the worst.
10 best states for lead support engineers in 2025
1. Washington
Total lead support engineer jobs: 2,369 Average annual salary: $123,807 Lowest 10 percent earn: $93,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $163,000 Location Quotient: 1.62
2. Nevada
Total lead support engineer jobs: 788 Average annual salary: $118,044 Lowest 10 percent earn: $88,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $157,000 Location Quotient: 1.89
3. District of Columbia
Total lead support engineer jobs: 653 Average annual salary: $127,010 Lowest 10 percent earn: $97,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $166,000 Location Quotient: 1.95
4. California
Total lead support engineer jobs: 9,580 Average annual salary: $124,488 Lowest 10 percent earn: $93,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $165,000 Location Quotient: 1.64
5. Delaware
Total lead support engineer jobs: 205 Average annual salary: $127,568 Lowest 10 percent earn: $97,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $167,000 Location Quotient: 0.82
6. Missouri
Total lead support engineer jobs: 1,210 Average annual salary: $116,866 Lowest 10 percent earn: $89,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $153,000 Location Quotient: 1.03
7. New Hampshire
Total lead support engineer jobs: 313 Average annual salary: $118,166 Lowest 10 percent earn: $91,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $153,000 Location Quotient: 0.9
8. South Carolina
Total lead support engineer jobs: 833 Average annual salary: $116,828 Lowest 10 percent earn: $89,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $152,000 Location Quotient: 0.93
9. Massachusetts
Total lead support engineer jobs: 1,722 Average annual salary: $118,530 Lowest 10 percent earn: $91,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $154,000 Location Quotient: 0.94
10. Pennsylvania
Total lead support engineer jobs: 1,495 Average annual salary: $120,903 Lowest 10 percent earn: $92,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $158,000 Location Quotient: 0.64
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Detailed list of the best states for a lead support engineer
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $123,807 | $93,000 | 7,405,743 | 2,369 |
| 2 | Nevada | $118,044 | $88,000 | 2,998,039 | 788 |
| 3 | District of Columbia | $127,010 | $97,000 | 693,972 | 653 |
| 4 | California | $124,488 | $93,000 | 39,536,653 | 9,580 |
| 5 | Delaware | $127,568 | $97,000 | 961,939 | 205 |
| 6 | Missouri | $116,866 | $89,000 | 6,113,532 | 1,210 |
| 7 | New Hampshire | $118,166 | $91,000 | 1,342,795 | 313 |
| 8 | South Carolina | $116,828 | $89,000 | 5,024,369 | 833 |
| 9 | Massachusetts | $118,530 | $91,000 | 6,859,819 | 1,722 |
| 10 | Pennsylvania | $120,903 | $92,000 | 12,805,537 | 1,495 |
| 11 | Tennessee | $120,162 | $91,000 | 6,715,984 | 532 |
| 12 | New Mexico | $106,294 | $80,000 | 2,088,070 | 664 |
| 13 | Arkansas | $105,270 | $80,000 | 3,004,279 | 801 |
| 14 | Kansas | $104,711 | $79,000 | 2,913,123 | 978 |
| 15 | Louisiana | $109,815 | $82,000 | 4,684,333 | 523 |
| 16 | Montana | $107,208 | $81,000 | 1,050,493 | 294 |
| 17 | Virginia | $109,128 | $83,000 | 8,470,020 | 2,897 |
| 18 | Vermont | $110,579 | $85,000 | 623,657 | 131 |
| 19 | North Carolina | $110,706 | $84,000 | 10,273,419 | 1,317 |
| 20 | South Dakota | $101,965 | $78,000 | 869,666 | 329 |
| 21 | Texas | $108,275 | $81,000 | 28,304,596 | 3,439 |
| 22 | Hawaii | $116,668 | $92,000 | 1,427,538 | 165 |
| 23 | New York | $115,946 | $88,000 | 19,849,399 | 2,054 |
| 24 | New Jersey | $115,221 | $87,000 | 9,005,644 | 1,187 |
| 25 | Michigan | $100,997 | $76,000 | 9,962,311 | 2,756 |
| 26 | North Dakota | $106,172 | $82,000 | 755,393 | 145 |
| 27 | Rhode Island | $104,926 | $80,000 | 1,059,639 | 211 |
| 28 | Maine | $106,440 | $82,000 | 1,335,907 | 150 |
| 29 | Ohio | $103,407 | $78,000 | 11,658,609 | 1,158 |
| 30 | Oregon | $102,057 | $76,000 | 4,142,776 | 959 |
| 31 | Utah | $97,021 | $72,000 | 3,101,833 | 681 |
| 32 | Connecticut | $106,782 | $81,000 | 3,588,184 | 440 |
| 33 | Idaho | $96,417 | $72,000 | 1,716,943 | 433 |
| 34 | Maryland | $102,597 | $78,000 | 6,052,177 | 1,594 |
| 35 | Illinois | $103,404 | $78,000 | 12,802,023 | 1,679 |
| 36 | Alabama | $93,612 | $71,000 | 4,874,747 | 884 |
| 37 | Alaska | $95,432 | $79,000 | 739,795 | 249 |
| 38 | Indiana | $98,013 | $74,000 | 6,666,818 | 670 |
| 39 | Oklahoma | $89,853 | $68,000 | 3,930,864 | 853 |
| 40 | Colorado | $93,483 | $70,000 | 5,607,154 | 1,530 |
| 41 | Arizona | $94,472 | $71,000 | 7,016,270 | 1,061 |
| 42 | Kentucky | $92,004 | $70,000 | 4,454,189 | 681 |
| 43 | Wisconsin | $96,817 | $73,000 | 5,795,483 | 550 |
| 44 | Georgia | $97,513 | $74,000 | 10,429,379 | 1,420 |
| 45 | West Virginia | $93,713 | $71,000 | 1,815,857 | 140 |
| 46 | Wyoming | $93,422 | $70,000 | 579,315 | 85 |
| 47 | Mississippi | $90,845 | $68,000 | 2,984,100 | 391 |
| 48 | Minnesota | $93,513 | $71,000 | 5,576,606 | 948 |
| 49 | Nebraska | $85,326 | $65,000 | 1,920,076 | 510 |
| 50 | Florida | $89,779 | $67,000 | 20,984,400 | 2,149 |
| 51 | Iowa | $86,618 | $66,000 | 3,145,711 | 282 |
Highest paying states for lead support engineers
| Rank | State | Avg. Lead Support Engineer Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $123,807 |
| 2 | Nevada | $118,044 |
| 3 | District of Columbia | $127,010 |
| 4 | California | $124,488 |
| 5 | Delaware | $127,568 |
| 6 | Missouri | $116,866 |
| 7 | New Hampshire | $118,166 |
| 8 | South Carolina | $116,828 |
| 9 | Massachusetts | $118,530 |
| 10 | Pennsylvania | $120,903 |
| 11 | Tennessee | $120,162 |
| 12 | New Mexico | $106,294 |
| 13 | Arkansas | $105,270 |
| 14 | Kansas | $104,711 |
| 15 | Louisiana | $109,815 |
| 16 | Montana | $107,208 |
| 17 | Virginia | $109,128 |
| 18 | Vermont | $110,579 |
| 19 | North Carolina | $110,706 |
| 20 | South Dakota | $101,965 |
| 21 | Texas | $108,275 |
| 22 | Hawaii | $116,668 |
| 23 | New York | $115,946 |
| 24 | New Jersey | $115,221 |
| 25 | Michigan | $100,997 |
| 26 | North Dakota | $106,172 |
| 27 | Rhode Island | $104,926 |
| 28 | Maine | $106,440 |
| 29 | Ohio | $103,407 |
| 30 | Oregon | $102,057 |
| 31 | Utah | $97,021 |
| 32 | Connecticut | $106,782 |
| 33 | Idaho | $96,417 |
| 34 | Maryland | $102,597 |
| 35 | Illinois | $103,404 |
| 36 | Alabama | $93,612 |
| 37 | Alaska | $95,432 |
| 38 | Indiana | $98,013 |
| 39 | Oklahoma | $89,853 |
| 40 | Colorado | $93,483 |
| 41 | Arizona | $94,472 |
| 42 | Kentucky | $92,004 |
| 43 | Wisconsin | $96,817 |
| 44 | Georgia | $97,513 |
| 45 | West Virginia | $93,713 |
| 46 | Wyoming | $93,422 |
| 47 | Mississippi | $90,845 |
| 48 | Minnesota | $93,513 |
| 49 | Nebraska | $85,326 |
| 50 | Florida | $89,779 |
| 51 | Iowa | $86,618 |
Expert opinions on the best states for lead support engineers
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for lead support engineers to find work opportunities?
Kathleen Riley
Professor, American University
My computer science students from the class of 2020 had a variety of experiences when they entered the job market after graduation. Those who had already signed on at companies like Amazon or Google, whose business stayed strong during the pandemic and whose workplace models adjusted easily to remote work, had a relatively easy time starting their industry jobs. Others, especially those who had planned to work for companies whose business depended on clients or industries which suffered under the pandemic, saw delays, changes in their work plans, and even cancellations of contracts; several found themselves job hunting again over the summer, interviewing remotely and having to assess companies without setting foot outside their own home. Fortunately, there are still a lot of jobs out there for Computer Science graduates, and most of the students I know have found other placements or are well into that process.
We all know about the abundance of computer science opportunities in the Silicon Valley, the Dulles Technology corridor, and other tech hubs, but there is also an abundance of computer science opportunities in large and small cities throughout the country. In addition to businesses whose focus or products are technology-related, many other businesses have significant technology and computer science needs that are provided in-house, and those who thrive and survive will continue to hire.
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Updated January 8, 2025