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Manager of engineering department opportunities vary in different parts of the country. In order to help you determine the best states for managers of engineering department, we ranked all fifty states from best to worst for managers of engineering department.Turns out, the median salary for the highest 10% of managers of engineering department in America is $170,000.
We figured that the best places for manager of engineering department jobs has three things everyone would agree on. There would be high annual wages, good career prospects (no matter what phase of the career you are in), and a lot of job opportunities.If you are currently seeking employment as a manager of engineering department, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.
10 best states for managers of engineering department in 2026
1. Washington
Total manager of engineering department jobs: 1,786 Average annual salary: $154,979 Lowest 10 percent earn: $105,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $226,000 Location Quotient: 1.56
2. Alaska
Total manager of engineering department jobs: 179 Average annual salary: $144,436 Lowest 10 percent earn: $100,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $208,000 Location Quotient: 1.37
3. Connecticut
Total manager of engineering department jobs: 786 Average annual salary: $137,357 Lowest 10 percent earn: $95,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $197,000 Location Quotient: 1.52
4. California
Total manager of engineering department jobs: 5,517 Average annual salary: $159,698 Lowest 10 percent earn: $110,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $231,000 Location Quotient: 1.21
5. Oregon
Total manager of engineering department jobs: 830 Average annual salary: $139,375 Lowest 10 percent earn: $93,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $207,000 Location Quotient: 1.28
6. Nevada
Total manager of engineering department jobs: 276 Average annual salary: $141,145 Lowest 10 percent earn: $95,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $209,000 Location Quotient: 0.84
7. Pennsylvania
Total manager of engineering department jobs: 1,674 Average annual salary: $126,544 Lowest 10 percent earn: $87,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $183,000 Location Quotient: 0.92
8. Arizona
Total manager of engineering department jobs: 1,040 Average annual salary: $118,890 Lowest 10 percent earn: $79,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $177,000 Location Quotient: 1.14
9. Texas
Total manager of engineering department jobs: 2,854 Average annual salary: $128,857 Lowest 10 percent earn: $87,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $190,000 Location Quotient: 0.9
10. Utah
Total manager of engineering department jobs: 631 Average annual salary: $114,859 Lowest 10 percent earn: $76,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $172,000 Location Quotient: 1.26
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How Zippia determines the best states to be a manager of engineering department
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Detailed list of the best states for a manager of engineering department
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $154,979 | $105,000 | 7,405,743 | 1,786 |
| 2 | Alaska | $144,436 | $100,000 | 739,795 | 179 |
| 3 | Connecticut | $137,357 | $95,000 | 3,588,184 | 786 |
| 4 | California | $159,698 | $110,000 | 39,536,653 | 5,517 |
| 5 | Oregon | $139,375 | $93,000 | 4,142,776 | 830 |
| 6 | Nevada | $141,145 | $95,000 | 2,998,039 | 276 |
| 7 | Pennsylvania | $126,544 | $87,000 | 12,805,537 | 1,674 |
| 8 | Arizona | $118,890 | $79,000 | 7,016,270 | 1,040 |
| 9 | Texas | $128,857 | $87,000 | 28,304,596 | 2,854 |
| 10 | Utah | $114,859 | $76,000 | 3,101,833 | 631 |
| 11 | New Hampshire | $116,305 | $80,000 | 1,342,795 | 300 |
| 12 | Idaho | $117,244 | $77,000 | 1,716,943 | 261 |
| 13 | Maine | $113,449 | $78,000 | 1,335,907 | 231 |
| 14 | Minnesota | $122,329 | $87,000 | 5,576,606 | 894 |
| 15 | Montana | $112,881 | $78,000 | 1,050,493 | 199 |
| 16 | New Jersey | $132,371 | $91,000 | 9,005,644 | 1,044 |
| 17 | Massachusetts | $115,708 | $80,000 | 6,859,819 | 1,541 |
| 18 | Michigan | $110,888 | $77,000 | 9,962,311 | 1,180 |
| 19 | Vermont | $105,107 | $73,000 | 623,657 | 169 |
| 20 | New York | $115,675 | $79,000 | 19,849,399 | 1,979 |
| 21 | Delaware | $106,485 | $73,000 | 961,939 | 243 |
| 22 | Virginia | $108,609 | $74,000 | 8,470,020 | 1,804 |
| 23 | Colorado | $107,000 | $73,000 | 5,607,154 | 1,195 |
| 24 | Rhode Island | $103,455 | $71,000 | 1,059,639 | 233 |
| 25 | Indiana | $105,093 | $73,000 | 6,666,818 | 915 |
| 26 | Hawaii | $108,591 | $80,000 | 1,427,538 | 151 |
| 27 | Tennessee | $106,901 | $74,000 | 6,715,984 | 658 |
| 28 | Oklahoma | $105,997 | $73,000 | 3,930,864 | 284 |
| 29 | Louisiana | $106,946 | $72,000 | 4,684,333 | 382 |
| 30 | South Dakota | $102,844 | $73,000 | 869,666 | 134 |
| 31 | Arkansas | $97,083 | $67,000 | 3,004,279 | 464 |
| 32 | Mississippi | $104,303 | $71,000 | 2,984,100 | 258 |
| 33 | Georgia | $103,477 | $72,000 | 10,429,379 | 1,420 |
| 34 | Wisconsin | $98,861 | $69,000 | 5,795,483 | 900 |
| 35 | West Virginia | $98,214 | $67,000 | 1,815,857 | 229 |
| 36 | Florida | $101,797 | $69,000 | 20,984,400 | 2,314 |
| 37 | Maryland | $102,603 | $70,000 | 6,052,177 | 1,051 |
| 38 | North Dakota | $98,441 | $71,000 | 755,393 | 141 |
| 39 | District of Columbia | $98,750 | $67,000 | 693,972 | 353 |
| 40 | Alabama | $97,980 | $67,000 | 4,874,747 | 624 |
| 41 | New Mexico | $100,624 | $67,000 | 2,088,070 | 267 |
| 42 | Ohio | $99,333 | $68,000 | 11,658,609 | 1,283 |
| 43 | Wyoming | $90,954 | $62,000 | 579,315 | 126 |
| 44 | Illinois | $99,160 | $69,000 | 12,802,023 | 1,627 |
| 45 | Nebraska | $96,908 | $68,000 | 1,920,076 | 283 |
| 46 | Kansas | $96,837 | $67,000 | 2,913,123 | 378 |
| 47 | North Carolina | $94,885 | $65,000 | 10,273,419 | 1,325 |
| 48 | Iowa | $91,058 | $64,000 | 3,145,711 | 490 |
| 49 | South Carolina | $90,069 | $62,000 | 5,024,369 | 610 |
| 50 | Kentucky | $90,472 | $63,000 | 4,454,189 | 424 |
| 51 | Missouri | $88,618 | $62,000 | 6,113,532 | 720 |
Highest paying states for managers of engineering department
| Rank | State | Avg. Manager Of Engineering Department Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $154,979 |
| 2 | Alaska | $144,436 |
| 3 | Connecticut | $137,357 |
| 4 | California | $159,698 |
| 5 | Oregon | $139,375 |
| 6 | Nevada | $141,145 |
| 7 | Pennsylvania | $126,544 |
| 8 | Arizona | $118,890 |
| 9 | Texas | $128,857 |
| 10 | Utah | $114,859 |
| 11 | New Hampshire | $116,305 |
| 12 | Idaho | $117,244 |
| 13 | Maine | $113,449 |
| 14 | Minnesota | $122,329 |
| 15 | Montana | $112,881 |
| 16 | New Jersey | $132,371 |
| 17 | Massachusetts | $115,708 |
| 18 | Michigan | $110,888 |
| 19 | Vermont | $105,107 |
| 20 | New York | $115,675 |
| 21 | Delaware | $106,485 |
| 22 | Virginia | $108,609 |
| 23 | Colorado | $107,000 |
| 24 | Rhode Island | $103,455 |
| 25 | Indiana | $105,093 |
| 26 | Hawaii | $108,591 |
| 27 | Tennessee | $106,901 |
| 28 | Oklahoma | $105,997 |
| 29 | Louisiana | $106,946 |
| 30 | South Dakota | $102,844 |
| 31 | Arkansas | $97,083 |
| 32 | Mississippi | $104,303 |
| 33 | Georgia | $103,477 |
| 34 | Wisconsin | $98,861 |
| 35 | West Virginia | $98,214 |
| 36 | Florida | $101,797 |
| 37 | Maryland | $102,603 |
| 38 | North Dakota | $98,441 |
| 39 | District of Columbia | $98,750 |
| 40 | Alabama | $97,980 |
| 41 | New Mexico | $100,624 |
| 42 | Ohio | $99,333 |
| 43 | Wyoming | $90,954 |
| 44 | Illinois | $99,160 |
| 45 | Nebraska | $96,908 |
| 46 | Kansas | $96,837 |
| 47 | North Carolina | $94,885 |
| 48 | Iowa | $91,058 |
| 49 | South Carolina | $90,069 |
| 50 | Kentucky | $90,472 |
| 51 | Missouri | $88,618 |
Expert opinions on the best states for managers of engineering department
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Managers of engineering department to find work opportunities?
Jared Wilson
Assistant Professor and Faculty Coordinator, East Tennessee State University
Within the field of land surveying and related employment opportunities, work is available. However, in my experience, work may not be in the exact location a person wishes to live. So, a move may be necessary, or potentially traveling to where the work is located. Should a graduate, or person for that matter, want to work, work is available.
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Updated January 8, 2025