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Not all states present equal opportunity for employees, and when it comes to manager, quality engineer jobs, it's no different. We know how hard job search can be, and in order to make your life a little easier, we have the information you need in order to determine where you might want to start your job search. Turns out, the median salary for the highest 10% of managers, quality engineer in America is $163,000.
California is the best state for jobs for managers, quality engineer, and Mississippi is the worst. The most common pay in California is $156,567, while the median pay in Mississippi is $93,801.We found that California is the best state for manager, quality engineer jobs, whereas Mississippi is the worst.
10 best states for managers, quality engineer in 2025
1. California
Total manager, quality engineer jobs: 7,047 Average annual salary: $156,567 Lowest 10 percent earn: $112,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $217,000 Location Quotient: 1.69
2. Washington
Total manager, quality engineer jobs: 1,217 Average annual salary: $156,183 Lowest 10 percent earn: $111,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $218,000 Location Quotient: 1.17
3. Oregon
Total manager, quality engineer jobs: 660 Average annual salary: $126,910 Lowest 10 percent earn: $89,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $180,000 Location Quotient: 1.12
4. Idaho
Total manager, quality engineer jobs: 177 Average annual salary: $132,172 Lowest 10 percent earn: $92,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $188,000 Location Quotient: 0.76
5. Massachusetts
Total manager, quality engineer jobs: 1,225 Average annual salary: $127,661 Lowest 10 percent earn: $96,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $168,000 Location Quotient: 0.93
6. Wyoming
Total manager, quality engineer jobs: 65 Average annual salary: $123,543 Lowest 10 percent earn: $88,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $173,000 Location Quotient: 0.76
7. Texas
Total manager, quality engineer jobs: 2,696 Average annual salary: $119,086 Lowest 10 percent earn: $84,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $167,000 Location Quotient: 0.93
8. Utah
Total manager, quality engineer jobs: 596 Average annual salary: $114,327 Lowest 10 percent earn: $79,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $163,000 Location Quotient: 1.31
9. Nevada
Total manager, quality engineer jobs: 234 Average annual salary: $121,152 Lowest 10 percent earn: $85,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $171,000 Location Quotient: 0.78
10. New Jersey
Total manager, quality engineer jobs: 1,090 Average annual salary: $122,237 Lowest 10 percent earn: $91,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $163,000 Location Quotient: 0.96
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Detailed list of the best states for a manager, quality engineer
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $156,567 | $112,000 | 39,536,653 | 7,047 |
| 2 | Washington | $156,183 | $111,000 | 7,405,743 | 1,217 |
| 3 | Oregon | $126,910 | $89,000 | 4,142,776 | 660 |
| 4 | Idaho | $132,172 | $92,000 | 1,716,943 | 177 |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $127,661 | $96,000 | 6,859,819 | 1,225 |
| 6 | Wyoming | $123,543 | $88,000 | 579,315 | 65 |
| 7 | Texas | $119,086 | $84,000 | 28,304,596 | 2,696 |
| 8 | Utah | $114,327 | $79,000 | 3,101,833 | 596 |
| 9 | Nevada | $121,152 | $85,000 | 2,998,039 | 234 |
| 10 | New Jersey | $122,237 | $91,000 | 9,005,644 | 1,090 |
| 11 | Virginia | $118,800 | $88,000 | 8,470,020 | 1,393 |
| 12 | Montana | $124,156 | $88,000 | 1,050,493 | 89 |
| 13 | Delaware | $114,820 | $85,000 | 961,939 | 222 |
| 14 | Alabama | $113,386 | $82,000 | 4,874,747 | 632 |
| 15 | Rhode Island | $114,476 | $86,000 | 1,059,639 | 178 |
| 16 | Arizona | $113,980 | $81,000 | 7,016,270 | 914 |
| 17 | Alaska | $128,120 | $103,000 | 739,795 | 79 |
| 18 | Michigan | $112,627 | $84,000 | 9,962,311 | 1,004 |
| 19 | New York | $120,663 | $90,000 | 19,849,399 | 1,657 |
| 20 | Maryland | $119,024 | $88,000 | 6,052,177 | 935 |
| 21 | New Mexico | $118,842 | $84,000 | 2,088,070 | 175 |
| 22 | North Carolina | $109,638 | $81,000 | 10,273,419 | 1,555 |
| 23 | District of Columbia | $117,034 | $86,000 | 693,972 | 330 |
| 24 | Oklahoma | $116,308 | $84,000 | 3,930,864 | 202 |
| 25 | Colorado | $113,521 | $81,000 | 5,607,154 | 883 |
| 26 | South Carolina | $110,915 | $82,000 | 5,024,369 | 546 |
| 27 | Maine | $111,835 | $85,000 | 1,335,907 | 140 |
| 28 | New Hampshire | $105,240 | $80,000 | 1,342,795 | 340 |
| 29 | Connecticut | $108,819 | $81,000 | 3,588,184 | 578 |
| 30 | Illinois | $110,349 | $81,000 | 12,802,023 | 1,532 |
| 31 | Arkansas | $107,284 | $78,000 | 3,004,279 | 303 |
| 32 | Minnesota | $106,390 | $79,000 | 5,576,606 | 1,004 |
| 33 | Indiana | $101,265 | $75,000 | 6,666,818 | 930 |
| 34 | Louisiana | $111,034 | $78,000 | 4,684,333 | 195 |
| 35 | West Virginia | $105,810 | $78,000 | 1,815,857 | 120 |
| 36 | Ohio | $100,284 | $74,000 | 11,658,609 | 1,284 |
| 37 | Pennsylvania | $102,793 | $76,000 | 12,805,537 | 1,430 |
| 38 | Kentucky | $100,284 | $74,000 | 4,454,189 | 458 |
| 39 | Georgia | $104,916 | $77,000 | 10,429,379 | 1,229 |
| 40 | Wisconsin | $96,317 | $71,000 | 5,795,483 | 846 |
| 41 | North Dakota | $99,748 | $75,000 | 755,393 | 95 |
| 42 | South Dakota | $100,234 | $74,000 | 869,666 | 75 |
| 43 | Kansas | $102,384 | $74,000 | 2,913,123 | 260 |
| 44 | Hawaii | $102,082 | $86,000 | 1,427,538 | 79 |
| 45 | Vermont | $96,227 | $73,000 | 623,657 | 112 |
| 46 | Nebraska | $95,605 | $69,000 | 1,920,076 | 274 |
| 47 | Tennessee | $94,300 | $69,000 | 6,715,984 | 632 |
| 48 | Florida | $92,132 | $64,000 | 20,984,400 | 1,887 |
| 49 | Iowa | $94,009 | $69,000 | 3,145,711 | 369 |
| 50 | Missouri | $95,695 | $70,000 | 6,113,532 | 570 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $93,801 | $67,000 | 2,984,100 | 210 |
Highest paying states for managers, quality engineer
| Rank | State | Avg. Manager, Quality Engineer Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $156,567 |
| 2 | Washington | $156,183 |
| 3 | Oregon | $126,910 |
| 4 | Idaho | $132,172 |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $127,661 |
| 6 | Wyoming | $123,543 |
| 7 | Texas | $119,086 |
| 8 | Utah | $114,327 |
| 9 | Nevada | $121,152 |
| 10 | New Jersey | $122,237 |
| 11 | Virginia | $118,800 |
| 12 | Montana | $124,156 |
| 13 | Delaware | $114,820 |
| 14 | Alabama | $113,386 |
| 15 | Rhode Island | $114,476 |
| 16 | Arizona | $113,980 |
| 17 | Alaska | $128,120 |
| 18 | Michigan | $112,627 |
| 19 | New York | $120,663 |
| 20 | Maryland | $119,024 |
| 21 | New Mexico | $118,842 |
| 22 | North Carolina | $109,638 |
| 23 | District of Columbia | $117,034 |
| 24 | Oklahoma | $116,308 |
| 25 | Colorado | $113,521 |
| 26 | South Carolina | $110,915 |
| 27 | Maine | $111,835 |
| 28 | New Hampshire | $105,240 |
| 29 | Connecticut | $108,819 |
| 30 | Illinois | $110,349 |
| 31 | Arkansas | $107,284 |
| 32 | Minnesota | $106,390 |
| 33 | Indiana | $101,265 |
| 34 | Louisiana | $111,034 |
| 35 | West Virginia | $105,810 |
| 36 | Ohio | $100,284 |
| 37 | Pennsylvania | $102,793 |
| 38 | Kentucky | $100,284 |
| 39 | Georgia | $104,916 |
| 40 | Wisconsin | $96,317 |
| 41 | North Dakota | $99,748 |
| 42 | South Dakota | $100,234 |
| 43 | Kansas | $102,384 |
| 44 | Hawaii | $102,082 |
| 45 | Vermont | $96,227 |
| 46 | Nebraska | $95,605 |
| 47 | Tennessee | $94,300 |
| 48 | Florida | $92,132 |
| 49 | Iowa | $94,009 |
| 50 | Missouri | $95,695 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $93,801 |
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Updated January 8, 2025