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Best states for a manufacturing engineering manager
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Are you wondering which place in the United States is the best state for manufacturing engineering managers? Knowing how challenging it is to figure out where to start your career or where to move to advance your career, we decided to bring you a list of best states for manufacturing engineering manager jobs.Our research found that California is the best state for manufacturing engineering managers, while California and Nevada are ranked highest in terms of median salary. California has a median salary of $151,437 and California has the highest median salary among all 50 states for manufacturing engineering managers.
In order to get you the best states for manufacturing engineering managers, we looked at our data on jobs and wages -- specifically the average annual wage and the number of available jobs per capita.If you are currently seeking employment as a manufacturing engineering manager, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.
10 best states for manufacturing engineering managers in 2025
1. California
Total manufacturing engineering manager jobs: 5,025 Average annual salary: $151,437 Lowest 10 percent earn: $106,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $214,000 Location Quotient: 1.092. Washington
Total manufacturing engineering manager jobs: 1,431 Average annual salary: $119,368 Lowest 10 percent earn: $82,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $172,000 Location Quotient: 1.243. Michigan
Total manufacturing engineering manager jobs: 1,388 Average annual salary: $111,210 Lowest 10 percent earn: $81,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $152,000 Location Quotient: 1.134. Idaho
Total manufacturing engineering manager jobs: 283 Average annual salary: $108,846 Lowest 10 percent earn: $75,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $157,000 Location Quotient: 1.095. Nevada
Total manufacturing engineering manager jobs: 291 Average annual salary: $132,967 Lowest 10 percent earn: $92,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $192,000 Location Quotient: 0.886. Alabama
Total manufacturing engineering manager jobs: 781 Average annual salary: $106,325 Lowest 10 percent earn: $76,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $146,000 Location Quotient: 1.127. Massachusetts
Total manufacturing engineering manager jobs: 1,856 Average annual salary: $109,478 Lowest 10 percent earn: $81,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $147,000 Location Quotient: 1.288. Arizona
Total manufacturing engineering manager jobs: 922 Average annual salary: $110,117 Lowest 10 percent earn: $76,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $158,000 Location Quotient: 19. Pennsylvania
Total manufacturing engineering manager jobs: 1,747 Average annual salary: $110,231 Lowest 10 percent earn: $80,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $151,000 Location Quotient: 0.9510. Rhode Island
Total manufacturing engineering manager jobs: 264 Average annual salary: $104,838 Lowest 10 percent earn: $77,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $141,000 Location Quotient: 1.38
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How Zippia determines the best states to be a manufacturing engineering manager
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Detailed list of the best states for a manufacturing engineering manager
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $151,437 | $106,000 | 39,536,653 | 5,025 |
| 2 | Washington | $119,368 | $82,000 | 7,405,743 | 1,431 |
| 3 | Michigan | $111,210 | $81,000 | 9,962,311 | 1,388 |
| 4 | Idaho | $108,846 | $75,000 | 1,716,943 | 283 |
| 5 | Nevada | $132,967 | $92,000 | 2,998,039 | 291 |
| 6 | Alabama | $106,325 | $76,000 | 4,874,747 | 781 |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $109,478 | $81,000 | 6,859,819 | 1,856 |
| 8 | Arizona | $110,117 | $76,000 | 7,016,270 | 922 |
| 9 | Pennsylvania | $110,231 | $80,000 | 12,805,537 | 1,747 |
| 10 | Rhode Island | $104,838 | $77,000 | 1,059,639 | 264 |
| 11 | Ohio | $109,299 | $79,000 | 11,658,609 | 1,496 |
| 12 | Alaska | $113,813 | $86,000 | 739,795 | 124 |
| 13 | New Hampshire | $102,255 | $76,000 | 1,342,795 | 343 |
| 14 | Texas | $105,627 | $73,000 | 28,304,596 | 3,128 |
| 15 | North Carolina | $102,133 | $74,000 | 10,273,419 | 1,681 |
| 16 | Oregon | $102,496 | $70,000 | 4,142,776 | 972 |
| 17 | Utah | $100,556 | $68,000 | 3,101,833 | 625 |
| 18 | New York | $108,919 | $79,000 | 19,849,399 | 2,026 |
| 19 | Connecticut | $103,289 | $75,000 | 3,588,184 | 622 |
| 20 | Montana | $104,053 | $74,000 | 1,050,493 | 166 |
| 21 | Kentucky | $98,041 | $71,000 | 4,454,189 | 599 |
| 22 | West Virginia | $93,920 | $68,000 | 1,815,857 | 308 |
| 23 | New Jersey | $108,738 | $79,000 | 9,005,644 | 1,027 |
| 24 | Maine | $98,510 | $74,000 | 1,335,907 | 218 |
| 25 | Minnesota | $98,607 | $72,000 | 5,576,606 | 1,175 |
| 26 | Delaware | $100,076 | $73,000 | 961,939 | 209 |
| 27 | South Dakota | $97,937 | $71,000 | 869,666 | 150 |
| 28 | Indiana | $96,653 | $70,000 | 6,666,818 | 1,001 |
| 29 | District of Columbia | $104,535 | $76,000 | 693,972 | 259 |
| 30 | Maryland | $102,689 | $74,000 | 6,052,177 | 1,021 |
| 31 | Mississippi | $97,060 | $69,000 | 2,984,100 | 311 |
| 32 | North Dakota | $93,062 | $69,000 | 755,393 | 167 |
| 33 | Louisiana | $100,139 | $70,000 | 4,684,333 | 400 |
| 34 | South Carolina | $94,479 | $68,000 | 5,024,369 | 701 |
| 35 | Wisconsin | $94,377 | $68,000 | 5,795,483 | 848 |
| 36 | Tennessee | $94,775 | $68,000 | 6,715,984 | 793 |
| 37 | Virginia | $93,872 | $68,000 | 8,470,020 | 1,550 |
| 38 | Georgia | $96,017 | $69,000 | 10,429,379 | 1,302 |
| 39 | Colorado | $90,808 | $64,000 | 5,607,154 | 1,081 |
| 40 | Wyoming | $84,621 | $60,000 | 579,315 | 137 |
| 41 | Missouri | $95,779 | $69,000 | 6,113,532 | 686 |
| 42 | New Mexico | $92,049 | $64,000 | 2,088,070 | 281 |
| 43 | Arkansas | $90,814 | $65,000 | 3,004,279 | 366 |
| 44 | Hawaii | $88,186 | $74,000 | 1,427,538 | 116 |
| 45 | Nebraska | $92,042 | $66,000 | 1,920,076 | 300 |
| 46 | Iowa | $88,960 | $64,000 | 3,145,711 | 522 |
| 47 | Illinois | $92,973 | $67,000 | 12,802,023 | 1,648 |
| 48 | Vermont | $91,698 | $68,000 | 623,657 | 73 |
| 49 | Kansas | $88,120 | $63,000 | 2,913,123 | 379 |
| 50 | Florida | $83,194 | $57,000 | 20,984,400 | 1,977 |
| 51 | Oklahoma | $84,485 | $60,000 | 3,930,864 | 332 |
Highest paying states for manufacturing engineering managers
| Rank | State | Avg. Manufacturing Engineering Manager Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $151,437 |
| 2 | Washington | $119,368 |
| 3 | Michigan | $111,210 |
| 4 | Idaho | $108,846 |
| 5 | Nevada | $132,967 |
| 6 | Alabama | $106,325 |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $109,478 |
| 8 | Arizona | $110,117 |
| 9 | Pennsylvania | $110,231 |
| 10 | Rhode Island | $104,838 |
| 11 | Ohio | $109,299 |
| 12 | Alaska | $113,813 |
| 13 | New Hampshire | $102,255 |
| 14 | Texas | $105,627 |
| 15 | North Carolina | $102,133 |
| 16 | Oregon | $102,496 |
| 17 | Utah | $100,556 |
| 18 | New York | $108,919 |
| 19 | Connecticut | $103,289 |
| 20 | Montana | $104,053 |
| 21 | Kentucky | $98,041 |
| 22 | West Virginia | $93,920 |
| 23 | New Jersey | $108,738 |
| 24 | Maine | $98,510 |
| 25 | Minnesota | $98,607 |
| 26 | Delaware | $100,076 |
| 27 | South Dakota | $97,937 |
| 28 | Indiana | $96,653 |
| 29 | District of Columbia | $104,535 |
| 30 | Maryland | $102,689 |
| 31 | Mississippi | $97,060 |
| 32 | North Dakota | $93,062 |
| 33 | Louisiana | $100,139 |
| 34 | South Carolina | $94,479 |
| 35 | Wisconsin | $94,377 |
| 36 | Tennessee | $94,775 |
| 37 | Virginia | $93,872 |
| 38 | Georgia | $96,017 |
| 39 | Colorado | $90,808 |
| 40 | Wyoming | $84,621 |
| 41 | Missouri | $95,779 |
| 42 | New Mexico | $92,049 |
| 43 | Arkansas | $90,814 |
| 44 | Hawaii | $88,186 |
| 45 | Nebraska | $92,042 |
| 46 | Iowa | $88,960 |
| 47 | Illinois | $92,973 |
| 48 | Vermont | $91,698 |
| 49 | Kansas | $88,120 |
| 50 | Florida | $83,194 |
| 51 | Oklahoma | $84,485 |
Expert opinions on the best states for manufacturing engineering managers
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for manufacturing engineering managers to find work opportunities?
Jonathan Puthoff
Associate Professor, California State Polytechnic University - Pomona
I always encourage students to look as far afield as their personal circumstances and skill set can accommodate. Geography is a relatively minor constraint in a world with well-developed travel and telework options. I also anticipate that early- and mid-career relocation will be an option or requirement at some point for most tech workers. For these reasons, I think that associating particular opportunities with particular regions might not be a good strategy in an entry-level job search. Graduates should rather identify opportunities and ask "Can I see myself working in this region for the opening years of my career?", understanding that the location will likely change depending on factors both internal and external to their employer.
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Updated January 8, 2025