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Do you wonder which states in the U.S. are the best for master technicians? If so, we have the full list of best to worst states for master technician jobs for you to check out and see if you think it's time to move and start anew. Not all states fare the same when it come to job opportunity and pay.In fact, our research shows that Alaska is the best state for master technicians in America. The best city in America for master technicians with the highest pay is San Francisco, CA.
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 master technicians.If you are currently seeking employment as a master technician, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.
10 best states for master technicians in 2026
1. Alaska
Total master technician jobs: 198 Average annual salary: $129,247 Lowest 10 percent earn: $87,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $189,000 Location Quotient: 1.28
2. Oregon
Total master technician jobs: 827 Average annual salary: $136,384 Lowest 10 percent earn: $89,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $208,000 Location Quotient: 1.07
3. Nevada
Total master technician jobs: 421 Average annual salary: $129,334 Lowest 10 percent earn: $84,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $199,000 Location Quotient: 1.08
4. Washington
Total master technician jobs: 1,222 Average annual salary: $152,901 Lowest 10 percent earn: $102,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $227,000 Location Quotient: 0.9
5. Connecticut
Total master technician jobs: 722 Average annual salary: $111,035 Lowest 10 percent earn: $71,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $172,000 Location Quotient: 1.17
6. New Jersey
Total master technician jobs: 1,415 Average annual salary: $127,839 Lowest 10 percent earn: $83,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $195,000 Location Quotient: 0.96
7. Idaho
Total master technician jobs: 349 Average annual salary: $106,862 Lowest 10 percent earn: $67,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $168,000 Location Quotient: 1.14
8. New Hampshire
Total master technician jobs: 330 Average annual salary: $112,829 Lowest 10 percent earn: $71,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $177,000 Location Quotient: 1.01
9. Arizona
Total master technician jobs: 1,199 Average annual salary: $107,154 Lowest 10 percent earn: $68,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $168,000 Location Quotient: 1.1
10. California
Total master technician jobs: 4,039 Average annual salary: $138,467 Lowest 10 percent earn: $91,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $209,000 Location Quotient: 0.74
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Detailed list of the best states for a master technician
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $129,247 | $87,000 | 739,795 | 198 |
| 2 | Oregon | $136,384 | $89,000 | 4,142,776 | 827 |
| 3 | Nevada | $129,334 | $84,000 | 2,998,039 | 421 |
| 4 | Washington | $152,901 | $102,000 | 7,405,743 | 1,222 |
| 5 | Connecticut | $111,035 | $71,000 | 3,588,184 | 722 |
| 6 | New Jersey | $127,839 | $83,000 | 9,005,644 | 1,415 |
| 7 | Idaho | $106,862 | $67,000 | 1,716,943 | 349 |
| 8 | New Hampshire | $112,829 | $71,000 | 1,342,795 | 330 |
| 9 | Arizona | $107,154 | $68,000 | 7,016,270 | 1,199 |
| 10 | California | $138,467 | $91,000 | 39,536,653 | 4,039 |
| 11 | Virginia | $119,274 | $76,000 | 8,470,020 | 1,684 |
| 12 | Massachusetts | $128,858 | $83,000 | 6,859,819 | 1,315 |
| 13 | Delaware | $99,726 | $64,000 | 961,939 | 271 |
| 14 | Maryland | $119,095 | $77,000 | 6,052,177 | 1,019 |
| 15 | Montana | $95,529 | $61,000 | 1,050,493 | 268 |
| 16 | Vermont | $96,932 | $60,000 | 623,657 | 172 |
| 17 | Pennsylvania | $104,321 | $67,000 | 12,805,537 | 2,004 |
| 18 | Texas | $105,868 | $64,000 | 28,304,596 | 3,508 |
| 19 | Illinois | $104,118 | $65,000 | 12,802,023 | 2,246 |
| 20 | Maine | $92,562 | $56,000 | 1,335,907 | 327 |
| 21 | Michigan | $104,448 | $66,000 | 9,962,311 | 1,234 |
| 22 | Georgia | $92,823 | $56,000 | 10,429,379 | 2,391 |
| 23 | North Dakota | $97,519 | $63,000 | 755,393 | 167 |
| 24 | District of Columbia | $118,766 | $76,000 | 693,972 | 134 |
| 25 | Rhode Island | $101,538 | $64,000 | 1,059,639 | 189 |
| 26 | Wyoming | $93,946 | $58,000 | 579,315 | 109 |
| 27 | Colorado | $92,954 | $57,000 | 5,607,154 | 1,254 |
| 28 | Utah | $90,686 | $56,000 | 3,101,833 | 643 |
| 29 | Nebraska | $84,930 | $52,000 | 1,920,076 | 492 |
| 30 | New York | $98,019 | $63,000 | 19,849,399 | 2,255 |
| 31 | Wisconsin | $87,402 | $55,000 | 5,795,483 | 1,072 |
| 32 | Ohio | $88,102 | $55,000 | 11,658,609 | 1,794 |
| 33 | Minnesota | $91,313 | $58,000 | 5,576,606 | 1,106 |
| 34 | South Dakota | $83,549 | $52,000 | 869,666 | 193 |
| 35 | Iowa | $73,101 | $45,000 | 3,145,711 | 1,372 |
| 36 | Tennessee | $78,953 | $48,000 | 6,715,984 | 1,169 |
| 37 | Alabama | $76,367 | $46,000 | 4,874,747 | 932 |
| 38 | Hawaii | $82,182 | $58,000 | 1,427,538 | 169 |
| 39 | Indiana | $70,604 | $44,000 | 6,666,818 | 1,537 |
| 40 | Louisiana | $71,541 | $42,000 | 4,684,333 | 744 |
| 41 | Oklahoma | $83,442 | $51,000 | 3,930,864 | 493 |
| 42 | Arkansas | $75,164 | $45,000 | 3,004,279 | 499 |
| 43 | Kansas | $81,241 | $49,000 | 2,913,123 | 474 |
| 44 | Florida | $65,268 | $39,000 | 20,984,400 | 3,903 |
| 45 | Mississippi | $71,359 | $43,000 | 2,984,100 | 434 |
| 46 | Kentucky | $65,228 | $40,000 | 4,454,189 | 838 |
| 47 | West Virginia | $75,518 | $47,000 | 1,815,857 | 252 |
| 48 | North Carolina | $73,817 | $45,000 | 10,273,419 | 1,703 |
| 49 | New Mexico | $79,699 | $49,000 | 2,088,070 | 264 |
| 50 | South Carolina | $67,625 | $41,000 | 5,024,369 | 887 |
| 51 | Missouri | $73,204 | $44,000 | 6,113,532 | 880 |
Highest paying states for master technicians
| Rank | State | Avg. Master Technician Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $129,247 |
| 2 | Oregon | $136,384 |
| 3 | Nevada | $129,334 |
| 4 | Washington | $152,901 |
| 5 | Connecticut | $111,035 |
| 6 | New Jersey | $127,839 |
| 7 | Idaho | $106,862 |
| 8 | New Hampshire | $112,829 |
| 9 | Arizona | $107,154 |
| 10 | California | $138,467 |
| 11 | Virginia | $119,274 |
| 12 | Massachusetts | $128,858 |
| 13 | Delaware | $99,726 |
| 14 | Maryland | $119,095 |
| 15 | Montana | $95,529 |
| 16 | Vermont | $96,932 |
| 17 | Pennsylvania | $104,321 |
| 18 | Texas | $105,868 |
| 19 | Illinois | $104,118 |
| 20 | Maine | $92,562 |
| 21 | Michigan | $104,448 |
| 22 | Georgia | $92,823 |
| 23 | North Dakota | $97,519 |
| 24 | District of Columbia | $118,766 |
| 25 | Rhode Island | $101,538 |
| 26 | Wyoming | $93,946 |
| 27 | Colorado | $92,954 |
| 28 | Utah | $90,686 |
| 29 | Nebraska | $84,930 |
| 30 | New York | $98,019 |
| 31 | Wisconsin | $87,402 |
| 32 | Ohio | $88,102 |
| 33 | Minnesota | $91,313 |
| 34 | South Dakota | $83,549 |
| 35 | Iowa | $73,101 |
| 36 | Tennessee | $78,953 |
| 37 | Alabama | $76,367 |
| 38 | Hawaii | $82,182 |
| 39 | Indiana | $70,604 |
| 40 | Louisiana | $71,541 |
| 41 | Oklahoma | $83,442 |
| 42 | Arkansas | $75,164 |
| 43 | Kansas | $81,241 |
| 44 | Florida | $65,268 |
| 45 | Mississippi | $71,359 |
| 46 | Kentucky | $65,228 |
| 47 | West Virginia | $75,518 |
| 48 | North Carolina | $73,817 |
| 49 | New Mexico | $79,699 |
| 50 | South Carolina | $67,625 |
| 51 | Missouri | $73,204 |
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Updated January 8, 2025