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Best states for a measurement and verification engineer
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Jared Wilson
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Do you wonder which states in the U.S. are the best for measurement and verification engineers? If so, we have the full list of best to worst states for measurement and verification engineer 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.As measurement and verification engineers are popular in the U.S., we wanted to bring you a list of the best states for measurement and verification engineers. In case you are trying to decide where to start your career as a measurement and verification engineer, or if you are considering moving to a different city or state, we got you covered.
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 measurement and verification engineers.We found that Oregon is the best state for measurement and verification engineer jobs, whereas Arkansas is the worst.
10 best states for measurement and verification engineers in 2025
1. Oregon
Total measurement and verification engineer jobs: 831 Average annual salary: $93,530 Lowest 10 percent earn: $66,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $131,000 Location Quotient: 1.81
2. California
Total measurement and verification engineer jobs: 6,417 Average annual salary: $93,091 Lowest 10 percent earn: $65,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $133,000 Location Quotient: 1.98
3. Connecticut
Total measurement and verification engineer jobs: 331 Average annual salary: $90,358 Lowest 10 percent earn: $64,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $125,000 Location Quotient: 0.9
4. Washington
Total measurement and verification engineer jobs: 1,318 Average annual salary: $85,572 Lowest 10 percent earn: $61,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $119,000 Location Quotient: 1.63
5. Maryland
Total measurement and verification engineer jobs: 864 Average annual salary: $86,944 Lowest 10 percent earn: $62,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $120,000 Location Quotient: 1.23
6. Massachusetts
Total measurement and verification engineer jobs: 1,224 Average annual salary: $84,404 Lowest 10 percent earn: $60,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $117,000 Location Quotient: 1.2
7. District of Columbia
Total measurement and verification engineer jobs: 375 Average annual salary: $88,036 Lowest 10 percent earn: $63,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $121,000 Location Quotient: 2.02
8. New York
Total measurement and verification engineer jobs: 1,525 Average annual salary: $86,235 Lowest 10 percent earn: $62,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $119,000 Location Quotient: 1.07
9. Michigan
Total measurement and verification engineer jobs: 783 Average annual salary: $78,876 Lowest 10 percent earn: $57,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $108,000 Location Quotient: 0.91
10. Colorado
Total measurement and verification engineer jobs: 897 Average annual salary: $82,953 Lowest 10 percent earn: $59,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $115,000 Location Quotient: 1.36
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Detailed list of the best states for a measurement and verification engineer
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oregon | $93,530 | $66,000 | 4,142,776 | 831 |
| 2 | California | $93,091 | $65,000 | 39,536,653 | 6,417 |
| 3 | Connecticut | $90,358 | $64,000 | 3,588,184 | 331 |
| 4 | Washington | $85,572 | $61,000 | 7,405,743 | 1,318 |
| 5 | Maryland | $86,944 | $62,000 | 6,052,177 | 864 |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $84,404 | $60,000 | 6,859,819 | 1,224 |
| 7 | District of Columbia | $88,036 | $63,000 | 693,972 | 375 |
| 8 | New York | $86,235 | $62,000 | 19,849,399 | 1,525 |
| 9 | Michigan | $78,876 | $57,000 | 9,962,311 | 783 |
| 10 | Colorado | $82,953 | $59,000 | 5,607,154 | 897 |
| 11 | Nevada | $83,244 | $58,000 | 2,998,039 | 174 |
| 12 | Alaska | $87,863 | $65,000 | 739,795 | 63 |
| 13 | New Mexico | $79,240 | $55,000 | 2,088,070 | 191 |
| 14 | New Jersey | $86,004 | $61,000 | 9,005,644 | 680 |
| 15 | North Carolina | $78,025 | $56,000 | 10,273,419 | 907 |
| 16 | Texas | $75,684 | $53,000 | 28,304,596 | 2,303 |
| 17 | Louisiana | $81,524 | $57,000 | 4,684,333 | 157 |
| 18 | Georgia | $79,138 | $56,000 | 10,429,379 | 844 |
| 19 | Illinois | $78,090 | $57,000 | 12,802,023 | 1,073 |
| 20 | Pennsylvania | $76,766 | $55,000 | 12,805,537 | 934 |
| 21 | Ohio | $75,061 | $54,000 | 11,658,609 | 809 |
| 22 | Arizona | $73,650 | $51,000 | 7,016,270 | 728 |
| 23 | South Carolina | $77,689 | $55,000 | 5,024,369 | 267 |
| 24 | West Virginia | $74,978 | $54,000 | 1,815,857 | 81 |
| 25 | Virginia | $73,824 | $53,000 | 8,470,020 | 1,456 |
| 26 | Rhode Island | $73,417 | $52,000 | 1,059,639 | 115 |
| 27 | Indiana | $72,850 | $53,000 | 6,666,818 | 523 |
| 28 | Idaho | $72,621 | $51,000 | 1,716,943 | 144 |
| 29 | Alabama | $70,428 | $50,000 | 4,874,747 | 375 |
| 30 | Tennessee | $72,393 | $52,000 | 6,715,984 | 292 |
| 31 | Florida | $72,464 | $50,000 | 20,984,400 | 1,304 |
| 32 | Delaware | $70,238 | $50,000 | 961,939 | 153 |
| 33 | Utah | $67,077 | $47,000 | 3,101,833 | 348 |
| 34 | New Hampshire | $69,468 | $50,000 | 1,342,795 | 152 |
| 35 | Minnesota | $68,086 | $49,000 | 5,576,606 | 691 |
| 36 | Maine | $70,401 | $51,000 | 1,335,907 | 73 |
| 37 | Oklahoma | $70,341 | $50,000 | 3,930,864 | 138 |
| 38 | Wyoming | $66,025 | $47,000 | 579,315 | 55 |
| 39 | North Dakota | $65,885 | $48,000 | 755,393 | 76 |
| 40 | Kansas | $67,596 | $49,000 | 2,913,123 | 182 |
| 41 | Wisconsin | $67,108 | $48,000 | 5,795,483 | 357 |
| 42 | Vermont | $64,156 | $46,000 | 623,657 | 74 |
| 43 | Nebraska | $65,995 | $48,000 | 1,920,076 | 156 |
| 44 | Iowa | $64,125 | $46,000 | 3,145,711 | 250 |
| 45 | Missouri | $65,344 | $47,000 | 6,113,532 | 352 |
| 46 | Hawaii | $54,366 | $40,000 | 1,427,538 | 74 |
| 47 | Montana | $60,322 | $43,000 | 1,050,493 | 94 |
| 48 | Kentucky | $62,831 | $45,000 | 4,454,189 | 158 |
| 49 | South Dakota | $61,612 | $45,000 | 869,666 | 46 |
| 50 | Mississippi | $61,556 | $43,000 | 2,984,100 | 77 |
| 51 | Arkansas | $56,092 | $40,000 | 3,004,279 | 138 |
Highest paying states for measurement and verification engineers
| Rank | State | Avg. Measurement And Verification Engineer Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oregon | $93,530 |
| 2 | California | $93,091 |
| 3 | Connecticut | $90,358 |
| 4 | Washington | $85,572 |
| 5 | Maryland | $86,944 |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $84,404 |
| 7 | District of Columbia | $88,036 |
| 8 | New York | $86,235 |
| 9 | Michigan | $78,876 |
| 10 | Colorado | $82,953 |
| 11 | Nevada | $83,244 |
| 12 | Alaska | $87,863 |
| 13 | New Mexico | $79,240 |
| 14 | New Jersey | $86,004 |
| 15 | North Carolina | $78,025 |
| 16 | Texas | $75,684 |
| 17 | Louisiana | $81,524 |
| 18 | Georgia | $79,138 |
| 19 | Illinois | $78,090 |
| 20 | Pennsylvania | $76,766 |
| 21 | Ohio | $75,061 |
| 22 | Arizona | $73,650 |
| 23 | South Carolina | $77,689 |
| 24 | West Virginia | $74,978 |
| 25 | Virginia | $73,824 |
| 26 | Rhode Island | $73,417 |
| 27 | Indiana | $72,850 |
| 28 | Idaho | $72,621 |
| 29 | Alabama | $70,428 |
| 30 | Tennessee | $72,393 |
| 31 | Florida | $72,464 |
| 32 | Delaware | $70,238 |
| 33 | Utah | $67,077 |
| 34 | New Hampshire | $69,468 |
| 35 | Minnesota | $68,086 |
| 36 | Maine | $70,401 |
| 37 | Oklahoma | $70,341 |
| 38 | Wyoming | $66,025 |
| 39 | North Dakota | $65,885 |
| 40 | Kansas | $67,596 |
| 41 | Wisconsin | $67,108 |
| 42 | Vermont | $64,156 |
| 43 | Nebraska | $65,995 |
| 44 | Iowa | $64,125 |
| 45 | Missouri | $65,344 |
| 46 | Hawaii | $54,366 |
| 47 | Montana | $60,322 |
| 48 | Kentucky | $62,831 |
| 49 | South Dakota | $61,612 |
| 50 | Mississippi | $61,556 |
| 51 | Arkansas | $56,092 |
Expert opinions on the best states for measurement and verification engineers
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for measurement and verification engineers 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