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Do you wonder which states in the U.S. are the best for measurement controls specialists? If so, we have the full list of best to worst states for measurement controls specialist 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 controls specialists are popular in the U.S., we wanted to bring you a list of the best states for measurement controls specialists. In case you are trying to decide where to start your career as a measurement controls specialist, or if you are considering moving to a different city or state, we got you covered.
In order to get you the best states for measurement controls specialists, we looked at our data on jobs and wages -- specifically the average annual wage and the number of available jobs per capita.We found that Michigan is the best state for measurement controls specialist jobs, whereas Oklahoma is the worst.
10 best states for measurement controls specialists in 2025
1. Michigan
Total measurement controls specialist jobs: 666 Average annual salary: $86,652 Lowest 10 percent earn: $50,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $147,000 Location Quotient: 1.42
2. New York
Total measurement controls specialist jobs: 839 Average annual salary: $94,716 Lowest 10 percent earn: $55,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $161,000 Location Quotient: 1.08
3. Iowa
Total measurement controls specialist jobs: 276 Average annual salary: $73,816 Lowest 10 percent earn: $43,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $124,000 Location Quotient: 1.26
4. Texas
Total measurement controls specialist jobs: 1,281 Average annual salary: $78,349 Lowest 10 percent earn: $45,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $134,000 Location Quotient: 1.04
5. New Mexico
Total measurement controls specialist jobs: 122 Average annual salary: $78,353 Lowest 10 percent earn: $45,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $135,000 Location Quotient: 1.03
6. Delaware
Total measurement controls specialist jobs: 96 Average annual salary: $70,473 Lowest 10 percent earn: $40,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $121,000 Location Quotient: 1.26
7. Tennessee
Total measurement controls specialist jobs: 339 Average annual salary: $72,715 Lowest 10 percent earn: $42,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $123,000 Location Quotient: 0.95
8. New Jersey
Total measurement controls specialist jobs: 389 Average annual salary: $94,507 Lowest 10 percent earn: $55,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $160,000 Location Quotient: 0.81
9. New Hampshire
Total measurement controls specialist jobs: 113 Average annual salary: $71,170 Lowest 10 percent earn: $41,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $122,000 Location Quotient: 1.07
10. Vermont
Total measurement controls specialist jobs: 52 Average annual salary: $68,864 Lowest 10 percent earn: $40,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $117,000 Location Quotient: 1.12
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Detailed list of the best states for a measurement controls specialist
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michigan | $86,652 | $50,000 | 9,962,311 | 666 |
| 2 | New York | $94,716 | $55,000 | 19,849,399 | 839 |
| 3 | Iowa | $73,816 | $43,000 | 3,145,711 | 276 |
| 4 | Texas | $78,349 | $45,000 | 28,304,596 | 1,281 |
| 5 | New Mexico | $78,353 | $45,000 | 2,088,070 | 122 |
| 6 | Delaware | $70,473 | $40,000 | 961,939 | 96 |
| 7 | Tennessee | $72,715 | $42,000 | 6,715,984 | 339 |
| 8 | New Jersey | $94,507 | $55,000 | 9,005,644 | 389 |
| 9 | New Hampshire | $71,170 | $41,000 | 1,342,795 | 113 |
| 10 | Vermont | $68,864 | $40,000 | 623,657 | 52 |
| 11 | Connecticut | $72,442 | $42,000 | 3,588,184 | 197 |
| 12 | Kansas | $70,700 | $42,000 | 2,913,123 | 179 |
| 13 | Rhode Island | $72,675 | $42,000 | 1,059,639 | 68 |
| 14 | Maryland | $72,197 | $41,000 | 6,052,177 | 408 |
| 15 | Massachusetts | $72,092 | $42,000 | 6,859,819 | 515 |
| 16 | Arkansas | $71,380 | $42,000 | 3,004,279 | 139 |
| 17 | District of Columbia | $68,959 | $39,000 | 693,972 | 137 |
| 18 | Nevada | $63,032 | $35,000 | 2,998,039 | 141 |
| 19 | Ohio | $66,634 | $38,000 | 11,658,609 | 602 |
| 20 | Wisconsin | $62,302 | $36,000 | 5,795,483 | 360 |
| 21 | West Virginia | $66,434 | $38,000 | 1,815,857 | 87 |
| 22 | Maine | $69,740 | $40,000 | 1,335,907 | 71 |
| 23 | Virginia | $67,640 | $38,000 | 8,470,020 | 592 |
| 24 | Arizona | $61,692 | $35,000 | 7,016,270 | 391 |
| 25 | North Dakota | $58,482 | $35,000 | 755,393 | 69 |
| 26 | Indiana | $60,318 | $35,000 | 6,666,818 | 415 |
| 27 | Louisiana | $61,133 | $35,000 | 4,684,333 | 196 |
| 28 | Pennsylvania | $60,731 | $35,000 | 12,805,537 | 691 |
| 29 | Colorado | $62,956 | $37,000 | 5,607,154 | 339 |
| 30 | Alaska | $57,637 | $33,000 | 739,795 | 55 |
| 31 | Montana | $56,532 | $33,000 | 1,050,493 | 76 |
| 32 | Hawaii | $51,714 | $35,000 | 1,427,538 | 98 |
| 33 | Kentucky | $59,790 | $34,000 | 4,454,189 | 194 |
| 34 | Nebraska | $54,737 | $32,000 | 1,920,076 | 145 |
| 35 | Utah | $56,138 | $32,000 | 3,101,833 | 196 |
| 36 | California | $64,650 | $36,000 | 39,536,653 | 1,512 |
| 37 | South Dakota | $56,990 | $34,000 | 869,666 | 60 |
| 38 | North Carolina | $51,566 | $29,000 | 10,273,419 | 669 |
| 39 | South Carolina | $58,723 | $34,000 | 5,024,369 | 232 |
| 40 | Illinois | $56,814 | $33,000 | 12,802,023 | 697 |
| 41 | Idaho | $56,262 | $32,000 | 1,716,943 | 91 |
| 42 | Mississippi | $57,038 | $33,000 | 2,984,100 | 90 |
| 43 | Wyoming | $45,326 | $26,000 | 579,315 | 50 |
| 44 | Washington | $58,146 | $33,000 | 7,405,743 | 340 |
| 45 | Florida | $48,921 | $28,000 | 20,984,400 | 1,012 |
| 46 | Missouri | $55,297 | $32,000 | 6,113,532 | 323 |
| 47 | Georgia | $47,642 | $28,000 | 10,429,379 | 656 |
| 48 | Alabama | $47,711 | $28,000 | 4,874,747 | 264 |
| 49 | Oregon | $50,892 | $28,000 | 4,142,776 | 236 |
| 50 | Minnesota | $50,951 | $30,000 | 5,576,606 | 369 |
| 51 | Oklahoma | $46,764 | $27,000 | 3,930,864 | 168 |
Highest paying states for measurement controls specialists
| Rank | State | Avg. Measurement Controls Specialist Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michigan | $86,652 |
| 2 | New York | $94,716 |
| 3 | Iowa | $73,816 |
| 4 | Texas | $78,349 |
| 5 | New Mexico | $78,353 |
| 6 | Delaware | $70,473 |
| 7 | Tennessee | $72,715 |
| 8 | New Jersey | $94,507 |
| 9 | New Hampshire | $71,170 |
| 10 | Vermont | $68,864 |
| 11 | Connecticut | $72,442 |
| 12 | Kansas | $70,700 |
| 13 | Rhode Island | $72,675 |
| 14 | Maryland | $72,197 |
| 15 | Massachusetts | $72,092 |
| 16 | Arkansas | $71,380 |
| 17 | District of Columbia | $68,959 |
| 18 | Nevada | $63,032 |
| 19 | Ohio | $66,634 |
| 20 | Wisconsin | $62,302 |
| 21 | West Virginia | $66,434 |
| 22 | Maine | $69,740 |
| 23 | Virginia | $67,640 |
| 24 | Arizona | $61,692 |
| 25 | North Dakota | $58,482 |
| 26 | Indiana | $60,318 |
| 27 | Louisiana | $61,133 |
| 28 | Pennsylvania | $60,731 |
| 29 | Colorado | $62,956 |
| 30 | Alaska | $57,637 |
| 31 | Montana | $56,532 |
| 32 | Hawaii | $51,714 |
| 33 | Kentucky | $59,790 |
| 34 | Nebraska | $54,737 |
| 35 | Utah | $56,138 |
| 36 | California | $64,650 |
| 37 | South Dakota | $56,990 |
| 38 | North Carolina | $51,566 |
| 39 | South Carolina | $58,723 |
| 40 | Illinois | $56,814 |
| 41 | Idaho | $56,262 |
| 42 | Mississippi | $57,038 |
| 43 | Wyoming | $45,326 |
| 44 | Washington | $58,146 |
| 45 | Florida | $48,921 |
| 46 | Missouri | $55,297 |
| 47 | Georgia | $47,642 |
| 48 | Alabama | $47,711 |
| 49 | Oregon | $50,892 |
| 50 | Minnesota | $50,951 |
| 51 | Oklahoma | $46,764 |
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Updated January 8, 2025