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Job opportunities vary from state to state, and architecture and engineering careers are no different. Because we know how difficult it can be to know which states are the best when it comes to metallurgical engineer jobs, we decided to crunch some numbers to bring you the best states for metallurgical engineers.As metallurgical engineers are popular in the U.S., we wanted to bring you a list of the best states for metallurgical engineers. In case you are trying to decide where to start your career as a metallurgical engineer, 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 metallurgical engineers, 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 the Midwest is best for metallurgical engineers, and the West is the worst. Hayward, CA is the best city in the country for metallurgical engineer jobs, where as Washington is the best state in the country.
10 best states for metallurgical engineers in 2025
1. Washington
Total metallurgical engineer jobs: 827 Average annual salary: $98,300 Lowest 10 percent earn: $74,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $129,000 Location Quotient: 1.25
2. Arizona
Total metallurgical engineer jobs: 613 Average annual salary: $90,519 Lowest 10 percent earn: $68,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $119,000 Location Quotient: 1.16
3. New Hampshire
Total metallurgical engineer jobs: 171 Average annual salary: $91,369 Lowest 10 percent earn: $67,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $123,000 Location Quotient: 1.08
4. Oregon
Total metallurgical engineer jobs: 540 Average annual salary: $89,037 Lowest 10 percent earn: $67,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $117,000 Location Quotient: 1.44
5. Massachusetts
Total metallurgical engineer jobs: 1,073 Average annual salary: $90,351 Lowest 10 percent earn: $67,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $121,000 Location Quotient: 1.29
6. Colorado
Total metallurgical engineer jobs: 611 Average annual salary: $89,912 Lowest 10 percent earn: $68,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $118,000 Location Quotient: 1.14
7. California
Total metallurgical engineer jobs: 4,552 Average annual salary: $91,581 Lowest 10 percent earn: $68,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $122,000 Location Quotient: 1.72
8. New Mexico
Total metallurgical engineer jobs: 140 Average annual salary: $89,279 Lowest 10 percent earn: $67,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $118,000 Location Quotient: 0.79
9. Kentucky
Total metallurgical engineer jobs: 226 Average annual salary: $89,169 Lowest 10 percent earn: $68,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $116,000 Location Quotient: 0.68
10. Minnesota
Total metallurgical engineer jobs: 649 Average annual salary: $87,792 Lowest 10 percent earn: $66,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $115,000 Location Quotient: 1.08
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Detailed list of the best states for a metallurgical engineer
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $98,300 | $74,000 | 7,405,743 | 827 |
| 2 | Arizona | $90,519 | $68,000 | 7,016,270 | 613 |
| 3 | New Hampshire | $91,369 | $67,000 | 1,342,795 | 171 |
| 4 | Oregon | $89,037 | $67,000 | 4,142,776 | 540 |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $90,351 | $67,000 | 6,859,819 | 1,073 |
| 6 | Colorado | $89,912 | $68,000 | 5,607,154 | 611 |
| 7 | California | $91,581 | $68,000 | 39,536,653 | 4,552 |
| 8 | New Mexico | $89,279 | $67,000 | 2,088,070 | 140 |
| 9 | Kentucky | $89,169 | $68,000 | 4,454,189 | 226 |
| 10 | Minnesota | $87,792 | $66,000 | 5,576,606 | 649 |
| 11 | Georgia | $88,946 | $68,000 | 10,429,379 | 709 |
| 12 | Maryland | $89,916 | $67,000 | 6,052,177 | 674 |
| 13 | Wyoming | $89,138 | $67,000 | 579,315 | 35 |
| 14 | Texas | $85,477 | $64,000 | 28,304,596 | 1,652 |
| 15 | Nevada | $86,638 | $64,000 | 2,998,039 | 150 |
| 16 | Virginia | $85,019 | $64,000 | 8,470,020 | 1,117 |
| 17 | Vermont | $85,876 | $63,000 | 623,657 | 58 |
| 18 | North Dakota | $85,145 | $65,000 | 755,393 | 59 |
| 19 | Florida | $87,248 | $66,000 | 20,984,400 | 1,029 |
| 20 | Pennsylvania | $83,509 | $62,000 | 12,805,537 | 852 |
| 21 | Michigan | $78,952 | $59,000 | 9,962,311 | 801 |
| 22 | New York | $84,385 | $62,000 | 19,849,399 | 1,069 |
| 23 | Illinois | $82,551 | $62,000 | 12,802,023 | 900 |
| 24 | Alaska | $86,505 | $71,000 | 739,795 | 32 |
| 25 | South Carolina | $79,932 | $61,000 | 5,024,369 | 344 |
| 26 | Utah | $76,885 | $58,000 | 3,101,833 | 381 |
| 27 | Connecticut | $81,941 | $60,000 | 3,588,184 | 312 |
| 28 | Delaware | $79,185 | $59,000 | 961,939 | 130 |
| 29 | District of Columbia | $79,120 | $59,000 | 693,972 | 227 |
| 30 | Maine | $82,951 | $61,000 | 1,335,907 | 65 |
| 31 | Louisiana | $82,834 | $62,000 | 4,684,333 | 107 |
| 32 | Alabama | $77,095 | $58,000 | 4,874,747 | 372 |
| 33 | Montana | $81,786 | $62,000 | 1,050,493 | 66 |
| 34 | Idaho | $77,991 | $58,000 | 1,716,943 | 132 |
| 35 | Tennessee | $77,625 | $59,000 | 6,715,984 | 330 |
| 36 | North Carolina | $76,226 | $57,000 | 10,273,419 | 873 |
| 37 | Rhode Island | $78,064 | $57,000 | 1,059,639 | 91 |
| 38 | South Dakota | $78,685 | $60,000 | 869,666 | 30 |
| 39 | Ohio | $73,553 | $55,000 | 11,658,609 | 910 |
| 40 | Indiana | $73,142 | $55,000 | 6,666,818 | 542 |
| 41 | Hawaii | $81,873 | $65,000 | 1,427,538 | 42 |
| 42 | Iowa | $75,528 | $57,000 | 3,145,711 | 215 |
| 43 | West Virginia | $74,608 | $56,000 | 1,815,857 | 72 |
| 44 | New Jersey | $76,443 | $57,000 | 9,005,644 | 534 |
| 45 | Wisconsin | $70,385 | $53,000 | 5,795,483 | 417 |
| 46 | Kansas | $73,336 | $56,000 | 2,913,123 | 169 |
| 47 | Oklahoma | $72,397 | $55,000 | 3,930,864 | 115 |
| 48 | Missouri | $68,556 | $52,000 | 6,113,532 | 350 |
| 49 | Arkansas | $60,377 | $46,000 | 3,004,279 | 165 |
| 50 | Nebraska | $59,915 | $45,000 | 1,920,076 | 154 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $61,519 | $46,000 | 2,984,100 | 119 |
Highest paying states for metallurgical engineers
| Rank | State | Avg. Metallurgical Engineer Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $98,300 |
| 2 | Arizona | $90,519 |
| 3 | New Hampshire | $91,369 |
| 4 | Oregon | $89,037 |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $90,351 |
| 6 | Colorado | $89,912 |
| 7 | California | $91,581 |
| 8 | New Mexico | $89,279 |
| 9 | Kentucky | $89,169 |
| 10 | Minnesota | $87,792 |
| 11 | Georgia | $88,946 |
| 12 | Maryland | $89,916 |
| 13 | Wyoming | $89,138 |
| 14 | Texas | $85,477 |
| 15 | Nevada | $86,638 |
| 16 | Virginia | $85,019 |
| 17 | Vermont | $85,876 |
| 18 | North Dakota | $85,145 |
| 19 | Florida | $87,248 |
| 20 | Pennsylvania | $83,509 |
| 21 | Michigan | $78,952 |
| 22 | New York | $84,385 |
| 23 | Illinois | $82,551 |
| 24 | Alaska | $86,505 |
| 25 | South Carolina | $79,932 |
| 26 | Utah | $76,885 |
| 27 | Connecticut | $81,941 |
| 28 | Delaware | $79,185 |
| 29 | District of Columbia | $79,120 |
| 30 | Maine | $82,951 |
| 31 | Louisiana | $82,834 |
| 32 | Alabama | $77,095 |
| 33 | Montana | $81,786 |
| 34 | Idaho | $77,991 |
| 35 | Tennessee | $77,625 |
| 36 | North Carolina | $76,226 |
| 37 | Rhode Island | $78,064 |
| 38 | South Dakota | $78,685 |
| 39 | Ohio | $73,553 |
| 40 | Indiana | $73,142 |
| 41 | Hawaii | $81,873 |
| 42 | Iowa | $75,528 |
| 43 | West Virginia | $74,608 |
| 44 | New Jersey | $76,443 |
| 45 | Wisconsin | $70,385 |
| 46 | Kansas | $73,336 |
| 47 | Oklahoma | $72,397 |
| 48 | Missouri | $68,556 |
| 49 | Arkansas | $60,377 |
| 50 | Nebraska | $59,915 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $61,519 |
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Updated January 8, 2025