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We decided to bring you a list of the best states for jobs for multi-skilled operators in the United States. Multi-skilled operator positions are available in every state, but not all states are the same. Some states do not offer the same wages, benefits, time off, etc for multi-skilled operators.In order to help you decide which state is the best for multi-skilled operators, we ranked all 50 states and the District of Columbia from best to worst for multi-skilled operator jobs.
We figured that the best places for multi-skilled operator jobs has three things everyone would agree on. There would be high annual wages, good career prospects (no matter what phase of the career you are in), and a lot of job opportunities.If you are currently seeking employment as a multi-skilled operator, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.
10 best states for multi-skilled operators in 2025
1. Minnesota
Total multi-skilled operator jobs: 427 Average annual salary: $51,091 Lowest 10 percent earn: $41,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $63,000 Location Quotient: 1.6
2. Ohio
Total multi-skilled operator jobs: 637 Average annual salary: $49,931 Lowest 10 percent earn: $38,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $64,000 Location Quotient: 1.56
3. Indiana
Total multi-skilled operator jobs: 435 Average annual salary: $45,827 Lowest 10 percent earn: $35,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $58,000 Location Quotient: 1.65
4. New Hampshire
Total multi-skilled operator jobs: 110 Average annual salary: $46,744 Lowest 10 percent earn: $37,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $58,000 Location Quotient: 1.57
5. Missouri
Total multi-skilled operator jobs: 211 Average annual salary: $47,279 Lowest 10 percent earn: $36,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $60,000 Location Quotient: 0.9
6. Illinois
Total multi-skilled operator jobs: 427 Average annual salary: $48,052 Lowest 10 percent earn: $37,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $61,000 Location Quotient: 0.89
7. Connecticut
Total multi-skilled operator jobs: 114 Average annual salary: $48,005 Lowest 10 percent earn: $37,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $62,000 Location Quotient: 0.86
8. North Dakota
Total multi-skilled operator jobs: 25 Average annual salary: $45,372 Lowest 10 percent earn: $37,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $55,000 Location Quotient: 0.67
9. Nevada
Total multi-skilled operator jobs: 59 Average annual salary: $45,784 Lowest 10 percent earn: $34,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $60,000 Location Quotient: 0.7
10. Louisiana
Total multi-skilled operator jobs: 63 Average annual salary: $46,275 Lowest 10 percent earn: $35,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $60,000 Location Quotient: 0.49
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How Zippia determines the best states to be a multi-skilled operator
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Detailed list of the best states for a multi-skilled operator
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnesota | $51,091 | $41,000 | 5,576,606 | 427 |
| 2 | Ohio | $49,931 | $38,000 | 11,658,609 | 637 |
| 3 | Indiana | $45,827 | $35,000 | 6,666,818 | 435 |
| 4 | New Hampshire | $46,744 | $37,000 | 1,342,795 | 110 |
| 5 | Missouri | $47,279 | $36,000 | 6,113,532 | 211 |
| 6 | Illinois | $48,052 | $37,000 | 12,802,023 | 427 |
| 7 | Connecticut | $48,005 | $37,000 | 3,588,184 | 114 |
| 8 | North Dakota | $45,372 | $37,000 | 755,393 | 25 |
| 9 | Nevada | $45,784 | $34,000 | 2,998,039 | 59 |
| 10 | Louisiana | $46,275 | $35,000 | 4,684,333 | 63 |
| 11 | Utah | $43,404 | $33,000 | 3,101,833 | 164 |
| 12 | Washington | $49,873 | $40,000 | 7,405,743 | 105 |
| 13 | Vermont | $44,963 | $36,000 | 623,657 | 32 |
| 14 | Montana | $46,225 | $37,000 | 1,050,493 | 24 |
| 15 | Mississippi | $43,393 | $33,000 | 2,984,100 | 86 |
| 16 | Massachusetts | $43,822 | $34,000 | 6,859,819 | 1,225 |
| 17 | Hawaii | $46,343 | $40,000 | 1,427,538 | 98 |
| 18 | South Dakota | $42,937 | $34,000 | 869,666 | 31 |
| 19 | Alaska | $42,962 | $39,000 | 739,795 | 95 |
| 20 | Wisconsin | $41,491 | $32,000 | 5,795,483 | 454 |
| 21 | New York | $46,730 | $35,000 | 19,849,399 | 290 |
| 22 | Rhode Island | $41,402 | $32,000 | 1,059,639 | 153 |
| 23 | Nebraska | $42,350 | $33,000 | 1,920,076 | 84 |
| 24 | New Mexico | $44,986 | $35,000 | 2,088,070 | 9 |
| 25 | Pennsylvania | $41,894 | $31,000 | 12,805,537 | 500 |
| 26 | New Jersey | $42,046 | $32,000 | 9,005,644 | 891 |
| 27 | Colorado | $45,431 | $35,000 | 5,607,154 | 87 |
| 28 | Iowa | $40,207 | $31,000 | 3,145,711 | 212 |
| 29 | Oregon | $44,141 | $34,000 | 4,142,776 | 95 |
| 30 | Maine | $41,505 | $33,000 | 1,335,907 | 57 |
| 31 | Maryland | $45,947 | $35,000 | 6,052,177 | 100 |
| 32 | Wyoming | $42,848 | $33,000 | 579,315 | 10 |
| 33 | Arizona | $41,836 | $32,000 | 7,016,270 | 130 |
| 34 | Kansas | $39,715 | $31,000 | 2,913,123 | 93 |
| 35 | California | $44,319 | $33,000 | 39,536,653 | 538 |
| 36 | Idaho | $40,856 | $31,000 | 1,716,943 | 45 |
| 37 | Oklahoma | $40,671 | $31,000 | 3,930,864 | 62 |
| 38 | District of Columbia | $38,915 | $29,000 | 693,972 | 138 |
| 39 | North Carolina | $37,743 | $28,000 | 10,273,419 | 438 |
| 40 | Georgia | $37,607 | $28,000 | 10,429,379 | 470 |
| 41 | Texas | $39,481 | $30,000 | 28,304,596 | 507 |
| 42 | South Carolina | $36,728 | $28,000 | 5,024,369 | 196 |
| 43 | Tennessee | $35,555 | $27,000 | 6,715,984 | 321 |
| 44 | Kentucky | $36,041 | $27,000 | 4,454,189 | 185 |
| 45 | Delaware | $39,210 | $29,000 | 961,939 | 28 |
| 46 | West Virginia | $37,380 | $28,000 | 1,815,857 | 27 |
| 47 | Michigan | $34,844 | $27,000 | 9,962,311 | 282 |
| 48 | Florida | $37,415 | $28,000 | 20,984,400 | 322 |
| 49 | Alabama | $30,958 | $23,000 | 4,874,747 | 128 |
| 50 | Arkansas | $32,828 | $25,000 | 3,004,279 | 69 |
| 51 | Virginia | $33,055 | $25,000 | 8,470,020 | 156 |
Highest paying states for multi-skilled operators
| Rank | State | Avg. Multi-Skilled Operator Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnesota | $51,091 |
| 2 | Ohio | $49,931 |
| 3 | Indiana | $45,827 |
| 4 | New Hampshire | $46,744 |
| 5 | Missouri | $47,279 |
| 6 | Illinois | $48,052 |
| 7 | Connecticut | $48,005 |
| 8 | North Dakota | $45,372 |
| 9 | Nevada | $45,784 |
| 10 | Louisiana | $46,275 |
| 11 | Utah | $43,404 |
| 12 | Washington | $49,873 |
| 13 | Vermont | $44,963 |
| 14 | Montana | $46,225 |
| 15 | Mississippi | $43,393 |
| 16 | Massachusetts | $43,822 |
| 17 | Hawaii | $46,343 |
| 18 | South Dakota | $42,937 |
| 19 | Alaska | $42,962 |
| 20 | Wisconsin | $41,491 |
| 21 | New York | $46,730 |
| 22 | Rhode Island | $41,402 |
| 23 | Nebraska | $42,350 |
| 24 | New Mexico | $44,986 |
| 25 | Pennsylvania | $41,894 |
| 26 | New Jersey | $42,046 |
| 27 | Colorado | $45,431 |
| 28 | Iowa | $40,207 |
| 29 | Oregon | $44,141 |
| 30 | Maine | $41,505 |
| 31 | Maryland | $45,947 |
| 32 | Wyoming | $42,848 |
| 33 | Arizona | $41,836 |
| 34 | Kansas | $39,715 |
| 35 | California | $44,319 |
| 36 | Idaho | $40,856 |
| 37 | Oklahoma | $40,671 |
| 38 | District of Columbia | $38,915 |
| 39 | North Carolina | $37,743 |
| 40 | Georgia | $37,607 |
| 41 | Texas | $39,481 |
| 42 | South Carolina | $36,728 |
| 43 | Tennessee | $35,555 |
| 44 | Kentucky | $36,041 |
| 45 | Delaware | $39,210 |
| 46 | West Virginia | $37,380 |
| 47 | Michigan | $34,844 |
| 48 | Florida | $37,415 |
| 49 | Alabama | $30,958 |
| 50 | Arkansas | $32,828 |
| 51 | Virginia | $33,055 |
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Updated January 8, 2025