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Best states for a network engineer
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Are you wondering which place in the United States is the best state for network engineers? Knowing how challenging it is to figure out where to start your career or where to move to advance your career, we decided to bring you a list of best states for network engineer jobs.Our research shows that California is the best state in the country for network engineers.
In order to get you the best states for network engineers, we looked at our data on jobs and wages -- specifically the average annual wage and the number of available jobs per capita.If you are currently seeking employment as a network engineer, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.
10 best states for network engineers in 2025
1. California
Total network engineer jobs: 3,346 Average annual salary: $105,643 Lowest 10 percent earn: $76,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $146,000 Location Quotient: 1.31
2. Washington
Total network engineer jobs: 810 Average annual salary: $99,767 Lowest 10 percent earn: $73,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $135,000 Location Quotient: 1.27
3. Alaska
Total network engineer jobs: 121 Average annual salary: $94,460 Lowest 10 percent earn: $73,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $120,000 Location Quotient: 1.65
4. Oregon
Total network engineer jobs: 453 Average annual salary: $98,236 Lowest 10 percent earn: $72,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $133,000 Location Quotient: 1.25
5. Arizona
Total network engineer jobs: 536 Average annual salary: $86,433 Lowest 10 percent earn: $63,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $117,000 Location Quotient: 1.05
6. Nevada
Total network engineer jobs: 139 Average annual salary: $89,860 Lowest 10 percent earn: $65,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $123,000 Location Quotient: 0.76
7. Utah
Total network engineer jobs: 357 Average annual salary: $82,211 Lowest 10 percent earn: $60,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $111,000 Location Quotient: 1.28
8. Idaho
Total network engineer jobs: 85 Average annual salary: $89,093 Lowest 10 percent earn: $65,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $120,000 Location Quotient: 0.59
9. Massachusetts
Total network engineer jobs: 821 Average annual salary: $84,380 Lowest 10 percent earn: $64,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $110,000 Location Quotient: 1.02
10. Wyoming
Total network engineer jobs: 42 Average annual salary: $81,386 Lowest 10 percent earn: $61,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $107,000 Location Quotient: 0.8
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How Zippia determines the best states to be a network engineer
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Detailed list of the best states for a network engineer
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $105,643 | $76,000 | 39,536,653 | 3,346 |
| 2 | Washington | $99,767 | $73,000 | 7,405,743 | 810 |
| 3 | Alaska | $94,460 | $73,000 | 739,795 | 121 |
| 4 | Oregon | $98,236 | $72,000 | 4,142,776 | 453 |
| 5 | Arizona | $86,433 | $63,000 | 7,016,270 | 536 |
| 6 | Nevada | $89,860 | $65,000 | 2,998,039 | 139 |
| 7 | Utah | $82,211 | $60,000 | 3,101,833 | 357 |
| 8 | Idaho | $89,093 | $65,000 | 1,716,943 | 85 |
| 9 | Massachusetts | $84,380 | $64,000 | 6,859,819 | 821 |
| 10 | Wyoming | $81,386 | $61,000 | 579,315 | 42 |
| 11 | Rhode Island | $81,944 | $62,000 | 1,059,639 | 81 |
| 12 | New Hampshire | $81,658 | $62,000 | 1,342,795 | 118 |
| 13 | Maryland | $82,065 | $63,000 | 6,052,177 | 1,337 |
| 14 | Maine | $82,553 | $63,000 | 1,335,907 | 58 |
| 15 | New York | $83,611 | $64,000 | 19,849,399 | 1,006 |
| 16 | Connecticut | $82,387 | $62,000 | 3,588,184 | 238 |
| 17 | Hawaii | $83,540 | $66,000 | 1,427,538 | 119 |
| 18 | Vermont | $79,171 | $60,000 | 623,657 | 72 |
| 19 | District of Columbia | $81,250 | $62,000 | 693,972 | 485 |
| 20 | Delaware | $79,180 | $60,000 | 961,939 | 120 |
| 21 | Texas | $77,433 | $58,000 | 28,304,596 | 1,790 |
| 22 | Montana | $81,330 | $60,000 | 1,050,493 | 51 |
| 23 | Virginia | $78,534 | $60,000 | 8,470,020 | 2,379 |
| 24 | North Carolina | $75,983 | $58,000 | 10,273,419 | 759 |
| 25 | Ohio | $75,319 | $58,000 | 11,658,609 | 612 |
| 26 | Colorado | $77,164 | $58,000 | 5,607,154 | 998 |
| 27 | North Dakota | $76,959 | $60,000 | 755,393 | 43 |
| 28 | New Jersey | $81,212 | $62,000 | 9,005,644 | 520 |
| 29 | Pennsylvania | $75,953 | $58,000 | 12,805,537 | 673 |
| 30 | Minnesota | $77,100 | $60,000 | 5,576,606 | 411 |
| 31 | Iowa | $75,096 | $58,000 | 3,145,711 | 214 |
| 32 | Wisconsin | $76,302 | $59,000 | 5,795,483 | 274 |
| 33 | Indiana | $74,539 | $58,000 | 6,666,818 | 349 |
| 34 | Michigan | $74,538 | $58,000 | 9,962,311 | 419 |
| 35 | Illinois | $74,891 | $58,000 | 12,802,023 | 872 |
| 36 | South Dakota | $73,100 | $56,000 | 869,666 | 64 |
| 37 | New Mexico | $72,185 | $54,000 | 2,088,070 | 146 |
| 38 | West Virginia | $71,922 | $55,000 | 1,815,857 | 91 |
| 39 | Tennessee | $72,920 | $56,000 | 6,715,984 | 254 |
| 40 | Kansas | $74,939 | $57,000 | 2,913,123 | 126 |
| 41 | Louisiana | $75,106 | $56,000 | 4,684,333 | 134 |
| 42 | Missouri | $74,628 | $57,000 | 6,113,532 | 327 |
| 43 | Georgia | $73,138 | $56,000 | 10,429,379 | 681 |
| 44 | Nebraska | $71,148 | $54,000 | 1,920,076 | 159 |
| 45 | Alabama | $69,536 | $53,000 | 4,874,747 | 390 |
| 46 | Florida | $71,226 | $53,000 | 20,984,400 | 1,179 |
| 47 | Mississippi | $72,857 | $55,000 | 2,984,100 | 91 |
| 48 | South Carolina | $71,570 | $55,000 | 5,024,369 | 254 |
| 49 | Oklahoma | $71,526 | $54,000 | 3,930,864 | 144 |
| 50 | Arkansas | $70,080 | $53,000 | 3,004,279 | 127 |
| 51 | Kentucky | $69,768 | $54,000 | 4,454,189 | 141 |
Highest paying states for network engineers
| Rank | State | Avg. Network Engineer Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $105,643 |
| 2 | Washington | $99,767 |
| 3 | Alaska | $94,460 |
| 4 | Oregon | $98,236 |
| 5 | Arizona | $86,433 |
| 6 | Nevada | $89,860 |
| 7 | Utah | $82,211 |
| 8 | Idaho | $89,093 |
| 9 | Massachusetts | $84,380 |
| 10 | Wyoming | $81,386 |
| 11 | Rhode Island | $81,944 |
| 12 | New Hampshire | $81,658 |
| 13 | Maryland | $82,065 |
| 14 | Maine | $82,553 |
| 15 | New York | $83,611 |
| 16 | Connecticut | $82,387 |
| 17 | Hawaii | $83,540 |
| 18 | Vermont | $79,171 |
| 19 | District of Columbia | $81,250 |
| 20 | Delaware | $79,180 |
| 21 | Texas | $77,433 |
| 22 | Montana | $81,330 |
| 23 | Virginia | $78,534 |
| 24 | North Carolina | $75,983 |
| 25 | Ohio | $75,319 |
| 26 | Colorado | $77,164 |
| 27 | North Dakota | $76,959 |
| 28 | New Jersey | $81,212 |
| 29 | Pennsylvania | $75,953 |
| 30 | Minnesota | $77,100 |
| 31 | Iowa | $75,096 |
| 32 | Wisconsin | $76,302 |
| 33 | Indiana | $74,539 |
| 34 | Michigan | $74,538 |
| 35 | Illinois | $74,891 |
| 36 | South Dakota | $73,100 |
| 37 | New Mexico | $72,185 |
| 38 | West Virginia | $71,922 |
| 39 | Tennessee | $72,920 |
| 40 | Kansas | $74,939 |
| 41 | Louisiana | $75,106 |
| 42 | Missouri | $74,628 |
| 43 | Georgia | $73,138 |
| 44 | Nebraska | $71,148 |
| 45 | Alabama | $69,536 |
| 46 | Florida | $71,226 |
| 47 | Mississippi | $72,857 |
| 48 | South Carolina | $71,570 |
| 49 | Oklahoma | $71,526 |
| 50 | Arkansas | $70,080 |
| 51 | Kentucky | $69,768 |
Expert opinions on the best states for network engineers
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for network engineers to find work opportunities?
Vince Bowen
Executive Director, Department Chair Energy Systems Technology & Education Center (ESTEC), Idaho State University
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Updated January 8, 2025