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Best states for an operational test mechanic
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It seems like operational test mechanics are becoming more and more common across America. But working conditions and demand for operational test mechanics aren't the same everywhere in the U.S. Our research found that Maryland is the best state for operational test mechanics, while Connecticut and Virginia are ranked highest in terms of median salary. Maryland has a median salary of $54,358 and Connecticut has the highest median salary among all 50 states for operational test mechanics.
The median salary for operational test mechanics in Maryland is $54,358. Compare that to the median salary in Georgia of $31,827, which ranked worst for operational test mechanics, and you can see how your location is important for your career.Maryland is the best state, and Greenwich is the city with the highest pay for operational test mechanics.
10 best states for operational test mechanics in 2025
1. Maryland
Total operational test mechanic jobs: 760 Average annual salary: $54,358 Lowest 10 percent earn: $31,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $92,000 Location Quotient: 1.38
2. Virginia
Total operational test mechanic jobs: 969 Average annual salary: $54,491 Lowest 10 percent earn: $32,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $91,000 Location Quotient: 1.18
3. Connecticut
Total operational test mechanic jobs: 284 Average annual salary: $68,183 Lowest 10 percent earn: $41,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $112,000 Location Quotient: 0.99
4. District of Columbia
Total operational test mechanic jobs: 135 Average annual salary: $69,938 Lowest 10 percent earn: $41,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $118,000 Location Quotient: 0.92
5. Vermont
Total operational test mechanic jobs: 85 Average annual salary: $47,464 Lowest 10 percent earn: $30,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $73,000 Location Quotient: 1.27
6. Delaware
Total operational test mechanic jobs: 118 Average annual salary: $51,204 Lowest 10 percent earn: $29,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $87,000 Location Quotient: 1.08
7. Alaska
Total operational test mechanic jobs: 105 Average annual salary: $46,752 Lowest 10 percent earn: $38,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $56,000 Location Quotient: 1.45
8. Pennsylvania
Total operational test mechanic jobs: 943 Average annual salary: $49,869 Lowest 10 percent earn: $29,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $84,000 Location Quotient: 0.93
9. Rhode Island
Total operational test mechanic jobs: 86 Average annual salary: $53,790 Lowest 10 percent earn: $33,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $87,000 Location Quotient: 0.81
10. Washington
Total operational test mechanic jobs: 689 Average annual salary: $46,897 Lowest 10 percent earn: $31,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $69,000 Location Quotient: 1.08
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Detailed list of the best states for an operational test mechanic
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maryland | $54,358 | $31,000 | 6,052,177 | 760 |
| 2 | Virginia | $54,491 | $32,000 | 8,470,020 | 969 |
| 3 | Connecticut | $68,183 | $41,000 | 3,588,184 | 284 |
| 4 | District of Columbia | $69,938 | $41,000 | 693,972 | 135 |
| 5 | Vermont | $47,464 | $30,000 | 623,657 | 85 |
| 6 | Delaware | $51,204 | $29,000 | 961,939 | 118 |
| 7 | Alaska | $46,752 | $38,000 | 739,795 | 105 |
| 8 | Pennsylvania | $49,869 | $29,000 | 12,805,537 | 943 |
| 9 | Rhode Island | $53,790 | $33,000 | 1,059,639 | 86 |
| 10 | Washington | $46,897 | $31,000 | 7,405,743 | 689 |
| 11 | Montana | $43,294 | $29,000 | 1,050,493 | 138 |
| 12 | Iowa | $41,429 | $26,000 | 3,145,711 | 554 |
| 13 | North Dakota | $42,583 | $28,000 | 755,393 | 110 |
| 14 | Maine | $47,090 | $30,000 | 1,335,907 | 104 |
| 15 | New Hampshire | $48,928 | $31,000 | 1,342,795 | 123 |
| 16 | New Jersey | $52,671 | $31,000 | 9,005,644 | 462 |
| 17 | Massachusetts | $50,215 | $31,000 | 6,859,819 | 542 |
| 18 | Indiana | $42,246 | $26,000 | 6,666,818 | 556 |
| 19 | Wisconsin | $42,731 | $26,000 | 5,795,483 | 443 |
| 20 | Nevada | $40,707 | $26,000 | 2,998,039 | 199 |
| 21 | West Virginia | $41,654 | $25,000 | 1,815,857 | 118 |
| 22 | California | $44,595 | $29,000 | 39,536,653 | 2,854 |
| 23 | New York | $48,755 | $29,000 | 19,849,399 | 842 |
| 24 | Louisiana | $38,570 | $26,000 | 4,684,333 | 325 |
| 25 | Utah | $37,545 | $25,000 | 3,101,833 | 396 |
| 26 | New Mexico | $38,946 | $26,000 | 2,088,070 | 184 |
| 27 | Idaho | $39,224 | $26,000 | 1,716,943 | 150 |
| 28 | Minnesota | $41,152 | $26,000 | 5,576,606 | 506 |
| 29 | Michigan | $41,403 | $25,000 | 9,962,311 | 563 |
| 30 | Ohio | $40,953 | $24,000 | 11,658,609 | 748 |
| 31 | Illinois | $42,315 | $26,000 | 12,802,023 | 713 |
| 32 | Wyoming | $36,104 | $24,000 | 579,315 | 73 |
| 33 | Oklahoma | $36,745 | $25,000 | 3,930,864 | 289 |
| 34 | Kentucky | $38,213 | $24,000 | 4,454,189 | 291 |
| 35 | Texas | $37,726 | $25,000 | 28,304,596 | 1,825 |
| 36 | Oregon | $40,949 | $27,000 | 4,142,776 | 298 |
| 37 | South Dakota | $35,371 | $23,000 | 869,666 | 104 |
| 38 | North Carolina | $37,719 | $24,000 | 10,273,419 | 714 |
| 39 | Hawaii | $35,788 | $31,000 | 1,427,538 | 71 |
| 40 | Colorado | $33,957 | $23,000 | 5,607,154 | 700 |
| 41 | Arizona | $32,604 | $22,000 | 7,016,270 | 615 |
| 42 | Florida | $32,762 | $21,000 | 20,984,400 | 1,612 |
| 43 | Kansas | $35,743 | $24,000 | 2,913,123 | 222 |
| 44 | South Carolina | $34,849 | $23,000 | 5,024,369 | 386 |
| 45 | Nebraska | $34,553 | $22,000 | 1,920,076 | 199 |
| 46 | Alabama | $27,759 | $18,000 | 4,874,747 | 571 |
| 47 | Missouri | $36,875 | $24,000 | 6,113,532 | 414 |
| 48 | Mississippi | $28,627 | $19,000 | 2,984,100 | 218 |
| 49 | Arkansas | $32,029 | $21,000 | 3,004,279 | 226 |
| 50 | Tennessee | $33,680 | $22,000 | 6,715,984 | 437 |
| 51 | Georgia | $31,827 | $21,000 | 10,429,379 | 768 |
Highest paying states for operational test mechanics
| Rank | State | Avg. Operational Test Mechanic Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maryland | $54,358 |
| 2 | Virginia | $54,491 |
| 3 | Connecticut | $68,183 |
| 4 | District of Columbia | $69,938 |
| 5 | Vermont | $47,464 |
| 6 | Delaware | $51,204 |
| 7 | Alaska | $46,752 |
| 8 | Pennsylvania | $49,869 |
| 9 | Rhode Island | $53,790 |
| 10 | Washington | $46,897 |
| 11 | Montana | $43,294 |
| 12 | Iowa | $41,429 |
| 13 | North Dakota | $42,583 |
| 14 | Maine | $47,090 |
| 15 | New Hampshire | $48,928 |
| 16 | New Jersey | $52,671 |
| 17 | Massachusetts | $50,215 |
| 18 | Indiana | $42,246 |
| 19 | Wisconsin | $42,731 |
| 20 | Nevada | $40,707 |
| 21 | West Virginia | $41,654 |
| 22 | California | $44,595 |
| 23 | New York | $48,755 |
| 24 | Louisiana | $38,570 |
| 25 | Utah | $37,545 |
| 26 | New Mexico | $38,946 |
| 27 | Idaho | $39,224 |
| 28 | Minnesota | $41,152 |
| 29 | Michigan | $41,403 |
| 30 | Ohio | $40,953 |
| 31 | Illinois | $42,315 |
| 32 | Wyoming | $36,104 |
| 33 | Oklahoma | $36,745 |
| 34 | Kentucky | $38,213 |
| 35 | Texas | $37,726 |
| 36 | Oregon | $40,949 |
| 37 | South Dakota | $35,371 |
| 38 | North Carolina | $37,719 |
| 39 | Hawaii | $35,788 |
| 40 | Colorado | $33,957 |
| 41 | Arizona | $32,604 |
| 42 | Florida | $32,762 |
| 43 | Kansas | $35,743 |
| 44 | South Carolina | $34,849 |
| 45 | Nebraska | $34,553 |
| 46 | Alabama | $27,759 |
| 47 | Missouri | $36,875 |
| 48 | Mississippi | $28,627 |
| 49 | Arkansas | $32,029 |
| 50 | Tennessee | $33,680 |
| 51 | Georgia | $31,827 |
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Updated January 8, 2025