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Best states for a power distribution engineer
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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 power distribution engineer jobs, we decided to crunch some numbers to bring you the best states for power distribution engineers.Our research found that California is the best state for power distribution engineers, while California and New Mexico are ranked highest in terms of median salary. California has a median salary of $104,543 and California has the highest median salary among all 50 states for power distribution engineers.
California is the best state for jobs for power distribution engineers, and Montana is the worst. The most common pay in California is $104,543, while the median pay in Montana is $62,318.If you are currently seeking employment as a power distribution engineer, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.
10 best states for power distribution engineers in 2025
1. California
Total power distribution engineer jobs: 2,354 Average annual salary: $104,543 Lowest 10 percent earn: $68,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $160,000 Location Quotient: 1.37
2. Virginia
Total power distribution engineer jobs: 909 Average annual salary: $94,112 Lowest 10 percent earn: $58,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $150,000 Location Quotient: 1.65
3. New Mexico
Total power distribution engineer jobs: 103 Average annual salary: $103,971 Lowest 10 percent earn: $65,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $165,000 Location Quotient: 0.9
4. Maryland
Total power distribution engineer jobs: 549 Average annual salary: $94,563 Lowest 10 percent earn: $59,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $149,000 Location Quotient: 1.48
5. Delaware
Total power distribution engineer jobs: 99 Average annual salary: $88,593 Lowest 10 percent earn: $56,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $139,000 Location Quotient: 1.35
6. District of Columbia
Total power distribution engineer jobs: 225 Average annual salary: $97,394 Lowest 10 percent earn: $61,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $154,000 Location Quotient: 2.29
7. Colorado
Total power distribution engineer jobs: 466 Average annual salary: $88,246 Lowest 10 percent earn: $54,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $143,000 Location Quotient: 1.34
8. Texas
Total power distribution engineer jobs: 1,136 Average annual salary: $86,125 Lowest 10 percent earn: $52,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $141,000 Location Quotient: 0.96
9. Washington
Total power distribution engineer jobs: 568 Average annual salary: $87,631 Lowest 10 percent earn: $58,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $131,000 Location Quotient: 1.33
10. Alabama
Total power distribution engineer jobs: 246 Average annual salary: $81,954 Lowest 10 percent earn: $48,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $139,000 Location Quotient: 0.95
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Detailed list of the best states for a power distribution engineer
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $104,543 | $68,000 | 39,536,653 | 2,354 |
| 2 | Virginia | $94,112 | $58,000 | 8,470,020 | 909 |
| 3 | New Mexico | $103,971 | $65,000 | 2,088,070 | 103 |
| 4 | Maryland | $94,563 | $59,000 | 6,052,177 | 549 |
| 5 | Delaware | $88,593 | $56,000 | 961,939 | 99 |
| 6 | District of Columbia | $97,394 | $61,000 | 693,972 | 225 |
| 7 | Colorado | $88,246 | $54,000 | 5,607,154 | 466 |
| 8 | Texas | $86,125 | $52,000 | 28,304,596 | 1,136 |
| 9 | Washington | $87,631 | $58,000 | 7,405,743 | 568 |
| 10 | Alabama | $81,954 | $48,000 | 4,874,747 | 246 |
| 11 | Louisiana | $91,964 | $54,000 | 4,684,333 | 129 |
| 12 | Alaska | $99,469 | $72,000 | 739,795 | 34 |
| 13 | Pennsylvania | $83,003 | $52,000 | 12,805,537 | 654 |
| 14 | Massachusetts | $85,671 | $53,000 | 6,859,819 | 600 |
| 15 | New Jersey | $92,079 | $58,000 | 9,005,644 | 337 |
| 16 | Nevada | $82,888 | $53,000 | 2,998,039 | 112 |
| 17 | Florida | $85,665 | $48,000 | 20,984,400 | 774 |
| 18 | Tennessee | $81,972 | $49,000 | 6,715,984 | 266 |
| 19 | Vermont | $83,088 | $51,000 | 623,657 | 41 |
| 20 | Oklahoma | $85,092 | $51,000 | 3,930,864 | 125 |
| 21 | New Hampshire | $85,251 | $53,000 | 1,342,795 | 67 |
| 22 | North Carolina | $81,143 | $48,000 | 10,273,419 | 473 |
| 23 | Idaho | $85,110 | $54,000 | 1,716,943 | 61 |
| 24 | Iowa | $78,881 | $49,000 | 3,145,711 | 170 |
| 25 | New York | $84,287 | $53,000 | 19,849,399 | 685 |
| 26 | Oregon | $78,805 | $52,000 | 4,142,776 | 310 |
| 27 | Wyoming | $73,488 | $45,000 | 579,315 | 40 |
| 28 | Arizona | $75,634 | $48,000 | 7,016,270 | 344 |
| 29 | Hawaii | $81,618 | $60,000 | 1,427,538 | 58 |
| 30 | Kansas | $75,359 | $46,000 | 2,913,123 | 154 |
| 31 | Connecticut | $82,206 | $51,000 | 3,588,184 | 154 |
| 32 | Georgia | $75,766 | $44,000 | 10,429,379 | 569 |
| 33 | Michigan | $72,327 | $45,000 | 9,962,311 | 428 |
| 34 | Mississippi | $72,066 | $42,000 | 2,984,100 | 117 |
| 35 | Rhode Island | $77,987 | $48,000 | 1,059,639 | 40 |
| 36 | Wisconsin | $71,537 | $45,000 | 5,795,483 | 308 |
| 37 | Minnesota | $75,310 | $48,000 | 5,576,606 | 292 |
| 38 | Missouri | $74,774 | $46,000 | 6,113,532 | 257 |
| 39 | Kentucky | $71,568 | $44,000 | 4,454,189 | 163 |
| 40 | Maine | $71,873 | $44,000 | 1,335,907 | 72 |
| 41 | North Dakota | $72,918 | $47,000 | 755,393 | 39 |
| 42 | Utah | $67,426 | $42,000 | 3,101,833 | 235 |
| 43 | Illinois | $72,052 | $45,000 | 12,802,023 | 610 |
| 44 | West Virginia | $70,789 | $43,000 | 1,815,857 | 57 |
| 45 | Ohio | $67,795 | $42,000 | 11,658,609 | 540 |
| 46 | Nebraska | $69,498 | $43,000 | 1,920,076 | 109 |
| 47 | Arkansas | $70,148 | $42,000 | 3,004,279 | 90 |
| 48 | South Carolina | $70,232 | $41,000 | 5,024,369 | 183 |
| 49 | South Dakota | $70,137 | $44,000 | 869,666 | 25 |
| 50 | Indiana | $66,524 | $41,000 | 6,666,818 | 305 |
| 51 | Montana | $62,318 | $39,000 | 1,050,493 | 47 |
Highest paying states for power distribution engineers
| Rank | State | Avg. Power Distribution Engineer Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $104,543 |
| 2 | Virginia | $94,112 |
| 3 | New Mexico | $103,971 |
| 4 | Maryland | $94,563 |
| 5 | Delaware | $88,593 |
| 6 | District of Columbia | $97,394 |
| 7 | Colorado | $88,246 |
| 8 | Texas | $86,125 |
| 9 | Washington | $87,631 |
| 10 | Alabama | $81,954 |
| 11 | Louisiana | $91,964 |
| 12 | Alaska | $99,469 |
| 13 | Pennsylvania | $83,003 |
| 14 | Massachusetts | $85,671 |
| 15 | New Jersey | $92,079 |
| 16 | Nevada | $82,888 |
| 17 | Florida | $85,665 |
| 18 | Tennessee | $81,972 |
| 19 | Vermont | $83,088 |
| 20 | Oklahoma | $85,092 |
| 21 | New Hampshire | $85,251 |
| 22 | North Carolina | $81,143 |
| 23 | Idaho | $85,110 |
| 24 | Iowa | $78,881 |
| 25 | New York | $84,287 |
| 26 | Oregon | $78,805 |
| 27 | Wyoming | $73,488 |
| 28 | Arizona | $75,634 |
| 29 | Hawaii | $81,618 |
| 30 | Kansas | $75,359 |
| 31 | Connecticut | $82,206 |
| 32 | Georgia | $75,766 |
| 33 | Michigan | $72,327 |
| 34 | Mississippi | $72,066 |
| 35 | Rhode Island | $77,987 |
| 36 | Wisconsin | $71,537 |
| 37 | Minnesota | $75,310 |
| 38 | Missouri | $74,774 |
| 39 | Kentucky | $71,568 |
| 40 | Maine | $71,873 |
| 41 | North Dakota | $72,918 |
| 42 | Utah | $67,426 |
| 43 | Illinois | $72,052 |
| 44 | West Virginia | $70,789 |
| 45 | Ohio | $67,795 |
| 46 | Nebraska | $69,498 |
| 47 | Arkansas | $70,148 |
| 48 | South Carolina | $70,232 |
| 49 | South Dakota | $70,137 |
| 50 | Indiana | $66,524 |
| 51 | Montana | $62,318 |
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Updated January 8, 2025