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Job opportunities vary from state to state, and healthcare practitioner and technical careers are no different. Because we know how difficult it can be to know which states are the best when it comes to preceptor jobs, we decided to crunch some numbers to bring you the best states for preceptors.Our research shows that Pennsylvania is the best state in the country for preceptors.
In order to get you the best states for preceptors, 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 preceptor, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.
10 best states for preceptors in 2025
1. Pennsylvania
Total preceptor jobs: 4,513 Average annual salary: $107,966 Lowest 10 percent earn: $59,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $196,000 Location Quotient: 1.24
2. Alaska
Total preceptor jobs: 289 Average annual salary: $130,445 Lowest 10 percent earn: $90,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $188,000 Location Quotient: 1.1
3. Delaware
Total preceptor jobs: 432 Average annual salary: $109,443 Lowest 10 percent earn: $60,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $197,000 Location Quotient: 1.1
4. New York
Total preceptor jobs: 3,878 Average annual salary: $128,621 Lowest 10 percent earn: $74,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $223,000 Location Quotient: 0.96
5. West Virginia
Total preceptor jobs: 575 Average annual salary: $92,473 Lowest 10 percent earn: $49,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $172,000 Location Quotient: 1.2
6. Nevada
Total preceptor jobs: 570 Average annual salary: $111,131 Lowest 10 percent earn: $67,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $181,000 Location Quotient: 0.87
7. New Mexico
Total preceptor jobs: 937 Average annual salary: $88,211 Lowest 10 percent earn: $50,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $154,000 Location Quotient: 1.52
8. California
Total preceptor jobs: 5,494 Average annual salary: $129,459 Lowest 10 percent earn: $82,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $203,000 Location Quotient: 0.6
9. District of Columbia
Total preceptor jobs: 326 Average annual salary: $123,042 Lowest 10 percent earn: $70,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $214,000 Location Quotient: 0.62
10. Texas
Total preceptor jobs: 7,081 Average annual salary: $88,262 Lowest 10 percent earn: $49,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $158,000 Location Quotient: 1.12
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How Zippia determines the best states to be a preceptor
You can read about how the best state rankings are calculated here.
Detailed list of the best states for a preceptor
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pennsylvania | $107,966 | $59,000 | 12,805,537 | 4,513 |
| 2 | Alaska | $130,445 | $90,000 | 739,795 | 289 |
| 3 | Delaware | $109,443 | $60,000 | 961,939 | 432 |
| 4 | New York | $128,621 | $74,000 | 19,849,399 | 3,878 |
| 5 | West Virginia | $92,473 | $49,000 | 1,815,857 | 575 |
| 6 | Nevada | $111,131 | $67,000 | 2,998,039 | 570 |
| 7 | New Mexico | $88,211 | $50,000 | 2,088,070 | 937 |
| 8 | California | $129,459 | $82,000 | 39,536,653 | 5,494 |
| 9 | District of Columbia | $123,042 | $70,000 | 693,972 | 326 |
| 10 | Texas | $88,262 | $49,000 | 28,304,596 | 7,081 |
| 11 | Oregon | $103,897 | $61,000 | 4,142,776 | 1,099 |
| 12 | Michigan | $88,559 | $46,000 | 9,962,311 | 2,570 |
| 13 | New Jersey | $104,614 | $57,000 | 9,005,644 | 2,001 |
| 14 | Massachusetts | $89,930 | $46,000 | 6,859,819 | 3,456 |
| 15 | Virginia | $100,263 | $54,000 | 8,470,020 | 2,554 |
| 16 | Arizona | $97,198 | $58,000 | 7,016,270 | 1,649 |
| 17 | Washington | $95,633 | $55,000 | 7,405,743 | 2,370 |
| 18 | Louisiana | $81,734 | $44,000 | 4,684,333 | 1,424 |
| 19 | Maryland | $98,718 | $53,000 | 6,052,177 | 1,856 |
| 20 | Connecticut | $97,918 | $51,000 | 3,588,184 | 889 |
| 21 | North Carolina | $87,060 | $45,000 | 10,273,419 | 2,955 |
| 22 | Georgia | $89,041 | $47,000 | 10,429,379 | 3,053 |
| 23 | Florida | $79,464 | $41,000 | 20,984,400 | 7,669 |
| 24 | Rhode Island | $91,620 | $47,000 | 1,059,639 | 301 |
| 25 | Kentucky | $83,491 | $44,000 | 4,454,189 | 1,156 |
| 26 | Oklahoma | $82,439 | $44,000 | 3,930,864 | 1,038 |
| 27 | Mississippi | $77,136 | $40,000 | 2,984,100 | 748 |
| 28 | Indiana | $73,048 | $37,000 | 6,666,818 | 2,739 |
| 29 | Ohio | $75,603 | $39,000 | 11,658,609 | 3,433 |
| 30 | Wisconsin | $82,826 | $43,000 | 5,795,483 | 1,451 |
| 31 | Arkansas | $73,858 | $38,000 | 3,004,279 | 864 |
| 32 | New Hampshire | $70,050 | $34,000 | 1,342,795 | 643 |
| 33 | Colorado | $75,132 | $41,000 | 5,607,154 | 1,966 |
| 34 | Illinois | $78,872 | $41,000 | 12,802,023 | 3,203 |
| 35 | Alabama | $77,407 | $40,000 | 4,874,747 | 1,150 |
| 36 | Idaho | $76,174 | $42,000 | 1,716,943 | 468 |
| 37 | Tennessee | $65,964 | $33,000 | 6,715,984 | 2,235 |
| 38 | South Dakota | $58,373 | $31,000 | 869,666 | 528 |
| 39 | Missouri | $74,777 | $39,000 | 6,113,532 | 1,689 |
| 40 | South Carolina | $67,403 | $34,000 | 5,024,369 | 1,526 |
| 41 | Montana | $60,430 | $34,000 | 1,050,493 | 464 |
| 42 | Vermont | $63,968 | $31,000 | 623,657 | 267 |
| 43 | Wyoming | $67,565 | $37,000 | 579,315 | 187 |
| 44 | Maine | $55,307 | $26,000 | 1,335,907 | 625 |
| 45 | North Dakota | $56,170 | $31,000 | 755,393 | 399 |
| 46 | Utah | $73,957 | $41,000 | 3,101,833 | 475 |
| 47 | Minnesota | $74,093 | $39,000 | 5,576,606 | 1,541 |
| 48 | Iowa | $64,807 | $34,000 | 3,145,711 | 1,081 |
| 49 | Kansas | $59,521 | $31,000 | 2,913,123 | 966 |
| 50 | Hawaii | $63,995 | $45,000 | 1,427,538 | 137 |
| 51 | Nebraska | $57,643 | $31,000 | 1,920,076 | 624 |
Highest paying states for preceptors
| Rank | State | Avg. Preceptor Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pennsylvania | $107,966 |
| 2 | Alaska | $130,445 |
| 3 | Delaware | $109,443 |
| 4 | New York | $128,621 |
| 5 | West Virginia | $92,473 |
| 6 | Nevada | $111,131 |
| 7 | New Mexico | $88,211 |
| 8 | California | $129,459 |
| 9 | District of Columbia | $123,042 |
| 10 | Texas | $88,262 |
| 11 | Oregon | $103,897 |
| 12 | Michigan | $88,559 |
| 13 | New Jersey | $104,614 |
| 14 | Massachusetts | $89,930 |
| 15 | Virginia | $100,263 |
| 16 | Arizona | $97,198 |
| 17 | Washington | $95,633 |
| 18 | Louisiana | $81,734 |
| 19 | Maryland | $98,718 |
| 20 | Connecticut | $97,918 |
| 21 | North Carolina | $87,060 |
| 22 | Georgia | $89,041 |
| 23 | Florida | $79,464 |
| 24 | Rhode Island | $91,620 |
| 25 | Kentucky | $83,491 |
| 26 | Oklahoma | $82,439 |
| 27 | Mississippi | $77,136 |
| 28 | Indiana | $73,048 |
| 29 | Ohio | $75,603 |
| 30 | Wisconsin | $82,826 |
| 31 | Arkansas | $73,858 |
| 32 | New Hampshire | $70,050 |
| 33 | Colorado | $75,132 |
| 34 | Illinois | $78,872 |
| 35 | Alabama | $77,407 |
| 36 | Idaho | $76,174 |
| 37 | Tennessee | $65,964 |
| 38 | South Dakota | $58,373 |
| 39 | Missouri | $74,777 |
| 40 | South Carolina | $67,403 |
| 41 | Montana | $60,430 |
| 42 | Vermont | $63,968 |
| 43 | Wyoming | $67,565 |
| 44 | Maine | $55,307 |
| 45 | North Dakota | $56,170 |
| 46 | Utah | $73,957 |
| 47 | Minnesota | $74,093 |
| 48 | Iowa | $64,807 |
| 49 | Kansas | $59,521 |
| 50 | Hawaii | $63,995 |
| 51 | Nebraska | $57,643 |
Expert opinions on the best states for preceptors
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for preceptors to find work opportunities?
Vilma Davis
Assistant Director and Assistant Professor, Lincoln University
As previously mentioned, there is a need for nurses throughout the United States. Most nursing programs will intermittently have nurse recruiters come on campus, giving students an opportunity to ask questions and get information about the job market. This is one way that graduates can get plugged into where the needs of nurses are. Graduates can also visit the websites of various hospitals and see what openings are available for which they can apply. Doing a simple google search for "nursing jobs" will yield a plethora of available jobs that they can review and make the decision which they would like to pursue.
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Updated January 8, 2025