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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 process engineering technician jobs, we decided to crunch some numbers to bring you the best states for process engineering technicians.As process engineering technicians are popular in the U.S., we wanted to bring you a list of the best states for process engineering technicians. In case you are trying to decide where to start your career as a process engineering technician, or if you are considering moving to a different city or state, we got you covered.
To do that, we looked at the most recent data we have available for the following criteria -- average annual wages, and availability of jobs for process engineering technicians.We found that Idaho is the best state for process engineering technician jobs, whereas Arkansas is the worst.
10 best states for process engineering technicians in 2025
1. Idaho
Total process engineering technician jobs: 329 Average annual salary: $105,470 Lowest 10 percent earn: $78,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $141,000 Location Quotient: 2.51
2. Rhode Island
Total process engineering technician jobs: 0 Average annual salary: $102,090 Lowest 10 percent earn: $75,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $138,000 Location Quotient: 0
3. Texas
Total process engineering technician jobs: 0 Average annual salary: $99,122 Lowest 10 percent earn: $73,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $133,000 Location Quotient: 0
4. Maine
Total process engineering technician jobs: 0 Average annual salary: $97,387 Lowest 10 percent earn: $71,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $132,000 Location Quotient: 0
5. Georgia
Total process engineering technician jobs: 1,661 Average annual salary: $95,197 Lowest 10 percent earn: $71,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $126,000 Location Quotient: 2.01
6. Washington
Total process engineering technician jobs: 0 Average annual salary: $97,153 Lowest 10 percent earn: $72,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $129,000 Location Quotient: 0
7. Oregon
Total process engineering technician jobs: 0 Average annual salary: $96,649 Lowest 10 percent earn: $71,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $129,000 Location Quotient: 0
8. District of Columbia
Total process engineering technician jobs: 303 Average annual salary: $99,638 Lowest 10 percent earn: $73,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $134,000 Location Quotient: 2.26
9. Massachusetts
Total process engineering technician jobs: 2,091 Average annual salary: $91,279 Lowest 10 percent earn: $67,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $123,000 Location Quotient: 2.85
10. New Mexico
Total process engineering technician jobs: 0 Average annual salary: $93,028 Lowest 10 percent earn: $69,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $124,000 Location Quotient: 0
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Detailed list of the best states for a process engineering technician
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Idaho | $105,470 | $78,000 | 1,716,943 | 329 |
| 2 | Rhode Island | $102,090 | $75,000 | 1,059,639 | 0 |
| 3 | Texas | $99,122 | $73,000 | 28,304,596 | 0 |
| 4 | Maine | $97,387 | $71,000 | 1,335,907 | 0 |
| 5 | Georgia | $95,197 | $71,000 | 10,429,379 | 1,661 |
| 6 | Washington | $97,153 | $72,000 | 7,405,743 | 0 |
| 7 | Oregon | $96,649 | $71,000 | 4,142,776 | 0 |
| 8 | District of Columbia | $99,638 | $73,000 | 693,972 | 303 |
| 9 | Massachusetts | $91,279 | $67,000 | 6,859,819 | 2,091 |
| 10 | New Mexico | $93,028 | $69,000 | 2,088,070 | 0 |
| 11 | Ohio | $88,951 | $66,000 | 11,658,609 | 1,568 |
| 12 | South Carolina | $90,299 | $67,000 | 5,024,369 | 0 |
| 13 | Kansas | $87,163 | $66,000 | 2,913,123 | 515 |
| 14 | North Dakota | $88,524 | $70,000 | 755,393 | 0 |
| 15 | Nebraska | $87,884 | $67,000 | 1,920,076 | 0 |
| 16 | Illinois | $87,061 | $66,000 | 12,802,023 | 2,060 |
| 17 | Arizona | $84,408 | $63,000 | 7,016,270 | 1,063 |
| 18 | New Hampshire | $88,766 | $65,000 | 1,342,795 | 0 |
| 19 | California | $95,579 | $70,000 | 39,536,653 | 0 |
| 20 | Maryland | $92,338 | $68,000 | 6,052,177 | 0 |
| 21 | West Virginia | $81,565 | $61,000 | 1,815,857 | 0 |
| 22 | Connecticut | $84,211 | $62,000 | 3,588,184 | 705 |
| 23 | Wyoming | $82,698 | $62,000 | 579,315 | 0 |
| 24 | Michigan | $81,779 | $61,000 | 9,962,311 | 0 |
| 25 | Kentucky | $80,406 | $60,000 | 4,454,189 | 599 |
| 26 | Hawaii | $89,099 | $73,000 | 1,427,538 | 0 |
| 27 | New Jersey | $85,742 | $63,000 | 9,005,644 | 0 |
| 28 | Montana | $79,658 | $61,000 | 1,050,493 | 205 |
| 29 | Delaware | $79,133 | $58,000 | 961,939 | 302 |
| 30 | Alaska | $78,848 | $68,000 | 739,795 | 191 |
| 31 | Pennsylvania | $78,723 | $58,000 | 12,805,537 | 0 |
| 32 | New York | $84,732 | $62,000 | 19,849,399 | 0 |
| 33 | Minnesota | $79,458 | $61,000 | 5,576,606 | 1,192 |
| 34 | Missouri | $79,828 | $60,000 | 6,113,532 | 972 |
| 35 | Wisconsin | $79,114 | $60,000 | 5,795,483 | 0 |
| 36 | Louisiana | $79,424 | $58,000 | 4,684,333 | 0 |
| 37 | Utah | $79,026 | $59,000 | 3,101,833 | 0 |
| 38 | South Dakota | $77,087 | $59,000 | 869,666 | 0 |
| 39 | Oklahoma | $77,599 | $58,000 | 3,930,864 | 0 |
| 40 | Mississippi | $77,168 | $57,000 | 2,984,100 | 0 |
| 41 | Virginia | $76,544 | $57,000 | 8,470,020 | 1,861 |
| 42 | Alabama | $74,607 | $56,000 | 4,874,747 | 739 |
| 43 | North Carolina | $77,079 | $57,000 | 10,273,419 | 0 |
| 44 | Nevada | $75,565 | $55,000 | 2,998,039 | 357 |
| 45 | Vermont | $77,126 | $56,000 | 623,657 | 0 |
| 46 | Tennessee | $73,468 | $55,000 | 6,715,984 | 0 |
| 47 | Florida | $74,608 | $53,000 | 20,984,400 | 2,660 |
| 48 | Colorado | $73,401 | $55,000 | 5,607,154 | 1,201 |
| 49 | Indiana | $71,272 | $54,000 | 6,666,818 | 1,133 |
| 50 | Iowa | $69,607 | $53,000 | 3,145,711 | 654 |
| 51 | Arkansas | $68,671 | $52,000 | 3,004,279 | 427 |
Highest paying states for process engineering technicians
| Rank | State | Avg. Process Engineering Technician Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Idaho | $105,470 |
| 2 | Rhode Island | $102,090 |
| 3 | Texas | $99,122 |
| 4 | Maine | $97,387 |
| 5 | Georgia | $95,197 |
| 6 | Washington | $97,153 |
| 7 | Oregon | $96,649 |
| 8 | District of Columbia | $99,638 |
| 9 | Massachusetts | $91,279 |
| 10 | New Mexico | $93,028 |
| 11 | Ohio | $88,951 |
| 12 | South Carolina | $90,299 |
| 13 | Kansas | $87,163 |
| 14 | North Dakota | $88,524 |
| 15 | Nebraska | $87,884 |
| 16 | Illinois | $87,061 |
| 17 | Arizona | $84,408 |
| 18 | New Hampshire | $88,766 |
| 19 | California | $95,579 |
| 20 | Maryland | $92,338 |
| 21 | West Virginia | $81,565 |
| 22 | Connecticut | $84,211 |
| 23 | Wyoming | $82,698 |
| 24 | Michigan | $81,779 |
| 25 | Kentucky | $80,406 |
| 26 | Hawaii | $89,099 |
| 27 | New Jersey | $85,742 |
| 28 | Montana | $79,658 |
| 29 | Delaware | $79,133 |
| 30 | Alaska | $78,848 |
| 31 | Pennsylvania | $78,723 |
| 32 | New York | $84,732 |
| 33 | Minnesota | $79,458 |
| 34 | Missouri | $79,828 |
| 35 | Wisconsin | $79,114 |
| 36 | Louisiana | $79,424 |
| 37 | Utah | $79,026 |
| 38 | South Dakota | $77,087 |
| 39 | Oklahoma | $77,599 |
| 40 | Mississippi | $77,168 |
| 41 | Virginia | $76,544 |
| 42 | Alabama | $74,607 |
| 43 | North Carolina | $77,079 |
| 44 | Nevada | $75,565 |
| 45 | Vermont | $77,126 |
| 46 | Tennessee | $73,468 |
| 47 | Florida | $74,608 |
| 48 | Colorado | $73,401 |
| 49 | Indiana | $71,272 |
| 50 | Iowa | $69,607 |
| 51 | Arkansas | $68,671 |
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Dr. Maria Benavides Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Chemistry Program Coordinator, Assistant Chair, University of Houston - Downtown
Texas is a good place for Chemistry graduates, particularly the city of Houston, which houses the largest medical center in the world, and the largest petroleum industry hub in the world. Most of our graduates find employment in the oil industry but also in those companies that provide services to the petroleum industry, such as chemical supply, waste disposal, chemical safety, etc. Our graduates also find employment in the medical research field, in research labs such as the famous UT Anderson Cancer Center.
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Updated January 8, 2025