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Best states for a proctor
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It seems like proctors are becoming more and more common across America. But working conditions and demand for proctors aren't the same everywhere in the U.S. In order to help you decide which state is the best for proctors, we ranked all 50 states and the District of Columbia from best to worst for proctor jobs.
Vermont is the best state for jobs for proctors, and New Mexico is the worst. The most common pay in Vermont is $35,146, while the median pay in New Mexico is $21,928.We found that the South is best for proctors, and the Northeast is the worst. Anchorage, AK is the best city in the country for proctor jobs, where as Vermont is the best state in the country.
10 best states for proctors in 2026
1. Vermont
Total proctor jobs: 6 Average annual salary: $35,146 Lowest 10 percent earn: $25,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $47,000 Location Quotient: 4.5
2. North Dakota
Total proctor jobs: 4 Average annual salary: $35,611 Lowest 10 percent earn: $26,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $47,000 Location Quotient: 2.48
3. Minnesota
Total proctor jobs: 22 Average annual salary: $34,237 Lowest 10 percent earn: $25,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $45,000 Location Quotient: 1.91
4. Massachusetts
Total proctor jobs: 7 Average annual salary: $38,621 Lowest 10 percent earn: $27,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $53,000 Location Quotient: 0.44
5. Connecticut
Total proctor jobs: 4 Average annual salary: $34,202 Lowest 10 percent earn: $24,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $47,000 Location Quotient: 0.69
6. Alaska
Total proctor jobs: 0 Average annual salary: $46,497 Lowest 10 percent earn: $29,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $72,000 Location Quotient: 0
7. Illinois
Total proctor jobs: 31 Average annual salary: $31,614 Lowest 10 percent earn: $23,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $41,000 Location Quotient: 1.5
8. Rhode Island
Total proctor jobs: 0 Average annual salary: $38,376 Lowest 10 percent earn: $27,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $54,000 Location Quotient: 0
9. New Hampshire
Total proctor jobs: 2 Average annual salary: $33,111 Lowest 10 percent earn: $23,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $45,000 Location Quotient: 0.66
10. Maine
Total proctor jobs: 1 Average annual salary: $33,494 Lowest 10 percent earn: $24,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $45,000 Location Quotient: 0.43
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Detailed list of the best states for a proctor
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vermont | $35,146 | $25,000 | 623,657 | 6 |
| 2 | North Dakota | $35,611 | $26,000 | 755,393 | 4 |
| 3 | Minnesota | $34,237 | $25,000 | 5,576,606 | 22 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $38,621 | $27,000 | 6,859,819 | 7 |
| 5 | Connecticut | $34,202 | $24,000 | 3,588,184 | 4 |
| 6 | Alaska | $46,497 | $29,000 | 739,795 | 0 |
| 7 | Illinois | $31,614 | $23,000 | 12,802,023 | 31 |
| 8 | Rhode Island | $38,376 | $27,000 | 1,059,639 | 0 |
| 9 | New Hampshire | $33,111 | $23,000 | 1,342,795 | 2 |
| 10 | Maine | $33,494 | $24,000 | 1,335,907 | 1 |
| 11 | South Dakota | $29,000 | $21,000 | 869,666 | 2 |
| 12 | Michigan | $27,650 | $20,000 | 9,962,311 | 46 |
| 13 | Delaware | $34,374 | $24,000 | 961,939 | 0 |
| 14 | Washington | $30,625 | $20,000 | 7,405,743 | 10 |
| 15 | New York | $30,879 | $22,000 | 19,849,399 | 13 |
| 16 | Ohio | $29,804 | $22,000 | 11,658,609 | 5 |
| 17 | Pennsylvania | $27,369 | $19,000 | 12,805,537 | 24 |
| 18 | Nebraska | $28,826 | $21,000 | 1,920,076 | 2 |
| 19 | West Virginia | $29,836 | $22,000 | 1,815,857 | 0 |
| 20 | Missouri | $26,740 | $20,000 | 6,113,532 | 14 |
| 21 | District of Columbia | $33,716 | $24,000 | 693,972 | 0 |
| 22 | Mississippi | $27,206 | $21,000 | 2,984,100 | 2 |
| 23 | Wisconsin | $27,396 | $20,000 | 5,795,483 | 4 |
| 24 | Oregon | $27,485 | $18,000 | 4,142,776 | 6 |
| 25 | Montana | $28,291 | $20,000 | 1,050,493 | 0 |
| 26 | Hawaii | $31,765 | $25,000 | 1,427,538 | 0 |
| 27 | New Jersey | $27,752 | $19,000 | 9,005,644 | 5 |
| 28 | Virginia | $25,603 | $19,000 | 8,470,020 | 12 |
| 29 | California | $27,805 | $19,000 | 39,536,653 | 20 |
| 30 | Oklahoma | $23,366 | $18,000 | 3,930,864 | 17 |
| 31 | Iowa | $25,253 | $19,000 | 3,145,711 | 2 |
| 32 | Idaho | $24,548 | $17,000 | 1,716,943 | 3 |
| 33 | Colorado | $26,535 | $20,000 | 5,607,154 | 3 |
| 34 | Arizona | $26,590 | $19,000 | 7,016,270 | 1 |
| 35 | Indiana | $24,675 | $18,000 | 6,666,818 | 7 |
| 36 | North Carolina | $25,745 | $19,000 | 10,273,419 | 3 |
| 37 | Kentucky | $24,940 | $19,000 | 4,454,189 | 1 |
| 38 | Utah | $25,277 | $18,000 | 3,101,833 | 2 |
| 39 | Florida | $23,428 | $18,000 | 20,984,400 | 83 |
| 40 | Alabama | $23,593 | $18,000 | 4,874,747 | 5 |
| 41 | Arkansas | $21,781 | $17,000 | 3,004,279 | 74 |
| 42 | Wyoming | $23,221 | $17,000 | 579,315 | 1 |
| 43 | Kansas | $22,351 | $17,000 | 2,913,123 | 8 |
| 44 | Nevada | $24,178 | $17,000 | 2,998,039 | 2 |
| 45 | Tennessee | $24,154 | $18,000 | 6,715,984 | 2 |
| 46 | Maryland | $25,838 | $19,000 | 6,052,177 | 3 |
| 47 | Texas | $22,978 | $17,000 | 28,304,596 | 26 |
| 48 | Louisiana | $22,551 | $17,000 | 4,684,333 | 7 |
| 49 | Georgia | $23,190 | $18,000 | 10,429,379 | 1 |
| 50 | South Carolina | $21,296 | $16,000 | 5,024,369 | 3 |
| 51 | New Mexico | $21,928 | $16,000 | 2,088,070 | 0 |
Highest paying states for proctors
| Rank | State | Avg. Proctor Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vermont | $35,146 |
| 2 | North Dakota | $35,611 |
| 3 | Minnesota | $34,237 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $38,621 |
| 5 | Connecticut | $34,202 |
| 6 | Alaska | $46,497 |
| 7 | Illinois | $31,614 |
| 8 | Rhode Island | $38,376 |
| 9 | New Hampshire | $33,111 |
| 10 | Maine | $33,494 |
| 11 | South Dakota | $29,000 |
| 12 | Michigan | $27,650 |
| 13 | Delaware | $34,374 |
| 14 | Washington | $30,625 |
| 15 | New York | $30,879 |
| 16 | Ohio | $29,804 |
| 17 | Pennsylvania | $27,369 |
| 18 | Nebraska | $28,826 |
| 19 | West Virginia | $29,836 |
| 20 | Missouri | $26,740 |
| 21 | District of Columbia | $33,716 |
| 22 | Mississippi | $27,206 |
| 23 | Wisconsin | $27,396 |
| 24 | Oregon | $27,485 |
| 25 | Montana | $28,291 |
| 26 | Hawaii | $31,765 |
| 27 | New Jersey | $27,752 |
| 28 | Virginia | $25,603 |
| 29 | California | $27,805 |
| 30 | Oklahoma | $23,366 |
| 31 | Iowa | $25,253 |
| 32 | Idaho | $24,548 |
| 33 | Colorado | $26,535 |
| 34 | Arizona | $26,590 |
| 35 | Indiana | $24,675 |
| 36 | North Carolina | $25,745 |
| 37 | Kentucky | $24,940 |
| 38 | Utah | $25,277 |
| 39 | Florida | $23,428 |
| 40 | Alabama | $23,593 |
| 41 | Arkansas | $21,781 |
| 42 | Wyoming | $23,221 |
| 43 | Kansas | $22,351 |
| 44 | Nevada | $24,178 |
| 45 | Tennessee | $24,154 |
| 46 | Maryland | $25,838 |
| 47 | Texas | $22,978 |
| 48 | Louisiana | $22,551 |
| 49 | Georgia | $23,190 |
| 50 | South Carolina | $21,296 |
| 51 | New Mexico | $21,928 |
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Updated January 8, 2025