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Best states for a project controls 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 project controls engineer jobs, we decided to crunch some numbers to bring you the best states for project controls engineers.Our research shows that Texas is the best state in the country for project controls engineers.
We figured that the best places for project controls engineer jobs has three things everyone would agree on. There would be high annual wages, good career prospects (no matter what phase of the career you are in), and a lot of job opportunities.Texas is the best state, and Windsor is the city with the highest pay for project controls engineers.
10 best states for project controls engineers in 2025
1. Texas
Total project controls engineer jobs: 3,725 Average annual salary: $92,368 Lowest 10 percent earn: $65,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $131,000 Location Quotient: 1.64
2. Rhode Island
Total project controls engineer jobs: 182 Average annual salary: $104,526 Lowest 10 percent earn: $74,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $145,000 Location Quotient: 1.33
3. Michigan
Total project controls engineer jobs: 1,335 Average annual salary: $88,561 Lowest 10 percent earn: $64,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $121,000 Location Quotient: 1.53
4. Missouri
Total project controls engineer jobs: 769 Average annual salary: $91,761 Lowest 10 percent earn: $66,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $126,000 Location Quotient: 1.17
5. Washington
Total project controls engineer jobs: 596 Average annual salary: $105,360 Lowest 10 percent earn: $75,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $147,000 Location Quotient: 0.73
6. California
Total project controls engineer jobs: 2,929 Average annual salary: $106,058 Lowest 10 percent earn: $73,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $152,000 Location Quotient: 0.89
7. New Mexico
Total project controls engineer jobs: 294 Average annual salary: $88,268 Lowest 10 percent earn: $62,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $124,000 Location Quotient: 1.33
8. District of Columbia
Total project controls engineer jobs: 277 Average annual salary: $97,410 Lowest 10 percent earn: $70,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $135,000 Location Quotient: 1.47
9. New Hampshire
Total project controls engineer jobs: 264 Average annual salary: $86,334 Lowest 10 percent earn: $62,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $120,000 Location Quotient: 1.34
10. Arizona
Total project controls engineer jobs: 486 Average annual salary: $93,040 Lowest 10 percent earn: $65,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $131,000 Location Quotient: 0.74
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Detailed list of the best states for a project controls engineer
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | $92,368 | $65,000 | 28,304,596 | 3,725 |
| 2 | Rhode Island | $104,526 | $74,000 | 1,059,639 | 182 |
| 3 | Michigan | $88,561 | $64,000 | 9,962,311 | 1,335 |
| 4 | Missouri | $91,761 | $66,000 | 6,113,532 | 769 |
| 5 | Washington | $105,360 | $75,000 | 7,405,743 | 596 |
| 6 | California | $106,058 | $73,000 | 39,536,653 | 2,929 |
| 7 | New Mexico | $88,268 | $62,000 | 2,088,070 | 294 |
| 8 | District of Columbia | $97,410 | $70,000 | 693,972 | 277 |
| 9 | New Hampshire | $86,334 | $62,000 | 1,342,795 | 264 |
| 10 | Arizona | $93,040 | $65,000 | 7,016,270 | 486 |
| 11 | North Carolina | $82,431 | $59,000 | 10,273,419 | 1,731 |
| 12 | Nevada | $83,743 | $58,000 | 2,998,039 | 315 |
| 13 | Pennsylvania | $82,082 | $58,000 | 12,805,537 | 1,802 |
| 14 | Colorado | $89,035 | $63,000 | 5,607,154 | 646 |
| 15 | Florida | $92,354 | $63,000 | 20,984,400 | 848 |
| 16 | Idaho | $83,283 | $59,000 | 1,716,943 | 223 |
| 17 | Indiana | $80,490 | $58,000 | 6,666,818 | 869 |
| 18 | Hawaii | $84,834 | $66,000 | 1,427,538 | 157 |
| 19 | Alaska | $90,046 | $68,000 | 739,795 | 46 |
| 20 | Alabama | $78,475 | $55,000 | 4,874,747 | 616 |
| 21 | Maine | $80,984 | $58,000 | 1,335,907 | 164 |
| 22 | Virginia | $86,047 | $61,000 | 8,470,020 | 1,080 |
| 23 | Wyoming | $75,215 | $54,000 | 579,315 | 112 |
| 24 | Minnesota | $78,795 | $58,000 | 5,576,606 | 1,069 |
| 25 | Maryland | $88,453 | $63,000 | 6,052,177 | 609 |
| 26 | New Jersey | $89,766 | $64,000 | 9,005,644 | 305 |
| 27 | Vermont | $78,639 | $56,000 | 623,657 | 128 |
| 28 | Massachusetts | $86,655 | $62,000 | 6,859,819 | 547 |
| 29 | Oklahoma | $79,083 | $56,000 | 3,930,864 | 317 |
| 30 | Delaware | $83,061 | $59,000 | 961,939 | 113 |
| 31 | North Dakota | $72,951 | $54,000 | 755,393 | 148 |
| 32 | Mississippi | $78,532 | $55,000 | 2,984,100 | 172 |
| 33 | Ohio | $73,232 | $53,000 | 11,658,609 | 1,512 |
| 34 | Arkansas | $73,954 | $53,000 | 3,004,279 | 335 |
| 35 | Utah | $78,550 | $55,000 | 3,101,833 | 215 |
| 36 | Georgia | $80,034 | $56,000 | 10,429,379 | 584 |
| 37 | Nebraska | $70,602 | $51,000 | 1,920,076 | 327 |
| 38 | Tennessee | $68,646 | $49,000 | 6,715,984 | 817 |
| 39 | Wisconsin | $57,335 | $42,000 | 5,795,483 | 1,008 |
| 40 | Kansas | $68,354 | $49,000 | 2,913,123 | 385 |
| 41 | Iowa | $68,328 | $50,000 | 3,145,711 | 431 |
| 42 | Oregon | $74,781 | $53,000 | 4,142,776 | 304 |
| 43 | Montana | $57,673 | $41,000 | 1,050,493 | 186 |
| 44 | New York | $75,493 | $54,000 | 19,849,399 | 786 |
| 45 | South Carolina | $67,421 | $47,000 | 5,024,369 | 540 |
| 46 | Illinois | $74,524 | $54,000 | 12,802,023 | 640 |
| 47 | Connecticut | $72,329 | $51,000 | 3,588,184 | 229 |
| 48 | West Virginia | $60,558 | $43,000 | 1,815,857 | 149 |
| 49 | South Dakota | $56,432 | $41,000 | 869,666 | 105 |
| 50 | Louisiana | $59,125 | $41,000 | 4,684,333 | 304 |
| 51 | Kentucky | $55,368 | $40,000 | 4,454,189 | 399 |
Highest paying states for project controls engineers
| Rank | State | Avg. Project Controls Engineer Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | $92,368 |
| 2 | Rhode Island | $104,526 |
| 3 | Michigan | $88,561 |
| 4 | Missouri | $91,761 |
| 5 | Washington | $105,360 |
| 6 | California | $106,058 |
| 7 | New Mexico | $88,268 |
| 8 | District of Columbia | $97,410 |
| 9 | New Hampshire | $86,334 |
| 10 | Arizona | $93,040 |
| 11 | North Carolina | $82,431 |
| 12 | Nevada | $83,743 |
| 13 | Pennsylvania | $82,082 |
| 14 | Colorado | $89,035 |
| 15 | Florida | $92,354 |
| 16 | Idaho | $83,283 |
| 17 | Indiana | $80,490 |
| 18 | Hawaii | $84,834 |
| 19 | Alaska | $90,046 |
| 20 | Alabama | $78,475 |
| 21 | Maine | $80,984 |
| 22 | Virginia | $86,047 |
| 23 | Wyoming | $75,215 |
| 24 | Minnesota | $78,795 |
| 25 | Maryland | $88,453 |
| 26 | New Jersey | $89,766 |
| 27 | Vermont | $78,639 |
| 28 | Massachusetts | $86,655 |
| 29 | Oklahoma | $79,083 |
| 30 | Delaware | $83,061 |
| 31 | North Dakota | $72,951 |
| 32 | Mississippi | $78,532 |
| 33 | Ohio | $73,232 |
| 34 | Arkansas | $73,954 |
| 35 | Utah | $78,550 |
| 36 | Georgia | $80,034 |
| 37 | Nebraska | $70,602 |
| 38 | Tennessee | $68,646 |
| 39 | Wisconsin | $57,335 |
| 40 | Kansas | $68,354 |
| 41 | Iowa | $68,328 |
| 42 | Oregon | $74,781 |
| 43 | Montana | $57,673 |
| 44 | New York | $75,493 |
| 45 | South Carolina | $67,421 |
| 46 | Illinois | $74,524 |
| 47 | Connecticut | $72,329 |
| 48 | West Virginia | $60,558 |
| 49 | South Dakota | $56,432 |
| 50 | Louisiana | $59,125 |
| 51 | Kentucky | $55,368 |
Expert opinions on the best states for project controls engineers
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for project controls engineers to find work opportunities?
Chris P. Caddell
Board President, AACEI
The best places for graduates to find work in the cost estimating field, at least for construction, is dependent in part on the industry. Smaller owners and contractors are prevalent throughout the U.S. in cities and large towns. Major cities continue to be the hub for owners and contractors that are involved with major construction projects. Houston, Atlanta, Denver, and Philadelphia are some of the more active cities, but it really depends.
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Updated January 8, 2025