Best states for a prototype engineer manager

Q: What is the best state for prototype engineer managers?

The best state to be a prototype engineer manager is California based on prototype engineer manager salaries and job opportunities.

Q: What is the highest paying state for prototype engineer managers?

The highest paying state for prototype engineer managers is Hawaii based on Zippia’s salary database.

Q: What is the worst state for prototype engineer managers?

The worst state for prototype engineer managers is Hawaii, due to a combination of low salaries and few job opportunities.

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We decided to bring you a list of the best states for jobs for prototype engineer managers in the United States. Prototype engineer manager positions are available in every state, but not all states are the same. Some states do not offer the same wages, benefits, time off, etc for prototype engineer managers.We wanted to look at the best states for prototype engineer managers -- where there are plenty of prototype engineer manager jobs to go around and prototype engineer managers get paid what they deserve during every phase of their career.

The median salary for prototype engineer managers in California is $137,221. Compare that to the median salary in Hawaii of $82,015, which ranked worst for prototype engineer managers, and you can see how your location is important for your career.If you are currently seeking employment as a prototype engineer manager, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.

10 best states for prototype engineer managers in 2025

1. California
Total prototype engineer manager jobs: 3,031
Average annual salary: $137,221
Lowest 10 percent earn: $93,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $200,000
Location Quotient:
2.02
Prototype engineer manager jobs in California
2. Washington
Total prototype engineer manager jobs: 738
Average annual salary: $123,050
Lowest 10 percent earn: $87,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $172,000
Location Quotient:
1.97
Prototype engineer manager jobs in Washington
3. Nevada
Total prototype engineer manager jobs: 72
Average annual salary: $131,107
Lowest 10 percent earn: $89,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $191,000
Location Quotient:
0.67
Prototype engineer manager jobs in Nevada
4. Wisconsin
Total prototype engineer manager jobs: 181
Average annual salary: $130,262
Lowest 10 percent earn: $89,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $188,000
Location Quotient:
0.64
Prototype engineer manager jobs in Wisconsin
5. Illinois
Total prototype engineer manager jobs: 543
Average annual salary: $121,654
Lowest 10 percent earn: $82,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $179,000
Location Quotient:
0.89
Prototype engineer manager jobs in Illinois
6. Massachusetts
Total prototype engineer manager jobs: 594
Average annual salary: $121,764
Lowest 10 percent earn: $80,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $183,000
Location Quotient:
1.26
Prototype engineer manager jobs in Massachusetts
7. New York
Total prototype engineer manager jobs: 767
Average annual salary: $121,608
Lowest 10 percent earn: $80,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $182,000
Location Quotient:
1.17
Prototype engineer manager jobs in New York
8. Connecticut
Total prototype engineer manager jobs: 138
Average annual salary: $121,195
Lowest 10 percent earn: $80,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $182,000
Location Quotient:
0.81
Prototype engineer manager jobs in Connecticut
9. Texas
Total prototype engineer manager jobs: 935
Average annual salary: $112,496
Lowest 10 percent earn: $73,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $171,000
Location Quotient:
0.9
Prototype engineer manager jobs in Texas
10. Indiana
Total prototype engineer manager jobs: 270
Average annual salary: $113,263
Lowest 10 percent earn: $75,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $169,000
Location Quotient:
0.8
Prototype engineer manager jobs in Indiana

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Detailed list of the best states for a prototype engineer manager

Rank	State	Average salary	Lowest 10% earn	Population	Job count
1	California	$137,221	$93,000	39,536,653	3,031
2	Washington	$123,050	$87,000	7,405,743	738
3	Nevada	$131,107	$89,000	2,998,039	72
4	Wisconsin	$130,262	$89,000	5,795,483	181
5	Illinois	$121,654	$82,000	12,802,023	543
6	Massachusetts	$121,764	$80,000	6,859,819	594
7	New York	$121,608	$80,000	19,849,399	767
8	Connecticut	$121,195	$80,000	3,588,184	138
9	Texas	$112,496	$73,000	28,304,596	935
10	Indiana	$113,263	$75,000	6,666,818	270
11	Arkansas	$116,859	$77,000	3,004,279	84
12	Alabama	$111,576	$73,000	4,874,747	170
13	Pennsylvania	$113,135	$75,000	12,805,537	350
14	Oregon	$113,010	$79,000	4,142,776	317
15	Montana	$117,444	$84,000	1,050,493	32
16	Idaho	$112,068	$78,000	1,716,943	63
17	New Jersey	$119,722	$79,000	9,005,644	269
18	Colorado	$111,426	$75,000	5,607,154	431
19	North Carolina	$108,913	$71,000	10,273,419	444
20	Rhode Island	$112,466	$74,000	1,059,639	40
21	Delaware	$110,263	$73,000	961,939	84
22	New Hampshire	$110,435	$72,000	1,342,795	75
23	Georgia	$110,862	$73,000	10,429,379	393
24	South Dakota	$111,464	$77,000	869,666	18
25	Ohio	$108,066	$72,000	11,658,609	309
26	Mississippi	$110,883	$72,000	2,984,100	33
27	Michigan	$103,695	$70,000	9,962,311	324
28	Nebraska	$104,162	$70,000	1,920,076	93
29	Virginia	$101,670	$67,000	8,470,020	756
30	Maine	$106,605	$70,000	1,335,907	34
31	North Dakota	$105,695	$76,000	755,393	14
32	Louisiana	$106,812	$69,000	4,684,333	76
33	Utah	$98,822	$67,000	3,101,833	170
34	Maryland	$100,859	$66,000	6,052,177	429
35	Arizona	$100,232	$66,000	7,016,270	293
36	Alaska	$104,133	$81,000	739,795	28
37	Tennessee	$101,182	$67,000	6,715,984	128
38	Kansas	$104,031	$69,000	2,913,123	74
39	District of Columbia	$98,253	$65,000	693,972	191
40	West Virginia	$99,326	$65,000	1,815,857	47
41	Vermont	$99,982	$65,000	623,657	32
42	Minnesota	$96,330	$67,000	5,576,606	293
43	Wyoming	$96,502	$66,000	579,315	23
44	New Mexico	$99,281	$66,000	2,088,070	55
45	Iowa	$98,576	$67,000	3,145,711	78
46	Florida	$91,626	$59,000	20,984,400	651
47	Kentucky	$94,098	$62,000	4,454,189	99
48	Oklahoma	$95,946	$63,000	3,930,864	51
49	South Carolina	$94,052	$62,000	5,024,369	113
50	Missouri	$94,016	$62,000	6,113,532	169
51	Hawaii	$82,015	$53,000	1,427,538	30

Highest paying states for prototype engineer managers

Rank	State	Avg. Prototype Engineer Manager Salary
1	California	$137,221
2	Washington	$123,050
3	Nevada	$131,107
4	Wisconsin	$130,262
5	Illinois	$121,654
6	Massachusetts	$121,764
7	New York	$121,608
8	Connecticut	$121,195
9	Texas	$112,496
10	Indiana	$113,263
11	Arkansas	$116,859
12	Alabama	$111,576
13	Pennsylvania	$113,135
14	Oregon	$113,010
15	Montana	$117,444
16	Idaho	$112,068
17	New Jersey	$119,722
18	Colorado	$111,426
19	North Carolina	$108,913
20	Rhode Island	$112,466
21	Delaware	$110,263
22	New Hampshire	$110,435
23	Georgia	$110,862
24	South Dakota	$111,464
25	Ohio	$108,066
26	Mississippi	$110,883
27	Michigan	$103,695
28	Nebraska	$104,162
29	Virginia	$101,670
30	Maine	$106,605
31	North Dakota	$105,695
32	Louisiana	$106,812
33	Utah	$98,822
34	Maryland	$100,859
35	Arizona	$100,232
36	Alaska	$104,133
37	Tennessee	$101,182
38	Kansas	$104,031
39	District of Columbia	$98,253
40	West Virginia	$99,326
41	Vermont	$99,982
42	Minnesota	$96,330
43	Wyoming	$96,502
44	New Mexico	$99,281
45	Iowa	$98,576
46	Florida	$91,626
47	Kentucky	$94,098
48	Oklahoma	$95,946
49	South Carolina	$94,052
50	Missouri	$94,016
51	Hawaii	$82,015

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Total prototype engineer manager jobs:	3,031
Average annual salary:	$137,221
Lowest 10 percent earn:	$93,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$200,000
Location Quotient:	2.02

Best states for a prototype engineer manager

10 best states for prototype engineer managers in 2025

1. California

2. Washington

3. Nevada

4. Wisconsin

5. Illinois

6. Massachusetts

7. New York

8. Connecticut

9. Texas

10. Indiana