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We decided to bring you a list of the best states for jobs for quality engineer/process engineers in the United States. Quality engineer/process engineer 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 quality engineer/process engineers.Our research shows that Massachusetts is the best state in the country for quality engineer/process engineers.
Massachusetts is the best state for jobs for quality engineer/process engineers, and Mississippi is the worst. The most common pay in Massachusetts is $90,099, while the median pay in Mississippi is $60,887.We found that the Midwest is best for quality engineer/process engineers, and the West is the worst. Newark, CA is the best city in the country for quality engineer/process engineer jobs, where as Massachusetts is the best state in the country.
10 best states for quality engineer/process engineers in 2025
1. Massachusetts
Total quality engineer/process engineer jobs: 1,682 Average annual salary: $90,099 Lowest 10 percent earn: $68,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $117,000 Location Quotient: 0.98
2. California
Total quality engineer/process engineer jobs: 8,351 Average annual salary: $87,791 Lowest 10 percent earn: $66,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $115,000 Location Quotient: 1.53
3. Texas
Total quality engineer/process engineer jobs: 3,750 Average annual salary: $83,198 Lowest 10 percent earn: $63,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $108,000 Location Quotient: 0.99
4. Rhode Island
Total quality engineer/process engineer jobs: 250 Average annual salary: $78,836 Lowest 10 percent earn: $60,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $103,000 Location Quotient: 1.1
5. Virginia
Total quality engineer/process engineer jobs: 1,783 Average annual salary: $84,475 Lowest 10 percent earn: $64,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $110,000 Location Quotient: 1.01
6. Washington
Total quality engineer/process engineer jobs: 1,454 Average annual salary: $80,532 Lowest 10 percent earn: $62,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $104,000 Location Quotient: 1.06
7. Utah
Total quality engineer/process engineer jobs: 817 Average annual salary: $75,271 Lowest 10 percent earn: $57,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $99,000 Location Quotient: 1.37
8. Connecticut
Total quality engineer/process engineer jobs: 654 Average annual salary: $80,878 Lowest 10 percent earn: $61,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $106,000 Location Quotient: 1.05
9. Michigan
Total quality engineer/process engineer jobs: 1,502 Average annual salary: $74,753 Lowest 10 percent earn: $57,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $96,000 Location Quotient: 1.03
10. Idaho
Total quality engineer/process engineer jobs: 278 Average annual salary: $78,319 Lowest 10 percent earn: $59,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $102,000 Location Quotient: 0.9
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Detailed list of the best states for a quality engineer/process engineer
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | $90,099 | $68,000 | 6,859,819 | 1,682 |
| 2 | California | $87,791 | $66,000 | 39,536,653 | 8,351 |
| 3 | Texas | $83,198 | $63,000 | 28,304,596 | 3,750 |
| 4 | Rhode Island | $78,836 | $60,000 | 1,059,639 | 250 |
| 5 | Virginia | $84,475 | $64,000 | 8,470,020 | 1,783 |
| 6 | Washington | $80,532 | $62,000 | 7,405,743 | 1,454 |
| 7 | Utah | $75,271 | $57,000 | 3,101,833 | 817 |
| 8 | Connecticut | $80,878 | $61,000 | 3,588,184 | 654 |
| 9 | Michigan | $74,753 | $57,000 | 9,962,311 | 1,502 |
| 10 | Idaho | $78,319 | $59,000 | 1,716,943 | 278 |
| 11 | Oregon | $75,708 | $57,000 | 4,142,776 | 910 |
| 12 | Minnesota | $74,081 | $58,000 | 5,576,606 | 1,393 |
| 13 | Arkansas | $77,063 | $59,000 | 3,004,279 | 358 |
| 14 | Wyoming | $77,425 | $59,000 | 579,315 | 81 |
| 15 | Maryland | $78,874 | $60,000 | 6,052,177 | 1,220 |
| 16 | Kentucky | $73,864 | $57,000 | 4,454,189 | 631 |
| 17 | Colorado | $78,156 | $59,000 | 5,607,154 | 1,008 |
| 18 | Arizona | $72,718 | $56,000 | 7,016,270 | 1,180 |
| 19 | Delaware | $73,972 | $56,000 | 961,939 | 263 |
| 20 | Nevada | $75,111 | $56,000 | 2,998,039 | 314 |
| 21 | Oklahoma | $76,465 | $59,000 | 3,930,864 | 278 |
| 22 | Indiana | $69,941 | $54,000 | 6,666,818 | 1,303 |
| 23 | District of Columbia | $75,825 | $57,000 | 693,972 | 333 |
| 24 | Kansas | $72,915 | $56,000 | 2,913,123 | 416 |
| 25 | Ohio | $68,149 | $52,000 | 11,658,609 | 1,845 |
| 26 | Montana | $72,944 | $56,000 | 1,050,493 | 122 |
| 27 | South Carolina | $70,044 | $53,000 | 5,024,369 | 778 |
| 28 | New Jersey | $71,205 | $54,000 | 9,005,644 | 1,506 |
| 29 | New York | $72,126 | $54,000 | 19,849,399 | 2,309 |
| 30 | New Mexico | $71,366 | $55,000 | 2,088,070 | 231 |
| 31 | Illinois | $70,056 | $54,000 | 12,802,023 | 2,075 |
| 32 | New Hampshire | $66,043 | $50,000 | 1,342,795 | 434 |
| 33 | North Carolina | $64,361 | $49,000 | 10,273,419 | 2,129 |
| 34 | Maine | $69,715 | $54,000 | 1,335,907 | 193 |
| 35 | West Virginia | $68,560 | $52,000 | 1,815,857 | 173 |
| 36 | Florida | $69,964 | $52,000 | 20,984,400 | 2,373 |
| 37 | Louisiana | $70,615 | $53,000 | 4,684,333 | 251 |
| 38 | Alabama | $65,803 | $50,000 | 4,874,747 | 722 |
| 39 | Georgia | $67,753 | $52,000 | 10,429,379 | 1,655 |
| 40 | Pennsylvania | $64,226 | $49,000 | 12,805,537 | 2,032 |
| 41 | Iowa | $66,515 | $51,000 | 3,145,711 | 530 |
| 42 | Alaska | $68,147 | $60,000 | 739,795 | 86 |
| 43 | North Dakota | $63,189 | $50,000 | 755,393 | 142 |
| 44 | Nebraska | $62,682 | $48,000 | 1,920,076 | 362 |
| 45 | South Dakota | $63,064 | $49,000 | 869,666 | 95 |
| 46 | Missouri | $63,258 | $49,000 | 6,113,532 | 838 |
| 47 | Wisconsin | $56,165 | $43,000 | 5,795,483 | 1,031 |
| 48 | Hawaii | $64,936 | $56,000 | 1,427,538 | 86 |
| 49 | Vermont | $59,982 | $46,000 | 623,657 | 129 |
| 50 | Tennessee | $59,439 | $45,000 | 6,715,984 | 884 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $60,887 | $46,000 | 2,984,100 | 274 |
Highest paying states for quality engineer/process engineers
| Rank | State | Avg. Quality Engineer/Process Engineer Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | $90,099 |
| 2 | California | $87,791 |
| 3 | Texas | $83,198 |
| 4 | Rhode Island | $78,836 |
| 5 | Virginia | $84,475 |
| 6 | Washington | $80,532 |
| 7 | Utah | $75,271 |
| 8 | Connecticut | $80,878 |
| 9 | Michigan | $74,753 |
| 10 | Idaho | $78,319 |
| 11 | Oregon | $75,708 |
| 12 | Minnesota | $74,081 |
| 13 | Arkansas | $77,063 |
| 14 | Wyoming | $77,425 |
| 15 | Maryland | $78,874 |
| 16 | Kentucky | $73,864 |
| 17 | Colorado | $78,156 |
| 18 | Arizona | $72,718 |
| 19 | Delaware | $73,972 |
| 20 | Nevada | $75,111 |
| 21 | Oklahoma | $76,465 |
| 22 | Indiana | $69,941 |
| 23 | District of Columbia | $75,825 |
| 24 | Kansas | $72,915 |
| 25 | Ohio | $68,149 |
| 26 | Montana | $72,944 |
| 27 | South Carolina | $70,044 |
| 28 | New Jersey | $71,205 |
| 29 | New York | $72,126 |
| 30 | New Mexico | $71,366 |
| 31 | Illinois | $70,056 |
| 32 | New Hampshire | $66,043 |
| 33 | North Carolina | $64,361 |
| 34 | Maine | $69,715 |
| 35 | West Virginia | $68,560 |
| 36 | Florida | $69,964 |
| 37 | Louisiana | $70,615 |
| 38 | Alabama | $65,803 |
| 39 | Georgia | $67,753 |
| 40 | Pennsylvania | $64,226 |
| 41 | Iowa | $66,515 |
| 42 | Alaska | $68,147 |
| 43 | North Dakota | $63,189 |
| 44 | Nebraska | $62,682 |
| 45 | South Dakota | $63,064 |
| 46 | Missouri | $63,258 |
| 47 | Wisconsin | $56,165 |
| 48 | Hawaii | $64,936 |
| 49 | Vermont | $59,982 |
| 50 | Tennessee | $59,439 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $60,887 |
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Dr. Maria Benavides Ph.D.
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Updated January 8, 2025