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Best states for a scientific consultant
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It seems like scientific consultants are becoming more and more common across America. But working conditions and demand for scientific consultants aren't the same everywhere in the U.S. Our research found that California is the best state for scientific consultants, while California and Maryland are ranked highest in terms of median salary. California has a median salary of $114,578 and California has the highest median salary among all 50 states for scientific consultants.
In order to get you the best states for scientific consultants, we looked at our data on jobs and wages -- specifically the average annual wage and the number of available jobs per capita.If you are currently seeking employment as a scientific consultant, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.
10 best states for scientific consultants in 2026
1. California
Total scientific consultant jobs: 706 Average annual salary: $114,578 Lowest 10 percent earn: $74,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $176,000 Location Quotient: 1.04
2. Vermont
Total scientific consultant jobs: 22 Average annual salary: $95,984 Lowest 10 percent earn: $65,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $140,000 Location Quotient: 1.24
3. Massachusetts
Total scientific consultant jobs: 258 Average annual salary: $100,822 Lowest 10 percent earn: $69,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $147,000 Location Quotient: 1.21
4. Rhode Island
Total scientific consultant jobs: 33 Average annual salary: $94,596 Lowest 10 percent earn: $64,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $138,000 Location Quotient: 1.17
5. Nevada
Total scientific consultant jobs: 37 Average annual salary: $99,972 Lowest 10 percent earn: $64,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $155,000 Location Quotient: 0.77
6. South Dakota
Total scientific consultant jobs: 172 Average annual salary: $89,270 Lowest 10 percent earn: $59,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $133,000 Location Quotient: 6.96
7. Connecticut
Total scientific consultant jobs: 74 Average annual salary: $94,468 Lowest 10 percent earn: $64,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $138,000 Location Quotient: 0.97
8. North Dakota
Total scientific consultant jobs: 14 Average annual salary: $93,910 Lowest 10 percent earn: $63,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $139,000 Location Quotient: 0.65
9. New Hampshire
Total scientific consultant jobs: 39 Average annual salary: $92,269 Lowest 10 percent earn: $63,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $134,000 Location Quotient: 0.96
10. Maryland
Total scientific consultant jobs: 64 Average annual salary: $110,589 Lowest 10 percent earn: $75,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $162,000 Location Quotient: 0.44
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Detailed list of the best states for a scientific consultant
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $114,578 | $74,000 | 39,536,653 | 706 |
| 2 | Vermont | $95,984 | $65,000 | 623,657 | 22 |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $100,822 | $69,000 | 6,859,819 | 258 |
| 4 | Rhode Island | $94,596 | $64,000 | 1,059,639 | 33 |
| 5 | Nevada | $99,972 | $64,000 | 2,998,039 | 37 |
| 6 | South Dakota | $89,270 | $59,000 | 869,666 | 172 |
| 7 | Connecticut | $94,468 | $64,000 | 3,588,184 | 74 |
| 8 | North Dakota | $93,910 | $63,000 | 755,393 | 14 |
| 9 | New Hampshire | $92,269 | $63,000 | 1,342,795 | 39 |
| 10 | Maryland | $110,589 | $75,000 | 6,052,177 | 64 |
| 11 | North Carolina | $90,652 | $62,000 | 10,273,419 | 202 |
| 12 | West Virginia | $95,445 | $64,000 | 1,815,857 | 14 |
| 13 | Texas | $91,928 | $60,000 | 28,304,596 | 330 |
| 14 | Washington | $92,229 | $60,000 | 7,405,743 | 132 |
| 15 | Michigan | $92,850 | $62,000 | 9,962,311 | 109 |
| 16 | Delaware | $93,222 | $63,000 | 961,939 | 20 |
| 17 | Alabama | $82,410 | $55,000 | 4,874,747 | 551 |
| 18 | District of Columbia | $91,391 | $62,000 | 693,972 | 70 |
| 19 | Ohio | $87,517 | $59,000 | 11,658,609 | 158 |
| 20 | Missouri | $88,613 | $59,000 | 6,113,532 | 100 |
| 21 | Kansas | $88,377 | $59,000 | 2,913,123 | 46 |
| 22 | New York | $87,610 | $59,000 | 19,849,399 | 307 |
| 23 | Arizona | $88,282 | $57,000 | 7,016,270 | 92 |
| 24 | Oregon | $83,383 | $54,000 | 4,142,776 | 131 |
| 25 | New Jersey | $83,233 | $56,000 | 9,005,644 | 212 |
| 26 | Oklahoma | $75,665 | $49,000 | 3,930,864 | 442 |
| 27 | Virginia | $82,841 | $56,000 | 8,470,020 | 166 |
| 28 | Idaho | $79,934 | $51,000 | 1,716,943 | 28 |
| 29 | Colorado | $85,660 | $55,000 | 5,607,154 | 81 |
| 30 | Indiana | $82,055 | $55,000 | 6,666,818 | 84 |
| 31 | Wyoming | $77,914 | $50,000 | 579,315 | 10 |
| 32 | Mississippi | $70,301 | $46,000 | 2,984,100 | 268 |
| 33 | Maine | $81,099 | $55,000 | 1,335,907 | 18 |
| 34 | Illinois | $73,025 | $49,000 | 12,802,023 | 284 |
| 35 | Iowa | $79,875 | $54,000 | 3,145,711 | 28 |
| 36 | Florida | $75,861 | $49,000 | 20,984,400 | 272 |
| 37 | Louisiana | $80,456 | $53,000 | 4,684,333 | 25 |
| 38 | New Mexico | $77,605 | $50,000 | 2,088,070 | 26 |
| 39 | Utah | $71,700 | $45,000 | 3,101,833 | 66 |
| 40 | Tennessee | $75,451 | $51,000 | 6,715,984 | 60 |
| 41 | Minnesota | $71,543 | $48,000 | 5,576,606 | 132 |
| 42 | Georgia | $72,890 | $49,000 | 10,429,379 | 155 |
| 43 | Pennsylvania | $59,259 | $40,000 | 12,805,537 | 285 |
| 44 | Alaska | $71,013 | $54,000 | 739,795 | 12 |
| 45 | Wisconsin | $69,885 | $47,000 | 5,795,483 | 82 |
| 46 | Montana | $52,175 | $33,000 | 1,050,493 | 27 |
| 47 | Arkansas | $68,796 | $46,000 | 3,004,279 | 26 |
| 48 | Hawaii | $41,958 | $34,000 | 1,427,538 | 15 |
| 49 | Nebraska | $60,559 | $40,000 | 1,920,076 | 33 |
| 50 | Kentucky | $64,561 | $43,000 | 4,454,189 | 39 |
| 51 | South Carolina | $51,997 | $35,000 | 5,024,369 | 45 |
Highest paying states for scientific consultants
| Rank | State | Avg. Scientific Consultant Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $114,578 |
| 2 | Vermont | $95,984 |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $100,822 |
| 4 | Rhode Island | $94,596 |
| 5 | Nevada | $99,972 |
| 6 | South Dakota | $89,270 |
| 7 | Connecticut | $94,468 |
| 8 | North Dakota | $93,910 |
| 9 | New Hampshire | $92,269 |
| 10 | Maryland | $110,589 |
| 11 | North Carolina | $90,652 |
| 12 | West Virginia | $95,445 |
| 13 | Texas | $91,928 |
| 14 | Washington | $92,229 |
| 15 | Michigan | $92,850 |
| 16 | Delaware | $93,222 |
| 17 | Alabama | $82,410 |
| 18 | District of Columbia | $91,391 |
| 19 | Ohio | $87,517 |
| 20 | Missouri | $88,613 |
| 21 | Kansas | $88,377 |
| 22 | New York | $87,610 |
| 23 | Arizona | $88,282 |
| 24 | Oregon | $83,383 |
| 25 | New Jersey | $83,233 |
| 26 | Oklahoma | $75,665 |
| 27 | Virginia | $82,841 |
| 28 | Idaho | $79,934 |
| 29 | Colorado | $85,660 |
| 30 | Indiana | $82,055 |
| 31 | Wyoming | $77,914 |
| 32 | Mississippi | $70,301 |
| 33 | Maine | $81,099 |
| 34 | Illinois | $73,025 |
| 35 | Iowa | $79,875 |
| 36 | Florida | $75,861 |
| 37 | Louisiana | $80,456 |
| 38 | New Mexico | $77,605 |
| 39 | Utah | $71,700 |
| 40 | Tennessee | $75,451 |
| 41 | Minnesota | $71,543 |
| 42 | Georgia | $72,890 |
| 43 | Pennsylvania | $59,259 |
| 44 | Alaska | $71,013 |
| 45 | Wisconsin | $69,885 |
| 46 | Montana | $52,175 |
| 47 | Arkansas | $68,796 |
| 48 | Hawaii | $41,958 |
| 49 | Nebraska | $60,559 |
| 50 | Kentucky | $64,561 |
| 51 | South Carolina | $51,997 |
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Updated January 8, 2025