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Best states for a senior electrical designer
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We decided to bring you a list of the best states for jobs for senior electrical designers in the United States. Senior electrical designer 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 senior electrical designers.We wanted to look at the best states for senior electrical designers -- where there are plenty of senior electrical designer jobs to go around and senior electrical designers get paid what they deserve during every phase of their career.
In order to get you the best states for senior electrical designers, we looked at our data on jobs and wages -- specifically the average annual wage and the number of available jobs per capita.We found that the Midwest is best for senior electrical designers, and the West is the worst. Ceres, CA is the best city in the country for senior electrical designer jobs, where as California is the best state in the country.
10 best states for senior electrical designers in 2026
1. California
Total senior electrical designer jobs: 4,434 Average annual salary: $108,093 Lowest 10 percent earn: $79,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $146,000 Location Quotient: 1.62
2. Texas
Total senior electrical designer jobs: 1,696 Average annual salary: $98,415 Lowest 10 percent earn: $72,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $133,000 Location Quotient: 0.89
3. Washington
Total senior electrical designer jobs: 1,062 Average annual salary: $94,926 Lowest 10 percent earn: $71,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $126,000 Location Quotient: 1.55
4. District of Columbia
Total senior electrical designer jobs: 254 Average annual salary: $101,175 Lowest 10 percent earn: $75,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $134,000 Location Quotient: 1.61
5. Illinois
Total senior electrical designer jobs: 1,041 Average annual salary: $94,299 Lowest 10 percent earn: $72,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $122,000 Location Quotient: 0.93
6. New Mexico
Total senior electrical designer jobs: 136 Average annual salary: $99,711 Lowest 10 percent earn: $74,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $133,000 Location Quotient: 0.74
7. Vermont
Total senior electrical designer jobs: 56 Average annual salary: $97,450 Lowest 10 percent earn: $73,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $129,000 Location Quotient: 0.78
8. Utah
Total senior electrical designer jobs: 396 Average annual salary: $86,036 Lowest 10 percent earn: $64,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $115,000 Location Quotient: 1.32
9. Alaska
Total senior electrical designer jobs: 41 Average annual salary: $109,203 Lowest 10 percent earn: $88,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $134,000 Location Quotient: 0.52
10. Oregon
Total senior electrical designer jobs: 511 Average annual salary: $86,732 Lowest 10 percent earn: $64,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $116,000 Location Quotient: 1.32
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Detailed list of the best states for a senior electrical designer
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $108,093 | $79,000 | 39,536,653 | 4,434 |
| 2 | Texas | $98,415 | $72,000 | 28,304,596 | 1,696 |
| 3 | Washington | $94,926 | $71,000 | 7,405,743 | 1,062 |
| 4 | District of Columbia | $101,175 | $75,000 | 693,972 | 254 |
| 5 | Illinois | $94,299 | $72,000 | 12,802,023 | 1,041 |
| 6 | New Mexico | $99,711 | $74,000 | 2,088,070 | 136 |
| 7 | Vermont | $97,450 | $73,000 | 623,657 | 56 |
| 8 | Utah | $86,036 | $64,000 | 3,101,833 | 396 |
| 9 | Alaska | $109,203 | $88,000 | 739,795 | 41 |
| 10 | Oregon | $86,732 | $64,000 | 4,142,776 | 511 |
| 11 | Massachusetts | $88,814 | $66,000 | 6,859,819 | 1,040 |
| 12 | Maine | $86,144 | $64,000 | 1,335,907 | 112 |
| 13 | Idaho | $90,951 | $68,000 | 1,716,943 | 92 |
| 14 | Virginia | $85,638 | $64,000 | 8,470,020 | 1,108 |
| 15 | Delaware | $90,248 | $67,000 | 961,939 | 81 |
| 16 | New Jersey | $93,583 | $69,000 | 9,005,644 | 448 |
| 17 | Iowa | $81,965 | $63,000 | 3,145,711 | 302 |
| 18 | North Dakota | $85,155 | $66,000 | 755,393 | 49 |
| 19 | Mississippi | $86,915 | $64,000 | 2,984,100 | 90 |
| 20 | Wyoming | $81,513 | $62,000 | 579,315 | 48 |
| 21 | Maryland | $86,607 | $64,000 | 6,052,177 | 604 |
| 22 | Louisiana | $87,046 | $63,000 | 4,684,333 | 142 |
| 23 | Colorado | $81,084 | $61,000 | 5,607,154 | 679 |
| 24 | Tennessee | $80,976 | $61,000 | 6,715,984 | 329 |
| 25 | Alabama | $78,107 | $58,000 | 4,874,747 | 398 |
| 26 | Rhode Island | $84,223 | $62,000 | 1,059,639 | 76 |
| 27 | South Dakota | $80,757 | $62,000 | 869,666 | 57 |
| 28 | New Hampshire | $79,233 | $59,000 | 1,342,795 | 145 |
| 29 | Oklahoma | $81,066 | $61,000 | 3,930,864 | 151 |
| 30 | New York | $78,345 | $58,000 | 19,849,399 | 1,446 |
| 31 | Minnesota | $76,933 | $59,000 | 5,576,606 | 565 |
| 32 | Georgia | $74,605 | $55,000 | 10,429,379 | 1,097 |
| 33 | Nebraska | $78,147 | $60,000 | 1,920,076 | 135 |
| 34 | Missouri | $78,474 | $60,000 | 6,113,532 | 387 |
| 35 | Connecticut | $75,877 | $56,000 | 3,588,184 | 300 |
| 36 | North Carolina | $73,956 | $55,000 | 10,273,419 | 747 |
| 37 | Hawaii | $78,363 | $62,000 | 1,427,538 | 66 |
| 38 | Michigan | $70,801 | $54,000 | 9,962,311 | 869 |
| 39 | Arizona | $71,983 | $53,000 | 7,016,270 | 643 |
| 40 | Pennsylvania | $72,869 | $54,000 | 12,805,537 | 852 |
| 41 | Kansas | $72,464 | $55,000 | 2,913,123 | 234 |
| 42 | Florida | $73,068 | $51,000 | 20,984,400 | 1,215 |
| 43 | Kentucky | $73,972 | $56,000 | 4,454,189 | 194 |
| 44 | West Virginia | $73,244 | $55,000 | 1,815,857 | 71 |
| 45 | Wisconsin | $66,749 | $51,000 | 5,795,483 | 602 |
| 46 | Indiana | $66,739 | $51,000 | 6,666,818 | 444 |
| 47 | Arkansas | $70,488 | $53,000 | 3,004,279 | 116 |
| 48 | Ohio | $64,516 | $49,000 | 11,658,609 | 733 |
| 49 | Montana | $71,040 | $53,000 | 1,050,493 | 56 |
| 50 | Nevada | $64,293 | $47,000 | 2,998,039 | 142 |
| 51 | South Carolina | $64,343 | $48,000 | 5,024,369 | 283 |
Highest paying states for senior electrical designers
| Rank | State | Avg. Senior Electrical Designer Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $108,093 |
| 2 | Texas | $98,415 |
| 3 | Washington | $94,926 |
| 4 | District of Columbia | $101,175 |
| 5 | Illinois | $94,299 |
| 6 | New Mexico | $99,711 |
| 7 | Vermont | $97,450 |
| 8 | Utah | $86,036 |
| 9 | Alaska | $109,203 |
| 10 | Oregon | $86,732 |
| 11 | Massachusetts | $88,814 |
| 12 | Maine | $86,144 |
| 13 | Idaho | $90,951 |
| 14 | Virginia | $85,638 |
| 15 | Delaware | $90,248 |
| 16 | New Jersey | $93,583 |
| 17 | Iowa | $81,965 |
| 18 | North Dakota | $85,155 |
| 19 | Mississippi | $86,915 |
| 20 | Wyoming | $81,513 |
| 21 | Maryland | $86,607 |
| 22 | Louisiana | $87,046 |
| 23 | Colorado | $81,084 |
| 24 | Tennessee | $80,976 |
| 25 | Alabama | $78,107 |
| 26 | Rhode Island | $84,223 |
| 27 | South Dakota | $80,757 |
| 28 | New Hampshire | $79,233 |
| 29 | Oklahoma | $81,066 |
| 30 | New York | $78,345 |
| 31 | Minnesota | $76,933 |
| 32 | Georgia | $74,605 |
| 33 | Nebraska | $78,147 |
| 34 | Missouri | $78,474 |
| 35 | Connecticut | $75,877 |
| 36 | North Carolina | $73,956 |
| 37 | Hawaii | $78,363 |
| 38 | Michigan | $70,801 |
| 39 | Arizona | $71,983 |
| 40 | Pennsylvania | $72,869 |
| 41 | Kansas | $72,464 |
| 42 | Florida | $73,068 |
| 43 | Kentucky | $73,972 |
| 44 | West Virginia | $73,244 |
| 45 | Wisconsin | $66,749 |
| 46 | Indiana | $66,739 |
| 47 | Arkansas | $70,488 |
| 48 | Ohio | $64,516 |
| 49 | Montana | $71,040 |
| 50 | Nevada | $64,293 |
| 51 | South Carolina | $64,343 |
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Updated January 8, 2025