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Not all states present equal opportunity for employees, and when it comes to senior electronic engineer jobs, it's no different. We know how hard job search can be, and in order to make your life a little easier, we have the information you need in order to determine where you might want to start your job search. Our research shows that California is the best state in the country for senior electronic engineers.
California is the best state for jobs for senior electronic engineers, and South Dakota is the worst. The most common pay in California is $131,478, while the median pay in South Dakota is $70,425.California is the best state, and Eureka is the city with the highest pay for senior electronic engineers.
10 best states for senior electronic engineers in 2025
1. California
Total senior electronic engineer jobs: 5,456 Average annual salary: $131,478 Lowest 10 percent earn: $97,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $177,000 Location Quotient: 2.8
2. District of Columbia
Total senior electronic engineer jobs: 326 Average annual salary: $129,495 Lowest 10 percent earn: $98,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $170,000 Location Quotient: 2.91
3. Washington
Total senior electronic engineer jobs: 1,113 Average annual salary: $123,594 Lowest 10 percent earn: $93,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $162,000 Location Quotient: 2.29
4. Arizona
Total senior electronic engineer jobs: 804 Average annual salary: $110,797 Lowest 10 percent earn: $82,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $148,000 Location Quotient: 2.06
5. Nevada
Total senior electronic engineer jobs: 163 Average annual salary: $116,315 Lowest 10 percent earn: $85,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $157,000 Location Quotient: 1.17
6. Massachusetts
Total senior electronic engineer jobs: 1,301 Average annual salary: $107,780 Lowest 10 percent earn: $82,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $140,000 Location Quotient: 2.12
7. Michigan
Total senior electronic engineer jobs: 761 Average annual salary: $103,681 Lowest 10 percent earn: $80,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $134,000 Location Quotient: 1.47
8. Rhode Island
Total senior electronic engineer jobs: 0 Average annual salary: $125,163 Lowest 10 percent earn: $95,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $163,000 Location Quotient: 0
9. Alabama
Total senior electronic engineer jobs: 454 Average annual salary: $102,162 Lowest 10 percent earn: $77,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $135,000 Location Quotient: 1.54
10. Alaska
Total senior electronic engineer jobs: 75 Average annual salary: $105,732 Lowest 10 percent earn: $88,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $126,000 Location Quotient: 1.35
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Detailed list of the best states for a senior electronic engineer
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $131,478 | $97,000 | 39,536,653 | 5,456 |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $129,495 | $98,000 | 693,972 | 326 |
| 3 | Washington | $123,594 | $93,000 | 7,405,743 | 1,113 |
| 4 | Arizona | $110,797 | $82,000 | 7,016,270 | 804 |
| 5 | Nevada | $116,315 | $85,000 | 2,998,039 | 163 |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $107,780 | $82,000 | 6,859,819 | 1,301 |
| 7 | Michigan | $103,681 | $80,000 | 9,962,311 | 761 |
| 8 | Rhode Island | $125,163 | $95,000 | 1,059,639 | 0 |
| 9 | Alabama | $102,162 | $77,000 | 4,874,747 | 454 |
| 10 | Alaska | $105,732 | $88,000 | 739,795 | 75 |
| 11 | New Mexico | $99,949 | $74,000 | 2,088,070 | 175 |
| 12 | Maryland | $106,262 | $80,000 | 6,052,177 | 1,010 |
| 13 | Texas | $108,486 | $80,000 | 28,304,596 | 0 |
| 14 | Virginia | $108,226 | $81,000 | 8,470,020 | 0 |
| 15 | Delaware | $98,329 | $74,000 | 961,939 | 138 |
| 16 | Minnesota | $97,921 | $76,000 | 5,576,606 | 603 |
| 17 | Hawaii | $105,295 | $83,000 | 1,427,538 | 93 |
| 18 | Maine | $98,217 | $76,000 | 1,335,907 | 92 |
| 19 | Colorado | $97,382 | $73,000 | 5,607,154 | 896 |
| 20 | New Hampshire | $95,337 | $73,000 | 1,342,795 | 172 |
| 21 | Oklahoma | $96,275 | $72,000 | 3,930,864 | 0 |
| 22 | New Jersey | $97,089 | $73,000 | 9,005,644 | 564 |
| 23 | Florida | $96,961 | $71,000 | 20,984,400 | 0 |
| 24 | Missouri | $94,460 | $71,000 | 6,113,532 | 353 |
| 25 | North Dakota | $89,258 | $70,000 | 755,393 | 90 |
| 26 | North Carolina | $91,692 | $69,000 | 10,273,419 | 748 |
| 27 | Pennsylvania | $93,167 | $70,000 | 12,805,537 | 0 |
| 28 | Ohio | $90,491 | $69,000 | 11,658,609 | 0 |
| 29 | Connecticut | $92,511 | $70,000 | 3,588,184 | 261 |
| 30 | Oregon | $95,569 | $72,000 | 4,142,776 | 0 |
| 31 | Tennessee | $89,697 | $68,000 | 6,715,984 | 0 |
| 32 | Wyoming | $90,471 | $68,000 | 579,315 | 0 |
| 33 | Utah | $91,852 | $68,000 | 3,101,833 | 0 |
| 34 | Idaho | $91,225 | $68,000 | 1,716,943 | 0 |
| 35 | Georgia | $87,499 | $66,000 | 10,429,379 | 781 |
| 36 | Arkansas | $86,589 | $65,000 | 3,004,279 | 123 |
| 37 | Louisiana | $88,364 | $65,000 | 4,684,333 | 145 |
| 38 | Illinois | $88,029 | $67,000 | 12,802,023 | 916 |
| 39 | Kansas | $86,251 | $65,000 | 2,913,123 | 187 |
| 40 | Mississippi | $86,499 | $65,000 | 2,984,100 | 93 |
| 41 | New York | $90,120 | $68,000 | 19,849,399 | 0 |
| 42 | Indiana | $82,167 | $62,000 | 6,666,818 | 491 |
| 43 | Nebraska | $80,280 | $61,000 | 1,920,076 | 156 |
| 44 | Vermont | $83,635 | $65,000 | 623,657 | 0 |
| 45 | South Carolina | $81,764 | $61,000 | 5,024,369 | 0 |
| 46 | Kentucky | $73,378 | $55,000 | 4,454,189 | 201 |
| 47 | Iowa | $71,685 | $55,000 | 3,145,711 | 222 |
| 48 | Montana | $69,441 | $53,000 | 1,050,493 | 82 |
| 49 | West Virginia | $71,809 | $54,000 | 1,815,857 | 0 |
| 50 | Wisconsin | $71,867 | $55,000 | 5,795,483 | 0 |
| 51 | South Dakota | $70,425 | $54,000 | 869,666 | 0 |
Highest paying states for senior electronic engineers
| Rank | State | Avg. Senior Electronic Engineer Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $131,478 |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $129,495 |
| 3 | Washington | $123,594 |
| 4 | Arizona | $110,797 |
| 5 | Nevada | $116,315 |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $107,780 |
| 7 | Michigan | $103,681 |
| 8 | Rhode Island | $125,163 |
| 9 | Alabama | $102,162 |
| 10 | Alaska | $105,732 |
| 11 | New Mexico | $99,949 |
| 12 | Maryland | $106,262 |
| 13 | Texas | $108,486 |
| 14 | Virginia | $108,226 |
| 15 | Delaware | $98,329 |
| 16 | Minnesota | $97,921 |
| 17 | Hawaii | $105,295 |
| 18 | Maine | $98,217 |
| 19 | Colorado | $97,382 |
| 20 | New Hampshire | $95,337 |
| 21 | Oklahoma | $96,275 |
| 22 | New Jersey | $97,089 |
| 23 | Florida | $96,961 |
| 24 | Missouri | $94,460 |
| 25 | North Dakota | $89,258 |
| 26 | North Carolina | $91,692 |
| 27 | Pennsylvania | $93,167 |
| 28 | Ohio | $90,491 |
| 29 | Connecticut | $92,511 |
| 30 | Oregon | $95,569 |
| 31 | Tennessee | $89,697 |
| 32 | Wyoming | $90,471 |
| 33 | Utah | $91,852 |
| 34 | Idaho | $91,225 |
| 35 | Georgia | $87,499 |
| 36 | Arkansas | $86,589 |
| 37 | Louisiana | $88,364 |
| 38 | Illinois | $88,029 |
| 39 | Kansas | $86,251 |
| 40 | Mississippi | $86,499 |
| 41 | New York | $90,120 |
| 42 | Indiana | $82,167 |
| 43 | Nebraska | $80,280 |
| 44 | Vermont | $83,635 |
| 45 | South Carolina | $81,764 |
| 46 | Kentucky | $73,378 |
| 47 | Iowa | $71,685 |
| 48 | Montana | $69,441 |
| 49 | West Virginia | $71,809 |
| 50 | Wisconsin | $71,867 |
| 51 | South Dakota | $70,425 |
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Updated January 8, 2025