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Best states for a senior infrastructure engineer
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Vince Bowen
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Job opportunities vary from state to state, and computer and mathematical careers are no different. Because we know how difficult it can be to know which states are the best when it comes to senior infrastructure engineer jobs, we decided to crunch some numbers to bring you the best states for senior infrastructure engineers.Turns out, the median salary for the highest 10% of senior infrastructure engineers in America is $158,000.
To do that, we looked at the most recent data we have available for the following criteria -- average annual wages, and availability of jobs for senior infrastructure engineers.Washington is the best state, and Vancouver is the city with the highest pay for senior infrastructure engineers.
10 best states for senior infrastructure engineers in 2025
1. Washington
Total senior infrastructure engineer jobs: 1,189 Average annual salary: $145,388 Lowest 10 percent earn: $103,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $205,000 Location Quotient: 1.33
2. California
Total senior infrastructure engineer jobs: 6,080 Average annual salary: $145,345 Lowest 10 percent earn: $102,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $206,000 Location Quotient: 1.7
3. Oregon
Total senior infrastructure engineer jobs: 612 Average annual salary: $129,093 Lowest 10 percent earn: $90,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $184,000 Location Quotient: 1.21
4. Rhode Island
Total senior infrastructure engineer jobs: 149 Average annual salary: $121,348 Lowest 10 percent earn: $91,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $161,000 Location Quotient: 1
5. Arizona
Total senior infrastructure engineer jobs: 850 Average annual salary: $117,382 Lowest 10 percent earn: $84,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $163,000 Location Quotient: 1.19
6. New York
Total senior infrastructure engineer jobs: 1,296 Average annual salary: $131,669 Lowest 10 percent earn: $98,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $175,000 Location Quotient: 0.83
7. Massachusetts
Total senior infrastructure engineer jobs: 1,205 Average annual salary: $118,870 Lowest 10 percent earn: $89,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $157,000 Location Quotient: 1.07
8. New Hampshire
Total senior infrastructure engineer jobs: 198 Average annual salary: $114,971 Lowest 10 percent earn: $87,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $151,000 Location Quotient: 0.93
9. Virginia
Total senior infrastructure engineer jobs: 2,508 Average annual salary: $114,818 Lowest 10 percent earn: $86,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $153,000 Location Quotient: 2.18
10. North Carolina
Total senior infrastructure engineer jobs: 945 Average annual salary: $113,609 Lowest 10 percent earn: $86,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $149,000 Location Quotient: 0.8
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How Zippia determines the best states to be a senior infrastructure engineer
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Detailed list of the best states for a senior infrastructure engineer
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $145,388 | $103,000 | 7,405,743 | 1,189 |
| 2 | California | $145,345 | $102,000 | 39,536,653 | 6,080 |
| 3 | Oregon | $129,093 | $90,000 | 4,142,776 | 612 |
| 4 | Rhode Island | $121,348 | $91,000 | 1,059,639 | 149 |
| 5 | Arizona | $117,382 | $84,000 | 7,016,270 | 850 |
| 6 | New York | $131,669 | $98,000 | 19,849,399 | 1,296 |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $118,870 | $89,000 | 6,859,819 | 1,205 |
| 8 | New Hampshire | $114,971 | $87,000 | 1,342,795 | 198 |
| 9 | Virginia | $114,818 | $86,000 | 8,470,020 | 2,508 |
| 10 | North Carolina | $113,609 | $86,000 | 10,273,419 | 945 |
| 11 | Connecticut | $117,089 | $87,000 | 3,588,184 | 394 |
| 12 | Pennsylvania | $114,575 | $85,000 | 12,805,537 | 1,012 |
| 13 | Utah | $110,270 | $77,000 | 3,101,833 | 511 |
| 14 | District of Columbia | $119,439 | $89,000 | 693,972 | 693 |
| 15 | Nevada | $114,091 | $79,000 | 2,998,039 | 189 |
| 16 | New Jersey | $116,929 | $87,000 | 9,005,644 | 823 |
| 17 | Wisconsin | $109,909 | $83,000 | 5,795,483 | 451 |
| 18 | Michigan | $109,877 | $82,000 | 9,962,311 | 572 |
| 19 | Maryland | $108,104 | $80,000 | 6,052,177 | 1,446 |
| 20 | Delaware | $108,272 | $80,000 | 961,939 | 145 |
| 21 | Florida | $105,403 | $80,000 | 20,984,400 | 1,887 |
| 22 | South Carolina | $108,537 | $83,000 | 5,024,369 | 302 |
| 23 | Ohio | $104,192 | $78,000 | 11,658,609 | 763 |
| 24 | Louisiana | $109,331 | $82,000 | 4,684,333 | 164 |
| 25 | Hawaii | $106,003 | $82,000 | 1,427,538 | 119 |
| 26 | Montana | $106,111 | $76,000 | 1,050,493 | 91 |
| 27 | South Dakota | $103,366 | $78,000 | 869,666 | 68 |
| 28 | West Virginia | $102,514 | $76,000 | 1,815,857 | 111 |
| 29 | Texas | $101,562 | $75,000 | 28,304,596 | 2,369 |
| 30 | Vermont | $101,882 | $77,000 | 623,657 | 101 |
| 31 | Idaho | $103,933 | $72,000 | 1,716,943 | 149 |
| 32 | Alabama | $98,530 | $75,000 | 4,874,747 | 560 |
| 33 | Maine | $104,755 | $79,000 | 1,335,907 | 79 |
| 34 | Illinois | $103,452 | $78,000 | 12,802,023 | 1,114 |
| 35 | Indiana | $101,271 | $76,000 | 6,666,818 | 454 |
| 36 | Mississippi | $102,411 | $78,000 | 2,984,100 | 104 |
| 37 | North Dakota | $99,650 | $76,000 | 755,393 | 75 |
| 38 | Georgia | $100,375 | $76,000 | 10,429,379 | 971 |
| 39 | Minnesota | $102,193 | $77,000 | 5,576,606 | 544 |
| 40 | Colorado | $96,173 | $70,000 | 5,607,154 | 1,358 |
| 41 | Nebraska | $98,968 | $74,000 | 1,920,076 | 196 |
| 42 | Oklahoma | $98,872 | $74,000 | 3,930,864 | 191 |
| 43 | Arkansas | $96,118 | $72,000 | 3,004,279 | 196 |
| 44 | Alaska | $94,972 | $75,000 | 739,795 | 92 |
| 45 | Kansas | $98,555 | $73,000 | 2,913,123 | 190 |
| 46 | Missouri | $99,043 | $74,000 | 6,113,532 | 411 |
| 47 | Wyoming | $91,948 | $67,000 | 579,315 | 56 |
| 48 | New Mexico | $90,426 | $66,000 | 2,088,070 | 192 |
| 49 | Iowa | $94,640 | $71,000 | 3,145,711 | 222 |
| 50 | Tennessee | $93,151 | $71,000 | 6,715,984 | 344 |
| 51 | Kentucky | $90,176 | $68,000 | 4,454,189 | 178 |
Highest paying states for senior infrastructure engineers
| Rank | State | Avg. Senior Infrastructure Engineer Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $145,388 |
| 2 | California | $145,345 |
| 3 | Oregon | $129,093 |
| 4 | Rhode Island | $121,348 |
| 5 | Arizona | $117,382 |
| 6 | New York | $131,669 |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $118,870 |
| 8 | New Hampshire | $114,971 |
| 9 | Virginia | $114,818 |
| 10 | North Carolina | $113,609 |
| 11 | Connecticut | $117,089 |
| 12 | Pennsylvania | $114,575 |
| 13 | Utah | $110,270 |
| 14 | District of Columbia | $119,439 |
| 15 | Nevada | $114,091 |
| 16 | New Jersey | $116,929 |
| 17 | Wisconsin | $109,909 |
| 18 | Michigan | $109,877 |
| 19 | Maryland | $108,104 |
| 20 | Delaware | $108,272 |
| 21 | Florida | $105,403 |
| 22 | South Carolina | $108,537 |
| 23 | Ohio | $104,192 |
| 24 | Louisiana | $109,331 |
| 25 | Hawaii | $106,003 |
| 26 | Montana | $106,111 |
| 27 | South Dakota | $103,366 |
| 28 | West Virginia | $102,514 |
| 29 | Texas | $101,562 |
| 30 | Vermont | $101,882 |
| 31 | Idaho | $103,933 |
| 32 | Alabama | $98,530 |
| 33 | Maine | $104,755 |
| 34 | Illinois | $103,452 |
| 35 | Indiana | $101,271 |
| 36 | Mississippi | $102,411 |
| 37 | North Dakota | $99,650 |
| 38 | Georgia | $100,375 |
| 39 | Minnesota | $102,193 |
| 40 | Colorado | $96,173 |
| 41 | Nebraska | $98,968 |
| 42 | Oklahoma | $98,872 |
| 43 | Arkansas | $96,118 |
| 44 | Alaska | $94,972 |
| 45 | Kansas | $98,555 |
| 46 | Missouri | $99,043 |
| 47 | Wyoming | $91,948 |
| 48 | New Mexico | $90,426 |
| 49 | Iowa | $94,640 |
| 50 | Tennessee | $93,151 |
| 51 | Kentucky | $90,176 |
Expert opinions on the best states for senior infrastructure engineers
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for senior infrastructure engineers to find work opportunities?
Vince Bowen
Executive Director, Department Chair Energy Systems Technology & Education Center (ESTEC), Idaho State University
Any large city will have several openings. Beyond that, these people can work anywhere in the world.
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Updated January 8, 2025