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We decided to bring you a list of the best states for jobs for senior linux engineers in the United States. Senior linux 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 senior linux engineers.Our research shows that Massachusetts is the best state in the country for senior linux engineers.
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 linux engineers.Massachusetts is the best state, and Windsor is the city with the highest pay for senior linux engineers.
10 best states for senior linux engineers in 2025
1. Massachusetts
Total senior linux engineer jobs: 1,119 Average annual salary: $118,593 Lowest 10 percent earn: $89,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $157,000 Location Quotient: 1.17
2. California
Total senior linux engineer jobs: 4,140 Average annual salary: $120,796 Lowest 10 percent earn: $87,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $166,000 Location Quotient: 1.36
3. Nevada
Total senior linux engineer jobs: 145 Average annual salary: $117,205 Lowest 10 percent earn: $85,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $161,000 Location Quotient: 0.67
4. New Hampshire
Total senior linux engineer jobs: 170 Average annual salary: $110,900 Lowest 10 percent earn: $83,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $146,000 Location Quotient: 0.94
5. Pennsylvania
Total senior linux engineer jobs: 865 Average annual salary: $114,338 Lowest 10 percent earn: $85,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $153,000 Location Quotient: 0.72
6. Maryland
Total senior linux engineer jobs: 1,700 Average annual salary: $115,429 Lowest 10 percent earn: $86,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $154,000 Location Quotient: 2.58
7. New York
Total senior linux engineer jobs: 1,108 Average annual salary: $117,800 Lowest 10 percent earn: $88,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $157,000 Location Quotient: 0.83
8. Oregon
Total senior linux engineer jobs: 451 Average annual salary: $111,793 Lowest 10 percent earn: $81,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $152,000 Location Quotient: 1.05
9. Delaware
Total senior linux engineer jobs: 113 Average annual salary: $111,716 Lowest 10 percent earn: $83,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $149,000 Location Quotient: 0.87
10. Vermont
Total senior linux engineer jobs: 82 Average annual salary: $108,815 Lowest 10 percent earn: $82,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $143,000 Location Quotient: 1.03
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Detailed list of the best states for a senior linux engineer
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | $118,593 | $89,000 | 6,859,819 | 1,119 |
| 2 | California | $120,796 | $87,000 | 39,536,653 | 4,140 |
| 3 | Nevada | $117,205 | $85,000 | 2,998,039 | 145 |
| 4 | New Hampshire | $110,900 | $83,000 | 1,342,795 | 170 |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | $114,338 | $85,000 | 12,805,537 | 865 |
| 6 | Maryland | $115,429 | $86,000 | 6,052,177 | 1,700 |
| 7 | New York | $117,800 | $88,000 | 19,849,399 | 1,108 |
| 8 | Oregon | $111,793 | $81,000 | 4,142,776 | 451 |
| 9 | Delaware | $111,716 | $83,000 | 961,939 | 113 |
| 10 | Vermont | $108,815 | $82,000 | 623,657 | 82 |
| 11 | Connecticut | $114,220 | $85,000 | 3,588,184 | 265 |
| 12 | Washington | $110,609 | $81,000 | 7,405,743 | 892 |
| 13 | Ohio | $106,008 | $78,000 | 11,658,609 | 730 |
| 14 | North Carolina | $103,234 | $76,000 | 10,273,419 | 870 |
| 15 | New Jersey | $110,953 | $83,000 | 9,005,644 | 634 |
| 16 | District of Columbia | $109,110 | $81,000 | 693,972 | 593 |
| 17 | Maine | $109,292 | $83,000 | 1,335,907 | 67 |
| 18 | Minnesota | $107,533 | $81,000 | 5,576,606 | 498 |
| 19 | Wisconsin | $104,879 | $78,000 | 5,795,483 | 306 |
| 20 | Rhode Island | $102,869 | $77,000 | 1,059,639 | 96 |
| 21 | Idaho | $104,074 | $75,000 | 1,716,943 | 105 |
| 22 | Indiana | $101,012 | $75,000 | 6,666,818 | 399 |
| 23 | West Virginia | $99,277 | $73,000 | 1,815,857 | 101 |
| 24 | Michigan | $100,167 | $74,000 | 9,962,311 | 537 |
| 25 | Arizona | $98,825 | $72,000 | 7,016,270 | 722 |
| 26 | Wyoming | $97,138 | $72,000 | 579,315 | 59 |
| 27 | Virginia | $98,188 | $73,000 | 8,470,020 | 2,558 |
| 28 | South Dakota | $98,627 | $74,000 | 869,666 | 58 |
| 29 | Alabama | $91,287 | $67,000 | 4,874,747 | 554 |
| 30 | Kentucky | $98,329 | $73,000 | 4,454,189 | 156 |
| 31 | Louisiana | $100,010 | $73,000 | 4,684,333 | 151 |
| 32 | New Mexico | $91,971 | $68,000 | 2,088,070 | 187 |
| 33 | Georgia | $96,394 | $71,000 | 10,429,379 | 810 |
| 34 | Hawaii | $92,506 | $75,000 | 1,427,538 | 112 |
| 35 | Texas | $91,126 | $67,000 | 28,304,596 | 2,227 |
| 36 | Illinois | $96,849 | $72,000 | 12,802,023 | 922 |
| 37 | Utah | $88,590 | $64,000 | 3,101,833 | 413 |
| 38 | Alaska | $91,108 | $74,000 | 739,795 | 83 |
| 39 | North Dakota | $94,060 | $71,000 | 755,393 | 54 |
| 40 | Colorado | $88,965 | $66,000 | 5,607,154 | 1,158 |
| 41 | Tennessee | $92,211 | $68,000 | 6,715,984 | 311 |
| 42 | Mississippi | $94,993 | $70,000 | 2,984,100 | 111 |
| 43 | Nebraska | $89,352 | $67,000 | 1,920,076 | 198 |
| 44 | Iowa | $91,203 | $68,000 | 3,145,711 | 212 |
| 45 | Oklahoma | $90,844 | $68,000 | 3,930,864 | 156 |
| 46 | Florida | $86,486 | $62,000 | 20,984,400 | 1,433 |
| 47 | Kansas | $88,739 | $66,000 | 2,913,123 | 162 |
| 48 | South Carolina | $85,812 | $63,000 | 5,024,369 | 282 |
| 49 | Montana | $86,879 | $64,000 | 1,050,493 | 65 |
| 50 | Arkansas | $86,078 | $64,000 | 3,004,279 | 130 |
| 51 | Missouri | $82,239 | $61,000 | 6,113,532 | 411 |
Highest paying states for senior linux engineers
| Rank | State | Avg. Senior Linux Engineer Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | $118,593 |
| 2 | California | $120,796 |
| 3 | Nevada | $117,205 |
| 4 | New Hampshire | $110,900 |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | $114,338 |
| 6 | Maryland | $115,429 |
| 7 | New York | $117,800 |
| 8 | Oregon | $111,793 |
| 9 | Delaware | $111,716 |
| 10 | Vermont | $108,815 |
| 11 | Connecticut | $114,220 |
| 12 | Washington | $110,609 |
| 13 | Ohio | $106,008 |
| 14 | North Carolina | $103,234 |
| 15 | New Jersey | $110,953 |
| 16 | District of Columbia | $109,110 |
| 17 | Maine | $109,292 |
| 18 | Minnesota | $107,533 |
| 19 | Wisconsin | $104,879 |
| 20 | Rhode Island | $102,869 |
| 21 | Idaho | $104,074 |
| 22 | Indiana | $101,012 |
| 23 | West Virginia | $99,277 |
| 24 | Michigan | $100,167 |
| 25 | Arizona | $98,825 |
| 26 | Wyoming | $97,138 |
| 27 | Virginia | $98,188 |
| 28 | South Dakota | $98,627 |
| 29 | Alabama | $91,287 |
| 30 | Kentucky | $98,329 |
| 31 | Louisiana | $100,010 |
| 32 | New Mexico | $91,971 |
| 33 | Georgia | $96,394 |
| 34 | Hawaii | $92,506 |
| 35 | Texas | $91,126 |
| 36 | Illinois | $96,849 |
| 37 | Utah | $88,590 |
| 38 | Alaska | $91,108 |
| 39 | North Dakota | $94,060 |
| 40 | Colorado | $88,965 |
| 41 | Tennessee | $92,211 |
| 42 | Mississippi | $94,993 |
| 43 | Nebraska | $89,352 |
| 44 | Iowa | $91,203 |
| 45 | Oklahoma | $90,844 |
| 46 | Florida | $86,486 |
| 47 | Kansas | $88,739 |
| 48 | South Carolina | $85,812 |
| 49 | Montana | $86,879 |
| 50 | Arkansas | $86,078 |
| 51 | Missouri | $82,239 |
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Updated January 8, 2025