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Do you wonder which states in the U.S. are the best for senior manufacturing specialists? If so, we have the full list of best to worst states for senior manufacturing specialist jobs for you to check out and see if you think it's time to move and start anew. Not all states fare the same when it come to job opportunity and pay.Our research found that Massachusetts is the best state for senior manufacturing specialists, while Massachusetts and California are ranked highest in terms of median salary. Massachusetts has a median salary of $108,385 and Massachusetts has the highest median salary among all 50 states for senior manufacturing specialists.
Massachusetts is the best state for jobs for senior manufacturing specialists, and Hawaii is the worst. The most common pay in Massachusetts is $108,385, while the median pay in Hawaii is $68,755.If you are currently seeking employment as a senior manufacturing specialist, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.
10 best states for senior manufacturing specialists in 2025
1. Massachusetts
Total senior manufacturing specialist jobs: 1,107 Average annual salary: $108,385 Lowest 10 percent earn: $77,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $150,000 Location Quotient: 1.16
2. Wyoming
Total senior manufacturing specialist jobs: 65 Average annual salary: $106,275 Lowest 10 percent earn: $78,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $143,000 Location Quotient: 1.04
3. Michigan
Total senior manufacturing specialist jobs: 978 Average annual salary: $99,134 Lowest 10 percent earn: $72,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $136,000 Location Quotient: 1.21
4. Minnesota
Total senior manufacturing specialist jobs: 808 Average annual salary: $100,571 Lowest 10 percent earn: $75,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $134,000 Location Quotient: 1.17
5. Nevada
Total senior manufacturing specialist jobs: 219 Average annual salary: $100,092 Lowest 10 percent earn: $70,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $141,000 Location Quotient: 1.01
6. California
Total senior manufacturing specialist jobs: 3,401 Average annual salary: $106,328 Lowest 10 percent earn: $74,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $151,000 Location Quotient: 1.12
7. New Mexico
Total senior manufacturing specialist jobs: 159 Average annual salary: $102,583 Lowest 10 percent earn: $71,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $146,000 Location Quotient: 0.78
8. New Jersey
Total senior manufacturing specialist jobs: 663 Average annual salary: $105,294 Lowest 10 percent earn: $75,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $146,000 Location Quotient: 0.8
9. Connecticut
Total senior manufacturing specialist jobs: 345 Average annual salary: $98,863 Lowest 10 percent earn: $70,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $138,000 Location Quotient: 1
10. Arizona
Total senior manufacturing specialist jobs: 624 Average annual salary: $95,318 Lowest 10 percent earn: $66,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $135,000 Location Quotient: 1.02
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Detailed list of the best states for a senior manufacturing specialist
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | $108,385 | $77,000 | 6,859,819 | 1,107 |
| 2 | Wyoming | $106,275 | $78,000 | 579,315 | 65 |
| 3 | Michigan | $99,134 | $72,000 | 9,962,311 | 978 |
| 4 | Minnesota | $100,571 | $75,000 | 5,576,606 | 808 |
| 5 | Nevada | $100,092 | $70,000 | 2,998,039 | 219 |
| 6 | California | $106,328 | $74,000 | 39,536,653 | 3,401 |
| 7 | New Mexico | $102,583 | $71,000 | 2,088,070 | 159 |
| 8 | New Jersey | $105,294 | $75,000 | 9,005,644 | 663 |
| 9 | Connecticut | $98,863 | $70,000 | 3,588,184 | 345 |
| 10 | Arizona | $95,318 | $66,000 | 7,016,270 | 624 |
| 11 | North Dakota | $93,749 | $70,000 | 755,393 | 95 |
| 12 | New Hampshire | $92,274 | $66,000 | 1,342,795 | 223 |
| 13 | Idaho | $97,971 | $71,000 | 1,716,943 | 135 |
| 14 | West Virginia | $87,935 | $62,000 | 1,815,857 | 227 |
| 15 | Washington | $101,657 | $74,000 | 7,405,743 | 567 |
| 16 | Wisconsin | $91,860 | $67,000 | 5,795,483 | 584 |
| 17 | Rhode Island | $91,258 | $65,000 | 1,059,639 | 141 |
| 18 | Ohio | $88,788 | $64,000 | 11,658,609 | 1,130 |
| 19 | Texas | $90,906 | $58,000 | 28,304,596 | 2,125 |
| 20 | Tennessee | $88,634 | $61,000 | 6,715,984 | 617 |
| 21 | Oklahoma | $93,733 | $65,000 | 3,930,864 | 259 |
| 22 | Maine | $94,439 | $68,000 | 1,335,907 | 117 |
| 23 | Montana | $96,050 | $71,000 | 1,050,493 | 83 |
| 24 | Virginia | $98,055 | $69,000 | 8,470,020 | 782 |
| 25 | Utah | $91,934 | $66,000 | 3,101,833 | 313 |
| 26 | Missouri | $94,988 | $68,000 | 6,113,532 | 481 |
| 27 | Colorado | $95,724 | $69,000 | 5,607,154 | 559 |
| 28 | Kentucky | $83,732 | $59,000 | 4,454,189 | 453 |
| 29 | New York | $95,939 | $68,000 | 19,849,399 | 1,209 |
| 30 | Delaware | $92,878 | $66,000 | 961,939 | 121 |
| 31 | South Carolina | $88,239 | $58,000 | 5,024,369 | 452 |
| 32 | Illinois | $92,122 | $67,000 | 12,802,023 | 1,055 |
| 33 | Indiana | $82,744 | $59,000 | 6,666,818 | 740 |
| 34 | Maryland | $92,245 | $66,000 | 6,052,177 | 642 |
| 35 | District of Columbia | $98,059 | $70,000 | 693,972 | 89 |
| 36 | Iowa | $80,784 | $59,000 | 3,145,711 | 440 |
| 37 | Alabama | $77,850 | $51,000 | 4,874,747 | 563 |
| 38 | North Carolina | $79,105 | $54,000 | 10,273,419 | 1,289 |
| 39 | Alaska | $92,293 | $72,000 | 739,795 | 57 |
| 40 | Oregon | $82,500 | $60,000 | 4,142,776 | 505 |
| 41 | Vermont | $81,824 | $59,000 | 623,657 | 84 |
| 42 | Pennsylvania | $79,682 | $57,000 | 12,805,537 | 1,307 |
| 43 | Nebraska | $81,648 | $60,000 | 1,920,076 | 215 |
| 44 | South Dakota | $81,829 | $61,000 | 869,666 | 89 |
| 45 | Mississippi | $79,811 | $52,000 | 2,984,100 | 203 |
| 46 | Georgia | $80,548 | $53,000 | 10,429,379 | 954 |
| 47 | Louisiana | $76,315 | $48,000 | 4,684,333 | 314 |
| 48 | Kansas | $79,080 | $57,000 | 2,913,123 | 256 |
| 49 | Florida | $70,042 | $43,000 | 20,984,400 | 1,588 |
| 50 | Arkansas | $72,436 | $50,000 | 3,004,279 | 233 |
| 51 | Hawaii | $68,755 | $54,000 | 1,427,538 | 50 |
Highest paying states for senior manufacturing specialists
| Rank | State | Avg. Senior Manufacturing Specialist Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | $108,385 |
| 2 | Wyoming | $106,275 |
| 3 | Michigan | $99,134 |
| 4 | Minnesota | $100,571 |
| 5 | Nevada | $100,092 |
| 6 | California | $106,328 |
| 7 | New Mexico | $102,583 |
| 8 | New Jersey | $105,294 |
| 9 | Connecticut | $98,863 |
| 10 | Arizona | $95,318 |
| 11 | North Dakota | $93,749 |
| 12 | New Hampshire | $92,274 |
| 13 | Idaho | $97,971 |
| 14 | West Virginia | $87,935 |
| 15 | Washington | $101,657 |
| 16 | Wisconsin | $91,860 |
| 17 | Rhode Island | $91,258 |
| 18 | Ohio | $88,788 |
| 19 | Texas | $90,906 |
| 20 | Tennessee | $88,634 |
| 21 | Oklahoma | $93,733 |
| 22 | Maine | $94,439 |
| 23 | Montana | $96,050 |
| 24 | Virginia | $98,055 |
| 25 | Utah | $91,934 |
| 26 | Missouri | $94,988 |
| 27 | Colorado | $95,724 |
| 28 | Kentucky | $83,732 |
| 29 | New York | $95,939 |
| 30 | Delaware | $92,878 |
| 31 | South Carolina | $88,239 |
| 32 | Illinois | $92,122 |
| 33 | Indiana | $82,744 |
| 34 | Maryland | $92,245 |
| 35 | District of Columbia | $98,059 |
| 36 | Iowa | $80,784 |
| 37 | Alabama | $77,850 |
| 38 | North Carolina | $79,105 |
| 39 | Alaska | $92,293 |
| 40 | Oregon | $82,500 |
| 41 | Vermont | $81,824 |
| 42 | Pennsylvania | $79,682 |
| 43 | Nebraska | $81,648 |
| 44 | South Dakota | $81,829 |
| 45 | Mississippi | $79,811 |
| 46 | Georgia | $80,548 |
| 47 | Louisiana | $76,315 |
| 48 | Kansas | $79,080 |
| 49 | Florida | $70,042 |
| 50 | Arkansas | $72,436 |
| 51 | Hawaii | $68,755 |
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Updated January 8, 2025