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Best states for a senior network specialist
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It seems like senior network specialists are becoming more and more common across America. But working conditions and demand for senior network specialists aren't the same everywhere in the U.S. Our research found that Oregon is the best state for senior network specialists, while Oregon and Idaho are ranked highest in terms of median salary. Oregon has a median salary of $107,932 and Oregon has the highest median salary among all 50 states for senior network specialists.
In order to get you the best states for senior network specialists, 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 network specialists, and the Northeast is the worst. San Jose, CA is the best city in the country for senior network specialist jobs, where as Oregon is the best state in the country.
10 best states for senior network specialists in 2025
1. Oregon
Total senior network specialist jobs: 275 Average annual salary: $107,932 Lowest 10 percent earn: $81,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $142,000 Location Quotient: 0.99
2. West Virginia
Total senior network specialist jobs: 111 Average annual salary: $97,758 Lowest 10 percent earn: $73,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $129,000 Location Quotient: 1.09
3. Utah
Total senior network specialist jobs: 243 Average annual salary: $91,376 Lowest 10 percent earn: $69,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $120,000 Location Quotient: 1.14
4. Idaho
Total senior network specialist jobs: 94 Average annual salary: $103,186 Lowest 10 percent earn: $78,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $135,000 Location Quotient: 0.86
5. Washington
Total senior network specialist jobs: 446 Average annual salary: $100,696 Lowest 10 percent earn: $77,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $130,000 Location Quotient: 0.91
6. Arizona
Total senior network specialist jobs: 433 Average annual salary: $90,877 Lowest 10 percent earn: $67,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $123,000 Location Quotient: 1.11
7. Rhode Island
Total senior network specialist jobs: 69 Average annual salary: $95,873 Lowest 10 percent earn: $73,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $125,000 Location Quotient: 0.85
8. Illinois
Total senior network specialist jobs: 743 Average annual salary: $92,840 Lowest 10 percent earn: $71,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $121,000 Location Quotient: 0.93
9. Nevada
Total senior network specialist jobs: 140 Average annual salary: $88,568 Lowest 10 percent earn: $65,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $120,000 Location Quotient: 1
10. Texas
Total senior network specialist jobs: 1,294 Average annual salary: $89,342 Lowest 10 percent earn: $65,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $121,000 Location Quotient: 0.95
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Detailed list of the best states for a senior network specialist
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oregon | $107,932 | $81,000 | 4,142,776 | 275 |
| 2 | West Virginia | $97,758 | $73,000 | 1,815,857 | 111 |
| 3 | Utah | $91,376 | $69,000 | 3,101,833 | 243 |
| 4 | Idaho | $103,186 | $78,000 | 1,716,943 | 94 |
| 5 | Washington | $100,696 | $77,000 | 7,405,743 | 446 |
| 6 | Arizona | $90,877 | $67,000 | 7,016,270 | 433 |
| 7 | Rhode Island | $95,873 | $73,000 | 1,059,639 | 69 |
| 8 | Illinois | $92,840 | $71,000 | 12,802,023 | 743 |
| 9 | Nevada | $88,568 | $65,000 | 2,998,039 | 140 |
| 10 | Texas | $89,342 | $65,000 | 28,304,596 | 1,294 |
| 11 | New York | $96,879 | $73,000 | 19,849,399 | 794 |
| 12 | Pennsylvania | $91,301 | $68,000 | 12,805,537 | 679 |
| 13 | New Hampshire | $90,056 | $70,000 | 1,342,795 | 109 |
| 14 | Maryland | $91,074 | $68,000 | 6,052,177 | 830 |
| 15 | California | $96,112 | $70,000 | 39,536,653 | 1,825 |
| 16 | New Jersey | $95,508 | $71,000 | 9,005,644 | 422 |
| 17 | New Mexico | $84,941 | $63,000 | 2,088,070 | 126 |
| 18 | Wyoming | $83,597 | $64,000 | 579,315 | 39 |
| 19 | Connecticut | $88,507 | $67,000 | 3,588,184 | 212 |
| 20 | Tennessee | $87,841 | $65,000 | 6,715,984 | 278 |
| 21 | Delaware | $88,840 | $66,000 | 961,939 | 74 |
| 22 | District of Columbia | $86,966 | $64,000 | 693,972 | 308 |
| 23 | Alabama | $80,637 | $59,000 | 4,874,747 | 333 |
| 24 | Iowa | $80,504 | $61,000 | 3,145,711 | 279 |
| 25 | Maine | $87,299 | $69,000 | 1,335,907 | 65 |
| 26 | Wisconsin | $84,939 | $65,000 | 5,795,483 | 309 |
| 27 | Vermont | $82,428 | $64,000 | 623,657 | 75 |
| 28 | Virginia | $83,162 | $61,000 | 8,470,020 | 1,230 |
| 29 | North Carolina | $81,069 | $60,000 | 10,273,419 | 674 |
| 30 | Massachusetts | $86,577 | $66,000 | 6,859,819 | 558 |
| 31 | South Dakota | $80,096 | $62,000 | 869,666 | 66 |
| 32 | Florida | $80,267 | $57,000 | 20,984,400 | 1,277 |
| 33 | Alaska | $76,642 | $66,000 | 739,795 | 94 |
| 34 | Nebraska | $78,618 | $60,000 | 1,920,076 | 140 |
| 35 | Hawaii | $78,211 | $63,000 | 1,427,538 | 119 |
| 36 | Missouri | $83,349 | $62,000 | 6,113,532 | 286 |
| 37 | Colorado | $78,022 | $59,000 | 5,607,154 | 547 |
| 38 | Arkansas | $78,432 | $58,000 | 3,004,279 | 151 |
| 39 | Ohio | $78,831 | $59,000 | 11,658,609 | 510 |
| 40 | Louisiana | $78,961 | $57,000 | 4,684,333 | 197 |
| 41 | Kentucky | $78,400 | $59,000 | 4,454,189 | 181 |
| 42 | North Dakota | $76,560 | $60,000 | 755,393 | 54 |
| 43 | Mississippi | $78,566 | $58,000 | 2,984,100 | 98 |
| 44 | South Carolina | $77,684 | $57,000 | 5,024,369 | 240 |
| 45 | Kansas | $76,205 | $57,000 | 2,913,123 | 179 |
| 46 | Oklahoma | $77,139 | $57,000 | 3,930,864 | 159 |
| 47 | Michigan | $77,477 | $59,000 | 9,962,311 | 378 |
| 48 | Georgia | $74,940 | $55,000 | 10,429,379 | 662 |
| 49 | Indiana | $75,439 | $57,000 | 6,666,818 | 362 |
| 50 | Montana | $74,877 | $58,000 | 1,050,493 | 58 |
| 51 | Minnesota | $72,752 | $57,000 | 5,576,606 | 299 |
Highest paying states for senior network specialists
| Rank | State | Avg. Senior Network Specialist Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oregon | $107,932 |
| 2 | West Virginia | $97,758 |
| 3 | Utah | $91,376 |
| 4 | Idaho | $103,186 |
| 5 | Washington | $100,696 |
| 6 | Arizona | $90,877 |
| 7 | Rhode Island | $95,873 |
| 8 | Illinois | $92,840 |
| 9 | Nevada | $88,568 |
| 10 | Texas | $89,342 |
| 11 | New York | $96,879 |
| 12 | Pennsylvania | $91,301 |
| 13 | New Hampshire | $90,056 |
| 14 | Maryland | $91,074 |
| 15 | California | $96,112 |
| 16 | New Jersey | $95,508 |
| 17 | New Mexico | $84,941 |
| 18 | Wyoming | $83,597 |
| 19 | Connecticut | $88,507 |
| 20 | Tennessee | $87,841 |
| 21 | Delaware | $88,840 |
| 22 | District of Columbia | $86,966 |
| 23 | Alabama | $80,637 |
| 24 | Iowa | $80,504 |
| 25 | Maine | $87,299 |
| 26 | Wisconsin | $84,939 |
| 27 | Vermont | $82,428 |
| 28 | Virginia | $83,162 |
| 29 | North Carolina | $81,069 |
| 30 | Massachusetts | $86,577 |
| 31 | South Dakota | $80,096 |
| 32 | Florida | $80,267 |
| 33 | Alaska | $76,642 |
| 34 | Nebraska | $78,618 |
| 35 | Hawaii | $78,211 |
| 36 | Missouri | $83,349 |
| 37 | Colorado | $78,022 |
| 38 | Arkansas | $78,432 |
| 39 | Ohio | $78,831 |
| 40 | Louisiana | $78,961 |
| 41 | Kentucky | $78,400 |
| 42 | North Dakota | $76,560 |
| 43 | Mississippi | $78,566 |
| 44 | South Carolina | $77,684 |
| 45 | Kansas | $76,205 |
| 46 | Oklahoma | $77,139 |
| 47 | Michigan | $77,477 |
| 48 | Georgia | $74,940 |
| 49 | Indiana | $75,439 |
| 50 | Montana | $74,877 |
| 51 | Minnesota | $72,752 |
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Updated January 8, 2025