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Best states for a senior scientist, product development
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Don Snyder
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Senior scientist, product development opportunities vary in different parts of the country. In order to help you determine the best states for senior scientists, product development, we ranked all fifty states from best to worst for senior scientists, product development.Turns out, the median salary for the highest 10% of senior scientists, product development in America is $138,000.
The median salary for senior scientists, product development in Minnesota is $110,298. Compare that to the median salary in Louisiana of $63,372, which ranked worst for senior scientists, product development, and you can see how your location is important for your career.If you are currently seeking employment as a senior scientist, product development, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.
10 best states for senior scientists, product development in 2025
1. Minnesota
Total senior scientist, product development jobs: 2,287 Average annual salary: $110,298 Lowest 10 percent earn: $82,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $148,000 Location Quotient: 1.72. Nevada
Total senior scientist, product development jobs: 565 Average annual salary: $113,160 Lowest 10 percent earn: $79,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $161,000 Location Quotient: 1.333. Montana
Total senior scientist, product development jobs: 269 Average annual salary: $114,148 Lowest 10 percent earn: $83,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $156,000 Location Quotient: 1.154. Tennessee
Total senior scientist, product development jobs: 1,271 Average annual salary: $109,994 Lowest 10 percent earn: $76,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $157,000 Location Quotient: 1.075. California
Total senior scientist, product development jobs: 3,364 Average annual salary: $130,318 Lowest 10 percent earn: $91,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $186,000 Location Quotient: 0.576. Arizona
Total senior scientist, product development jobs: 1,718 Average annual salary: $95,489 Lowest 10 percent earn: $66,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $138,000 Location Quotient: 1.457. Pennsylvania
Total senior scientist, product development jobs: 3,802 Average annual salary: $89,431 Lowest 10 percent earn: $64,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $124,000 Location Quotient: 1.618. Maryland
Total senior scientist, product development jobs: 1,549 Average annual salary: $105,891 Lowest 10 percent earn: $75,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $148,000 Location Quotient: 1.29. New Jersey
Total senior scientist, product development jobs: 1,242 Average annual salary: $110,280 Lowest 10 percent earn: $79,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $153,000 Location Quotient: 0.7710. Rhode Island
Total senior scientist, product development jobs: 110 Average annual salary: $113,768 Lowest 10 percent earn: $82,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $156,000 Location Quotient: 0.45
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How Zippia determines the best states to be a senior scientist, product development
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Detailed list of the best states for a senior scientist, product development
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnesota | $110,298 | $82,000 | 5,576,606 | 2,287 |
| 2 | Nevada | $113,160 | $79,000 | 2,998,039 | 565 |
| 3 | Montana | $114,148 | $83,000 | 1,050,493 | 269 |
| 4 | Tennessee | $109,994 | $76,000 | 6,715,984 | 1,271 |
| 5 | California | $130,318 | $91,000 | 39,536,653 | 3,364 |
| 6 | Arizona | $95,489 | $66,000 | 7,016,270 | 1,718 |
| 7 | Pennsylvania | $89,431 | $64,000 | 12,805,537 | 3,802 |
| 8 | Maryland | $105,891 | $75,000 | 6,052,177 | 1,549 |
| 9 | New Jersey | $110,280 | $79,000 | 9,005,644 | 1,242 |
| 10 | Rhode Island | $113,768 | $82,000 | 1,059,639 | 110 |
| 11 | Indiana | $98,523 | $71,000 | 6,666,818 | 1,406 |
| 12 | Wyoming | $88,151 | $63,000 | 579,315 | 218 |
| 13 | Michigan | $91,714 | $67,000 | 9,962,311 | 1,945 |
| 14 | Maine | $101,524 | $75,000 | 1,335,907 | 225 |
| 15 | Connecticut | $110,618 | $80,000 | 3,588,184 | 320 |
| 16 | Alaska | $95,485 | $78,000 | 739,795 | 241 |
| 17 | Massachusetts | $102,344 | $74,000 | 6,859,819 | 1,857 |
| 18 | Delaware | $98,977 | $70,000 | 961,939 | 153 |
| 19 | Virginia | $91,536 | $64,000 | 8,470,020 | 2,298 |
| 20 | West Virginia | $85,724 | $61,000 | 1,815,857 | 276 |
| 21 | Arkansas | $83,508 | $58,000 | 3,004,279 | 645 |
| 22 | Wisconsin | $83,448 | $61,000 | 5,795,483 | 1,566 |
| 23 | New Mexico | $81,062 | $55,000 | 2,088,070 | 636 |
| 24 | Oregon | $94,953 | $68,000 | 4,142,776 | 392 |
| 25 | Washington | $91,970 | $66,000 | 7,405,743 | 771 |
| 26 | Ohio | $81,967 | $59,000 | 11,658,609 | 2,429 |
| 27 | South Dakota | $77,827 | $57,000 | 869,666 | 328 |
| 28 | Oklahoma | $84,695 | $59,000 | 3,930,864 | 445 |
| 29 | Colorado | $84,695 | $60,000 | 5,607,154 | 1,185 |
| 30 | Hawaii | $81,828 | $60,000 | 1,427,538 | 242 |
| 31 | Idaho | $86,074 | $62,000 | 1,716,943 | 107 |
| 32 | New York | $86,895 | $62,000 | 19,849,399 | 1,675 |
| 33 | Vermont | $86,069 | $63,000 | 623,657 | 68 |
| 34 | North Dakota | $73,977 | $55,000 | 755,393 | 286 |
| 35 | Kentucky | $77,735 | $55,000 | 4,454,189 | 748 |
| 36 | Kansas | $74,493 | $53,000 | 2,913,123 | 770 |
| 37 | Illinois | $83,196 | $60,000 | 12,802,023 | 999 |
| 38 | Nebraska | $73,972 | $53,000 | 1,920,076 | 569 |
| 39 | Georgia | $72,788 | $49,000 | 10,429,379 | 2,720 |
| 40 | Texas | $69,854 | $46,000 | 28,304,596 | 6,376 |
| 41 | North Carolina | $79,789 | $55,000 | 10,273,419 | 966 |
| 42 | New Hampshire | $81,807 | $60,000 | 1,342,795 | 145 |
| 43 | Iowa | $72,846 | $53,000 | 3,145,711 | 773 |
| 44 | Florida | $69,258 | $43,000 | 20,984,400 | 3,735 |
| 45 | Alabama | $71,728 | $48,000 | 4,874,747 | 705 |
| 46 | Mississippi | $72,391 | $48,000 | 2,984,100 | 319 |
| 47 | District of Columbia | $81,375 | $57,000 | 693,972 | 113 |
| 48 | South Carolina | $66,629 | $45,000 | 5,024,369 | 944 |
| 49 | Missouri | $62,128 | $44,000 | 6,113,532 | 1,401 |
| 50 | Utah | $71,215 | $50,000 | 3,101,833 | 232 |
| 51 | Louisiana | $63,372 | $41,000 | 4,684,333 | 483 |
Highest paying states for senior scientists, product development
| Rank | State | Avg. Senior Scientist, Product Development Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnesota | $110,298 |
| 2 | Nevada | $113,160 |
| 3 | Montana | $114,148 |
| 4 | Tennessee | $109,994 |
| 5 | California | $130,318 |
| 6 | Arizona | $95,489 |
| 7 | Pennsylvania | $89,431 |
| 8 | Maryland | $105,891 |
| 9 | New Jersey | $110,280 |
| 10 | Rhode Island | $113,768 |
| 11 | Indiana | $98,523 |
| 12 | Wyoming | $88,151 |
| 13 | Michigan | $91,714 |
| 14 | Maine | $101,524 |
| 15 | Connecticut | $110,618 |
| 16 | Alaska | $95,485 |
| 17 | Massachusetts | $102,344 |
| 18 | Delaware | $98,977 |
| 19 | Virginia | $91,536 |
| 20 | West Virginia | $85,724 |
| 21 | Arkansas | $83,508 |
| 22 | Wisconsin | $83,448 |
| 23 | New Mexico | $81,062 |
| 24 | Oregon | $94,953 |
| 25 | Washington | $91,970 |
| 26 | Ohio | $81,967 |
| 27 | South Dakota | $77,827 |
| 28 | Oklahoma | $84,695 |
| 29 | Colorado | $84,695 |
| 30 | Hawaii | $81,828 |
| 31 | Idaho | $86,074 |
| 32 | New York | $86,895 |
| 33 | Vermont | $86,069 |
| 34 | North Dakota | $73,977 |
| 35 | Kentucky | $77,735 |
| 36 | Kansas | $74,493 |
| 37 | Illinois | $83,196 |
| 38 | Nebraska | $73,972 |
| 39 | Georgia | $72,788 |
| 40 | Texas | $69,854 |
| 41 | North Carolina | $79,789 |
| 42 | New Hampshire | $81,807 |
| 43 | Iowa | $72,846 |
| 44 | Florida | $69,258 |
| 45 | Alabama | $71,728 |
| 46 | Mississippi | $72,391 |
| 47 | District of Columbia | $81,375 |
| 48 | South Carolina | $66,629 |
| 49 | Missouri | $62,128 |
| 50 | Utah | $71,215 |
| 51 | Louisiana | $63,372 |
Expert opinions on the best states for senior scientists, product development
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for senior scientist, product developments to find work opportunities?
Don Snyder
Associate Director, Industry Advising: STEM, William and Mary
Strong tech markets in the U.S. include Austin, Raleigh, Atlanta, Denver, Seattle, San Francisco, Washington, D.C., and Columbus. Some markets are established in tech, while other markets are more up-and-coming. Smaller cities that may be "off the radar" include Huntsville and Tucson. Graduates need to look at different factors when exploring cities, including the cost of living. The dollar will go a lot further in Raleigh than in San Francisco. And some cities that were once more affordable may have a higher cost of living now due to the recent influx of residents.
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Updated January 8, 2025