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Best states for a senior security engineer
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Do you wonder which states in the U.S. are the best for senior security engineers? If so, we have the full list of best to worst states for senior security engineer 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 shows that Washington is the best state in the country for senior security engineers.
In order to get you the best states for senior security engineers, we looked at our data on jobs and wages -- specifically the average annual wage and the number of available jobs per capita.If you are currently seeking employment as a senior security engineer, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.
10 best states for senior security engineers in 2025
1. Washington
Total senior security engineer jobs: 1,295 Average annual salary: $135,684 Lowest 10 percent earn: $97,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $187,000 Location Quotient: 1.3
2. Oregon
Total senior security engineer jobs: 597 Average annual salary: $127,705 Lowest 10 percent earn: $92,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $176,000 Location Quotient: 1.06
3. Nevada
Total senior security engineer jobs: 285 Average annual salary: $124,654 Lowest 10 percent earn: $90,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $171,000 Location Quotient: 1
4. Arizona
Total senior security engineer jobs: 1,016 Average annual salary: $117,762 Lowest 10 percent earn: $86,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $159,000 Location Quotient: 1.28
5. California
Total senior security engineer jobs: 3,618 Average annual salary: $147,583 Lowest 10 percent earn: $107,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $201,000 Location Quotient: 0.91
6. Idaho
Total senior security engineer jobs: 188 Average annual salary: $127,542 Lowest 10 percent earn: $92,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $176,000 Location Quotient: 0.84
7. Pennsylvania
Total senior security engineer jobs: 1,505 Average annual salary: $117,141 Lowest 10 percent earn: $85,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $159,000 Location Quotient: 0.95
8. Virginia
Total senior security engineer jobs: 2,050 Average annual salary: $115,768 Lowest 10 percent earn: $85,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $156,000 Location Quotient: 1.6
9. Alaska
Total senior security engineer jobs: 151 Average annual salary: $115,590 Lowest 10 percent earn: $88,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $150,000 Location Quotient: 1.33
10. New York
Total senior security engineer jobs: 1,913 Average annual salary: $119,984 Lowest 10 percent earn: $87,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $163,000 Location Quotient: 1.1
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How Zippia determines the best states to be a senior security engineer
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Detailed list of the best states for a senior security engineer
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $135,684 | $97,000 | 7,405,743 | 1,295 |
| 2 | Oregon | $127,705 | $92,000 | 4,142,776 | 597 |
| 3 | Nevada | $124,654 | $90,000 | 2,998,039 | 285 |
| 4 | Arizona | $117,762 | $86,000 | 7,016,270 | 1,016 |
| 5 | California | $147,583 | $107,000 | 39,536,653 | 3,618 |
| 6 | Idaho | $127,542 | $92,000 | 1,716,943 | 188 |
| 7 | Pennsylvania | $117,141 | $85,000 | 12,805,537 | 1,505 |
| 8 | Virginia | $115,768 | $85,000 | 8,470,020 | 2,050 |
| 9 | Alaska | $115,590 | $88,000 | 739,795 | 151 |
| 10 | New York | $119,984 | $87,000 | 19,849,399 | 1,913 |
| 11 | Rhode Island | $114,200 | $83,000 | 1,059,639 | 166 |
| 12 | Utah | $118,850 | $87,000 | 3,101,833 | 348 |
| 13 | West Virginia | $114,407 | $84,000 | 1,815,857 | 179 |
| 14 | Michigan | $113,432 | $83,000 | 9,962,311 | 987 |
| 15 | District of Columbia | $116,348 | $85,000 | 693,972 | 557 |
| 16 | Delaware | $111,576 | $81,000 | 961,939 | 250 |
| 17 | Texas | $110,575 | $81,000 | 28,304,596 | 2,731 |
| 18 | New Mexico | $114,377 | $84,000 | 2,088,070 | 210 |
| 19 | New Hampshire | $112,263 | $82,000 | 1,342,795 | 220 |
| 20 | Connecticut | $113,187 | $82,000 | 3,588,184 | 479 |
| 21 | New Jersey | $113,292 | $82,000 | 9,005,644 | 1,182 |
| 22 | Alabama | $104,809 | $78,000 | 4,874,747 | 722 |
| 23 | North Carolina | $107,750 | $79,000 | 10,273,419 | 1,386 |
| 24 | Wyoming | $107,192 | $79,000 | 579,315 | 84 |
| 25 | Mississippi | $104,315 | $77,000 | 2,984,100 | 336 |
| 26 | Maryland | $110,427 | $81,000 | 6,052,177 | 1,178 |
| 27 | Ohio | $108,509 | $80,000 | 11,658,609 | 1,185 |
| 28 | Montana | $109,561 | $80,000 | 1,050,493 | 146 |
| 29 | Massachusetts | $113,587 | $83,000 | 6,859,819 | 912 |
| 30 | Maine | $107,966 | $79,000 | 1,335,907 | 145 |
| 31 | Colorado | $108,890 | $81,000 | 5,607,154 | 778 |
| 32 | Vermont | $105,922 | $77,000 | 623,657 | 114 |
| 33 | Georgia | $104,392 | $77,000 | 10,429,379 | 1,477 |
| 34 | Illinois | $103,598 | $77,000 | 12,802,023 | 2,106 |
| 35 | Oklahoma | $103,704 | $78,000 | 3,930,864 | 312 |
| 36 | Iowa | $100,909 | $75,000 | 3,145,711 | 410 |
| 37 | Arkansas | $99,928 | $75,000 | 3,004,279 | 290 |
| 38 | Indiana | $97,439 | $72,000 | 6,666,818 | 891 |
| 39 | North Dakota | $99,197 | $75,000 | 755,393 | 103 |
| 40 | Minnesota | $96,579 | $72,000 | 5,576,606 | 1,144 |
| 41 | South Dakota | $99,665 | $75,000 | 869,666 | 94 |
| 42 | Wisconsin | $98,446 | $73,000 | 5,795,483 | 669 |
| 43 | Louisiana | $99,932 | $73,000 | 4,684,333 | 373 |
| 44 | Kansas | $98,745 | $74,000 | 2,913,123 | 306 |
| 45 | Tennessee | $97,045 | $72,000 | 6,715,984 | 531 |
| 46 | Florida | $102,476 | $73,000 | 20,984,400 | 1,202 |
| 47 | Nebraska | $93,966 | $70,000 | 1,920,076 | 291 |
| 48 | Kentucky | $95,911 | $71,000 | 4,454,189 | 416 |
| 49 | Hawaii | $99,177 | $75,000 | 1,427,538 | 89 |
| 50 | Missouri | $93,288 | $70,000 | 6,113,532 | 754 |
| 51 | South Carolina | $96,331 | $71,000 | 5,024,369 | 460 |
Highest paying states for senior security engineers
| Rank | State | Avg. Senior Security Engineer Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $135,684 |
| 2 | Oregon | $127,705 |
| 3 | Nevada | $124,654 |
| 4 | Arizona | $117,762 |
| 5 | California | $147,583 |
| 6 | Idaho | $127,542 |
| 7 | Pennsylvania | $117,141 |
| 8 | Virginia | $115,768 |
| 9 | Alaska | $115,590 |
| 10 | New York | $119,984 |
| 11 | Rhode Island | $114,200 |
| 12 | Utah | $118,850 |
| 13 | West Virginia | $114,407 |
| 14 | Michigan | $113,432 |
| 15 | District of Columbia | $116,348 |
| 16 | Delaware | $111,576 |
| 17 | Texas | $110,575 |
| 18 | New Mexico | $114,377 |
| 19 | New Hampshire | $112,263 |
| 20 | Connecticut | $113,187 |
| 21 | New Jersey | $113,292 |
| 22 | Alabama | $104,809 |
| 23 | North Carolina | $107,750 |
| 24 | Wyoming | $107,192 |
| 25 | Mississippi | $104,315 |
| 26 | Maryland | $110,427 |
| 27 | Ohio | $108,509 |
| 28 | Montana | $109,561 |
| 29 | Massachusetts | $113,587 |
| 30 | Maine | $107,966 |
| 31 | Colorado | $108,890 |
| 32 | Vermont | $105,922 |
| 33 | Georgia | $104,392 |
| 34 | Illinois | $103,598 |
| 35 | Oklahoma | $103,704 |
| 36 | Iowa | $100,909 |
| 37 | Arkansas | $99,928 |
| 38 | Indiana | $97,439 |
| 39 | North Dakota | $99,197 |
| 40 | Minnesota | $96,579 |
| 41 | South Dakota | $99,665 |
| 42 | Wisconsin | $98,446 |
| 43 | Louisiana | $99,932 |
| 44 | Kansas | $98,745 |
| 45 | Tennessee | $97,045 |
| 46 | Florida | $102,476 |
| 47 | Nebraska | $93,966 |
| 48 | Kentucky | $95,911 |
| 49 | Hawaii | $99,177 |
| 50 | Missouri | $93,288 |
| 51 | South Carolina | $96,331 |
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Updated January 8, 2025