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Best states for a senior systems security engineer
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We decided to bring you a list of the best states for jobs for senior systems security engineers in the United States. Senior systems security 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 systems security engineers.This way, if you are newly entering the job market, or you are looking to change jobs, you know which places are the best for senior systems security engineer jobs.
In order to get you the best states for senior systems security engineers, we looked at our data on jobs and wages -- specifically the average annual wage and the number of available jobs per capita.Washington is the best state, and Pacifica is the city with the highest pay for senior systems security engineers.
10 best states for senior systems security engineers in 2025
1. Washington
Total senior systems security engineer jobs: 2,237 Average annual salary: $125,176 Lowest 10 percent earn: $89,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $174,000 Location Quotient: 1.33
2. Oregon
Total senior systems security engineer jobs: 1,024 Average annual salary: $118,204 Lowest 10 percent earn: $84,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $165,000 Location Quotient: 1.07
3. Arizona
Total senior systems security engineer jobs: 1,820 Average annual salary: $109,703 Lowest 10 percent earn: $79,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $152,000 Location Quotient: 1.35
4. California
Total senior systems security engineer jobs: 6,928 Average annual salary: $129,448 Lowest 10 percent earn: $92,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $180,000 Location Quotient: 1.03
5. New York
Total senior systems security engineer jobs: 2,822 Average annual salary: $122,819 Lowest 10 percent earn: $91,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $165,000 Location Quotient: 0.95
6. Virginia
Total senior systems security engineer jobs: 3,768 Average annual salary: $110,596 Lowest 10 percent earn: $81,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $149,000 Location Quotient: 1.73
7. Nevada
Total senior systems security engineer jobs: 454 Average annual salary: $112,535 Lowest 10 percent earn: $80,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $157,000 Location Quotient: 0.94
8. Utah
Total senior systems security engineer jobs: 659 Average annual salary: $115,812 Lowest 10 percent earn: $83,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $161,000 Location Quotient: 0.89
9. North Carolina
Total senior systems security engineer jobs: 1,978 Average annual salary: $117,171 Lowest 10 percent earn: $86,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $158,000 Location Quotient: 0.89
10. Massachusetts
Total senior systems security engineer jobs: 2,829 Average annual salary: $109,674 Lowest 10 percent earn: $81,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $147,000 Location Quotient: 1.33
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Detailed list of the best states for a senior systems security engineer
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $125,176 | $89,000 | 7,405,743 | 2,237 |
| 2 | Oregon | $118,204 | $84,000 | 4,142,776 | 1,024 |
| 3 | Arizona | $109,703 | $79,000 | 7,016,270 | 1,820 |
| 4 | California | $129,448 | $92,000 | 39,536,653 | 6,928 |
| 5 | New York | $122,819 | $91,000 | 19,849,399 | 2,822 |
| 6 | Virginia | $110,596 | $81,000 | 8,470,020 | 3,768 |
| 7 | Nevada | $112,535 | $80,000 | 2,998,039 | 454 |
| 8 | Utah | $115,812 | $83,000 | 3,101,833 | 659 |
| 9 | North Carolina | $117,171 | $86,000 | 10,273,419 | 1,978 |
| 10 | Massachusetts | $109,674 | $81,000 | 6,859,819 | 2,829 |
| 11 | Pennsylvania | $107,063 | $79,000 | 12,805,537 | 2,423 |
| 12 | Wisconsin | $106,133 | $79,000 | 5,795,483 | 1,058 |
| 13 | Rhode Island | $103,709 | $76,000 | 1,059,639 | 293 |
| 14 | Illinois | $108,146 | $80,000 | 12,802,023 | 2,411 |
| 15 | Minnesota | $105,224 | $79,000 | 5,576,606 | 1,388 |
| 16 | New Mexico | $101,920 | $73,000 | 2,088,070 | 446 |
| 17 | West Virginia | $100,479 | $74,000 | 1,815,857 | 307 |
| 18 | Michigan | $101,179 | $75,000 | 9,962,311 | 1,502 |
| 19 | Maryland | $102,745 | $76,000 | 6,052,177 | 2,436 |
| 20 | Delaware | $101,108 | $74,000 | 961,939 | 336 |
| 21 | Idaho | $103,213 | $73,000 | 1,716,943 | 311 |
| 22 | Alaska | $100,172 | $77,000 | 739,795 | 251 |
| 23 | Texas | $97,084 | $70,000 | 28,304,596 | 4,870 |
| 24 | Alabama | $95,227 | $69,000 | 4,874,747 | 1,140 |
| 25 | New Jersey | $102,302 | $75,000 | 9,005,644 | 1,746 |
| 26 | Vermont | $97,320 | $72,000 | 623,657 | 202 |
| 27 | Wyoming | $94,779 | $69,000 | 579,315 | 158 |
| 28 | Florida | $97,520 | $70,000 | 20,984,400 | 3,865 |
| 29 | Colorado | $96,939 | $70,000 | 5,607,154 | 1,619 |
| 30 | District of Columbia | $96,548 | $71,000 | 693,972 | 843 |
| 31 | Ohio | $95,642 | $70,000 | 11,658,609 | 1,879 |
| 32 | Arkansas | $96,028 | $70,000 | 3,004,279 | 474 |
| 33 | Kentucky | $97,986 | $72,000 | 4,454,189 | 550 |
| 34 | Mississippi | $94,334 | $69,000 | 2,984,100 | 470 |
| 35 | Hawaii | $97,011 | $77,000 | 1,427,538 | 222 |
| 36 | Nebraska | $94,573 | $70,000 | 1,920,076 | 472 |
| 37 | Missouri | $97,182 | $72,000 | 6,113,532 | 1,070 |
| 38 | Iowa | $94,998 | $70,000 | 3,145,711 | 611 |
| 39 | Indiana | $94,448 | $70,000 | 6,666,818 | 1,066 |
| 40 | Montana | $94,612 | $69,000 | 1,050,493 | 238 |
| 41 | North Dakota | $91,950 | $69,000 | 755,393 | 200 |
| 42 | Connecticut | $93,485 | $69,000 | 3,588,184 | 798 |
| 43 | Louisiana | $95,400 | $69,000 | 4,684,333 | 482 |
| 44 | South Carolina | $94,326 | $69,000 | 5,024,369 | 778 |
| 45 | Kansas | $93,496 | $69,000 | 2,913,123 | 491 |
| 46 | South Dakota | $91,700 | $68,000 | 869,666 | 197 |
| 47 | Oklahoma | $93,565 | $68,000 | 3,930,864 | 519 |
| 48 | Maine | $92,859 | $69,000 | 1,335,907 | 235 |
| 49 | New Hampshire | $89,651 | $66,000 | 1,342,795 | 374 |
| 50 | Georgia | $85,140 | $62,000 | 10,429,379 | 1,857 |
| 51 | Tennessee | $84,131 | $62,000 | 6,715,984 | 913 |
Highest paying states for senior systems security engineers
| Rank | State | Avg. Senior Systems Security Engineer Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $125,176 |
| 2 | Oregon | $118,204 |
| 3 | Arizona | $109,703 |
| 4 | California | $129,448 |
| 5 | New York | $122,819 |
| 6 | Virginia | $110,596 |
| 7 | Nevada | $112,535 |
| 8 | Utah | $115,812 |
| 9 | North Carolina | $117,171 |
| 10 | Massachusetts | $109,674 |
| 11 | Pennsylvania | $107,063 |
| 12 | Wisconsin | $106,133 |
| 13 | Rhode Island | $103,709 |
| 14 | Illinois | $108,146 |
| 15 | Minnesota | $105,224 |
| 16 | New Mexico | $101,920 |
| 17 | West Virginia | $100,479 |
| 18 | Michigan | $101,179 |
| 19 | Maryland | $102,745 |
| 20 | Delaware | $101,108 |
| 21 | Idaho | $103,213 |
| 22 | Alaska | $100,172 |
| 23 | Texas | $97,084 |
| 24 | Alabama | $95,227 |
| 25 | New Jersey | $102,302 |
| 26 | Vermont | $97,320 |
| 27 | Wyoming | $94,779 |
| 28 | Florida | $97,520 |
| 29 | Colorado | $96,939 |
| 30 | District of Columbia | $96,548 |
| 31 | Ohio | $95,642 |
| 32 | Arkansas | $96,028 |
| 33 | Kentucky | $97,986 |
| 34 | Mississippi | $94,334 |
| 35 | Hawaii | $97,011 |
| 36 | Nebraska | $94,573 |
| 37 | Missouri | $97,182 |
| 38 | Iowa | $94,998 |
| 39 | Indiana | $94,448 |
| 40 | Montana | $94,612 |
| 41 | North Dakota | $91,950 |
| 42 | Connecticut | $93,485 |
| 43 | Louisiana | $95,400 |
| 44 | South Carolina | $94,326 |
| 45 | Kansas | $93,496 |
| 46 | South Dakota | $91,700 |
| 47 | Oklahoma | $93,565 |
| 48 | Maine | $92,859 |
| 49 | New Hampshire | $89,651 |
| 50 | Georgia | $85,140 |
| 51 | Tennessee | $84,131 |
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Updated January 8, 2025