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Best states for a set-up mechanic
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It seems like set-up mechanics are becoming more and more common across America. But working conditions and demand for set-up mechanics aren't the same everywhere in the U.S. We wanted to look at the best states for set-up mechanics -- where there are plenty of set-up mechanic jobs to go around and set-up mechanics get paid what they deserve during every phase of their career.
Wyoming is the best state for jobs for set-up mechanics, and Oregon is the worst. The most common pay in Wyoming is $49,821, while the median pay in Oregon is $36,760.We found that the Northeast is best for set-up mechanics, and the West is the worst. San Fernando, CA is the best city in the country for set-up mechanic jobs, where as Wyoming is the best state in the country.
10 best states for set-up mechanics in 2026
1. Wyoming
Total set-up mechanic jobs: 58 Average annual salary: $49,821 Lowest 10 percent earn: $39,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $63,000 Location Quotient: 1.59
2. Mississippi
Total set-up mechanic jobs: 204 Average annual salary: $46,710 Lowest 10 percent earn: $36,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $59,000 Location Quotient: 1.58
3. Maine
Total set-up mechanic jobs: 86 Average annual salary: $53,149 Lowest 10 percent earn: $43,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $65,000 Location Quotient: 1.07
4. Idaho
Total set-up mechanic jobs: 121 Average annual salary: $48,911 Lowest 10 percent earn: $37,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $63,000 Location Quotient: 1.21
5. Alaska
Total set-up mechanic jobs: 86 Average annual salary: $49,993 Lowest 10 percent earn: $42,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $58,000 Location Quotient: 1.69
6. Nebraska
Total set-up mechanic jobs: 185 Average annual salary: $46,755 Lowest 10 percent earn: $36,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $59,000 Location Quotient: 1.37
7. West Virginia
Total set-up mechanic jobs: 97 Average annual salary: $52,792 Lowest 10 percent earn: $40,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $68,000 Location Quotient: 1.04
8. Colorado
Total set-up mechanic jobs: 374 Average annual salary: $55,041 Lowest 10 percent earn: $43,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $70,000 Location Quotient: 1.03
9. Louisiana
Total set-up mechanic jobs: 330 Average annual salary: $46,319 Lowest 10 percent earn: $35,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $59,000 Location Quotient: 1.7
10. South Dakota
Total set-up mechanic jobs: 81 Average annual salary: $46,012 Lowest 10 percent earn: $36,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $58,000 Location Quotient: 1.24
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Detailed list of the best states for a set-up mechanic
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wyoming | $49,821 | $39,000 | 579,315 | 58 |
| 2 | Mississippi | $46,710 | $36,000 | 2,984,100 | 204 |
| 3 | Maine | $53,149 | $43,000 | 1,335,907 | 86 |
| 4 | Idaho | $48,911 | $37,000 | 1,716,943 | 121 |
| 5 | Alaska | $49,993 | $42,000 | 739,795 | 86 |
| 6 | Nebraska | $46,755 | $36,000 | 1,920,076 | 185 |
| 7 | West Virginia | $52,792 | $40,000 | 1,815,857 | 97 |
| 8 | Colorado | $55,041 | $43,000 | 5,607,154 | 374 |
| 9 | Louisiana | $46,319 | $35,000 | 4,684,333 | 330 |
| 10 | South Dakota | $46,012 | $36,000 | 869,666 | 81 |
| 11 | Arizona | $48,623 | $37,000 | 7,016,270 | 413 |
| 12 | Utah | $47,186 | $36,000 | 3,101,833 | 234 |
| 13 | Montana | $45,363 | $35,000 | 1,050,493 | 122 |
| 14 | North Dakota | $45,001 | $35,000 | 755,393 | 84 |
| 15 | Pennsylvania | $45,843 | $35,000 | 12,805,537 | 739 |
| 16 | Hawaii | $50,262 | $42,000 | 1,427,538 | 59 |
| 17 | Indiana | $42,587 | $33,000 | 6,666,818 | 528 |
| 18 | California | $53,547 | $39,000 | 39,536,653 | 1,322 |
| 19 | Kentucky | $42,609 | $33,000 | 4,454,189 | 279 |
| 20 | Oklahoma | $42,730 | $33,000 | 3,930,864 | 229 |
| 21 | Texas | $44,965 | $34,000 | 28,304,596 | 1,265 |
| 22 | Ohio | $43,250 | $33,000 | 11,658,609 | 578 |
| 23 | Washington | $44,939 | $35,000 | 7,405,743 | 405 |
| 24 | Illinois | $44,704 | $34,000 | 12,802,023 | 610 |
| 25 | New Mexico | $41,933 | $32,000 | 2,088,070 | 129 |
| 26 | Arkansas | $41,083 | $32,000 | 3,004,279 | 165 |
| 27 | Georgia | $42,024 | $32,000 | 10,429,379 | 658 |
| 28 | Missouri | $42,026 | $33,000 | 6,113,532 | 321 |
| 29 | North Carolina | $41,179 | $32,000 | 10,273,419 | 603 |
| 30 | New Jersey | $44,265 | $34,000 | 9,005,644 | 309 |
| 31 | New York | $43,513 | $33,000 | 19,849,399 | 607 |
| 32 | South Carolina | $38,196 | $29,000 | 5,024,369 | 354 |
| 33 | Tennessee | $38,352 | $30,000 | 6,715,984 | 402 |
| 34 | Kansas | $40,129 | $31,000 | 2,913,123 | 182 |
| 35 | Maryland | $41,185 | $31,000 | 6,052,177 | 438 |
| 36 | Vermont | $39,019 | $31,000 | 623,657 | 55 |
| 37 | Alabama | $35,936 | $28,000 | 4,874,747 | 377 |
| 38 | Delaware | $39,529 | $30,000 | 961,939 | 88 |
| 39 | Connecticut | $40,979 | $32,000 | 3,588,184 | 166 |
| 40 | Iowa | $34,762 | $27,000 | 3,145,711 | 495 |
| 41 | Nevada | $36,792 | $27,000 | 2,998,039 | 153 |
| 42 | Virginia | $40,603 | $31,000 | 8,470,020 | 531 |
| 43 | New Hampshire | $39,846 | $32,000 | 1,342,795 | 70 |
| 44 | Rhode Island | $39,695 | $31,000 | 1,059,639 | 51 |
| 45 | Minnesota | $38,711 | $30,000 | 5,576,606 | 411 |
| 46 | Massachusetts | $40,467 | $32,000 | 6,859,819 | 276 |
| 47 | Wisconsin | $37,125 | $29,000 | 5,795,483 | 339 |
| 48 | Michigan | $37,482 | $28,000 | 9,962,311 | 374 |
| 49 | Florida | $36,018 | $27,000 | 20,984,400 | 1,097 |
| 50 | District of Columbia | $38,928 | $29,000 | 693,972 | 49 |
| 51 | Oregon | $36,760 | $28,000 | 4,142,776 | 194 |
Highest paying states for set-up mechanics
| Rank | State | Avg. Set-Up Mechanic Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wyoming | $49,821 |
| 2 | Mississippi | $46,710 |
| 3 | Maine | $53,149 |
| 4 | Idaho | $48,911 |
| 5 | Alaska | $49,993 |
| 6 | Nebraska | $46,755 |
| 7 | West Virginia | $52,792 |
| 8 | Colorado | $55,041 |
| 9 | Louisiana | $46,319 |
| 10 | South Dakota | $46,012 |
| 11 | Arizona | $48,623 |
| 12 | Utah | $47,186 |
| 13 | Montana | $45,363 |
| 14 | North Dakota | $45,001 |
| 15 | Pennsylvania | $45,843 |
| 16 | Hawaii | $50,262 |
| 17 | Indiana | $42,587 |
| 18 | California | $53,547 |
| 19 | Kentucky | $42,609 |
| 20 | Oklahoma | $42,730 |
| 21 | Texas | $44,965 |
| 22 | Ohio | $43,250 |
| 23 | Washington | $44,939 |
| 24 | Illinois | $44,704 |
| 25 | New Mexico | $41,933 |
| 26 | Arkansas | $41,083 |
| 27 | Georgia | $42,024 |
| 28 | Missouri | $42,026 |
| 29 | North Carolina | $41,179 |
| 30 | New Jersey | $44,265 |
| 31 | New York | $43,513 |
| 32 | South Carolina | $38,196 |
| 33 | Tennessee | $38,352 |
| 34 | Kansas | $40,129 |
| 35 | Maryland | $41,185 |
| 36 | Vermont | $39,019 |
| 37 | Alabama | $35,936 |
| 38 | Delaware | $39,529 |
| 39 | Connecticut | $40,979 |
| 40 | Iowa | $34,762 |
| 41 | Nevada | $36,792 |
| 42 | Virginia | $40,603 |
| 43 | New Hampshire | $39,846 |
| 44 | Rhode Island | $39,695 |
| 45 | Minnesota | $38,711 |
| 46 | Massachusetts | $40,467 |
| 47 | Wisconsin | $37,125 |
| 48 | Michigan | $37,482 |
| 49 | Florida | $36,018 |
| 50 | District of Columbia | $38,928 |
| 51 | Oregon | $36,760 |
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Updated January 8, 2025