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We decided to bring you a list of the best states for jobs for test administrators in the United States. Test administrator 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 test administrators.In order to help you decide which state is the best for test administrators, we ranked all 50 states and the District of Columbia from best to worst for test administrator jobs.
Alaska is the best state for jobs for test administrators, and Virginia is the worst. The most common pay in Alaska is $27,807, while the median pay in Virginia is $21,975.We found that the South is best for test administrators, and the Northeast is the worst. Rochester, NY is the best city in the country for test administrator jobs, where as Alaska is the best state in the country.
10 best states for test administrators in 2025
1. Alaska
Total test administrator jobs: 116 Average annual salary: $27,807 Lowest 10 percent earn: $21,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $35,000 Location Quotient: 1.33
2. North Dakota
Total test administrator jobs: 111 Average annual salary: $27,284 Lowest 10 percent earn: $21,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $34,000 Location Quotient: 1.14
3. Massachusetts
Total test administrator jobs: 1,194 Average annual salary: $27,618 Lowest 10 percent earn: $21,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $34,000 Location Quotient: 1.25
4. Vermont
Total test administrator jobs: 97 Average annual salary: $26,686 Lowest 10 percent earn: $21,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $33,000 Location Quotient: 1.21
5. Washington
Total test administrator jobs: 909 Average annual salary: $27,252 Lowest 10 percent earn: $21,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $34,000 Location Quotient: 1.19
6. Minnesota
Total test administrator jobs: 693 Average annual salary: $26,784 Lowest 10 percent earn: $21,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $33,000 Location Quotient: 1
7. Arizona
Total test administrator jobs: 837 Average annual salary: $25,288 Lowest 10 percent earn: $20,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $31,000 Location Quotient: 1.37
8. Connecticut
Total test administrator jobs: 367 Average annual salary: $26,903 Lowest 10 percent earn: $21,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $33,000 Location Quotient: 1.06
9. Hawaii
Total test administrator jobs: 103 Average annual salary: $29,893 Lowest 10 percent earn: $25,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $34,000 Location Quotient: 1.18
10. Maine
Total test administrator jobs: 114 Average annual salary: $27,081 Lowest 10 percent earn: $21,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $33,000 Location Quotient: 0.82
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Detailed list of the best states for a test administrator
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $27,807 | $21,000 | 739,795 | 116 |
| 2 | North Dakota | $27,284 | $21,000 | 755,393 | 111 |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $27,618 | $21,000 | 6,859,819 | 1,194 |
| 4 | Vermont | $26,686 | $21,000 | 623,657 | 97 |
| 5 | Washington | $27,252 | $21,000 | 7,405,743 | 909 |
| 6 | Minnesota | $26,784 | $21,000 | 5,576,606 | 693 |
| 7 | Arizona | $25,288 | $20,000 | 7,016,270 | 837 |
| 8 | Connecticut | $26,903 | $21,000 | 3,588,184 | 367 |
| 9 | Hawaii | $29,893 | $25,000 | 1,427,538 | 103 |
| 10 | Maine | $27,081 | $21,000 | 1,335,907 | 114 |
| 11 | New Mexico | $24,989 | $20,000 | 2,088,070 | 241 |
| 12 | New York | $27,672 | $21,000 | 19,849,399 | 1,189 |
| 13 | Rhode Island | $25,015 | $19,000 | 1,059,639 | 129 |
| 14 | Wisconsin | $25,527 | $20,000 | 5,795,483 | 486 |
| 15 | Idaho | $24,410 | $19,000 | 1,716,943 | 184 |
| 16 | Nebraska | $25,206 | $20,000 | 1,920,076 | 206 |
| 17 | California | $26,524 | $20,000 | 39,536,653 | 3,895 |
| 18 | New Jersey | $26,588 | $21,000 | 9,005,644 | 717 |
| 19 | Illinois | $25,338 | $20,000 | 12,802,023 | 1,140 |
| 20 | Oregon | $24,689 | $19,000 | 4,142,776 | 475 |
| 21 | Michigan | $23,404 | $18,000 | 9,962,311 | 813 |
| 22 | Nevada | $23,564 | $19,000 | 2,998,039 | 214 |
| 23 | New Hampshire | $23,657 | $18,000 | 1,342,795 | 220 |
| 24 | Mississippi | $23,160 | $19,000 | 2,984,100 | 197 |
| 25 | Colorado | $23,288 | $19,000 | 5,607,154 | 1,071 |
| 26 | Utah | $22,496 | $18,000 | 3,101,833 | 492 |
| 27 | Montana | $23,533 | $19,000 | 1,050,493 | 113 |
| 28 | South Dakota | $23,295 | $18,000 | 869,666 | 86 |
| 29 | Pennsylvania | $23,115 | $18,000 | 12,805,537 | 1,015 |
| 30 | District of Columbia | $26,436 | $21,000 | 693,972 | 105 |
| 31 | Alabama | $21,548 | $18,000 | 4,874,747 | 567 |
| 32 | Ohio | $22,383 | $18,000 | 11,658,609 | 849 |
| 33 | Arkansas | $22,533 | $19,000 | 3,004,279 | 195 |
| 34 | Kansas | $22,310 | $18,000 | 2,913,123 | 299 |
| 35 | Iowa | $22,535 | $18,000 | 3,145,711 | 314 |
| 36 | Georgia | $22,581 | $19,000 | 10,429,379 | 930 |
| 37 | Maryland | $24,358 | $19,000 | 6,052,177 | 543 |
| 38 | Indiana | $22,100 | $18,000 | 6,666,818 | 533 |
| 39 | Missouri | $22,432 | $18,000 | 6,113,532 | 559 |
| 40 | Delaware | $22,720 | $18,000 | 961,939 | 116 |
| 41 | North Carolina | $22,061 | $18,000 | 10,273,419 | 973 |
| 42 | Texas | $21,621 | $18,000 | 28,304,596 | 2,125 |
| 43 | Wyoming | $21,739 | $17,000 | 579,315 | 63 |
| 44 | West Virginia | $21,745 | $17,000 | 1,815,857 | 126 |
| 45 | Kentucky | $21,752 | $18,000 | 4,454,189 | 291 |
| 46 | Tennessee | $21,297 | $18,000 | 6,715,984 | 412 |
| 47 | Oklahoma | $21,626 | $18,000 | 3,930,864 | 238 |
| 48 | Florida | $21,138 | $17,000 | 20,984,400 | 1,984 |
| 49 | South Carolina | $21,548 | $18,000 | 5,024,369 | 348 |
| 50 | Louisiana | $21,553 | $18,000 | 4,684,333 | 235 |
| 51 | Virginia | $21,975 | $18,000 | 8,470,020 | 573 |
Highest paying states for test administrators
| Rank | State | Avg. Test Administrator Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $27,807 |
| 2 | North Dakota | $27,284 |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $27,618 |
| 4 | Vermont | $26,686 |
| 5 | Washington | $27,252 |
| 6 | Minnesota | $26,784 |
| 7 | Arizona | $25,288 |
| 8 | Connecticut | $26,903 |
| 9 | Hawaii | $29,893 |
| 10 | Maine | $27,081 |
| 11 | New Mexico | $24,989 |
| 12 | New York | $27,672 |
| 13 | Rhode Island | $25,015 |
| 14 | Wisconsin | $25,527 |
| 15 | Idaho | $24,410 |
| 16 | Nebraska | $25,206 |
| 17 | California | $26,524 |
| 18 | New Jersey | $26,588 |
| 19 | Illinois | $25,338 |
| 20 | Oregon | $24,689 |
| 21 | Michigan | $23,404 |
| 22 | Nevada | $23,564 |
| 23 | New Hampshire | $23,657 |
| 24 | Mississippi | $23,160 |
| 25 | Colorado | $23,288 |
| 26 | Utah | $22,496 |
| 27 | Montana | $23,533 |
| 28 | South Dakota | $23,295 |
| 29 | Pennsylvania | $23,115 |
| 30 | District of Columbia | $26,436 |
| 31 | Alabama | $21,548 |
| 32 | Ohio | $22,383 |
| 33 | Arkansas | $22,533 |
| 34 | Kansas | $22,310 |
| 35 | Iowa | $22,535 |
| 36 | Georgia | $22,581 |
| 37 | Maryland | $24,358 |
| 38 | Indiana | $22,100 |
| 39 | Missouri | $22,432 |
| 40 | Delaware | $22,720 |
| 41 | North Carolina | $22,061 |
| 42 | Texas | $21,621 |
| 43 | Wyoming | $21,739 |
| 44 | West Virginia | $21,745 |
| 45 | Kentucky | $21,752 |
| 46 | Tennessee | $21,297 |
| 47 | Oklahoma | $21,626 |
| 48 | Florida | $21,138 |
| 49 | South Carolina | $21,548 |
| 50 | Louisiana | $21,553 |
| 51 | Virginia | $21,975 |
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Updated January 8, 2025