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We decided to bring you a list of the best states for jobs for value engineers in the United States. Value 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 value engineers.Although there are abundant value engineer jobs in the United States, a large number of them are in the Midwest. California is the best state in the country for value engineer jobs.
In order to get you the best states for value 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 value engineer, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.
10 best states for value engineers in 2026
1. California
Total value engineer jobs: 6,083 Average annual salary: $122,987 Lowest 10 percent earn: $86,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $174,000 Location Quotient: 1.93
2. Texas
Total value engineer jobs: 1,978 Average annual salary: $106,915 Lowest 10 percent earn: $73,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $155,000 Location Quotient: 0.91
3. Washington
Total value engineer jobs: 941 Average annual salary: $99,343 Lowest 10 percent earn: $71,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $137,000 Location Quotient: 1.19
4. Colorado
Total value engineer jobs: 746 Average annual salary: $98,729 Lowest 10 percent earn: $69,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $139,000 Location Quotient: 1.16
5. Arizona
Total value engineer jobs: 798 Average annual salary: $93,560 Lowest 10 percent earn: $66,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $131,000 Location Quotient: 1.26
6. Utah
Total value engineer jobs: 372 Average annual salary: $92,913 Lowest 10 percent earn: $65,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $132,000 Location Quotient: 1.08
7. Massachusetts
Total value engineer jobs: 1,425 Average annual salary: $90,825 Lowest 10 percent earn: $62,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $131,000 Location Quotient: 1.44
8. Nevada
Total value engineer jobs: 136 Average annual salary: $101,667 Lowest 10 percent earn: $71,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $144,000 Location Quotient: 0.6
9. Idaho
Total value engineer jobs: 139 Average annual salary: $95,901 Lowest 10 percent earn: $68,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $134,000 Location Quotient: 0.78
10. Wyoming
Total value engineer jobs: 33 Average annual salary: $98,060 Lowest 10 percent earn: $69,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $137,000 Location Quotient: 0.51
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How Zippia determines the best states to be a value engineer
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Detailed list of the best states for a value engineer
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $122,987 | $86,000 | 39,536,653 | 6,083 |
| 2 | Texas | $106,915 | $73,000 | 28,304,596 | 1,978 |
| 3 | Washington | $99,343 | $71,000 | 7,405,743 | 941 |
| 4 | Colorado | $98,729 | $69,000 | 5,607,154 | 746 |
| 5 | Arizona | $93,560 | $66,000 | 7,016,270 | 798 |
| 6 | Utah | $92,913 | $65,000 | 3,101,833 | 372 |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $90,825 | $62,000 | 6,859,819 | 1,425 |
| 8 | Nevada | $101,667 | $71,000 | 2,998,039 | 136 |
| 9 | Idaho | $95,901 | $68,000 | 1,716,943 | 139 |
| 10 | Wyoming | $98,060 | $69,000 | 579,315 | 33 |
| 11 | New Mexico | $99,000 | $70,000 | 2,088,070 | 94 |
| 12 | Louisiana | $99,328 | $65,000 | 4,684,333 | 134 |
| 13 | Minnesota | $84,750 | $62,000 | 5,576,606 | 783 |
| 14 | Connecticut | $87,573 | $59,000 | 3,588,184 | 407 |
| 15 | Michigan | $82,508 | $58,000 | 9,962,311 | 900 |
| 16 | New Jersey | $93,189 | $63,000 | 9,005,644 | 532 |
| 17 | Oregon | $81,602 | $58,000 | 4,142,776 | 558 |
| 18 | Montana | $90,621 | $64,000 | 1,050,493 | 55 |
| 19 | New York | $87,978 | $60,000 | 19,849,399 | 1,175 |
| 20 | Oklahoma | $87,993 | $62,000 | 3,930,864 | 118 |
| 21 | New Hampshire | $77,811 | $53,000 | 1,342,795 | 208 |
| 22 | North Dakota | $80,348 | $59,000 | 755,393 | 68 |
| 23 | Virginia | $79,091 | $54,000 | 8,470,020 | 1,176 |
| 24 | Delaware | $78,302 | $53,000 | 961,939 | 149 |
| 25 | Missouri | $81,573 | $58,000 | 6,113,532 | 398 |
| 26 | Mississippi | $78,914 | $53,000 | 2,984,100 | 112 |
| 27 | District of Columbia | $82,104 | $56,000 | 693,972 | 193 |
| 28 | Alaska | $86,252 | $68,000 | 739,795 | 39 |
| 29 | Maryland | $77,382 | $53,000 | 6,052,177 | 826 |
| 30 | Tennessee | $77,903 | $55,000 | 6,715,984 | 377 |
| 31 | South Carolina | $76,016 | $51,000 | 5,024,369 | 379 |
| 32 | Alabama | $74,023 | $50,000 | 4,874,747 | 497 |
| 33 | Ohio | $73,686 | $52,000 | 11,658,609 | 944 |
| 34 | Maine | $78,768 | $54,000 | 1,335,907 | 67 |
| 35 | Rhode Island | $77,642 | $53,000 | 1,059,639 | 84 |
| 36 | North Carolina | $74,848 | $51,000 | 10,273,419 | 929 |
| 37 | Wisconsin | $71,398 | $51,000 | 5,795,483 | 566 |
| 38 | Florida | $75,985 | $46,000 | 20,984,400 | 1,301 |
| 39 | Kentucky | $70,100 | $50,000 | 4,454,189 | 316 |
| 40 | Georgia | $72,270 | $49,000 | 10,429,379 | 997 |
| 41 | West Virginia | $72,851 | $51,000 | 1,815,857 | 53 |
| 42 | Illinois | $70,747 | $51,000 | 12,802,023 | 1,134 |
| 43 | Nebraska | $70,516 | $50,000 | 1,920,076 | 157 |
| 44 | Indiana | $67,245 | $48,000 | 6,666,818 | 708 |
| 45 | Kansas | $69,402 | $49,000 | 2,913,123 | 226 |
| 46 | Iowa | $68,035 | $49,000 | 3,145,711 | 288 |
| 47 | South Dakota | $70,210 | $51,000 | 869,666 | 32 |
| 48 | Pennsylvania | $67,154 | $46,000 | 12,805,537 | 904 |
| 49 | Vermont | $68,257 | $47,000 | 623,657 | 53 |
| 50 | Arkansas | $66,304 | $47,000 | 3,004,279 | 196 |
| 51 | Hawaii | $67,382 | $54,000 | 1,427,538 | 34 |
Highest paying states for value engineers
| Rank | State | Avg. Value Engineer Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $122,987 |
| 2 | Texas | $106,915 |
| 3 | Washington | $99,343 |
| 4 | Colorado | $98,729 |
| 5 | Arizona | $93,560 |
| 6 | Utah | $92,913 |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $90,825 |
| 8 | Nevada | $101,667 |
| 9 | Idaho | $95,901 |
| 10 | Wyoming | $98,060 |
| 11 | New Mexico | $99,000 |
| 12 | Louisiana | $99,328 |
| 13 | Minnesota | $84,750 |
| 14 | Connecticut | $87,573 |
| 15 | Michigan | $82,508 |
| 16 | New Jersey | $93,189 |
| 17 | Oregon | $81,602 |
| 18 | Montana | $90,621 |
| 19 | New York | $87,978 |
| 20 | Oklahoma | $87,993 |
| 21 | New Hampshire | $77,811 |
| 22 | North Dakota | $80,348 |
| 23 | Virginia | $79,091 |
| 24 | Delaware | $78,302 |
| 25 | Missouri | $81,573 |
| 26 | Mississippi | $78,914 |
| 27 | District of Columbia | $82,104 |
| 28 | Alaska | $86,252 |
| 29 | Maryland | $77,382 |
| 30 | Tennessee | $77,903 |
| 31 | South Carolina | $76,016 |
| 32 | Alabama | $74,023 |
| 33 | Ohio | $73,686 |
| 34 | Maine | $78,768 |
| 35 | Rhode Island | $77,642 |
| 36 | North Carolina | $74,848 |
| 37 | Wisconsin | $71,398 |
| 38 | Florida | $75,985 |
| 39 | Kentucky | $70,100 |
| 40 | Georgia | $72,270 |
| 41 | West Virginia | $72,851 |
| 42 | Illinois | $70,747 |
| 43 | Nebraska | $70,516 |
| 44 | Indiana | $67,245 |
| 45 | Kansas | $69,402 |
| 46 | Iowa | $68,035 |
| 47 | South Dakota | $70,210 |
| 48 | Pennsylvania | $67,154 |
| 49 | Vermont | $68,257 |
| 50 | Arkansas | $66,304 |
| 51 | Hawaii | $67,382 |
Expert opinions on the best states for value engineers
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for value engineers to find work opportunities?
Jared Wilson
Assistant Professor and Faculty Coordinator, East Tennessee State University
Within the field of land surveying and related employment opportunities, work is available. However, in my experience, work may not be in the exact location a person wishes to live. So, a move may be necessary, or potentially traveling to where the work is located. Should a graduate, or person for that matter, want to work, work is available.
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Updated January 8, 2025