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Best states for a wind tunnel engineer
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It seems like wind tunnel engineers are becoming more and more common across America. But working conditions and demand for wind tunnel engineers aren't the same everywhere in the U.S. Our research shows that Washington is the best state in the country for wind tunnel engineers.
The median salary for wind tunnel engineers in Washington is $109,255. Compare that to the median salary in Louisiana of $75,159, which ranked worst for wind tunnel engineers, and you can see how your location is important for your career.We found that the Midwest is best for wind tunnel engineers, and the Northeast is the worst. Walnut Creek, CA is the best city in the country for wind tunnel engineer jobs, where as Washington is the best state in the country.
10 best states for wind tunnel engineers in 2025
1. Washington
Total wind tunnel engineer jobs: 329 Average annual salary: $109,255 Lowest 10 percent earn: $80,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $147,000 Location Quotient: 1.61
2. Arizona
Total wind tunnel engineer jobs: 190 Average annual salary: $108,331 Lowest 10 percent earn: $78,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $150,000 Location Quotient: 1.16
3. District of Columbia
Total wind tunnel engineer jobs: 183 Average annual salary: $112,861 Lowest 10 percent earn: $82,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $154,000 Location Quotient: 3.9
4. California
Total wind tunnel engineer jobs: 1,384 Average annual salary: $110,396 Lowest 10 percent earn: $79,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $153,000 Location Quotient: 1.69
5. Nebraska
Total wind tunnel engineer jobs: 57 Average annual salary: $101,001 Lowest 10 percent earn: $74,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $136,000 Location Quotient: 0.92
6. Delaware
Total wind tunnel engineer jobs: 64 Average annual salary: $99,887 Lowest 10 percent earn: $72,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $136,000 Location Quotient: 1.82
7. Vermont
Total wind tunnel engineer jobs: 19 Average annual salary: $101,636 Lowest 10 percent earn: $73,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $139,000 Location Quotient: 0.89
8. Rhode Island
Total wind tunnel engineer jobs: 18 Average annual salary: $113,002 Lowest 10 percent earn: $82,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $155,000 Location Quotient: 0.53
9. Massachusetts
Total wind tunnel engineer jobs: 255 Average annual salary: $103,017 Lowest 10 percent earn: $74,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $141,000 Location Quotient: 0.99
10. Maryland
Total wind tunnel engineer jobs: 299 Average annual salary: $103,979 Lowest 10 percent earn: $75,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $142,000 Location Quotient: 1.69
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Detailed list of the best states for a wind tunnel engineer
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $109,255 | $80,000 | 7,405,743 | 329 |
| 2 | Arizona | $108,331 | $78,000 | 7,016,270 | 190 |
| 3 | District of Columbia | $112,861 | $82,000 | 693,972 | 183 |
| 4 | California | $110,396 | $79,000 | 39,536,653 | 1,384 |
| 5 | Nebraska | $101,001 | $74,000 | 1,920,076 | 57 |
| 6 | Delaware | $99,887 | $72,000 | 961,939 | 64 |
| 7 | Vermont | $101,636 | $73,000 | 623,657 | 19 |
| 8 | Rhode Island | $113,002 | $82,000 | 1,059,639 | 18 |
| 9 | Massachusetts | $103,017 | $74,000 | 6,859,819 | 255 |
| 10 | Maryland | $103,979 | $75,000 | 6,052,177 | 299 |
| 11 | Michigan | $95,565 | $70,000 | 9,962,311 | 176 |
| 12 | Virginia | $97,175 | $71,000 | 8,470,020 | 592 |
| 13 | Texas | $94,156 | $67,000 | 28,304,596 | 629 |
| 14 | New Mexico | $95,469 | $69,000 | 2,088,070 | 42 |
| 15 | Alabama | $91,096 | $65,000 | 4,874,747 | 145 |
| 16 | Nevada | $96,620 | $69,000 | 2,998,039 | 36 |
| 17 | New Hampshire | $95,396 | $69,000 | 1,342,795 | 36 |
| 18 | Maine | $97,509 | $70,000 | 1,335,907 | 16 |
| 19 | North Dakota | $89,903 | $69,000 | 755,393 | 22 |
| 20 | Alaska | $96,582 | $77,000 | 739,795 | 17 |
| 21 | South Dakota | $87,649 | $65,000 | 869,666 | 28 |
| 22 | Wyoming | $86,696 | $64,000 | 579,315 | 25 |
| 23 | Pennsylvania | $93,064 | $67,000 | 12,805,537 | 164 |
| 24 | Idaho | $92,856 | $68,000 | 1,716,943 | 26 |
| 25 | Montana | $92,399 | $69,000 | 1,050,493 | 18 |
| 26 | New Jersey | $97,209 | $70,000 | 9,005,644 | 133 |
| 27 | Illinois | $91,201 | $67,000 | 12,802,023 | 260 |
| 28 | Colorado | $89,996 | $66,000 | 5,607,154 | 244 |
| 29 | Arkansas | $89,058 | $64,000 | 3,004,279 | 45 |
| 30 | New York | $90,571 | $65,000 | 19,849,399 | 344 |
| 31 | Minnesota | $89,806 | $67,000 | 5,576,606 | 131 |
| 32 | Oregon | $86,587 | $63,000 | 4,142,776 | 168 |
| 33 | Georgia | $86,904 | $62,000 | 10,429,379 | 225 |
| 34 | Utah | $82,475 | $60,000 | 3,101,833 | 116 |
| 35 | Connecticut | $88,717 | $64,000 | 3,588,184 | 62 |
| 36 | Wisconsin | $86,631 | $64,000 | 5,795,483 | 84 |
| 37 | Hawaii | $86,743 | $61,000 | 1,427,538 | 19 |
| 38 | Florida | $84,401 | $59,000 | 20,984,400 | 409 |
| 39 | Oklahoma | $83,542 | $60,000 | 3,930,864 | 63 |
| 40 | Ohio | $82,891 | $60,000 | 11,658,609 | 176 |
| 41 | North Carolina | $83,061 | $60,000 | 10,273,419 | 199 |
| 42 | South Carolina | $84,600 | $61,000 | 5,024,369 | 76 |
| 43 | West Virginia | $82,697 | $60,000 | 1,815,857 | 16 |
| 44 | Tennessee | $82,750 | $60,000 | 6,715,984 | 60 |
| 45 | Missouri | $82,719 | $60,000 | 6,113,532 | 66 |
| 46 | Kansas | $77,701 | $57,000 | 2,913,123 | 46 |
| 47 | Mississippi | $80,395 | $58,000 | 2,984,100 | 19 |
| 48 | Indiana | $62,940 | $46,000 | 6,666,818 | 126 |
| 49 | Kentucky | $76,901 | $56,000 | 4,454,189 | 38 |
| 50 | Iowa | $74,357 | $55,000 | 3,145,711 | 54 |
| 51 | Louisiana | $75,159 | $53,000 | 4,684,333 | 40 |
Highest paying states for wind tunnel engineers
| Rank | State | Avg. Wind Tunnel Engineer Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $109,255 |
| 2 | Arizona | $108,331 |
| 3 | District of Columbia | $112,861 |
| 4 | California | $110,396 |
| 5 | Nebraska | $101,001 |
| 6 | Delaware | $99,887 |
| 7 | Vermont | $101,636 |
| 8 | Rhode Island | $113,002 |
| 9 | Massachusetts | $103,017 |
| 10 | Maryland | $103,979 |
| 11 | Michigan | $95,565 |
| 12 | Virginia | $97,175 |
| 13 | Texas | $94,156 |
| 14 | New Mexico | $95,469 |
| 15 | Alabama | $91,096 |
| 16 | Nevada | $96,620 |
| 17 | New Hampshire | $95,396 |
| 18 | Maine | $97,509 |
| 19 | North Dakota | $89,903 |
| 20 | Alaska | $96,582 |
| 21 | South Dakota | $87,649 |
| 22 | Wyoming | $86,696 |
| 23 | Pennsylvania | $93,064 |
| 24 | Idaho | $92,856 |
| 25 | Montana | $92,399 |
| 26 | New Jersey | $97,209 |
| 27 | Illinois | $91,201 |
| 28 | Colorado | $89,996 |
| 29 | Arkansas | $89,058 |
| 30 | New York | $90,571 |
| 31 | Minnesota | $89,806 |
| 32 | Oregon | $86,587 |
| 33 | Georgia | $86,904 |
| 34 | Utah | $82,475 |
| 35 | Connecticut | $88,717 |
| 36 | Wisconsin | $86,631 |
| 37 | Hawaii | $86,743 |
| 38 | Florida | $84,401 |
| 39 | Oklahoma | $83,542 |
| 40 | Ohio | $82,891 |
| 41 | North Carolina | $83,061 |
| 42 | South Carolina | $84,600 |
| 43 | West Virginia | $82,697 |
| 44 | Tennessee | $82,750 |
| 45 | Missouri | $82,719 |
| 46 | Kansas | $77,701 |
| 47 | Mississippi | $80,395 |
| 48 | Indiana | $62,940 |
| 49 | Kentucky | $76,901 |
| 50 | Iowa | $74,357 |
| 51 | Louisiana | $75,159 |
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Updated January 8, 2025