Best states for a Director Of Network Engineering

Q: What is the best state for directors of network engineering?

The best state to be a director of network engineering is Washington based on director of network engineering salaries and job opportunities.

Q: What is the highest paying state for directors of network engineering?

The highest paying state for directors of network engineering is Hawaii based on Zippia’s salary database.

Q: What is the worst state for directors of network engineering?

The worst state for directors of network engineering is Florida, due to a combination of low salaries and few job opportunities.

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Not all states present equal opportunity for employees, and when it comes to director of network engineering jobs, it's no different. We know how hard job search can be, and in order to make your life a little easier, we have the information you need in order to determine where you might want to start your job search. In fact, our research shows that Washington is the best state for directors of network engineering in America. The best city in America for directors of network engineering with the highest pay is San Francisco, CA.

The median salary for directors of network engineering in Washington is $171,842. Compare that to the median salary in Florida of $106,172, which ranked worst for directors of network engineering, and you can see how your location is important for your career.If you are currently seeking employment as a director of network engineering, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.

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10 best states for directors of network engineering in 2025

1. Washington
Total Director Of Network Engineering Jobs: 1,256
Average Annual Salary: $171,842
Lowest 10 Percent Earn: $122,000
Highest 10 Percent Earn: $240,000
Location Quotient:
1.33
Director Of Network Engineering Jobs in Washington
2. Arizona
Total Director Of Network Engineering Jobs: 801
Average Annual Salary: $160,242
Lowest 10 Percent Earn: $111,000
Highest 10 Percent Earn: $229,000
Location Quotient:
1.06
Director Of Network Engineering Jobs in Arizona
3. Rhode Island
Total Director Of Network Engineering Jobs: 222
Average Annual Salary: $143,123
Lowest 10 Percent Earn: $101,000
Highest 10 Percent Earn: $201,000
Location Quotient:
1.41
Director Of Network Engineering Jobs in Rhode Island
4. Connecticut
Total Director Of Network Engineering Jobs: 516
Average Annual Salary: $151,985
Lowest 10 Percent Earn: $107,000
Highest 10 Percent Earn: $214,000
Location Quotient:
1.2
Director Of Network Engineering Jobs in Connecticut
5. New York
Total Director Of Network Engineering Jobs: 1,759
Average Annual Salary: $161,936
Lowest 10 Percent Earn: $115,000
Highest 10 Percent Earn: $226,000
Location Quotient:
1.06
Director Of Network Engineering Jobs in New York
6. Massachusetts
Total Director Of Network Engineering Jobs: 1,400
Average Annual Salary: $149,293
Lowest 10 Percent Earn: $106,000
Highest 10 Percent Earn: $208,000
Location Quotient:
1.18
Director Of Network Engineering Jobs in Massachusetts
7. Maine
Total Director Of Network Engineering Jobs: 189
Average Annual Salary: $137,979
Lowest 10 Percent Earn: $98,000
Highest 10 Percent Earn: $192,000
Location Quotient:
1.1
Director Of Network Engineering Jobs in Maine
8. California
Total Director Of Network Engineering Jobs: 1,692
Average Annual Salary: $172,672
Lowest 10 Percent Earn: $122,000
Highest 10 Percent Earn: $242,000
Location Quotient:
0.45
Director Of Network Engineering Jobs in California
9. Alabama
Total Director Of Network Engineering Jobs: 1,041
Average Annual Salary: $127,357
Lowest 10 Percent Earn: $88,000
Highest 10 Percent Earn: $184,000
Location Quotient:
1.82
Director Of Network Engineering Jobs in Alabama
10. Oregon
Total Director Of Network Engineering Jobs: 215
Average Annual Salary: $160,985
Lowest 10 Percent Earn: $113,000
Highest 10 Percent Earn: $228,000
Location Quotient:
0.4
Director Of Network Engineering Jobs in Oregon

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How Zippia determines the best states to be a director of network engineering

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Detailed list of the best states for a director of network engineering

Rank	State	Average Salary	Lowest 10% Earn	Population	Job Count
1	Washington	$171,842	$122,000	7,405,743	1,256
2	Arizona	$160,242	$111,000	7,016,270	801
3	Rhode Island	$143,123	$101,000	1,059,639	222
4	Connecticut	$151,985	$107,000	3,588,184	516
5	New York	$161,936	$115,000	19,849,399	1,759
6	Massachusetts	$149,293	$106,000	6,859,819	1,400
7	Maine	$137,979	$98,000	1,335,907	189
8	California	$172,672	$122,000	39,536,653	1,692
9	Alabama	$127,357	$88,000	4,874,747	1,041
10	Oregon	$160,985	$113,000	4,142,776	215
11	New Hampshire	$134,476	$95,000	1,342,795	253
12	Nevada	$139,863	$96,000	2,998,039	236
13	Delaware	$135,009	$94,000	961,939	201
14	District of Columbia	$142,786	$100,000	693,972	435
15	Idaho	$131,033	$90,000	1,716,943	249
16	New Jersey	$147,234	$103,000	9,005,644	901
17	Michigan	$132,269	$92,000	9,962,311	883
18	Alaska	$129,910	$94,000	739,795	197
19	New Mexico	$127,535	$86,000	2,088,070	283
20	North Dakota	$123,622	$89,000	755,393	142
21	Utah	$123,796	$84,000	3,101,833	574
22	South Carolina	$127,538	$89,000	5,024,369	510
23	Illinois	$129,945	$91,000	12,802,023	1,384
24	Pennsylvania	$126,330	$88,000	12,805,537	1,283
25	North Carolina	$124,088	$87,000	10,273,419	1,234
26	Texas	$124,451	$83,000	28,304,596	2,523
27	Louisiana	$117,318	$78,000	4,684,333	776
28	Colorado	$122,662	$85,000	5,607,154	1,095
29	Virginia	$122,839	$85,000	8,470,020	2,029
30	Wisconsin	$122,182	$85,000	5,795,483	616
31	Oklahoma	$114,746	$79,000	3,930,864	699
32	Wyoming	$115,890	$80,000	579,315	109
33	Vermont	$127,013	$90,000	623,657	53
34	Minnesota	$124,359	$88,000	5,576,606	744
35	West Virginia	$113,800	$79,000	1,815,857	214
36	Maryland	$118,165	$82,000	6,052,177	1,183
37	Montana	$119,068	$82,000	1,050,493	157
38	Kansas	$119,906	$84,000	2,913,123	311
39	Arkansas	$107,507	$75,000	3,004,279	777
40	Mississippi	$108,844	$74,000	2,984,100	518
41	Iowa	$108,401	$76,000	3,145,711	929
42	Georgia	$119,667	$83,000	10,429,379	1,047
43	Ohio	$114,055	$79,000	11,658,609	1,012
44	Kentucky	$114,556	$80,000	4,454,189	358
45	Nebraska	$113,021	$79,000	1,920,076	265
46	South Dakota	$109,438	$77,000	869,666	146
47	Hawaii	$91,992	$66,000	1,427,538	180
48	Missouri	$115,955	$81,000	6,113,532	562
49	Indiana	$110,077	$77,000	6,666,818	675
50	Tennessee	$107,452	$75,000	6,715,984	510
51	Florida	$106,172	$70,000	20,984,400	1,678

Highest paying states for directors of network engineering

Rank	State	Avg. Director Of Network Engineering Salary
1	Washington	$171,842
2	Arizona	$160,242
3	Rhode Island	$143,123
4	Connecticut	$151,985
5	New York	$161,936
6	Massachusetts	$149,293
7	Maine	$137,979
8	California	$172,672
9	Alabama	$127,357
10	Oregon	$160,985
11	New Hampshire	$134,476
12	Nevada	$139,863
13	Delaware	$135,009
14	District of Columbia	$142,786
15	Idaho	$131,033
16	New Jersey	$147,234
17	Michigan	$132,269
18	Alaska	$129,910
19	New Mexico	$127,535
20	North Dakota	$123,622
21	Utah	$123,796
22	South Carolina	$127,538
23	Illinois	$129,945
24	Pennsylvania	$126,330
25	North Carolina	$124,088
26	Texas	$124,451
27	Louisiana	$117,318
28	Colorado	$122,662
29	Virginia	$122,839
30	Wisconsin	$122,182
31	Oklahoma	$114,746
32	Wyoming	$115,890
33	Vermont	$127,013
34	Minnesota	$124,359
35	West Virginia	$113,800
36	Maryland	$118,165
37	Montana	$119,068
38	Kansas	$119,906
39	Arkansas	$107,507
40	Mississippi	$108,844
41	Iowa	$108,401
42	Georgia	$119,667
43	Ohio	$114,055
44	Kentucky	$114,556
45	Nebraska	$113,021
46	South Dakota	$109,438
47	Hawaii	$91,992
48	Missouri	$115,955
49	Indiana	$110,077
50	Tennessee	$107,452
51	Florida	$106,172

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Total Director Of Network Engineering Jobs:	1,256
Average Annual Salary:	$171,842
Lowest 10 Percent Earn:	$122,000
Highest 10 Percent Earn:	$240,000
Location Quotient:	1.33

Best states for a Director Of Network Engineering

If you're looking for a Director Of Network Engineering job, here are five companies hiring now:

10 best states for directors of network engineering in 2025

1. Washington

2. Arizona

3. Rhode Island

4. Connecticut

5. New York

6. Massachusetts

7. Maine

8. California

9. Alabama

10. Oregon