Best states for a Preceptor

Q: What is the best state for preceptors?

The best state to be a preceptor is Pennsylvania based on preceptor salaries and job opportunities.

Q: What is the highest paying state for preceptors?

The highest paying state for preceptors is Maine based on Zippia’s salary database.

Q: What is the worst state for preceptors?

The worst state for preceptors is Nebraska, due to a combination of low salaries and few job opportunities.

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Job opportunities vary from state to state, and healthcare practitioner and technical careers are no different. Because we know how difficult it can be to know which states are the best when it comes to preceptor jobs, we decided to crunch some numbers to bring you the best states for preceptors.Our research shows that Pennsylvania is the best state in the country for preceptors.

In order to get you the best states for preceptors, 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 preceptor, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.

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10 best states for preceptors in 2025

1. Pennsylvania
Total Preceptor Jobs: 4,513
Average Annual Salary: $107,966
Lowest 10 Percent Earn: $59,000
Highest 10 Percent Earn: $196,000
Location Quotient:
1.24
Preceptor Jobs in Pennsylvania
2. Alaska
Total Preceptor Jobs: 289
Average Annual Salary: $130,445
Lowest 10 Percent Earn: $90,000
Highest 10 Percent Earn: $188,000
Location Quotient:
1.1
Preceptor Jobs in Alaska
3. Delaware
Total Preceptor Jobs: 432
Average Annual Salary: $109,443
Lowest 10 Percent Earn: $60,000
Highest 10 Percent Earn: $197,000
Location Quotient:
1.1
Preceptor Jobs in Delaware
4. New York
Total Preceptor Jobs: 3,878
Average Annual Salary: $128,621
Lowest 10 Percent Earn: $74,000
Highest 10 Percent Earn: $223,000
Location Quotient:
0.96
Preceptor Jobs in New York
5. West Virginia
Total Preceptor Jobs: 575
Average Annual Salary: $92,473
Lowest 10 Percent Earn: $49,000
Highest 10 Percent Earn: $172,000
Location Quotient:
1.2
Preceptor Jobs in West Virginia
6. Nevada
Total Preceptor Jobs: 570
Average Annual Salary: $111,131
Lowest 10 Percent Earn: $67,000
Highest 10 Percent Earn: $181,000
Location Quotient:
0.87
Preceptor Jobs in Nevada
7. New Mexico
Total Preceptor Jobs: 937
Average Annual Salary: $88,211
Lowest 10 Percent Earn: $50,000
Highest 10 Percent Earn: $154,000
Location Quotient:
1.52
Preceptor Jobs in New Mexico
8. California
Total Preceptor Jobs: 5,494
Average Annual Salary: $129,459
Lowest 10 Percent Earn: $82,000
Highest 10 Percent Earn: $203,000
Location Quotient:
0.6
Preceptor Jobs in California
9. District of Columbia
Total Preceptor Jobs: 326
Average Annual Salary: $123,042
Lowest 10 Percent Earn: $70,000
Highest 10 Percent Earn: $214,000
Location Quotient:
0.62
Preceptor Jobs in District of Columbia
10. Texas
Total Preceptor Jobs: 7,081
Average Annual Salary: $88,262
Lowest 10 Percent Earn: $49,000
Highest 10 Percent Earn: $158,000
Location Quotient:
1.12
Preceptor Jobs in Texas

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How Zippia determines the best states to be a preceptor

You can read about how the best state rankings are calculated here.

Detailed list of the best states for a preceptor

Rank	State	Average Salary	Lowest 10% Earn	Population	Job Count
1	Pennsylvania	$107,966	$59,000	12,805,537	4,513
2	Alaska	$130,445	$90,000	739,795	289
3	Delaware	$109,443	$60,000	961,939	432
4	New York	$128,621	$74,000	19,849,399	3,878
5	West Virginia	$92,473	$49,000	1,815,857	575
6	Nevada	$111,131	$67,000	2,998,039	570
7	New Mexico	$88,211	$50,000	2,088,070	937
8	California	$129,459	$82,000	39,536,653	5,494
9	District of Columbia	$123,042	$70,000	693,972	326
10	Texas	$88,262	$49,000	28,304,596	7,081
11	Oregon	$103,897	$61,000	4,142,776	1,099
12	Michigan	$88,559	$46,000	9,962,311	2,570
13	New Jersey	$104,614	$57,000	9,005,644	2,001
14	Massachusetts	$89,930	$46,000	6,859,819	3,456
15	Virginia	$100,263	$54,000	8,470,020	2,554
16	Arizona	$97,198	$58,000	7,016,270	1,649
17	Washington	$95,633	$55,000	7,405,743	2,370
18	Louisiana	$81,734	$44,000	4,684,333	1,424
19	Maryland	$98,718	$53,000	6,052,177	1,856
20	Connecticut	$97,918	$51,000	3,588,184	889
21	North Carolina	$87,060	$45,000	10,273,419	2,955
22	Georgia	$89,041	$47,000	10,429,379	3,053
23	Florida	$79,464	$41,000	20,984,400	7,669
24	Rhode Island	$91,620	$47,000	1,059,639	301
25	Kentucky	$83,491	$44,000	4,454,189	1,156
26	Oklahoma	$82,439	$44,000	3,930,864	1,038
27	Mississippi	$77,136	$40,000	2,984,100	748
28	Indiana	$73,048	$37,000	6,666,818	2,739
29	Ohio	$75,603	$39,000	11,658,609	3,433
30	Wisconsin	$82,826	$43,000	5,795,483	1,451
31	Arkansas	$73,858	$38,000	3,004,279	864
32	New Hampshire	$70,050	$34,000	1,342,795	643
33	Colorado	$75,132	$41,000	5,607,154	1,966
34	Illinois	$78,872	$41,000	12,802,023	3,203
35	Alabama	$77,407	$40,000	4,874,747	1,150
36	Idaho	$76,174	$42,000	1,716,943	468
37	Tennessee	$65,964	$33,000	6,715,984	2,235
38	South Dakota	$58,373	$31,000	869,666	528
39	Missouri	$74,777	$39,000	6,113,532	1,689
40	South Carolina	$67,403	$34,000	5,024,369	1,526
41	Montana	$60,430	$34,000	1,050,493	464
42	Vermont	$63,968	$31,000	623,657	267
43	Wyoming	$67,565	$37,000	579,315	187
44	Maine	$55,307	$26,000	1,335,907	625
45	North Dakota	$56,170	$31,000	755,393	399
46	Utah	$73,957	$41,000	3,101,833	475
47	Minnesota	$74,093	$39,000	5,576,606	1,541
48	Iowa	$64,807	$34,000	3,145,711	1,081
49	Kansas	$59,521	$31,000	2,913,123	966
50	Hawaii	$63,995	$45,000	1,427,538	137
51	Nebraska	$57,643	$31,000	1,920,076	624

Highest paying states for preceptors

Rank	State	Avg. Preceptor Salary
1	Pennsylvania	$107,966
2	Alaska	$130,445
3	Delaware	$109,443
4	New York	$128,621
5	West Virginia	$92,473
6	Nevada	$111,131
7	New Mexico	$88,211
8	California	$129,459
9	District of Columbia	$123,042
10	Texas	$88,262
11	Oregon	$103,897
12	Michigan	$88,559
13	New Jersey	$104,614
14	Massachusetts	$89,930
15	Virginia	$100,263
16	Arizona	$97,198
17	Washington	$95,633
18	Louisiana	$81,734
19	Maryland	$98,718
20	Connecticut	$97,918
21	North Carolina	$87,060
22	Georgia	$89,041
23	Florida	$79,464
24	Rhode Island	$91,620
25	Kentucky	$83,491
26	Oklahoma	$82,439
27	Mississippi	$77,136
28	Indiana	$73,048
29	Ohio	$75,603
30	Wisconsin	$82,826
31	Arkansas	$73,858
32	New Hampshire	$70,050
33	Colorado	$75,132
34	Illinois	$78,872
35	Alabama	$77,407
36	Idaho	$76,174
37	Tennessee	$65,964
38	South Dakota	$58,373
39	Missouri	$74,777
40	South Carolina	$67,403
41	Montana	$60,430
42	Vermont	$63,968
43	Wyoming	$67,565
44	Maine	$55,307
45	North Dakota	$56,170
46	Utah	$73,957
47	Minnesota	$74,093
48	Iowa	$64,807
49	Kansas	$59,521
50	Hawaii	$63,995
51	Nebraska	$57,643

Expert opinions on the best states for preceptors

Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Preceptors to find work opportunities?
V
Vilma Davis
Assistant Director and Assistant Professor, Lincoln University
As previously mentioned, there is a need for nurses throughout the United States. Most nursing programs will intermittently have nurse recruiters come on campus, giving students an opportunity to ask questions and get information about the job market. This is one way that graduates can get plugged into where the needs of nurses are. Graduates can also visit the websites of various hospitals and see what openings are available for which they can apply. Doing a simple google search for "nursing jobs" will yield a plethora of available jobs that they can review and make the decision which they would like to pursue.

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Total Preceptor Jobs:	4,513
Average Annual Salary:	$107,966
Lowest 10 Percent Earn:	$59,000
Highest 10 Percent Earn:	$196,000
Location Quotient:	1.24

Best states for a Preceptor

If you're looking for a Preceptor job, here are five companies hiring now:

10 best states for preceptors in 2025

1. Pennsylvania

2. Alaska

3. Delaware

4. New York

5. West Virginia

6. Nevada

7. New Mexico

8. California

9. District of Columbia

10. Texas