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We decided to bring you a list of the best states for jobs for chief technologists in the United States. Chief technologist 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 chief technologists.Our research shows that Washington is the best state in the country for chief technologists.
Washington is the best state for jobs for chief technologists, and Minnesota is the worst. The most common pay in Washington is $117,199, while the median pay in Minnesota is $79,474.If you are currently seeking employment as a chief technologist, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.
10 best states for chief technologists in 2026
1. Washington
Total chief technologist jobs: 658 Average annual salary: $117,199 Lowest 10 percent earn: $75,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $182,000 Location Quotient: 1.22
2. Massachusetts
Total chief technologist jobs: 905 Average annual salary: $111,081 Lowest 10 percent earn: $74,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $164,000 Location Quotient: 1.33
3. Texas
Total chief technologist jobs: 1,555 Average annual salary: $121,346 Lowest 10 percent earn: $78,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $188,000 Location Quotient: 1.04
4. Louisiana
Total chief technologist jobs: 304 Average annual salary: $102,608 Lowest 10 percent earn: $65,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $161,000 Location Quotient: 1.29
5. California
Total chief technologist jobs: 1,888 Average annual salary: $130,739 Lowest 10 percent earn: $85,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $199,000 Location Quotient: 0.87
6. Oregon
Total chief technologist jobs: 330 Average annual salary: $105,863 Lowest 10 percent earn: $67,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $167,000 Location Quotient: 1.08
7. Arizona
Total chief technologist jobs: 615 Average annual salary: $96,186 Lowest 10 percent earn: $62,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $149,000 Location Quotient: 1.42
8. District of Columbia
Total chief technologist jobs: 242 Average annual salary: $108,569 Lowest 10 percent earn: $72,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $162,000 Location Quotient: 1.95
9. Virginia
Total chief technologist jobs: 681 Average annual salary: $105,194 Lowest 10 percent earn: $69,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $158,000 Location Quotient: 0.98
10. North Carolina
Total chief technologist jobs: 614 Average annual salary: $102,391 Lowest 10 percent earn: $66,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $156,000 Location Quotient: 0.87
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How Zippia determines the best states to be a chief technologist
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Detailed list of the best states for a chief technologist
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $117,199 | $75,000 | 7,405,743 | 658 |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $111,081 | $74,000 | 6,859,819 | 905 |
| 3 | Texas | $121,346 | $78,000 | 28,304,596 | 1,555 |
| 4 | Louisiana | $102,608 | $65,000 | 4,684,333 | 304 |
| 5 | California | $130,739 | $85,000 | 39,536,653 | 1,888 |
| 6 | Oregon | $105,863 | $67,000 | 4,142,776 | 330 |
| 7 | Arizona | $96,186 | $62,000 | 7,016,270 | 615 |
| 8 | District of Columbia | $108,569 | $72,000 | 693,972 | 242 |
| 9 | Virginia | $105,194 | $69,000 | 8,470,020 | 681 |
| 10 | North Carolina | $102,391 | $66,000 | 10,273,419 | 614 |
| 11 | New Mexico | $98,426 | $63,000 | 2,088,070 | 149 |
| 12 | Alaska | $97,882 | $66,000 | 739,795 | 76 |
| 13 | Nevada | $98,090 | $62,000 | 2,998,039 | 147 |
| 14 | New Jersey | $100,119 | $67,000 | 9,005,644 | 624 |
| 15 | Hawaii | $122,891 | $85,000 | 1,427,538 | 41 |
| 16 | Delaware | $98,605 | $66,000 | 961,939 | 90 |
| 17 | New Hampshire | $95,001 | $64,000 | 1,342,795 | 150 |
| 18 | Michigan | $97,221 | $65,000 | 9,962,311 | 473 |
| 19 | Tennessee | $91,940 | $59,000 | 6,715,984 | 445 |
| 20 | South Carolina | $94,097 | $60,000 | 5,024,369 | 313 |
| 21 | Connecticut | $93,288 | $62,000 | 3,588,184 | 346 |
| 22 | West Virginia | $92,876 | $61,000 | 1,815,857 | 93 |
| 23 | Vermont | $91,515 | $61,000 | 623,657 | 74 |
| 24 | Mississippi | $93,400 | $59,000 | 2,984,100 | 132 |
| 25 | Pennsylvania | $92,198 | $61,000 | 12,805,537 | 761 |
| 26 | North Dakota | $88,837 | $60,000 | 755,393 | 81 |
| 27 | Georgia | $91,958 | $59,000 | 10,429,379 | 745 |
| 28 | Florida | $88,098 | $55,000 | 20,984,400 | 1,655 |
| 29 | Maryland | $98,049 | $65,000 | 6,052,177 | 407 |
| 30 | Rhode Island | $88,474 | $59,000 | 1,059,639 | 112 |
| 31 | Alabama | $86,293 | $54,000 | 4,874,747 | 341 |
| 32 | Maine | $84,194 | $56,000 | 1,335,907 | 140 |
| 33 | Illinois | $94,193 | $63,000 | 12,802,023 | 621 |
| 34 | Iowa | $89,887 | $59,000 | 3,145,711 | 197 |
| 35 | Idaho | $90,199 | $57,000 | 1,716,943 | 100 |
| 36 | Utah | $88,999 | $56,000 | 3,101,833 | 200 |
| 37 | Wisconsin | $89,614 | $60,000 | 5,795,483 | 335 |
| 38 | Colorado | $89,280 | $57,000 | 5,607,154 | 419 |
| 39 | New York | $86,136 | $57,000 | 19,849,399 | 1,199 |
| 40 | Ohio | $86,546 | $57,000 | 11,658,609 | 541 |
| 41 | Arkansas | $78,450 | $49,000 | 3,004,279 | 246 |
| 42 | Montana | $83,038 | $53,000 | 1,050,493 | 102 |
| 43 | Oklahoma | $85,871 | $54,000 | 3,930,864 | 164 |
| 44 | Nebraska | $84,786 | $55,000 | 1,920,076 | 142 |
| 45 | Indiana | $80,980 | $53,000 | 6,666,818 | 497 |
| 46 | Wyoming | $72,771 | $47,000 | 579,315 | 62 |
| 47 | South Dakota | $78,251 | $52,000 | 869,666 | 72 |
| 48 | Missouri | $84,163 | $54,000 | 6,113,532 | 331 |
| 49 | Kansas | $80,449 | $51,000 | 2,913,123 | 188 |
| 50 | Kentucky | $78,805 | $51,000 | 4,454,189 | 203 |
| 51 | Minnesota | $79,474 | $53,000 | 5,576,606 | 277 |
Highest paying states for chief technologists
| Rank | State | Avg. Chief Technologist Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $117,199 |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $111,081 |
| 3 | Texas | $121,346 |
| 4 | Louisiana | $102,608 |
| 5 | California | $130,739 |
| 6 | Oregon | $105,863 |
| 7 | Arizona | $96,186 |
| 8 | District of Columbia | $108,569 |
| 9 | Virginia | $105,194 |
| 10 | North Carolina | $102,391 |
| 11 | New Mexico | $98,426 |
| 12 | Alaska | $97,882 |
| 13 | Nevada | $98,090 |
| 14 | New Jersey | $100,119 |
| 15 | Hawaii | $122,891 |
| 16 | Delaware | $98,605 |
| 17 | New Hampshire | $95,001 |
| 18 | Michigan | $97,221 |
| 19 | Tennessee | $91,940 |
| 20 | South Carolina | $94,097 |
| 21 | Connecticut | $93,288 |
| 22 | West Virginia | $92,876 |
| 23 | Vermont | $91,515 |
| 24 | Mississippi | $93,400 |
| 25 | Pennsylvania | $92,198 |
| 26 | North Dakota | $88,837 |
| 27 | Georgia | $91,958 |
| 28 | Florida | $88,098 |
| 29 | Maryland | $98,049 |
| 30 | Rhode Island | $88,474 |
| 31 | Alabama | $86,293 |
| 32 | Maine | $84,194 |
| 33 | Illinois | $94,193 |
| 34 | Iowa | $89,887 |
| 35 | Idaho | $90,199 |
| 36 | Utah | $88,999 |
| 37 | Wisconsin | $89,614 |
| 38 | Colorado | $89,280 |
| 39 | New York | $86,136 |
| 40 | Ohio | $86,546 |
| 41 | Arkansas | $78,450 |
| 42 | Montana | $83,038 |
| 43 | Oklahoma | $85,871 |
| 44 | Nebraska | $84,786 |
| 45 | Indiana | $80,980 |
| 46 | Wyoming | $72,771 |
| 47 | South Dakota | $78,251 |
| 48 | Missouri | $84,163 |
| 49 | Kansas | $80,449 |
| 50 | Kentucky | $78,805 |
| 51 | Minnesota | $79,474 |
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Updated January 8, 2025