Best states for a communications analyst

Q: What is the best state for communications analysts?

The best state to be a communications analyst is Idaho based on communications analyst salaries and job opportunities.

Q: What is the highest paying state for communications analysts?

The highest paying state for communications analysts is Alabama based on Zippia’s salary database.

Q: What is the worst state for communications analysts?

The worst state for communications analysts is Oklahoma, 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 communications analyst 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 order to help you decide which state is the best for communications analysts, we ranked all 50 states and the District of Columbia from best to worst for communications analyst jobs.

The median salary for communications analysts in Idaho is $91,863. Compare that to the median salary in Oklahoma of $52,299, which ranked worst for communications analysts, and you can see how your location is important for your career.Idaho is the best state, and Post Falls is the city with the highest pay for communications analysts.

10 best states for communications analysts in 2026

1. Idaho
Total communications analyst jobs: 109
Average annual salary: $91,863
Lowest 10 percent earn: $62,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $135,000
Location Quotient:
1.24
Communications analyst jobs in Idaho
2. Connecticut
Total communications analyst jobs: 202
Average annual salary: $91,412
Lowest 10 percent earn: $63,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $131,000
Location Quotient:
1.14
Communications analyst jobs in Connecticut
3. Maryland
Total communications analyst jobs: 495
Average annual salary: $91,044
Lowest 10 percent earn: $62,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $132,000
Location Quotient:
1.46
Communications analyst jobs in Maryland
4. Utah
Total communications analyst jobs: 190
Average annual salary: $84,359
Lowest 10 percent earn: $56,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $125,000
Location Quotient:
1.11
Communications analyst jobs in Utah
5. Vermont
Total communications analyst jobs: 67
Average annual salary: $80,859
Lowest 10 percent earn: $56,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $114,000
Location Quotient:
1.63
Communications analyst jobs in Vermont
6. Montana
Total communications analyst jobs: 68
Average annual salary: $83,133
Lowest 10 percent earn: $56,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $122,000
Location Quotient:
1.1
Communications analyst jobs in Montana
7. Alaska
Total communications analyst jobs: 72
Average annual salary: $87,963
Lowest 10 percent earn: $75,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $102,000
Location Quotient:
1.61
Communications analyst jobs in Alaska
8. New York
Total communications analyst jobs: 932
Average annual salary: $84,901
Lowest 10 percent earn: $58,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $122,000
Location Quotient:
1.36
Communications analyst jobs in New York
9. Maine
Total communications analyst jobs: 76
Average annual salary: $81,537
Lowest 10 percent earn: $57,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $114,000
Location Quotient:
1.07
Communications analyst jobs in Maine
10. Rhode Island
Total communications analyst jobs: 67
Average annual salary: $80,145
Lowest 10 percent earn: $56,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $114,000
Location Quotient:
1.03
Communications analyst jobs in Rhode Island

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Detailed list of the best states for a communications analyst

Rank	State	Average salary	Lowest 10% earn	Population	Job count
1	Idaho	$91,863	$62,000	1,716,943	109
2	Connecticut	$91,412	$63,000	3,588,184	202
3	Maryland	$91,044	$62,000	6,052,177	495
4	Utah	$84,359	$56,000	3,101,833	190
5	Vermont	$80,859	$56,000	623,657	67
6	Montana	$83,133	$56,000	1,050,493	68
7	Alaska	$87,963	$75,000	739,795	72
8	New York	$84,901	$58,000	19,849,399	932
9	Maine	$81,537	$57,000	1,335,907	76
10	Rhode Island	$80,145	$56,000	1,059,639	67
11	California	$85,017	$56,000	39,536,653	2,048
12	District of Columbia	$83,116	$56,000	693,972	301
13	North Dakota	$74,733	$51,000	755,393	65
14	Delaware	$76,227	$52,000	961,939	135
15	South Dakota	$73,940	$51,000	869,666	67
16	Virginia	$76,837	$52,000	8,470,020	857
17	Oregon	$80,632	$56,000	4,142,776	194
18	Arizona	$77,363	$52,000	7,016,270	343
19	New Jersey	$82,980	$57,000	9,005,644	364
20	Indiana	$81,259	$54,000	6,666,818	252
21	New Mexico	$76,182	$51,000	2,088,070	84
22	West Virginia	$70,239	$47,000	1,815,857	78
23	Nevada	$70,769	$46,000	2,998,039	111
24	Hawaii	$74,589	$60,000	1,427,538	79
25	Washington	$72,399	$50,000	7,405,743	440
26	Iowa	$72,826	$49,000	3,145,711	144
27	Illinois	$72,513	$49,000	12,802,023	558
28	Wyoming	$65,238	$44,000	579,315	51
29	Pennsylvania	$70,935	$48,000	12,805,537	483
30	Massachusetts	$71,310	$50,000	6,859,819	534
31	Nebraska	$68,035	$46,000	1,920,076	106
32	Wisconsin	$68,915	$47,000	5,795,483	238
33	Michigan	$67,749	$46,000	9,962,311	338
34	Louisiana	$69,078	$45,000	4,684,333	128
35	Arkansas	$63,606	$42,000	3,004,279	126
36	South Carolina	$68,598	$45,000	5,024,369	150
37	Texas	$64,642	$42,000	28,304,596	950
38	Mississippi	$63,900	$42,000	2,984,100	98
39	New Hampshire	$64,019	$45,000	1,342,795	88
40	Colorado	$61,478	$42,000	5,607,154	392
41	Ohio	$64,278	$43,000	11,658,609	345
42	North Carolina	$63,325	$41,000	10,273,419	439
43	Minnesota	$64,223	$44,000	5,576,606	283
44	Florida	$63,077	$41,000	20,984,400	650
45	Kentucky	$61,037	$40,000	4,454,189	131
46	Alabama	$51,410	$34,000	4,874,747	216
47	Georgia	$57,061	$37,000	10,429,379	474
48	Tennessee	$59,574	$39,000	6,715,984	203
49	Kansas	$59,784	$40,000	2,913,123	113
50	Missouri	$57,375	$39,000	6,113,532	229
51	Oklahoma	$52,299	$35,000	3,930,864	110

Highest paying states for communications analysts

Rank	State	Avg. Communications Analyst Salary
1	Idaho	$91,863
2	Connecticut	$91,412
3	Maryland	$91,044
4	Utah	$84,359
5	Vermont	$80,859
6	Montana	$83,133
7	Alaska	$87,963
8	New York	$84,901
9	Maine	$81,537
10	Rhode Island	$80,145
11	California	$85,017
12	District of Columbia	$83,116
13	North Dakota	$74,733
14	Delaware	$76,227
15	South Dakota	$73,940
16	Virginia	$76,837
17	Oregon	$80,632
18	Arizona	$77,363
19	New Jersey	$82,980
20	Indiana	$81,259
21	New Mexico	$76,182
22	West Virginia	$70,239
23	Nevada	$70,769
24	Hawaii	$74,589
25	Washington	$72,399
26	Iowa	$72,826
27	Illinois	$72,513
28	Wyoming	$65,238
29	Pennsylvania	$70,935
30	Massachusetts	$71,310
31	Nebraska	$68,035
32	Wisconsin	$68,915
33	Michigan	$67,749
34	Louisiana	$69,078
35	Arkansas	$63,606
36	South Carolina	$68,598
37	Texas	$64,642
38	Mississippi	$63,900
39	New Hampshire	$64,019
40	Colorado	$61,478
41	Ohio	$64,278
42	North Carolina	$63,325
43	Minnesota	$64,223
44	Florida	$63,077
45	Kentucky	$61,037
46	Alabama	$51,410
47	Georgia	$57,061
48	Tennessee	$59,574
49	Kansas	$59,784
50	Missouri	$57,375
51	Oklahoma	$52,299

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Total communications analyst jobs:	109
Average annual salary:	$91,863
Lowest 10 percent earn:	$62,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$135,000
Location Quotient:	1.24

Best states for a communications analyst

10 best states for communications analysts in 2026

1. Idaho

2. Connecticut

3. Maryland

4. Utah

5. Vermont

6. Montana

7. Alaska

8. New York

9. Maine

10. Rhode Island