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Computer applications instructor opportunities vary in different parts of the country. In order to help you determine the best states for computer applications instructors, we ranked all fifty states from best to worst for computer applications instructors.In order to help you decide which state is the best for computer applications instructors, we ranked all 50 states and the District of Columbia from best to worst for computer applications instructor jobs.
We figured that the best places for computer applications instructor jobs has three things everyone would agree on. There would be high annual wages, good career prospects (no matter what phase of the career you are in), and a lot of job opportunities.If you are currently seeking employment as a computer applications instructor, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.
10 best states for computer applications instructors in 2026
1. New Jersey
Total computer applications instructor jobs: 899 Average annual salary: $86,611 Lowest 10 percent earn: $60,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $123,000 Location Quotient: 1.19
2. Maryland
Total computer applications instructor jobs: 810 Average annual salary: $84,761 Lowest 10 percent earn: $58,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $122,000 Location Quotient: 1.34
3. Nevada
Total computer applications instructor jobs: 253 Average annual salary: $74,529 Lowest 10 percent earn: $48,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $115,000 Location Quotient: 1.27
4. New Hampshire
Total computer applications instructor jobs: 181 Average annual salary: $76,163 Lowest 10 percent earn: $55,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $104,000 Location Quotient: 1.08
5. Connecticut
Total computer applications instructor jobs: 282 Average annual salary: $82,868 Lowest 10 percent earn: $58,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $116,000 Location Quotient: 0.89
6. Massachusetts
Total computer applications instructor jobs: 855 Average annual salary: $79,056 Lowest 10 percent earn: $56,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $109,000 Location Quotient: 0.97
7. Pennsylvania
Total computer applications instructor jobs: 930 Average annual salary: $80,046 Lowest 10 percent earn: $55,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $114,000 Location Quotient: 0.84
8. Illinois
Total computer applications instructor jobs: 937 Average annual salary: $80,644 Lowest 10 percent earn: $56,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $114,000 Location Quotient: 0.82
9. Delaware
Total computer applications instructor jobs: 136 Average annual salary: $75,396 Lowest 10 percent earn: $52,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $108,000 Location Quotient: 1.13
10. California
Total computer applications instructor jobs: 3,460 Average annual salary: $78,931 Lowest 10 percent earn: $51,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $121,000 Location Quotient: 1.24
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Detailed list of the best states for a computer applications instructor
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Jersey | $86,611 | $60,000 | 9,005,644 | 899 |
| 2 | Maryland | $84,761 | $58,000 | 6,052,177 | 810 |
| 3 | Nevada | $74,529 | $48,000 | 2,998,039 | 253 |
| 4 | New Hampshire | $76,163 | $55,000 | 1,342,795 | 181 |
| 5 | Connecticut | $82,868 | $58,000 | 3,588,184 | 282 |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $79,056 | $56,000 | 6,859,819 | 855 |
| 7 | Pennsylvania | $80,046 | $55,000 | 12,805,537 | 930 |
| 8 | Illinois | $80,644 | $56,000 | 12,802,023 | 937 |
| 9 | Delaware | $75,396 | $52,000 | 961,939 | 136 |
| 10 | California | $78,931 | $51,000 | 39,536,653 | 3,460 |
| 11 | Vermont | $69,988 | $51,000 | 623,657 | 95 |
| 12 | District of Columbia | $79,930 | $55,000 | 693,972 | 171 |
| 13 | Rhode Island | $69,540 | $49,000 | 1,059,639 | 132 |
| 14 | Florida | $74,195 | $47,000 | 20,984,400 | 1,297 |
| 15 | North Dakota | $68,443 | $50,000 | 755,393 | 85 |
| 16 | New York | $74,529 | $52,000 | 19,849,399 | 1,247 |
| 17 | New Mexico | $68,269 | $44,000 | 2,088,070 | 204 |
| 18 | Indiana | $71,634 | $49,000 | 6,666,818 | 385 |
| 19 | Montana | $65,333 | $46,000 | 1,050,493 | 158 |
| 20 | Louisiana | $71,281 | $45,000 | 4,684,333 | 247 |
| 21 | Texas | $69,429 | $44,000 | 28,304,596 | 1,768 |
| 22 | Kansas | $69,201 | $48,000 | 2,913,123 | 229 |
| 23 | North Carolina | $65,415 | $44,000 | 10,273,419 | 1,159 |
| 24 | South Carolina | $65,706 | $43,000 | 5,024,369 | 525 |
| 25 | South Dakota | $65,920 | $47,000 | 869,666 | 95 |
| 26 | Virginia | $67,076 | $46,000 | 8,470,020 | 1,216 |
| 27 | Maine | $66,693 | $49,000 | 1,335,907 | 120 |
| 28 | Arkansas | $68,569 | $46,000 | 3,004,279 | 113 |
| 29 | Hawaii | $64,475 | $54,000 | 1,427,538 | 123 |
| 30 | Washington | $67,313 | $45,000 | 7,405,743 | 635 |
| 31 | Oregon | $63,024 | $41,000 | 4,142,776 | 557 |
| 32 | Arizona | $64,107 | $42,000 | 7,016,270 | 534 |
| 33 | Wisconsin | $64,374 | $45,000 | 5,795,483 | 457 |
| 34 | Missouri | $66,641 | $46,000 | 6,113,532 | 361 |
| 35 | Minnesota | $65,568 | $47,000 | 5,576,606 | 547 |
| 36 | Wyoming | $58,806 | $41,000 | 579,315 | 95 |
| 37 | Alaska | $54,767 | $46,000 | 739,795 | 113 |
| 38 | West Virginia | $63,260 | $43,000 | 1,815,857 | 100 |
| 39 | Tennessee | $62,592 | $42,000 | 6,715,984 | 423 |
| 40 | Michigan | $60,960 | $43,000 | 9,962,311 | 760 |
| 41 | Ohio | $61,994 | $43,000 | 11,658,609 | 781 |
| 42 | Colorado | $58,202 | $40,000 | 5,607,154 | 775 |
| 43 | Kentucky | $61,677 | $42,000 | 4,454,189 | 278 |
| 44 | Georgia | $58,010 | $38,000 | 10,429,379 | 1,138 |
| 45 | Utah | $58,297 | $38,000 | 3,101,833 | 327 |
| 46 | Alabama | $60,495 | $39,000 | 4,874,747 | 298 |
| 47 | Iowa | $57,571 | $40,000 | 3,145,711 | 318 |
| 48 | Mississippi | $58,845 | $38,000 | 2,984,100 | 163 |
| 49 | Idaho | $58,684 | $39,000 | 1,716,943 | 137 |
| 50 | Nebraska | $56,123 | $39,000 | 1,920,076 | 191 |
| 51 | Oklahoma | $57,930 | $38,000 | 3,930,864 | 191 |
Highest paying states for computer applications instructors
| Rank | State | Avg. Computer Applications Instructor Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Jersey | $86,611 |
| 2 | Maryland | $84,761 |
| 3 | Nevada | $74,529 |
| 4 | New Hampshire | $76,163 |
| 5 | Connecticut | $82,868 |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $79,056 |
| 7 | Pennsylvania | $80,046 |
| 8 | Illinois | $80,644 |
| 9 | Delaware | $75,396 |
| 10 | California | $78,931 |
| 11 | Vermont | $69,988 |
| 12 | District of Columbia | $79,930 |
| 13 | Rhode Island | $69,540 |
| 14 | Florida | $74,195 |
| 15 | North Dakota | $68,443 |
| 16 | New York | $74,529 |
| 17 | New Mexico | $68,269 |
| 18 | Indiana | $71,634 |
| 19 | Montana | $65,333 |
| 20 | Louisiana | $71,281 |
| 21 | Texas | $69,429 |
| 22 | Kansas | $69,201 |
| 23 | North Carolina | $65,415 |
| 24 | South Carolina | $65,706 |
| 25 | South Dakota | $65,920 |
| 26 | Virginia | $67,076 |
| 27 | Maine | $66,693 |
| 28 | Arkansas | $68,569 |
| 29 | Hawaii | $64,475 |
| 30 | Washington | $67,313 |
| 31 | Oregon | $63,024 |
| 32 | Arizona | $64,107 |
| 33 | Wisconsin | $64,374 |
| 34 | Missouri | $66,641 |
| 35 | Minnesota | $65,568 |
| 36 | Wyoming | $58,806 |
| 37 | Alaska | $54,767 |
| 38 | West Virginia | $63,260 |
| 39 | Tennessee | $62,592 |
| 40 | Michigan | $60,960 |
| 41 | Ohio | $61,994 |
| 42 | Colorado | $58,202 |
| 43 | Kentucky | $61,677 |
| 44 | Georgia | $58,010 |
| 45 | Utah | $58,297 |
| 46 | Alabama | $60,495 |
| 47 | Iowa | $57,571 |
| 48 | Mississippi | $58,845 |
| 49 | Idaho | $58,684 |
| 50 | Nebraska | $56,123 |
| 51 | Oklahoma | $57,930 |
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Updated January 8, 2025