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Best states for a computer hardware developer
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Job opportunities vary from state to state, and architecture and engineering careers are no different. Because we know how difficult it can be to know which states are the best when it comes to computer hardware developer jobs, we decided to crunch some numbers to bring you the best states for computer hardware developers.This way, if you are newly entering the job market, or you are looking to change jobs, you know which places are the best for computer hardware developer jobs.
To do that, we looked at the most recent data we have available for the following criteria -- average annual wages, and availability of jobs for computer hardware developers.If you are currently seeking employment as a computer hardware developer, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.
10 best states for computer hardware developers in 2026
1. Washington
Total computer hardware developer jobs: 1,461 Average annual salary: $131,967 Lowest 10 percent earn: $97,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $178,000 Location Quotient: 1.34
2. New Mexico
Total computer hardware developer jobs: 457 Average annual salary: $103,948 Lowest 10 percent earn: $77,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $140,000 Location Quotient: 1.56
3. Kansas
Total computer hardware developer jobs: 569 Average annual salary: $105,202 Lowest 10 percent earn: $78,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $141,000 Location Quotient: 1.26
4. North Dakota
Total computer hardware developer jobs: 173 Average annual salary: $104,805 Lowest 10 percent earn: $79,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $138,000 Location Quotient: 1.24
5. Maine
Total computer hardware developer jobs: 225 Average annual salary: $114,699 Lowest 10 percent earn: $84,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $155,000 Location Quotient: 1.13
6. Arizona
Total computer hardware developer jobs: 1,300 Average annual salary: $100,819 Lowest 10 percent earn: $74,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $136,000 Location Quotient: 1.49
7. California
Total computer hardware developer jobs: 4,628 Average annual salary: $123,100 Lowest 10 percent earn: $89,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $169,000 Location Quotient: 1.06
8. Vermont
Total computer hardware developer jobs: 126 Average annual salary: $105,383 Lowest 10 percent earn: $77,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $142,000 Location Quotient: 1.1
9. Texas
Total computer hardware developer jobs: 4,106 Average annual salary: $98,032 Lowest 10 percent earn: $72,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $132,000 Location Quotient: 1.36
10. Colorado
Total computer hardware developer jobs: 1,212 Average annual salary: $100,572 Lowest 10 percent earn: $74,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $135,000 Location Quotient: 1.36
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Detailed list of the best states for a computer hardware developer
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $131,967 | $97,000 | 7,405,743 | 1,461 |
| 2 | New Mexico | $103,948 | $77,000 | 2,088,070 | 457 |
| 3 | Kansas | $105,202 | $78,000 | 2,913,123 | 569 |
| 4 | North Dakota | $104,805 | $79,000 | 755,393 | 173 |
| 5 | Maine | $114,699 | $84,000 | 1,335,907 | 225 |
| 6 | Arizona | $100,819 | $74,000 | 7,016,270 | 1,300 |
| 7 | California | $123,100 | $89,000 | 39,536,653 | 4,628 |
| 8 | Vermont | $105,383 | $77,000 | 623,657 | 126 |
| 9 | Texas | $98,032 | $72,000 | 28,304,596 | 4,106 |
| 10 | Colorado | $100,572 | $74,000 | 5,607,154 | 1,212 |
| 11 | Massachusetts | $106,790 | $78,000 | 6,859,819 | 1,233 |
| 12 | Virginia | $101,778 | $75,000 | 8,470,020 | 1,670 |
| 13 | Alaska | $100,255 | $76,000 | 739,795 | 136 |
| 14 | Connecticut | $106,509 | $78,000 | 3,588,184 | 323 |
| 15 | West Virginia | $97,927 | $72,000 | 1,815,857 | 186 |
| 16 | Arkansas | $96,985 | $72,000 | 3,004,279 | 370 |
| 17 | Alabama | $93,029 | $69,000 | 4,874,747 | 739 |
| 18 | Idaho | $98,557 | $72,000 | 1,716,943 | 178 |
| 19 | Maryland | $97,103 | $71,000 | 6,052,177 | 1,255 |
| 20 | Utah | $92,911 | $68,000 | 3,101,833 | 535 |
| 21 | Oregon | $97,774 | $72,000 | 4,142,776 | 589 |
| 22 | Montana | $96,284 | $71,000 | 1,050,493 | 145 |
| 23 | South Dakota | $90,152 | $67,000 | 869,666 | 173 |
| 24 | Wyoming | $86,634 | $64,000 | 579,315 | 147 |
| 25 | Rhode Island | $91,495 | $67,000 | 1,059,639 | 190 |
| 26 | District of Columbia | $89,868 | $66,000 | 693,972 | 373 |
| 27 | New Jersey | $97,324 | $71,000 | 9,005,644 | 876 |
| 28 | Oklahoma | $89,854 | $67,000 | 3,930,864 | 376 |
| 29 | Georgia | $88,584 | $65,000 | 10,429,379 | 1,761 |
| 30 | Louisiana | $89,772 | $66,000 | 4,684,333 | 393 |
| 31 | Hawaii | $86,712 | $68,000 | 1,427,538 | 176 |
| 32 | New Hampshire | $88,905 | $65,000 | 1,342,795 | 218 |
| 33 | New York | $96,446 | $71,000 | 19,849,399 | 1,147 |
| 34 | Missouri | $87,535 | $65,000 | 6,113,532 | 902 |
| 35 | Nebraska | $84,016 | $62,000 | 1,920,076 | 399 |
| 36 | Pennsylvania | $88,640 | $65,000 | 12,805,537 | 1,129 |
| 37 | Iowa | $85,380 | $63,000 | 3,145,711 | 573 |
| 38 | Minnesota | $84,232 | $63,000 | 5,576,606 | 1,205 |
| 39 | South Carolina | $88,005 | $65,000 | 5,024,369 | 523 |
| 40 | Delaware | $90,609 | $66,000 | 961,939 | 127 |
| 41 | Ohio | $78,096 | $58,000 | 11,658,609 | 1,833 |
| 42 | Nevada | $78,549 | $57,000 | 2,998,039 | 375 |
| 43 | Wisconsin | $78,516 | $58,000 | 5,795,483 | 971 |
| 44 | Illinois | $87,693 | $65,000 | 12,802,023 | 1,087 |
| 45 | Mississippi | $83,471 | $62,000 | 2,984,100 | 231 |
| 46 | Michigan | $74,354 | $55,000 | 9,962,311 | 1,386 |
| 47 | North Carolina | $85,063 | $63,000 | 10,273,419 | 826 |
| 48 | Indiana | $73,446 | $54,000 | 6,666,818 | 1,027 |
| 49 | Kentucky | $62,857 | $46,000 | 4,454,189 | 529 |
| 50 | Tennessee | $70,755 | $52,000 | 6,715,984 | 724 |
| 51 | Florida | $79,489 | $57,000 | 20,984,400 | 1,431 |
Highest paying states for computer hardware developers
| Rank | State | Avg. Computer Hardware Developer Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $131,967 |
| 2 | New Mexico | $103,948 |
| 3 | Kansas | $105,202 |
| 4 | North Dakota | $104,805 |
| 5 | Maine | $114,699 |
| 6 | Arizona | $100,819 |
| 7 | California | $123,100 |
| 8 | Vermont | $105,383 |
| 9 | Texas | $98,032 |
| 10 | Colorado | $100,572 |
| 11 | Massachusetts | $106,790 |
| 12 | Virginia | $101,778 |
| 13 | Alaska | $100,255 |
| 14 | Connecticut | $106,509 |
| 15 | West Virginia | $97,927 |
| 16 | Arkansas | $96,985 |
| 17 | Alabama | $93,029 |
| 18 | Idaho | $98,557 |
| 19 | Maryland | $97,103 |
| 20 | Utah | $92,911 |
| 21 | Oregon | $97,774 |
| 22 | Montana | $96,284 |
| 23 | South Dakota | $90,152 |
| 24 | Wyoming | $86,634 |
| 25 | Rhode Island | $91,495 |
| 26 | District of Columbia | $89,868 |
| 27 | New Jersey | $97,324 |
| 28 | Oklahoma | $89,854 |
| 29 | Georgia | $88,584 |
| 30 | Louisiana | $89,772 |
| 31 | Hawaii | $86,712 |
| 32 | New Hampshire | $88,905 |
| 33 | New York | $96,446 |
| 34 | Missouri | $87,535 |
| 35 | Nebraska | $84,016 |
| 36 | Pennsylvania | $88,640 |
| 37 | Iowa | $85,380 |
| 38 | Minnesota | $84,232 |
| 39 | South Carolina | $88,005 |
| 40 | Delaware | $90,609 |
| 41 | Ohio | $78,096 |
| 42 | Nevada | $78,549 |
| 43 | Wisconsin | $78,516 |
| 44 | Illinois | $87,693 |
| 45 | Mississippi | $83,471 |
| 46 | Michigan | $74,354 |
| 47 | North Carolina | $85,063 |
| 48 | Indiana | $73,446 |
| 49 | Kentucky | $62,857 |
| 50 | Tennessee | $70,755 |
| 51 | Florida | $79,489 |
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Updated January 8, 2025