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It seems like computer programmer analysts are becoming more and more common across America. But working conditions and demand for computer programmer analysts aren't the same everywhere in the U.S. Our research shows that Nevada is the best state in the country for computer programmer analysts.
In order to get you the best states for computer programmer analysts, 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 computer programmer analyst, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.
10 best states for computer programmer analysts in 2025
1. Nevada
Total computer programmer analyst jobs: 195 Average annual salary: $78,618 Lowest 10 percent earn: $61,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $100,000 Location Quotient: 1.062. New Mexico
Total computer programmer analyst jobs: 197 Average annual salary: $75,708 Lowest 10 percent earn: $59,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $96,000 Location Quotient: 1.153. Oregon
Total computer programmer analyst jobs: 413 Average annual salary: $78,243 Lowest 10 percent earn: $60,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $100,000 Location Quotient: 1.144. Washington
Total computer programmer analyst jobs: 562 Average annual salary: $86,374 Lowest 10 percent earn: $67,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $110,000 Location Quotient: 0.885. Rhode Island
Total computer programmer analyst jobs: 135 Average annual salary: $74,100 Lowest 10 percent earn: $58,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $94,000 Location Quotient: 1.276. California
Total computer programmer analyst jobs: 2,637 Average annual salary: $83,419 Lowest 10 percent earn: $65,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $106,000 Location Quotient: 1.037. Delaware
Total computer programmer analyst jobs: 118 Average annual salary: $74,942 Lowest 10 percent earn: $58,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $95,000 Location Quotient: 1.078. District of Columbia
Total computer programmer analyst jobs: 333 Average annual salary: $75,799 Lowest 10 percent earn: $59,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $96,000 Location Quotient: 2.269. Louisiana
Total computer programmer analyst jobs: 186 Average annual salary: $76,894 Lowest 10 percent earn: $60,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $98,000 Location Quotient: 0.6610. Pennsylvania
Total computer programmer analyst jobs: 838 Average annual salary: $74,764 Lowest 10 percent earn: $58,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $95,000 Location Quotient: 0.82
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Detailed list of the best states for a computer programmer analyst
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nevada | $78,618 | $61,000 | 2,998,039 | 195 |
| 2 | New Mexico | $75,708 | $59,000 | 2,088,070 | 197 |
| 3 | Oregon | $78,243 | $60,000 | 4,142,776 | 413 |
| 4 | Washington | $86,374 | $67,000 | 7,405,743 | 562 |
| 5 | Rhode Island | $74,100 | $58,000 | 1,059,639 | 135 |
| 6 | California | $83,419 | $65,000 | 39,536,653 | 2,637 |
| 7 | Delaware | $74,942 | $58,000 | 961,939 | 118 |
| 8 | District of Columbia | $75,799 | $59,000 | 693,972 | 333 |
| 9 | Louisiana | $76,894 | $60,000 | 4,684,333 | 186 |
| 10 | Pennsylvania | $74,764 | $58,000 | 12,805,537 | 838 |
| 11 | Arizona | $72,187 | $57,000 | 7,016,270 | 637 |
| 12 | North Carolina | $72,487 | $57,000 | 10,273,419 | 845 |
| 13 | New York | $76,627 | $60,000 | 19,849,399 | 1,171 |
| 14 | Maryland | $74,299 | $58,000 | 6,052,177 | 1,031 |
| 15 | Connecticut | $73,986 | $58,000 | 3,588,184 | 321 |
| 16 | Utah | $71,393 | $55,000 | 3,101,833 | 292 |
| 17 | Colorado | $73,990 | $58,000 | 5,607,154 | 542 |
| 18 | Arkansas | $73,069 | $58,000 | 3,004,279 | 155 |
| 19 | New Hampshire | $71,685 | $56,000 | 1,342,795 | 163 |
| 20 | Massachusetts | $72,495 | $57,000 | 6,859,819 | 873 |
| 21 | New Jersey | $74,599 | $58,000 | 9,005,644 | 665 |
| 22 | Wisconsin | $70,560 | $55,000 | 5,795,483 | 431 |
| 23 | Illinois | $71,959 | $57,000 | 12,802,023 | 1,025 |
| 24 | Virginia | $70,863 | $55,000 | 8,470,020 | 1,348 |
| 25 | Minnesota | $72,233 | $57,000 | 5,576,606 | 497 |
| 26 | Mississippi | $70,639 | $55,000 | 2,984,100 | 154 |
| 27 | West Virginia | $69,932 | $55,000 | 1,815,857 | 98 |
| 28 | Alaska | $68,374 | $59,000 | 739,795 | 127 |
| 29 | Vermont | $69,159 | $54,000 | 623,657 | 92 |
| 30 | Ohio | $69,317 | $54,000 | 11,658,609 | 757 |
| 31 | South Dakota | $66,304 | $52,000 | 869,666 | 101 |
| 32 | Hawaii | $67,575 | $59,000 | 1,427,538 | 142 |
| 33 | Texas | $69,142 | $54,000 | 28,304,596 | 1,743 |
| 34 | Georgia | $69,845 | $55,000 | 10,429,379 | 810 |
| 35 | Alabama | $68,065 | $53,000 | 4,874,747 | 371 |
| 36 | Iowa | $69,367 | $55,000 | 3,145,711 | 232 |
| 37 | Michigan | $67,125 | $53,000 | 9,962,311 | 576 |
| 38 | Wyoming | $64,221 | $49,000 | 579,315 | 73 |
| 39 | Oklahoma | $68,919 | $54,000 | 3,930,864 | 177 |
| 40 | Kentucky | $66,964 | $53,000 | 4,454,189 | 245 |
| 41 | North Dakota | $65,293 | $51,000 | 755,393 | 86 |
| 42 | Tennessee | $65,676 | $52,000 | 6,715,984 | 425 |
| 43 | Idaho | $66,071 | $50,000 | 1,716,943 | 149 |
| 44 | Nebraska | $66,090 | $52,000 | 1,920,076 | 182 |
| 45 | Indiana | $66,460 | $52,000 | 6,666,818 | 432 |
| 46 | Maine | $66,646 | $52,000 | 1,335,907 | 89 |
| 47 | Montana | $62,231 | $47,000 | 1,050,493 | 122 |
| 48 | South Carolina | $66,915 | $52,000 | 5,024,369 | 285 |
| 49 | Missouri | $66,804 | $53,000 | 6,113,532 | 385 |
| 50 | Kansas | $62,041 | $49,000 | 2,913,123 | 242 |
| 51 | Florida | $57,493 | $42,000 | 20,984,400 | 1,318 |
Highest paying states for computer programmer analysts
| Rank | State | Avg. Computer Programmer Analyst Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nevada | $78,618 |
| 2 | New Mexico | $75,708 |
| 3 | Oregon | $78,243 |
| 4 | Washington | $86,374 |
| 5 | Rhode Island | $74,100 |
| 6 | California | $83,419 |
| 7 | Delaware | $74,942 |
| 8 | District of Columbia | $75,799 |
| 9 | Louisiana | $76,894 |
| 10 | Pennsylvania | $74,764 |
| 11 | Arizona | $72,187 |
| 12 | North Carolina | $72,487 |
| 13 | New York | $76,627 |
| 14 | Maryland | $74,299 |
| 15 | Connecticut | $73,986 |
| 16 | Utah | $71,393 |
| 17 | Colorado | $73,990 |
| 18 | Arkansas | $73,069 |
| 19 | New Hampshire | $71,685 |
| 20 | Massachusetts | $72,495 |
| 21 | New Jersey | $74,599 |
| 22 | Wisconsin | $70,560 |
| 23 | Illinois | $71,959 |
| 24 | Virginia | $70,863 |
| 25 | Minnesota | $72,233 |
| 26 | Mississippi | $70,639 |
| 27 | West Virginia | $69,932 |
| 28 | Alaska | $68,374 |
| 29 | Vermont | $69,159 |
| 30 | Ohio | $69,317 |
| 31 | South Dakota | $66,304 |
| 32 | Hawaii | $67,575 |
| 33 | Texas | $69,142 |
| 34 | Georgia | $69,845 |
| 35 | Alabama | $68,065 |
| 36 | Iowa | $69,367 |
| 37 | Michigan | $67,125 |
| 38 | Wyoming | $64,221 |
| 39 | Oklahoma | $68,919 |
| 40 | Kentucky | $66,964 |
| 41 | North Dakota | $65,293 |
| 42 | Tennessee | $65,676 |
| 43 | Idaho | $66,071 |
| 44 | Nebraska | $66,090 |
| 45 | Indiana | $66,460 |
| 46 | Maine | $66,646 |
| 47 | Montana | $62,231 |
| 48 | South Carolina | $66,915 |
| 49 | Missouri | $66,804 |
| 50 | Kansas | $62,041 |
| 51 | Florida | $57,493 |
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Updated January 8, 2025