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Best states for a computer systems architect
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Computer systems architect opportunities vary in different parts of the country. In order to help you determine the best states for computer systems architects, we ranked all fifty states from best to worst for computer systems architects.Our research shows that Washington is the best state in the country for computer systems architects.
In order to get you the best states for computer systems architects, we looked at our data on jobs and wages -- specifically the average annual wage and the number of available jobs per capita.We found that the Midwest is best for computer systems architects, and the West is the worst. San Francisco, CA is the best city in the country for computer systems architect jobs, where as Washington is the best state in the country.
10 best states for computer systems architects in 2025
1. Washington
Total computer systems architect jobs: 1,851 Average annual salary: $116,937 Lowest 10 percent earn: $70,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $194,000 Location Quotient: 1.37
2. Alaska
Total computer systems architect jobs: 200 Average annual salary: $110,031 Lowest 10 percent earn: $64,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $187,000 Location Quotient: 1.3
3. Hawaii
Total computer systems architect jobs: 144 Average annual salary: $194,606 Lowest 10 percent earn: $139,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $271,000 Location Quotient: 0.93
4. Nevada
Total computer systems architect jobs: 442 Average annual salary: $103,007 Lowest 10 percent earn: $60,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $176,000 Location Quotient: 1.15
5. Idaho
Total computer systems architect jobs: 375 Average annual salary: $93,917 Lowest 10 percent earn: $54,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $160,000 Location Quotient: 1.24
6. Arizona
Total computer systems architect jobs: 1,418 Average annual salary: $91,438 Lowest 10 percent earn: $53,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $157,000 Location Quotient: 1.31
7. Oregon
Total computer systems architect jobs: 671 Average annual salary: $118,482 Lowest 10 percent earn: $70,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $198,000 Location Quotient: 0.88
8. Maryland
Total computer systems architect jobs: 1,715 Average annual salary: $87,027 Lowest 10 percent earn: $56,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $133,000 Location Quotient: 1.47
9. New Mexico
Total computer systems architect jobs: 483 Average annual salary: $81,357 Lowest 10 percent earn: $48,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $135,000 Location Quotient: 1.34
10. Texas
Total computer systems architect jobs: 5,274 Average annual salary: $80,088 Lowest 10 percent earn: $48,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $131,000 Location Quotient: 1.41
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Detailed list of the best states for a computer systems architect
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $116,937 | $70,000 | 7,405,743 | 1,851 |
| 2 | Alaska | $110,031 | $64,000 | 739,795 | 200 |
| 3 | Hawaii | $194,606 | $139,000 | 1,427,538 | 144 |
| 4 | Nevada | $103,007 | $60,000 | 2,998,039 | 442 |
| 5 | Idaho | $93,917 | $54,000 | 1,716,943 | 375 |
| 6 | Arizona | $91,438 | $53,000 | 7,016,270 | 1,418 |
| 7 | Oregon | $118,482 | $70,000 | 4,142,776 | 671 |
| 8 | Maryland | $87,027 | $56,000 | 6,052,177 | 1,715 |
| 9 | New Mexico | $81,357 | $48,000 | 2,088,070 | 483 |
| 10 | Texas | $80,088 | $48,000 | 28,304,596 | 5,274 |
| 11 | Wyoming | $77,563 | $47,000 | 579,315 | 164 |
| 12 | California | $122,733 | $73,000 | 39,536,653 | 2,681 |
| 13 | Colorado | $87,535 | $54,000 | 5,607,154 | 1,110 |
| 14 | Pennsylvania | $76,153 | $50,000 | 12,805,537 | 2,396 |
| 15 | Virginia | $86,508 | $56,000 | 8,470,020 | 1,373 |
| 16 | Alabama | $83,723 | $53,000 | 4,874,747 | 501 |
| 17 | Delaware | $77,851 | $51,000 | 961,939 | 257 |
| 18 | New Hampshire | $74,329 | $50,000 | 1,342,795 | 407 |
| 19 | Minnesota | $75,497 | $49,000 | 5,576,606 | 1,392 |
| 20 | Utah | $83,320 | $48,000 | 3,101,833 | 346 |
| 21 | Tennessee | $75,412 | $48,000 | 6,715,984 | 837 |
| 22 | North Carolina | $72,886 | $46,000 | 10,273,419 | 2,114 |
| 23 | New York | $76,511 | $50,000 | 19,849,399 | 2,702 |
| 24 | Connecticut | $74,534 | $49,000 | 3,588,184 | 828 |
| 25 | Ohio | $73,518 | $47,000 | 11,658,609 | 1,823 |
| 26 | Missouri | $73,701 | $47,000 | 6,113,532 | 1,095 |
| 27 | New Jersey | $74,799 | $49,000 | 9,005,644 | 1,800 |
| 28 | District of Columbia | $79,139 | $51,000 | 693,972 | 323 |
| 29 | Florida | $73,277 | $46,000 | 20,984,400 | 3,208 |
| 30 | Georgia | $72,082 | $46,000 | 10,429,379 | 2,193 |
| 31 | Illinois | $72,799 | $47,000 | 12,802,023 | 2,669 |
| 32 | Kentucky | $73,626 | $47,000 | 4,454,189 | 497 |
| 33 | South Dakota | $70,220 | $45,000 | 869,666 | 211 |
| 34 | Montana | $70,360 | $42,000 | 1,050,493 | 247 |
| 35 | Rhode Island | $73,813 | $49,000 | 1,059,639 | 191 |
| 36 | North Dakota | $66,137 | $43,000 | 755,393 | 276 |
| 37 | Massachusetts | $77,690 | $52,000 | 6,859,819 | 828 |
| 38 | Iowa | $71,520 | $46,000 | 3,145,711 | 545 |
| 39 | Michigan | $69,064 | $45,000 | 9,962,311 | 1,482 |
| 40 | Mississippi | $70,729 | $44,000 | 2,984,100 | 321 |
| 41 | Louisiana | $71,743 | $44,000 | 4,684,333 | 384 |
| 42 | Indiana | $70,230 | $45,000 | 6,666,818 | 915 |
| 43 | Wisconsin | $68,950 | $45,000 | 5,795,483 | 912 |
| 44 | Kansas | $67,990 | $43,000 | 2,913,123 | 514 |
| 45 | Vermont | $68,098 | $46,000 | 623,657 | 131 |
| 46 | Nebraska | $63,178 | $40,000 | 1,920,076 | 446 |
| 47 | West Virginia | $63,339 | $41,000 | 1,815,857 | 226 |
| 48 | Arkansas | $62,617 | $39,000 | 3,004,279 | 409 |
| 49 | Maine | $62,760 | $43,000 | 1,335,907 | 226 |
| 50 | Oklahoma | $63,123 | $39,000 | 3,930,864 | 417 |
| 51 | South Carolina | $62,268 | $39,000 | 5,024,369 | 680 |
Highest paying states for computer systems architects
| Rank | State | Avg. Computer Systems Architect Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $116,937 |
| 2 | Alaska | $110,031 |
| 3 | Hawaii | $194,606 |
| 4 | Nevada | $103,007 |
| 5 | Idaho | $93,917 |
| 6 | Arizona | $91,438 |
| 7 | Oregon | $118,482 |
| 8 | Maryland | $87,027 |
| 9 | New Mexico | $81,357 |
| 10 | Texas | $80,088 |
| 11 | Wyoming | $77,563 |
| 12 | California | $122,733 |
| 13 | Colorado | $87,535 |
| 14 | Pennsylvania | $76,153 |
| 15 | Virginia | $86,508 |
| 16 | Alabama | $83,723 |
| 17 | Delaware | $77,851 |
| 18 | New Hampshire | $74,329 |
| 19 | Minnesota | $75,497 |
| 20 | Utah | $83,320 |
| 21 | Tennessee | $75,412 |
| 22 | North Carolina | $72,886 |
| 23 | New York | $76,511 |
| 24 | Connecticut | $74,534 |
| 25 | Ohio | $73,518 |
| 26 | Missouri | $73,701 |
| 27 | New Jersey | $74,799 |
| 28 | District of Columbia | $79,139 |
| 29 | Florida | $73,277 |
| 30 | Georgia | $72,082 |
| 31 | Illinois | $72,799 |
| 32 | Kentucky | $73,626 |
| 33 | South Dakota | $70,220 |
| 34 | Montana | $70,360 |
| 35 | Rhode Island | $73,813 |
| 36 | North Dakota | $66,137 |
| 37 | Massachusetts | $77,690 |
| 38 | Iowa | $71,520 |
| 39 | Michigan | $69,064 |
| 40 | Mississippi | $70,729 |
| 41 | Louisiana | $71,743 |
| 42 | Indiana | $70,230 |
| 43 | Wisconsin | $68,950 |
| 44 | Kansas | $67,990 |
| 45 | Vermont | $68,098 |
| 46 | Nebraska | $63,178 |
| 47 | West Virginia | $63,339 |
| 48 | Arkansas | $62,617 |
| 49 | Maine | $62,760 |
| 50 | Oklahoma | $63,123 |
| 51 | South Carolina | $62,268 |
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Updated January 8, 2025