Best states for a computer teacher

Q: What is the best state for computer teachers?

The best state to be a computer teacher is Minnesota based on computer teacher salaries and job opportunities.

Q: What is the highest paying state for computer teachers?

The highest paying state for computer teachers is Washington based on Zippia’s salary database.

Q: What is the worst state for computer teachers?

The worst state for computer teachers is Washington, due to a combination of low salaries and few job opportunities.

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It seems like computer teachers are becoming more and more common across America. But working conditions and demand for computer teachers aren't the same everywhere in the U.S. Our research shows that Minnesota is the best state in the country for computer teachers.

The median salary for computer teachers in Minnesota is $52,845. Compare that to the median salary in Washington of $31,422, which ranked worst for computer teachers, and you can see how your location is important for your career.Minnesota is the best state, and Monterey is the city with the highest pay for computer teachers.

10 best states for computer teachers in 2026

1. Minnesota
Total computer teacher jobs: 732
Average annual salary: $52,845
Lowest 10 percent earn: $40,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $69,000
Location Quotient:
1.2
Computer teacher jobs in Minnesota
2. Maryland
Total computer teacher jobs: 993
Average annual salary: $51,837
Lowest 10 percent earn: $36,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $72,000
Location Quotient:
1.7
Computer teacher jobs in Maryland
3. California
Total computer teacher jobs: 2,401
Average annual salary: $61,574
Lowest 10 percent earn: $44,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $84,000
Location Quotient:
0.89
Computer teacher jobs in California
4. Tennessee
Total computer teacher jobs: 429
Average annual salary: $55,927
Lowest 10 percent earn: $40,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $77,000
Location Quotient:
0.79
Computer teacher jobs in Tennessee
5. Wisconsin
Total computer teacher jobs: 430
Average annual salary: $51,849
Lowest 10 percent earn: $38,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $69,000
Location Quotient:
0.85
Computer teacher jobs in Wisconsin
6. Nevada
Total computer teacher jobs: 168
Average annual salary: $52,344
Lowest 10 percent earn: $37,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $73,000
Location Quotient:
0.87
Computer teacher jobs in Nevada
7. New Jersey
Total computer teacher jobs: 1,079
Average annual salary: $47,713
Lowest 10 percent earn: $33,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $67,000
Location Quotient:
1.48
Computer teacher jobs in New Jersey
8. New Hampshire
Total computer teacher jobs: 230
Average annual salary: $45,471
Lowest 10 percent earn: $33,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $62,000
Location Quotient:
1.43
Computer teacher jobs in New Hampshire
9. Delaware
Total computer teacher jobs: 121
Average annual salary: $47,476
Lowest 10 percent earn: $33,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $67,000
Location Quotient:
1.05
Computer teacher jobs in Delaware
10. Texas
Total computer teacher jobs: 1,919
Average annual salary: $45,358
Lowest 10 percent earn: $33,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $62,000
Location Quotient:
1.03
Computer teacher jobs in Texas

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Detailed list of the best states for a computer teacher

Rank	State	Average salary	Lowest 10% earn	Population	Job count
1	Minnesota	$52,845	$40,000	5,576,606	732
2	Maryland	$51,837	$36,000	6,052,177	993
3	California	$61,574	$44,000	39,536,653	2,401
4	Tennessee	$55,927	$40,000	6,715,984	429
5	Wisconsin	$51,849	$38,000	5,795,483	430
6	Nevada	$52,344	$37,000	2,998,039	168
7	New Jersey	$47,713	$33,000	9,005,644	1,079
8	New Hampshire	$45,471	$33,000	1,342,795	230
9	Delaware	$47,476	$33,000	961,939	121
10	Texas	$45,358	$33,000	28,304,596	1,919
11	Illinois	$45,140	$33,000	12,802,023	1,454
12	New Mexico	$44,203	$31,000	2,088,070	287
13	Utah	$49,745	$36,000	3,101,833	195
14	Massachusetts	$46,092	$33,000	6,859,819	919
15	Oregon	$47,772	$35,000	4,142,776	354
16	New York	$47,980	$33,000	19,849,399	1,139
17	Rhode Island	$46,889	$33,000	1,059,639	89
18	Louisiana	$47,279	$33,000	4,684,333	230
19	Indiana	$43,567	$32,000	6,666,818	635
20	North Dakota	$48,633	$38,000	755,393	50
21	Pennsylvania	$44,167	$31,000	12,805,537	1,064
22	Montana	$42,632	$32,000	1,050,493	147
23	Ohio	$44,450	$32,000	11,658,609	823
24	Alabama	$46,137	$32,000	4,874,747	244
25	District of Columbia	$46,129	$32,000	693,972	173
26	Hawaii	$50,028	$44,000	1,427,538	65
27	Idaho	$42,554	$31,000	1,716,943	137
28	Kansas	$39,597	$29,000	2,913,123	294
29	Wyoming	$38,909	$29,000	579,315	62
30	Missouri	$41,462	$30,000	6,113,532	481
31	Arkansas	$41,394	$30,000	3,004,279	169
32	Nebraska	$38,940	$29,000	1,920,076	218
33	Iowa	$39,711	$29,000	3,145,711	294
34	Colorado	$39,064	$28,000	5,607,154	727
35	Alaska	$43,458	$38,000	739,795	58
36	North Carolina	$38,920	$27,000	10,273,419	913
37	South Dakota	$40,702	$30,000	869,666	45
38	Michigan	$36,122	$26,000	9,962,311	782
39	Vermont	$38,525	$28,000	623,657	69
40	Connecticut	$40,997	$29,000	3,588,184	209
41	Mississippi	$37,723	$27,000	2,984,100	163
42	Virginia	$37,248	$26,000	8,470,020	891
43	Georgia	$36,618	$26,000	10,429,379	897
44	South Carolina	$35,567	$25,000	5,024,369	422
45	Oklahoma	$31,644	$22,000	3,930,864	348
46	Florida	$33,949	$24,000	20,984,400	1,557
47	Maine	$37,186	$27,000	1,335,907	74
48	West Virginia	$34,858	$25,000	1,815,857	48
49	Arizona	$35,133	$25,000	7,016,270	319
50	Kentucky	$34,694	$25,000	4,454,189	177
51	Washington	$31,422	$23,000	7,405,743	538

Highest paying states for computer teachers

Rank	State	Avg. Computer Teacher Salary
1	Minnesota	$52,845
2	Maryland	$51,837
3	California	$61,574
4	Tennessee	$55,927
5	Wisconsin	$51,849
6	Nevada	$52,344
7	New Jersey	$47,713
8	New Hampshire	$45,471
9	Delaware	$47,476
10	Texas	$45,358
11	Illinois	$45,140
12	New Mexico	$44,203
13	Utah	$49,745
14	Massachusetts	$46,092
15	Oregon	$47,772
16	New York	$47,980
17	Rhode Island	$46,889
18	Louisiana	$47,279
19	Indiana	$43,567
20	North Dakota	$48,633
21	Pennsylvania	$44,167
22	Montana	$42,632
23	Ohio	$44,450
24	Alabama	$46,137
25	District of Columbia	$46,129
26	Hawaii	$50,028
27	Idaho	$42,554
28	Kansas	$39,597
29	Wyoming	$38,909
30	Missouri	$41,462
31	Arkansas	$41,394
32	Nebraska	$38,940
33	Iowa	$39,711
34	Colorado	$39,064
35	Alaska	$43,458
36	North Carolina	$38,920
37	South Dakota	$40,702
38	Michigan	$36,122
39	Vermont	$38,525
40	Connecticut	$40,997
41	Mississippi	$37,723
42	Virginia	$37,248
43	Georgia	$36,618
44	South Carolina	$35,567
45	Oklahoma	$31,644
46	Florida	$33,949
47	Maine	$37,186
48	West Virginia	$34,858
49	Arizona	$35,133
50	Kentucky	$34,694
51	Washington	$31,422

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Total computer teacher jobs:	732
Average annual salary:	$52,845
Lowest 10 percent earn:	$40,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$69,000
Location Quotient:	1.2

Best states for a computer teacher

10 best states for computer teachers in 2026

1. Minnesota

2. Maryland

3. California

4. Tennessee

5. Wisconsin

6. Nevada

7. New Jersey

8. New Hampshire

9. Delaware

10. Texas