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Do you wonder which states in the U.S. are the best for computing managers? If so, we have the full list of best to worst states for computing manager jobs for you to check out and see if you think it's time to move and start anew. Not all states fare the same when it come to job opportunity and pay.As computing managers are popular in the U.S., we wanted to bring you a list of the best states for computing managers. In case you are trying to decide where to start your career as a computing manager, or if you are considering moving to a different city or state, we got you covered.
In order to get you the best states for computing managers, 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 computing manager, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.
10 best states for computing managers in 2025
1. New Hampshire
Total computing manager jobs: 83 Average annual salary: $152,703 Lowest 10 percent earn: $108,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $214,000 Location Quotient: 1.32
2. Rhode Island
Total computing manager jobs: 96 Average annual salary: $131,327 Lowest 10 percent earn: $92,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $185,000 Location Quotient: 2.2
3. New Jersey
Total computing manager jobs: 389 Average annual salary: $140,409 Lowest 10 percent earn: $99,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $197,000 Location Quotient: 1.37
4. Connecticut
Total computing manager jobs: 174 Average annual salary: $129,535 Lowest 10 percent earn: $91,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $183,000 Location Quotient: 1.46
5. New York
Total computing manager jobs: 553 Average annual salary: $132,124 Lowest 10 percent earn: $93,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $187,000 Location Quotient: 1.2
6. Vermont
Total computing manager jobs: 50 Average annual salary: $121,798 Lowest 10 percent earn: $85,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $173,000 Location Quotient: 1.82
7. Delaware
Total computing manager jobs: 38 Average annual salary: $131,130 Lowest 10 percent earn: $92,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $185,000 Location Quotient: 0.84
8. District of Columbia
Total computing manager jobs: 164 Average annual salary: $130,322 Lowest 10 percent earn: $91,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $185,000 Location Quotient: 2.72
9. California
Total computing manager jobs: 1,274 Average annual salary: $136,342 Lowest 10 percent earn: $89,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $207,000 Location Quotient: 1.22
10. Maryland
Total computing manager jobs: 297 Average annual salary: $130,011 Lowest 10 percent earn: $91,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $184,000 Location Quotient: 1.31
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How Zippia determines the best states to be a computing manager
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Detailed list of the best states for a computing manager
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Hampshire | $152,703 | $108,000 | 1,342,795 | 83 |
| 2 | Rhode Island | $131,327 | $92,000 | 1,059,639 | 96 |
| 3 | New Jersey | $140,409 | $99,000 | 9,005,644 | 389 |
| 4 | Connecticut | $129,535 | $91,000 | 3,588,184 | 174 |
| 5 | New York | $132,124 | $93,000 | 19,849,399 | 553 |
| 6 | Vermont | $121,798 | $85,000 | 623,657 | 50 |
| 7 | Delaware | $131,130 | $92,000 | 961,939 | 38 |
| 8 | District of Columbia | $130,322 | $91,000 | 693,972 | 164 |
| 9 | California | $136,342 | $89,000 | 39,536,653 | 1,274 |
| 10 | Maryland | $130,011 | $91,000 | 6,052,177 | 297 |
| 11 | Virginia | $121,890 | $85,000 | 8,470,020 | 443 |
| 12 | Maine | $123,174 | $86,000 | 1,335,907 | 36 |
| 13 | Massachusetts | $121,108 | $85,000 | 6,859,819 | 420 |
| 14 | Illinois | $118,962 | $81,000 | 12,802,023 | 514 |
| 15 | Washington | $120,035 | $77,000 | 7,405,743 | 310 |
| 16 | West Virginia | $119,385 | $83,000 | 1,815,857 | 42 |
| 17 | North Carolina | $114,668 | $80,000 | 10,273,419 | 368 |
| 18 | Pennsylvania | $111,642 | $78,000 | 12,805,537 | 468 |
| 19 | Nevada | $111,916 | $72,000 | 2,998,039 | 83 |
| 20 | Wisconsin | $113,335 | $78,000 | 5,795,483 | 163 |
| 21 | Michigan | $113,069 | $78,000 | 9,962,311 | 209 |
| 22 | Oregon | $108,730 | $69,000 | 4,142,776 | 215 |
| 23 | Idaho | $108,710 | $69,000 | 1,716,943 | 61 |
| 24 | Ohio | $105,518 | $73,000 | 11,658,609 | 317 |
| 25 | Indiana | $107,690 | $74,000 | 6,666,818 | 174 |
| 26 | Minnesota | $105,143 | $72,000 | 5,576,606 | 214 |
| 27 | Tennessee | $106,245 | $73,000 | 6,715,984 | 147 |
| 28 | Arizona | $100,966 | $66,000 | 7,016,270 | 216 |
| 29 | South Dakota | $100,009 | $67,000 | 869,666 | 31 |
| 30 | Texas | $101,274 | $67,000 | 28,304,596 | 542 |
| 31 | Utah | $92,258 | $59,000 | 3,101,833 | 185 |
| 32 | New Mexico | $97,573 | $64,000 | 2,088,070 | 59 |
| 33 | Montana | $92,257 | $61,000 | 1,050,493 | 53 |
| 34 | Florida | $96,858 | $65,000 | 20,984,400 | 483 |
| 35 | Georgia | $100,655 | $69,000 | 10,429,379 | 255 |
| 36 | Alaska | $96,242 | $63,000 | 739,795 | 29 |
| 37 | Kentucky | $96,564 | $66,000 | 4,454,189 | 94 |
| 38 | Alabama | $98,023 | $67,000 | 4,874,747 | 67 |
| 39 | Hawaii | $83,705 | $62,000 | 1,427,538 | 57 |
| 40 | North Dakota | $91,372 | $63,000 | 755,393 | 27 |
| 41 | Iowa | $95,330 | $65,000 | 3,145,711 | 74 |
| 42 | South Carolina | $96,438 | $67,000 | 5,024,369 | 95 |
| 43 | Arkansas | $93,110 | $64,000 | 3,004,279 | 67 |
| 44 | Kansas | $89,328 | $61,000 | 2,913,123 | 81 |
| 45 | Missouri | $90,186 | $61,000 | 6,113,532 | 149 |
| 46 | Mississippi | $89,905 | $61,000 | 2,984,100 | 34 |
| 47 | Nebraska | $84,158 | $57,000 | 1,920,076 | 62 |
| 48 | Wyoming | $82,081 | $54,000 | 579,315 | 18 |
| 49 | Colorado | $81,812 | $54,000 | 5,607,154 | 159 |
| 50 | Louisiana | $86,243 | $57,000 | 4,684,333 | 50 |
| 51 | Oklahoma | $81,638 | $55,000 | 3,930,864 | 53 |
Highest paying states for computing managers
| Rank | State | Avg. Computing Manager Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Hampshire | $152,703 |
| 2 | Rhode Island | $131,327 |
| 3 | New Jersey | $140,409 |
| 4 | Connecticut | $129,535 |
| 5 | New York | $132,124 |
| 6 | Vermont | $121,798 |
| 7 | Delaware | $131,130 |
| 8 | District of Columbia | $130,322 |
| 9 | California | $136,342 |
| 10 | Maryland | $130,011 |
| 11 | Virginia | $121,890 |
| 12 | Maine | $123,174 |
| 13 | Massachusetts | $121,108 |
| 14 | Illinois | $118,962 |
| 15 | Washington | $120,035 |
| 16 | West Virginia | $119,385 |
| 17 | North Carolina | $114,668 |
| 18 | Pennsylvania | $111,642 |
| 19 | Nevada | $111,916 |
| 20 | Wisconsin | $113,335 |
| 21 | Michigan | $113,069 |
| 22 | Oregon | $108,730 |
| 23 | Idaho | $108,710 |
| 24 | Ohio | $105,518 |
| 25 | Indiana | $107,690 |
| 26 | Minnesota | $105,143 |
| 27 | Tennessee | $106,245 |
| 28 | Arizona | $100,966 |
| 29 | South Dakota | $100,009 |
| 30 | Texas | $101,274 |
| 31 | Utah | $92,258 |
| 32 | New Mexico | $97,573 |
| 33 | Montana | $92,257 |
| 34 | Florida | $96,858 |
| 35 | Georgia | $100,655 |
| 36 | Alaska | $96,242 |
| 37 | Kentucky | $96,564 |
| 38 | Alabama | $98,023 |
| 39 | Hawaii | $83,705 |
| 40 | North Dakota | $91,372 |
| 41 | Iowa | $95,330 |
| 42 | South Carolina | $96,438 |
| 43 | Arkansas | $93,110 |
| 44 | Kansas | $89,328 |
| 45 | Missouri | $90,186 |
| 46 | Mississippi | $89,905 |
| 47 | Nebraska | $84,158 |
| 48 | Wyoming | $82,081 |
| 49 | Colorado | $81,812 |
| 50 | Louisiana | $86,243 |
| 51 | Oklahoma | $81,638 |
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Updated January 8, 2025