Best states for an information architect

Q: What is the best state for information architects?

The best state to be an information architect is Oregon based on information architect salaries and job opportunities.

Q: What is the highest paying state for information architects?

The highest paying state for information architects is South Dakota based on Zippia’s salary database.

Q: What is the worst state for information architects?

The worst state for information architects is Hawaii, due to a combination of low salaries and few job opportunities.

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Not all states present equal opportunity for employees, and when it comes to information architect jobs, it's no different. We know how hard job search can be, and in order to make your life a little easier, we have the information you need in order to determine where you might want to start your job search. In fact, our research shows that Oregon is the best state for information architects in America. The best city in America for information architects with the highest pay is San Francisco, CA.

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 information architects.Oregon is the best state, and Grants Pass is the city with the highest pay for information architects.

10 best states for information architects in 2026

1. Oregon
Total information architect jobs: 1,045
Average annual salary: $137,689
Lowest 10 percent earn: $95,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $197,000
Location Quotient:
1.38
Information architect jobs in Oregon
2. Washington
Total information architect jobs: 1,640
Average annual salary: $123,067
Lowest 10 percent earn: $85,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $176,000
Location Quotient:
1.23
Information architect jobs in Washington
3. California
Total information architect jobs: 6,424
Average annual salary: $131,996
Lowest 10 percent earn: $91,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $191,000
Location Quotient:
1.2
Information architect jobs in California
4. Arizona
Total information architect jobs: 1,199
Average annual salary: $119,157
Lowest 10 percent earn: $81,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $173,000
Location Quotient:
1.12
Information architect jobs in Arizona
5. North Carolina
Total information architect jobs: 1,913
Average annual salary: $117,343
Lowest 10 percent earn: $83,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $165,000
Location Quotient:
1.09
Information architect jobs in North Carolina
6. Rhode Island
Total information architect jobs: 325
Average annual salary: $113,494
Lowest 10 percent earn: $81,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $158,000
Location Quotient:
1.46
Information architect jobs in Rhode Island
7. District of Columbia
Total information architect jobs: 545
Average annual salary: $126,037
Lowest 10 percent earn: $89,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $178,000
Location Quotient:
1.78
Information architect jobs in District of Columbia
8. Vermont
Total information architect jobs: 167
Average annual salary: $116,009
Lowest 10 percent earn: $83,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $160,000
Location Quotient:
1.19
Information architect jobs in Vermont
9. Idaho
Total information architect jobs: 331
Average annual salary: $114,261
Lowest 10 percent earn: $78,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $166,000
Location Quotient:
1.1
Information architect jobs in Idaho
10. Maine
Total information architect jobs: 187
Average annual salary: $124,001
Lowest 10 percent earn: $89,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $171,000
Location Quotient:
0.77
Information architect jobs in Maine

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Detailed list of the best states for an information architect

Rank	State	Average salary	Lowest 10% earn	Population	Job count
1	Oregon	$137,689	$95,000	4,142,776	1,045
2	Washington	$123,067	$85,000	7,405,743	1,640
3	California	$131,996	$91,000	39,536,653	6,424
4	Arizona	$119,157	$81,000	7,016,270	1,199
5	North Carolina	$117,343	$83,000	10,273,419	1,913
6	Rhode Island	$113,494	$81,000	1,059,639	325
7	District of Columbia	$126,037	$89,000	693,972	545
8	Vermont	$116,009	$83,000	623,657	167
9	Idaho	$114,261	$78,000	1,716,943	331
10	Maine	$124,001	$89,000	1,335,907	187
11	Massachusetts	$119,535	$85,000	6,859,819	1,841
12	New Jersey	$118,654	$84,000	9,005,644	1,701
13	Montana	$114,957	$80,000	1,050,493	231
14	Nevada	$113,268	$77,000	2,998,039	409
15	New York	$123,525	$87,000	19,849,399	2,426
16	Utah	$111,067	$75,000	3,101,833	715
17	New Hampshire	$115,620	$83,000	1,342,795	305
18	Connecticut	$112,942	$80,000	3,588,184	698
19	Texas	$107,839	$74,000	28,304,596	4,365
20	Pennsylvania	$107,343	$76,000	12,805,537	2,066
21	West Virginia	$108,844	$76,000	1,815,857	213
22	South Carolina	$109,735	$78,000	5,024,369	542
23	Michigan	$106,539	$75,000	9,962,311	1,166
24	Wisconsin	$106,579	$76,000	5,795,483	836
25	Virginia	$109,705	$77,000	8,470,020	1,546
26	Illinois	$104,498	$74,000	12,802,023	2,555
27	Florida	$107,209	$75,000	20,984,400	2,505
28	Wyoming	$99,049	$69,000	579,315	125
29	North Dakota	$96,728	$71,000	755,393	254
30	Colorado	$106,403	$74,000	5,607,154	1,156
31	New Mexico	$103,330	$71,000	2,088,070	312
32	Alaska	$103,222	$77,000	739,795	154
33	Oklahoma	$105,101	$74,000	3,930,864	361
34	Georgia	$100,426	$71,000	10,429,379	1,920
35	Delaware	$102,843	$72,000	961,939	226
36	Tennessee	$100,147	$71,000	6,715,984	772
37	Maryland	$108,020	$76,000	6,052,177	903
38	Alabama	$98,072	$69,000	4,874,747	540
39	Ohio	$96,160	$67,000	11,658,609	1,610
40	Missouri	$96,254	$68,000	6,113,532	963
41	Minnesota	$96,046	$69,000	5,576,606	1,167
42	Iowa	$96,336	$69,000	3,145,711	439
43	Nebraska	$94,413	$67,000	1,920,076	351
44	Indiana	$94,834	$67,000	6,666,818	853
45	Mississippi	$95,814	$67,000	2,984,100	243
46	Louisiana	$96,156	$66,000	4,684,333	356
47	South Dakota	$86,821	$62,000	869,666	178
48	Kentucky	$89,711	$63,000	4,454,189	492
49	Arkansas	$88,487	$62,000	3,004,279	375
50	Kansas	$89,879	$63,000	2,913,123	420
51	Hawaii	$91,625	$66,000	1,427,538	84

Highest paying states for information architects

Rank	State	Avg. Information Architect Salary
1	Oregon	$137,689
2	Washington	$123,067
3	California	$131,996
4	Arizona	$119,157
5	North Carolina	$117,343
6	Rhode Island	$113,494
7	District of Columbia	$126,037
8	Vermont	$116,009
9	Idaho	$114,261
10	Maine	$124,001
11	Massachusetts	$119,535
12	New Jersey	$118,654
13	Montana	$114,957
14	Nevada	$113,268
15	New York	$123,525
16	Utah	$111,067
17	New Hampshire	$115,620
18	Connecticut	$112,942
19	Texas	$107,839
20	Pennsylvania	$107,343
21	West Virginia	$108,844
22	South Carolina	$109,735
23	Michigan	$106,539
24	Wisconsin	$106,579
25	Virginia	$109,705
26	Illinois	$104,498
27	Florida	$107,209
28	Wyoming	$99,049
29	North Dakota	$96,728
30	Colorado	$106,403
31	New Mexico	$103,330
32	Alaska	$103,222
33	Oklahoma	$105,101
34	Georgia	$100,426
35	Delaware	$102,843
36	Tennessee	$100,147
37	Maryland	$108,020
38	Alabama	$98,072
39	Ohio	$96,160
40	Missouri	$96,254
41	Minnesota	$96,046
42	Iowa	$96,336
43	Nebraska	$94,413
44	Indiana	$94,834
45	Mississippi	$95,814
46	Louisiana	$96,156
47	South Dakota	$86,821
48	Kentucky	$89,711
49	Arkansas	$88,487
50	Kansas	$89,879
51	Hawaii	$91,625

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Total information architect jobs:	1,045
Average annual salary:	$137,689
Lowest 10 percent earn:	$95,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$197,000
Location Quotient:	1.38

Best states for an information architect

10 best states for information architects in 2026

1. Oregon

2. Washington

3. California

4. Arizona

5. North Carolina

6. Rhode Island

7. District of Columbia

8. Vermont

9. Idaho

10. Maine