Best states for an information systems analyst

Q: What is the best state for information systems analysts?

The best state to be an information systems analyst is Washington based on information systems analyst salaries and job opportunities.

Q: What is the highest paying state for information systems analysts?

The highest paying state for information systems analysts is Florida based on Zippia’s salary database.

Q: What is the worst state for information systems analysts?

The worst state for information systems analysts is Alabama, due to a combination of low salaries and few job opportunities.

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Job opportunities vary from state to state, and computer and mathematical careers are no different. Because we know how difficult it can be to know which states are the best when it comes to information systems analyst jobs, we decided to crunch some numbers to bring you the best states for information systems analysts.Although there are abundant information systems analyst jobs in the United States, a large number of them are in the South. Washington is the best state in the country for information systems analyst jobs.

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 systems analysts.We found that the South is best for information systems analysts, and the Northeast is the worst. Seattle, WA is the best city in the country for information systems analyst jobs, where as Washington is the best state in the country.

10 best states for information systems analysts in 2025

1. Washington
Total information systems analyst jobs: 1,827
Average annual salary: $100,635
Lowest 10 percent earn: $68,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $147,000
Location Quotient:
1.24
Information systems analyst jobs in Washington
2. Oregon
Total information systems analyst jobs: 977
Average annual salary: $97,413
Lowest 10 percent earn: $66,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $142,000
Location Quotient:
1.17
Information systems analyst jobs in Oregon
3. Arizona
Total information systems analyst jobs: 1,631
Average annual salary: $84,648
Lowest 10 percent earn: $57,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $124,000
Location Quotient:
1.38
Information systems analyst jobs in Arizona
4. Nebraska
Total information systems analyst jobs: 453
Average annual salary: $88,336
Lowest 10 percent earn: $60,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $128,000
Location Quotient:
1.01
Information systems analyst jobs in Nebraska
5. Rhode Island
Total information systems analyst jobs: 270
Average annual salary: $85,120
Lowest 10 percent earn: $59,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $122,000
Location Quotient:
1.1
Information systems analyst jobs in Rhode Island
6. North Dakota
Total information systems analyst jobs: 273
Average annual salary: $81,333
Lowest 10 percent earn: $56,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $117,000
Location Quotient:
1.46
Information systems analyst jobs in North Dakota
7. Connecticut
Total information systems analyst jobs: 771
Average annual salary: $86,724
Lowest 10 percent earn: $60,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $124,000
Location Quotient:
1.15
Information systems analyst jobs in Connecticut
8. District of Columbia
Total information systems analyst jobs: 575
Average annual salary: $90,956
Lowest 10 percent earn: $62,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $132,000
Location Quotient:
1.7
Information systems analyst jobs in District of Columbia
9. New York
Total information systems analyst jobs: 2,485
Average annual salary: $92,966
Lowest 10 percent earn: $64,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $133,000
Location Quotient:
0.96
Information systems analyst jobs in New York
10. Nevada
Total information systems analyst jobs: 403
Average annual salary: $84,561
Lowest 10 percent earn: $57,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $124,000
Location Quotient:
0.96
Information systems analyst jobs in Nevada

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Detailed list of the best states for an information systems analyst

Rank	State	Average salary	Lowest 10% earn	Population	Job count
1	Washington	$100,635	$68,000	7,405,743	1,827
2	Oregon	$97,413	$66,000	4,142,776	977
3	Arizona	$84,648	$57,000	7,016,270	1,631
4	Nebraska	$88,336	$60,000	1,920,076	453
5	Rhode Island	$85,120	$59,000	1,059,639	270
6	North Dakota	$81,333	$56,000	755,393	273
7	Connecticut	$86,724	$60,000	3,588,184	771
8	District of Columbia	$90,956	$62,000	693,972	575
9	New York	$92,966	$64,000	19,849,399	2,485
10	Nevada	$84,561	$57,000	2,998,039	403
11	California	$92,847	$63,000	39,536,653	6,063
12	New Hampshire	$83,447	$57,000	1,342,795	353
13	Wisconsin	$83,899	$57,000	5,795,483	988
14	Delaware	$81,854	$56,000	961,939	293
15	West Virginia	$81,260	$55,000	1,815,857	275
16	Massachusetts	$86,062	$59,000	6,859,819	1,704
17	Pennsylvania	$82,147	$56,000	12,805,537	1,996
18	Wyoming	$76,777	$52,000	579,315	164
19	Maryland	$85,815	$59,000	6,052,177	1,229
20	Minnesota	$81,798	$56,000	5,576,606	1,220
21	Vermont	$77,924	$53,000	623,657	186
22	Montana	$79,324	$54,000	1,050,493	227
23	New Jersey	$82,682	$57,000	9,005,644	1,420
24	Maine	$79,793	$55,000	1,335,907	235
25	Illinois	$78,256	$53,000	12,802,023	2,528
26	Oklahoma	$80,328	$53,000	3,930,864	464
27	Ohio	$77,887	$53,000	11,658,609	1,693
28	Virginia	$76,781	$52,000	8,470,020	2,820
29	Alaska	$76,778	$54,000	739,795	253
30	Iowa	$76,437	$52,000	3,145,711	751
31	South Dakota	$72,880	$50,000	869,666	249
32	Kentucky	$76,737	$51,000	4,454,189	584
33	Michigan	$76,430	$52,000	9,962,311	1,318
34	Indiana	$76,318	$52,000	6,666,818	1,036
35	Colorado	$75,793	$52,000	5,607,154	1,370
36	North Carolina	$73,676	$48,000	10,273,419	1,903
37	Texas	$71,940	$46,000	28,304,596	4,356
38	Idaho	$73,157	$50,000	1,716,943	382
39	New Mexico	$73,543	$49,000	2,088,070	408
40	Hawaii	$70,411	$52,000	1,427,538	247
41	Utah	$75,711	$51,000	3,101,833	546
42	Missouri	$75,843	$51,000	6,113,532	973
43	Tennessee	$71,477	$47,000	6,715,984	932
44	Kansas	$68,437	$46,000	2,913,123	599
45	Florida	$60,066	$36,000	20,984,400	3,506
46	Georgia	$67,303	$42,000	10,429,379	1,978
47	Mississippi	$66,005	$41,000	2,984,100	341
48	Arkansas	$63,938	$42,000	3,004,279	442
49	Louisiana	$67,200	$42,000	4,684,333	468
50	South Carolina	$63,672	$40,000	5,024,369	679
51	Alabama	$61,736	$39,000	4,874,747	696

Highest paying states for information systems analysts

Rank	State	Avg. Information Systems Analyst Salary
1	Washington	$100,635
2	Oregon	$97,413
3	Arizona	$84,648
4	Nebraska	$88,336
5	Rhode Island	$85,120
6	North Dakota	$81,333
7	Connecticut	$86,724
8	District of Columbia	$90,956
9	New York	$92,966
10	Nevada	$84,561
11	California	$92,847
12	New Hampshire	$83,447
13	Wisconsin	$83,899
14	Delaware	$81,854
15	West Virginia	$81,260
16	Massachusetts	$86,062
17	Pennsylvania	$82,147
18	Wyoming	$76,777
19	Maryland	$85,815
20	Minnesota	$81,798
21	Vermont	$77,924
22	Montana	$79,324
23	New Jersey	$82,682
24	Maine	$79,793
25	Illinois	$78,256
26	Oklahoma	$80,328
27	Ohio	$77,887
28	Virginia	$76,781
29	Alaska	$76,778
30	Iowa	$76,437
31	South Dakota	$72,880
32	Kentucky	$76,737
33	Michigan	$76,430
34	Indiana	$76,318
35	Colorado	$75,793
36	North Carolina	$73,676
37	Texas	$71,940
38	Idaho	$73,157
39	New Mexico	$73,543
40	Hawaii	$70,411
41	Utah	$75,711
42	Missouri	$75,843
43	Tennessee	$71,477
44	Kansas	$68,437
45	Florida	$60,066
46	Georgia	$67,303
47	Mississippi	$66,005
48	Arkansas	$63,938
49	Louisiana	$67,200
50	South Carolina	$63,672
51	Alabama	$61,736

Expert opinions on the best states for information systems analysts

Are there any particularly good places in the United States for information systems analysts to find work opportunities?
John Alpers
Assistant Professor of Business, Carson-Newman University
In my opinion, technical careers will continue to grow and flourish. Some of these skills can be taught virtually, but not all. I think anyone who can parlay this new environment and find a way to create value for an organization will be in demand.

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Total information systems analyst jobs:	1,827
Average annual salary:	$100,635
Lowest 10 percent earn:	$68,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$147,000
Location Quotient:	1.24

Best states for an information systems analyst

10 best states for information systems analysts in 2025

1. Washington

2. Oregon

3. Arizona

4. Nebraska

5. Rhode Island

6. North Dakota

7. Connecticut

8. District of Columbia

9. New York

10. Nevada