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Best states for a lead analyst/developer
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It seems like lead analyst/developers are becoming more and more common across America. But working conditions and demand for lead analyst/developers aren't the same everywhere in the U.S. In order to help you decide which state is the best for lead analyst/developers, we ranked all 50 states and the District of Columbia from best to worst for lead analyst/developer jobs.
In order to get you the best states for lead analyst/developers, we looked at our data on jobs and wages -- specifically the average annual wage and the number of available jobs per capita.Oklahoma is the best state, and Rohnert Park is the city with the highest pay for lead analyst/developers.
10 best states for lead analyst/developers in 2025
1. Oklahoma
Total lead analyst/developer jobs: 689 Average annual salary: $94,528 Lowest 10 percent earn: $74,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $120,000 Location Quotient: 1.23
2. Washington
Total lead analyst/developer jobs: 1,473 Average annual salary: $102,519 Lowest 10 percent earn: $77,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $135,000 Location Quotient: 1.11
3. Rhode Island
Total lead analyst/developer jobs: 248 Average annual salary: $97,292 Lowest 10 percent earn: $77,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $122,000 Location Quotient: 1.13
4. New Mexico
Total lead analyst/developer jobs: 589 Average annual salary: $94,453 Lowest 10 percent earn: $72,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $122,000 Location Quotient: 1.66
5. District of Columbia
Total lead analyst/developer jobs: 508 Average annual salary: $103,893 Lowest 10 percent earn: $81,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $132,000 Location Quotient: 1.67
6. Ohio
Total lead analyst/developer jobs: 2,192 Average annual salary: $92,631 Lowest 10 percent earn: $72,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $118,000 Location Quotient: 1.18
7. Massachusetts
Total lead analyst/developer jobs: 1,477 Average annual salary: $103,798 Lowest 10 percent earn: $82,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $129,000 Location Quotient: 0.89
8. Virginia
Total lead analyst/developer jobs: 2,055 Average annual salary: $96,894 Lowest 10 percent earn: $75,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $123,000 Location Quotient: 1.2
9. New York
Total lead analyst/developer jobs: 2,023 Average annual salary: $107,120 Lowest 10 percent earn: $84,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $135,000 Location Quotient: 0.87
10. Minnesota
Total lead analyst/developer jobs: 1,397 Average annual salary: $93,313 Lowest 10 percent earn: $74,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $116,000 Location Quotient: 1.16
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Detailed list of the best states for a lead analyst/developer
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oklahoma | $94,528 | $74,000 | 3,930,864 | 689 |
| 2 | Washington | $102,519 | $77,000 | 7,405,743 | 1,473 |
| 3 | Rhode Island | $97,292 | $77,000 | 1,059,639 | 248 |
| 4 | New Mexico | $94,453 | $72,000 | 2,088,070 | 589 |
| 5 | District of Columbia | $103,893 | $81,000 | 693,972 | 508 |
| 6 | Ohio | $92,631 | $72,000 | 11,658,609 | 2,192 |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $103,798 | $82,000 | 6,859,819 | 1,477 |
| 8 | Virginia | $96,894 | $75,000 | 8,470,020 | 2,055 |
| 9 | New York | $107,120 | $84,000 | 19,849,399 | 2,023 |
| 10 | Minnesota | $93,313 | $74,000 | 5,576,606 | 1,397 |
| 11 | West Virginia | $101,534 | $79,000 | 1,815,857 | 210 |
| 12 | California | $110,875 | $82,000 | 39,536,653 | 4,621 |
| 13 | Oregon | $97,429 | $73,000 | 4,142,776 | 773 |
| 14 | Maryland | $99,311 | $77,000 | 6,052,177 | 1,306 |
| 15 | Montana | $89,860 | $70,000 | 1,050,493 | 324 |
| 16 | Louisiana | $94,659 | $73,000 | 4,684,333 | 470 |
| 17 | Texas | $93,505 | $72,000 | 28,304,596 | 3,246 |
| 18 | Iowa | $92,164 | $73,000 | 3,145,711 | 567 |
| 19 | New Jersey | $94,860 | $74,000 | 9,005,644 | 1,455 |
| 20 | Alabama | $90,576 | $71,000 | 4,874,747 | 694 |
| 21 | Arizona | $91,814 | $70,000 | 7,016,270 | 945 |
| 22 | Wisconsin | $87,647 | $69,000 | 5,795,483 | 997 |
| 23 | Georgia | $87,229 | $68,000 | 10,429,379 | 2,088 |
| 24 | Illinois | $88,977 | $70,000 | 12,802,023 | 2,053 |
| 25 | Hawaii | $93,113 | $78,000 | 1,427,538 | 163 |
| 26 | Alaska | $85,098 | $73,000 | 739,795 | 256 |
| 27 | Michigan | $86,751 | $68,000 | 9,962,311 | 1,297 |
| 28 | North Carolina | $87,459 | $68,000 | 10,273,419 | 1,623 |
| 29 | North Dakota | $84,760 | $68,000 | 755,393 | 162 |
| 30 | South Dakota | $80,930 | $64,000 | 869,666 | 260 |
| 31 | Pennsylvania | $86,626 | $67,000 | 12,805,537 | 1,855 |
| 32 | Nevada | $80,198 | $60,000 | 2,998,039 | 699 |
| 33 | Indiana | $83,180 | $65,000 | 6,666,818 | 1,215 |
| 34 | Delaware | $88,022 | $69,000 | 961,939 | 210 |
| 35 | Arkansas | $78,750 | $61,000 | 3,004,279 | 697 |
| 36 | New Hampshire | $87,695 | $70,000 | 1,342,795 | 252 |
| 37 | Connecticut | $89,319 | $70,000 | 3,588,184 | 492 |
| 38 | Idaho | $79,273 | $60,000 | 1,716,943 | 441 |
| 39 | Kansas | $77,258 | $60,000 | 2,913,123 | 885 |
| 40 | Tennessee | $79,114 | $62,000 | 6,715,984 | 1,054 |
| 41 | Colorado | $81,103 | $63,000 | 5,607,154 | 1,243 |
| 42 | Florida | $85,860 | $65,000 | 20,984,400 | 2,310 |
| 43 | Vermont | $83,634 | $67,000 | 623,657 | 132 |
| 44 | Missouri | $80,683 | $63,000 | 6,113,532 | 1,093 |
| 45 | Maine | $81,541 | $66,000 | 1,335,907 | 224 |
| 46 | Nebraska | $74,016 | $58,000 | 1,920,076 | 650 |
| 47 | Kentucky | $76,243 | $59,000 | 4,454,189 | 640 |
| 48 | Wyoming | $78,879 | $61,000 | 579,315 | 73 |
| 49 | Utah | $74,392 | $56,000 | 3,101,833 | 598 |
| 50 | South Carolina | $74,851 | $58,000 | 5,024,369 | 604 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $74,232 | $58,000 | 2,984,100 | 213 |
Highest paying states for lead analyst/developers
| Rank | State | Avg. Lead Analyst/Developer Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oklahoma | $94,528 |
| 2 | Washington | $102,519 |
| 3 | Rhode Island | $97,292 |
| 4 | New Mexico | $94,453 |
| 5 | District of Columbia | $103,893 |
| 6 | Ohio | $92,631 |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $103,798 |
| 8 | Virginia | $96,894 |
| 9 | New York | $107,120 |
| 10 | Minnesota | $93,313 |
| 11 | West Virginia | $101,534 |
| 12 | California | $110,875 |
| 13 | Oregon | $97,429 |
| 14 | Maryland | $99,311 |
| 15 | Montana | $89,860 |
| 16 | Louisiana | $94,659 |
| 17 | Texas | $93,505 |
| 18 | Iowa | $92,164 |
| 19 | New Jersey | $94,860 |
| 20 | Alabama | $90,576 |
| 21 | Arizona | $91,814 |
| 22 | Wisconsin | $87,647 |
| 23 | Georgia | $87,229 |
| 24 | Illinois | $88,977 |
| 25 | Hawaii | $93,113 |
| 26 | Alaska | $85,098 |
| 27 | Michigan | $86,751 |
| 28 | North Carolina | $87,459 |
| 29 | North Dakota | $84,760 |
| 30 | South Dakota | $80,930 |
| 31 | Pennsylvania | $86,626 |
| 32 | Nevada | $80,198 |
| 33 | Indiana | $83,180 |
| 34 | Delaware | $88,022 |
| 35 | Arkansas | $78,750 |
| 36 | New Hampshire | $87,695 |
| 37 | Connecticut | $89,319 |
| 38 | Idaho | $79,273 |
| 39 | Kansas | $77,258 |
| 40 | Tennessee | $79,114 |
| 41 | Colorado | $81,103 |
| 42 | Florida | $85,860 |
| 43 | Vermont | $83,634 |
| 44 | Missouri | $80,683 |
| 45 | Maine | $81,541 |
| 46 | Nebraska | $74,016 |
| 47 | Kentucky | $76,243 |
| 48 | Wyoming | $78,879 |
| 49 | Utah | $74,392 |
| 50 | South Carolina | $74,851 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $74,232 |
Expert opinions on the best states for lead analyst/developers
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for lead analyst/developers 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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Updated January 8, 2025