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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 lead data architect jobs, we decided to crunch some numbers to bring you the best states for lead data architects.In order to help you decide which state is the best for lead data architects, we ranked all 50 states and the District of Columbia from best to worst for lead data architect jobs.
In order to get you the best states for lead data architects, 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 lead data architect, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.
10 best states for lead data architects in 2025
1. Idaho
Total lead data architect jobs: 547 Average annual salary: $120,398 Lowest 10 percent earn: $88,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $163,000 Location Quotient: 1.63
2. New Mexico
Total lead data architect jobs: 519 Average annual salary: $120,323 Lowest 10 percent earn: $88,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $163,000 Location Quotient: 1.3
3. Nevada
Total lead data architect jobs: 702 Average annual salary: $113,386 Lowest 10 percent earn: $82,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $156,000 Location Quotient: 1.65
4. Utah
Total lead data architect jobs: 737 Average annual salary: $118,917 Lowest 10 percent earn: $86,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $163,000 Location Quotient: 1.13
5. Montana
Total lead data architect jobs: 380 Average annual salary: $111,883 Lowest 10 percent earn: $83,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $150,000 Location Quotient: 1.61
6. Arkansas
Total lead data architect jobs: 678 Average annual salary: $110,941 Lowest 10 percent earn: $83,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $148,000 Location Quotient: 1.27
7. Alaska
Total lead data architect jobs: 260 Average annual salary: $114,083 Lowest 10 percent earn: $89,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $145,000 Location Quotient: 1.53
8. California
Total lead data architect jobs: 5,386 Average annual salary: $124,120 Lowest 10 percent earn: $90,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $170,000 Location Quotient: 0.9
9. Maine
Total lead data architect jobs: 211 Average annual salary: $114,954 Lowest 10 percent earn: $87,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $151,000 Location Quotient: 0.78
10. South Dakota
Total lead data architect jobs: 272 Average annual salary: $104,950 Lowest 10 percent earn: $79,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $137,000 Location Quotient: 1.25
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Detailed list of the best states for a lead data architect
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Idaho | $120,398 | $88,000 | 1,716,943 | 547 |
| 2 | New Mexico | $120,323 | $88,000 | 2,088,070 | 519 |
| 3 | Nevada | $113,386 | $82,000 | 2,998,039 | 702 |
| 4 | Utah | $118,917 | $86,000 | 3,101,833 | 737 |
| 5 | Montana | $111,883 | $83,000 | 1,050,493 | 380 |
| 6 | Arkansas | $110,941 | $83,000 | 3,004,279 | 678 |
| 7 | Alaska | $114,083 | $89,000 | 739,795 | 260 |
| 8 | California | $124,120 | $90,000 | 39,536,653 | 5,386 |
| 9 | Maine | $114,954 | $87,000 | 1,335,907 | 211 |
| 10 | South Dakota | $104,950 | $79,000 | 869,666 | 272 |
| 11 | Vermont | $114,774 | $87,000 | 623,657 | 123 |
| 12 | Louisiana | $115,973 | $85,000 | 4,684,333 | 374 |
| 13 | Washington | $114,131 | $84,000 | 7,405,743 | 1,333 |
| 14 | North Dakota | $103,241 | $79,000 | 755,393 | 239 |
| 15 | Oregon | $109,759 | $80,000 | 4,142,776 | 896 |
| 16 | District of Columbia | $110,122 | $82,000 | 693,972 | 741 |
| 17 | Rhode Island | $105,765 | $79,000 | 1,059,639 | 269 |
| 18 | Massachusetts | $107,557 | $81,000 | 6,859,819 | 2,237 |
| 19 | Mississippi | $110,902 | $82,000 | 2,984,100 | 209 |
| 20 | New York | $107,107 | $80,000 | 19,849,399 | 3,325 |
| 21 | North Carolina | $102,198 | $76,000 | 10,273,419 | 2,159 |
| 22 | South Carolina | $109,954 | $82,000 | 5,024,369 | 502 |
| 23 | Texas | $102,248 | $75,000 | 28,304,596 | 4,746 |
| 24 | New Jersey | $104,721 | $78,000 | 9,005,644 | 1,993 |
| 25 | Kansas | $98,261 | $73,000 | 2,913,123 | 754 |
| 26 | Tennessee | $102,370 | $76,000 | 6,715,984 | 766 |
| 27 | Iowa | $102,857 | $78,000 | 3,145,711 | 508 |
| 28 | Arizona | $99,932 | $73,000 | 7,016,270 | 1,229 |
| 29 | Hawaii | $105,395 | $83,000 | 1,427,538 | 183 |
| 30 | Ohio | $99,015 | $74,000 | 11,658,609 | 1,661 |
| 31 | Georgia | $98,789 | $74,000 | 10,429,379 | 2,164 |
| 32 | Connecticut | $97,110 | $73,000 | 3,588,184 | 870 |
| 33 | Delaware | $100,337 | $75,000 | 961,939 | 207 |
| 34 | Illinois | $96,995 | $73,000 | 12,802,023 | 2,920 |
| 35 | Nebraska | $91,699 | $69,000 | 1,920,076 | 592 |
| 36 | Virginia | $98,856 | $74,000 | 8,470,020 | 2,081 |
| 37 | Pennsylvania | $95,616 | $71,000 | 12,805,537 | 2,406 |
| 38 | Maryland | $96,910 | $72,000 | 6,052,177 | 1,625 |
| 39 | Colorado | $98,171 | $72,000 | 5,607,154 | 1,235 |
| 40 | Wyoming | $96,090 | $71,000 | 579,315 | 83 |
| 41 | Minnesota | $94,961 | $73,000 | 5,576,606 | 1,301 |
| 42 | Florida | $96,093 | $69,000 | 20,984,400 | 2,609 |
| 43 | West Virginia | $94,176 | $70,000 | 1,815,857 | 202 |
| 44 | Missouri | $93,346 | $70,000 | 6,113,532 | 1,051 |
| 45 | Oklahoma | $90,159 | $67,000 | 3,930,864 | 646 |
| 46 | Kentucky | $91,043 | $68,000 | 4,454,189 | 540 |
| 47 | Indiana | $91,639 | $68,000 | 6,666,818 | 892 |
| 48 | New Hampshire | $87,179 | $66,000 | 1,342,795 | 347 |
| 49 | Alabama | $89,041 | $66,000 | 4,874,747 | 527 |
| 50 | Michigan | $86,703 | $65,000 | 9,962,311 | 1,261 |
| 51 | Wisconsin | $83,248 | $63,000 | 5,795,483 | 780 |
Highest paying states for lead data architects
| Rank | State | Avg. Lead Data Architect Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Idaho | $120,398 |
| 2 | New Mexico | $120,323 |
| 3 | Nevada | $113,386 |
| 4 | Utah | $118,917 |
| 5 | Montana | $111,883 |
| 6 | Arkansas | $110,941 |
| 7 | Alaska | $114,083 |
| 8 | California | $124,120 |
| 9 | Maine | $114,954 |
| 10 | South Dakota | $104,950 |
| 11 | Vermont | $114,774 |
| 12 | Louisiana | $115,973 |
| 13 | Washington | $114,131 |
| 14 | North Dakota | $103,241 |
| 15 | Oregon | $109,759 |
| 16 | District of Columbia | $110,122 |
| 17 | Rhode Island | $105,765 |
| 18 | Massachusetts | $107,557 |
| 19 | Mississippi | $110,902 |
| 20 | New York | $107,107 |
| 21 | North Carolina | $102,198 |
| 22 | South Carolina | $109,954 |
| 23 | Texas | $102,248 |
| 24 | New Jersey | $104,721 |
| 25 | Kansas | $98,261 |
| 26 | Tennessee | $102,370 |
| 27 | Iowa | $102,857 |
| 28 | Arizona | $99,932 |
| 29 | Hawaii | $105,395 |
| 30 | Ohio | $99,015 |
| 31 | Georgia | $98,789 |
| 32 | Connecticut | $97,110 |
| 33 | Delaware | $100,337 |
| 34 | Illinois | $96,995 |
| 35 | Nebraska | $91,699 |
| 36 | Virginia | $98,856 |
| 37 | Pennsylvania | $95,616 |
| 38 | Maryland | $96,910 |
| 39 | Colorado | $98,171 |
| 40 | Wyoming | $96,090 |
| 41 | Minnesota | $94,961 |
| 42 | Florida | $96,093 |
| 43 | West Virginia | $94,176 |
| 44 | Missouri | $93,346 |
| 45 | Oklahoma | $90,159 |
| 46 | Kentucky | $91,043 |
| 47 | Indiana | $91,639 |
| 48 | New Hampshire | $87,179 |
| 49 | Alabama | $89,041 |
| 50 | Michigan | $86,703 |
| 51 | Wisconsin | $83,248 |
Expert opinions on the best states for lead data architects
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Hongshik Ahn
Professor, Graduate Program Director for Ph.D. Program, Stony Brook University
If this is about geographical location, then East Coast, West Coast, or Texas will be the right places.
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Updated January 8, 2025