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Do you wonder which states in the U.S. are the best for lead instructional designers? If so, we have the full list of best to worst states for lead instructional designer 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.Our research shows that Nevada is the best state in the country for lead instructional designers.
In order to get you the best states for lead instructional designers, we looked at our data on jobs and wages -- specifically the average annual wage and the number of available jobs per capita.We found that the South is best for lead instructional designers, and the Northeast is the worst. Hartford, CT is the best city in the country for lead instructional designer jobs, where as Nevada is the best state in the country.
10 best states for lead instructional designers in 2025
1. Nevada
Total lead instructional designer jobs: 373 Average annual salary: $69,874 Lowest 10 percent earn: $50,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $95,000 Location Quotient: 2.61
2. Connecticut
Total lead instructional designer jobs: 191 Average annual salary: $86,735 Lowest 10 percent earn: $56,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $133,000 Location Quotient: 0.84
3. New Hampshire
Total lead instructional designer jobs: 94 Average annual salary: $86,451 Lowest 10 percent earn: $56,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $131,000 Location Quotient: 0.79
4. Maryland
Total lead instructional designer jobs: 367 Average annual salary: $82,714 Lowest 10 percent earn: $53,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $127,000 Location Quotient: 0.85
5. New York
Total lead instructional designer jobs: 1,174 Average annual salary: $74,476 Lowest 10 percent earn: $48,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $114,000 Location Quotient: 1.34
6. Nebraska
Total lead instructional designer jobs: 307 Average annual salary: $64,569 Lowest 10 percent earn: $47,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $86,000 Location Quotient: 2.02
7. Washington
Total lead instructional designer jobs: 737 Average annual salary: $69,360 Lowest 10 percent earn: $53,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $89,000 Location Quotient: 1.48
8. Oregon
Total lead instructional designer jobs: 451 Average annual salary: $67,748 Lowest 10 percent earn: $51,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $89,000 Location Quotient: 1.59
9. District of Columbia
Total lead instructional designer jobs: 209 Average annual salary: $75,943 Lowest 10 percent earn: $49,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $116,000 Location Quotient: 1.82
10. Massachusetts
Total lead instructional designer jobs: 647 Average annual salary: $69,725 Lowest 10 percent earn: $45,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $106,000 Location Quotient: 1.03
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Detailed list of the best states for a lead instructional designer
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nevada | $69,874 | $50,000 | 2,998,039 | 373 |
| 2 | Connecticut | $86,735 | $56,000 | 3,588,184 | 191 |
| 3 | New Hampshire | $86,451 | $56,000 | 1,342,795 | 94 |
| 4 | Maryland | $82,714 | $53,000 | 6,052,177 | 367 |
| 5 | New York | $74,476 | $48,000 | 19,849,399 | 1,174 |
| 6 | Nebraska | $64,569 | $47,000 | 1,920,076 | 307 |
| 7 | Washington | $69,360 | $53,000 | 7,405,743 | 737 |
| 8 | Oregon | $67,748 | $51,000 | 4,142,776 | 451 |
| 9 | District of Columbia | $75,943 | $49,000 | 693,972 | 209 |
| 10 | Massachusetts | $69,725 | $45,000 | 6,859,819 | 647 |
| 11 | Rhode Island | $69,791 | $45,000 | 1,059,639 | 68 |
| 12 | Virginia | $68,712 | $44,000 | 8,470,020 | 712 |
| 13 | Idaho | $61,534 | $46,000 | 1,716,943 | 302 |
| 14 | Michigan | $63,253 | $44,000 | 9,962,311 | 460 |
| 15 | Pennsylvania | $66,360 | $43,000 | 12,805,537 | 603 |
| 16 | New Mexico | $59,998 | $43,000 | 2,088,070 | 286 |
| 17 | California | $66,308 | $48,000 | 39,536,653 | 2,746 |
| 18 | Vermont | $66,343 | $44,000 | 623,657 | 31 |
| 19 | Alaska | $62,998 | $55,000 | 739,795 | 124 |
| 20 | Minnesota | $62,140 | $46,000 | 5,576,606 | 377 |
| 21 | Illinois | $62,541 | $44,000 | 12,802,023 | 736 |
| 22 | Arizona | $61,128 | $44,000 | 7,016,270 | 344 |
| 23 | Delaware | $67,900 | $43,000 | 961,939 | 45 |
| 24 | Utah | $59,370 | $44,000 | 3,101,833 | 219 |
| 25 | Colorado | $62,546 | $46,000 | 5,607,154 | 365 |
| 26 | Wyoming | $62,607 | $47,000 | 579,315 | 18 |
| 27 | Texas | $59,833 | $41,000 | 28,304,596 | 1,139 |
| 28 | New Jersey | $65,576 | $42,000 | 9,005,644 | 390 |
| 29 | South Dakota | $55,843 | $41,000 | 869,666 | 138 |
| 30 | Arkansas | $55,256 | $39,000 | 3,004,279 | 357 |
| 31 | Oklahoma | $55,827 | $40,000 | 3,930,864 | 423 |
| 32 | Georgia | $57,994 | $39,000 | 10,429,379 | 733 |
| 33 | North Dakota | $58,928 | $45,000 | 755,393 | 34 |
| 34 | Wisconsin | $57,608 | $41,000 | 5,795,483 | 310 |
| 35 | Kansas | $54,545 | $40,000 | 2,913,123 | 439 |
| 36 | North Carolina | $56,666 | $37,000 | 10,273,419 | 543 |
| 37 | Tennessee | $56,005 | $39,000 | 6,715,984 | 212 |
| 38 | Ohio | $55,273 | $38,000 | 11,658,609 | 466 |
| 39 | Maine | $56,616 | $37,000 | 1,335,907 | 61 |
| 40 | Montana | $49,517 | $38,000 | 1,050,493 | 191 |
| 41 | Hawaii | $60,742 | $52,000 | 1,427,538 | 32 |
| 42 | South Carolina | $53,644 | $36,000 | 5,024,369 | 202 |
| 43 | Missouri | $54,762 | $39,000 | 6,113,532 | 243 |
| 44 | Alabama | $52,157 | $36,000 | 4,874,747 | 163 |
| 45 | Florida | $51,569 | $34,000 | 20,984,400 | 708 |
| 46 | Louisiana | $51,713 | $35,000 | 4,684,333 | 97 |
| 47 | Mississippi | $50,576 | $35,000 | 2,984,100 | 60 |
| 48 | Iowa | $48,823 | $35,000 | 3,145,711 | 140 |
| 49 | Kentucky | $48,384 | $33,000 | 4,454,189 | 146 |
| 50 | Indiana | $49,212 | $34,000 | 6,666,818 | 251 |
| 51 | West Virginia | $38,883 | $26,000 | 1,815,857 | 40 |
Highest paying states for lead instructional designers
| Rank | State | Avg. Lead Instructional Designer Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nevada | $69,874 |
| 2 | Connecticut | $86,735 |
| 3 | New Hampshire | $86,451 |
| 4 | Maryland | $82,714 |
| 5 | New York | $74,476 |
| 6 | Nebraska | $64,569 |
| 7 | Washington | $69,360 |
| 8 | Oregon | $67,748 |
| 9 | District of Columbia | $75,943 |
| 10 | Massachusetts | $69,725 |
| 11 | Rhode Island | $69,791 |
| 12 | Virginia | $68,712 |
| 13 | Idaho | $61,534 |
| 14 | Michigan | $63,253 |
| 15 | Pennsylvania | $66,360 |
| 16 | New Mexico | $59,998 |
| 17 | California | $66,308 |
| 18 | Vermont | $66,343 |
| 19 | Alaska | $62,998 |
| 20 | Minnesota | $62,140 |
| 21 | Illinois | $62,541 |
| 22 | Arizona | $61,128 |
| 23 | Delaware | $67,900 |
| 24 | Utah | $59,370 |
| 25 | Colorado | $62,546 |
| 26 | Wyoming | $62,607 |
| 27 | Texas | $59,833 |
| 28 | New Jersey | $65,576 |
| 29 | South Dakota | $55,843 |
| 30 | Arkansas | $55,256 |
| 31 | Oklahoma | $55,827 |
| 32 | Georgia | $57,994 |
| 33 | North Dakota | $58,928 |
| 34 | Wisconsin | $57,608 |
| 35 | Kansas | $54,545 |
| 36 | North Carolina | $56,666 |
| 37 | Tennessee | $56,005 |
| 38 | Ohio | $55,273 |
| 39 | Maine | $56,616 |
| 40 | Montana | $49,517 |
| 41 | Hawaii | $60,742 |
| 42 | South Carolina | $53,644 |
| 43 | Missouri | $54,762 |
| 44 | Alabama | $52,157 |
| 45 | Florida | $51,569 |
| 46 | Louisiana | $51,713 |
| 47 | Mississippi | $50,576 |
| 48 | Iowa | $48,823 |
| 49 | Kentucky | $48,384 |
| 50 | Indiana | $49,212 |
| 51 | West Virginia | $38,883 |
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Updated January 8, 2025