Best states for a learning specialist

Q: What is the best state for learning specialists?

The best state to be a learning specialist is District of Columbia based on learning specialist salaries and job opportunities.

Q: What is the highest paying state for learning specialists?

The highest paying state for learning specialists is Arkansas based on Zippia’s salary database.

Q: What is the worst state for learning specialists?

The worst state for learning specialists is Arkansas, 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 learning specialist 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 order to help you decide which state is the best for learning specialists, we ranked all 50 states and the District of Columbia from best to worst for learning specialist jobs.

District of Columbia is the best state for jobs for learning specialists, and Arkansas is the worst. The most common pay in District of Columbia is $84,646, while the median pay in Arkansas is $34,338.If you are currently seeking employment as a learning specialist, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.

10 best states for learning specialists in 2026

1. District of Columbia
Total learning specialist jobs: 238
Average annual salary: $84,646
Lowest 10 percent earn: $53,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $135,000
Location Quotient:
1.35
Learning specialist jobs in District of Columbia
2. New Jersey
Total learning specialist jobs: 814
Average annual salary: $87,640
Lowest 10 percent earn: $55,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $137,000
Location Quotient:
0.98
Learning specialist jobs in New Jersey
3. Virginia
Total learning specialist jobs: 1,163
Average annual salary: $66,009
Lowest 10 percent earn: $41,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $105,000
Location Quotient:
1.18
Learning specialist jobs in Virginia
4. Delaware
Total learning specialist jobs: 177
Average annual salary: $62,835
Lowest 10 percent earn: $39,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $99,000
Location Quotient:
1.34
Learning specialist jobs in Delaware
5. Maryland
Total learning specialist jobs: 757
Average annual salary: $68,288
Lowest 10 percent earn: $42,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $108,000
Location Quotient:
1.14
Learning specialist jobs in Maryland
6. Illinois
Total learning specialist jobs: 1,164
Average annual salary: $69,960
Lowest 10 percent earn: $45,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $108,000
Location Quotient:
0.93
Learning specialist jobs in Illinois
7. Connecticut
Total learning specialist jobs: 305
Average annual salary: $74,229
Lowest 10 percent earn: $48,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $114,000
Location Quotient:
0.88
Learning specialist jobs in Connecticut
8. New York
Total learning specialist jobs: 1,331
Average annual salary: $66,844
Lowest 10 percent earn: $42,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $104,000
Location Quotient:
0.99
Learning specialist jobs in New York
9. Washington
Total learning specialist jobs: 701
Average annual salary: $67,630
Lowest 10 percent earn: $44,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $102,000
Location Quotient:
0.91
Learning specialist jobs in Washington
10. Nebraska
Total learning specialist jobs: 297
Average annual salary: $55,338
Lowest 10 percent earn: $38,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $79,000
Location Quotient:
1.27
Learning specialist jobs in Nebraska

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How Zippia determines the best states to be a learning specialist

You can read about how the best state rankings are calculated here.

Detailed list of the best states for a learning specialist

Rank	State	Average salary	Lowest 10% earn	Population	Job count
1	District of Columbia	$84,646	$53,000	693,972	238
2	New Jersey	$87,640	$55,000	9,005,644	814
3	Virginia	$66,009	$41,000	8,470,020	1,163
4	Delaware	$62,835	$39,000	961,939	177
5	Maryland	$68,288	$42,000	6,052,177	757
6	Illinois	$69,960	$45,000	12,802,023	1,164
7	Connecticut	$74,229	$48,000	3,588,184	305
8	New York	$66,844	$42,000	19,849,399	1,331
9	Washington	$67,630	$44,000	7,405,743	701
10	Nebraska	$55,338	$38,000	1,920,076	297
11	Michigan	$62,927	$40,000	9,962,311	770
12	Texas	$58,056	$38,000	28,304,596	2,257
13	Minnesota	$59,606	$39,000	5,576,606	726
14	Massachusetts	$65,058	$43,000	6,859,819	878
15	Rhode Island	$63,213	$41,000	1,059,639	113
16	Pennsylvania	$58,976	$37,000	12,805,537	1,182
17	Ohio	$55,407	$34,000	11,658,609	1,070
18	New Hampshire	$61,264	$41,000	1,342,795	162
19	Montana	$52,831	$37,000	1,050,493	141
20	Kansas	$54,802	$37,000	2,913,123	310
21	Kentucky	$54,607	$34,000	4,454,189	369
22	California	$64,324	$40,000	39,536,653	2,691
23	Mississippi	$52,180	$34,000	2,984,100	232
24	Iowa	$49,797	$33,000	3,145,711	456
25	Hawaii	$55,907	$47,000	1,427,538	128
26	North Dakota	$47,408	$33,000	755,393	124
27	Arizona	$48,638	$32,000	7,016,270	731
28	New Mexico	$49,288	$32,000	2,088,070	226
29	Wisconsin	$53,347	$34,000	5,795,483	508
30	Wyoming	$46,172	$33,000	579,315	84
31	Indiana	$50,679	$32,000	6,666,818	642
32	North Carolina	$49,676	$31,000	10,273,419	1,014
33	Florida	$47,979	$32,000	20,984,400	1,981
34	Colorado	$49,914	$35,000	5,607,154	667
35	Louisiana	$51,081	$33,000	4,684,333	300
36	South Dakota	$49,136	$34,000	869,666	94
37	Oregon	$48,589	$31,000	4,142,776	441
38	Nevada	$44,816	$28,000	2,998,039	247
39	Tennessee	$47,958	$31,000	6,715,984	550
40	Georgia	$47,891	$31,000	10,429,379	1,029
41	Maine	$49,160	$34,000	1,335,907	107
42	Alaska	$40,272	$35,000	739,795	92
43	Vermont	$47,004	$32,000	623,657	78
44	Idaho	$40,117	$27,000	1,716,943	210
45	Utah	$43,515	$29,000	3,101,833	353
46	West Virginia	$40,698	$25,000	1,815,857	170
47	Alabama	$46,566	$30,000	4,874,747	366
48	South Carolina	$47,079	$30,000	5,024,369	335
49	Oklahoma	$36,240	$24,000	3,930,864	352
50	Missouri	$42,727	$28,000	6,113,532	571
51	Arkansas	$34,338	$23,000	3,004,279	273

Highest paying states for learning specialists

Rank	State	Avg. Learning Specialist Salary
1	District of Columbia	$84,646
2	New Jersey	$87,640
3	Virginia	$66,009
4	Delaware	$62,835
5	Maryland	$68,288
6	Illinois	$69,960
7	Connecticut	$74,229
8	New York	$66,844
9	Washington	$67,630
10	Nebraska	$55,338
11	Michigan	$62,927
12	Texas	$58,056
13	Minnesota	$59,606
14	Massachusetts	$65,058
15	Rhode Island	$63,213
16	Pennsylvania	$58,976
17	Ohio	$55,407
18	New Hampshire	$61,264
19	Montana	$52,831
20	Kansas	$54,802
21	Kentucky	$54,607
22	California	$64,324
23	Mississippi	$52,180
24	Iowa	$49,797
25	Hawaii	$55,907
26	North Dakota	$47,408
27	Arizona	$48,638
28	New Mexico	$49,288
29	Wisconsin	$53,347
30	Wyoming	$46,172
31	Indiana	$50,679
32	North Carolina	$49,676
33	Florida	$47,979
34	Colorado	$49,914
35	Louisiana	$51,081
36	South Dakota	$49,136
37	Oregon	$48,589
38	Nevada	$44,816
39	Tennessee	$47,958
40	Georgia	$47,891
41	Maine	$49,160
42	Alaska	$40,272
43	Vermont	$47,004
44	Idaho	$40,117
45	Utah	$43,515
46	West Virginia	$40,698
47	Alabama	$46,566
48	South Carolina	$47,079
49	Oklahoma	$36,240
50	Missouri	$42,727
51	Arkansas	$34,338

Expert opinions on the best states for learning specialists

Are there any particularly good places in the United States for learning specialists to find work opportunities?
Amber Diaz
Assistant Professor, Department Head, Tarleton State University
Texas is a great state for a career in education. I can specifically speak to the school districts in Central Texas. The Texas Governor and Commissioner of Education made time to listen to the communities' concerns and proactively addressed needs through policy and support. I love being an educator in Texas!

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Total learning specialist jobs:	238
Average annual salary:	$84,646
Lowest 10 percent earn:	$53,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$135,000
Location Quotient:	1.35

Best states for a learning specialist

10 best states for learning specialists in 2026

1. District of Columbia

2. New Jersey

3. Virginia

4. Delaware

5. Maryland

6. Illinois

7. Connecticut

8. New York

9. Washington

10. Nebraska