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Kevin Scheibe Ph.D.
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We decided to bring you a list of the best states for jobs for managers information technology specialist in the United States. Manager information technology specialist positions are available in every state, but not all states are the same. Some states do not offer the same wages, benefits, time off, etc for managers information technology specialist.This way, if you are newly entering the job market, or you are looking to change jobs, you know which places are the best for manager information technology specialist jobs.
In order to get you the best states for managers information technology specialist, 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 manager information technology specialist, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.
10 best states for managers information technology specialist in 2025
1. Rhode Island
Total manager information technology specialist jobs: 213 Average annual salary: $118,137 Lowest 10 percent earn: $80,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $172,000 Location Quotient: 1.18
2. Washington
Total manager information technology specialist jobs: 1,367 Average annual salary: $112,794 Lowest 10 percent earn: $77,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $165,000 Location Quotient: 1.26
3. California
Total manager information technology specialist jobs: 5,556 Average annual salary: $115,415 Lowest 10 percent earn: $77,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $171,000 Location Quotient: 1.28
4. Massachusetts
Total manager information technology specialist jobs: 1,401 Average annual salary: $112,945 Lowest 10 percent earn: $77,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $165,000 Location Quotient: 1.02
5. Virginia
Total manager information technology specialist jobs: 2,056 Average annual salary: $104,355 Lowest 10 percent earn: $70,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $154,000 Location Quotient: 1.46
6. North Dakota
Total manager information technology specialist jobs: 198 Average annual salary: $98,712 Lowest 10 percent earn: $67,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $143,000 Location Quotient: 1.43
7. Pennsylvania
Total manager information technology specialist jobs: 1,509 Average annual salary: $115,535 Lowest 10 percent earn: $78,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $169,000 Location Quotient: 0.87
8. New Jersey
Total manager information technology specialist jobs: 1,105 Average annual salary: $116,671 Lowest 10 percent earn: $79,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $171,000 Location Quotient: 0.94
9. New Hampshire
Total manager information technology specialist jobs: 255 Average annual salary: $108,637 Lowest 10 percent earn: $74,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $158,000 Location Quotient: 0.98
10. New York
Total manager information technology specialist jobs: 1,829 Average annual salary: $113,746 Lowest 10 percent earn: $77,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $166,000 Location Quotient: 0.96
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Detailed list of the best states for a manager information technology specialist
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rhode Island | $118,137 | $80,000 | 1,059,639 | 213 |
| 2 | Washington | $112,794 | $77,000 | 7,405,743 | 1,367 |
| 3 | California | $115,415 | $77,000 | 39,536,653 | 5,556 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $112,945 | $77,000 | 6,859,819 | 1,401 |
| 5 | Virginia | $104,355 | $70,000 | 8,470,020 | 2,056 |
| 6 | North Dakota | $98,712 | $67,000 | 755,393 | 198 |
| 7 | Pennsylvania | $115,535 | $78,000 | 12,805,537 | 1,509 |
| 8 | New Jersey | $116,671 | $79,000 | 9,005,644 | 1,105 |
| 9 | New Hampshire | $108,637 | $74,000 | 1,342,795 | 255 |
| 10 | New York | $113,746 | $77,000 | 19,849,399 | 1,829 |
| 11 | New Mexico | $106,792 | $71,000 | 2,088,070 | 255 |
| 12 | North Carolina | $103,038 | $68,000 | 10,273,419 | 1,316 |
| 13 | District of Columbia | $103,631 | $70,000 | 693,972 | 562 |
| 14 | Ohio | $99,845 | $67,000 | 11,658,609 | 1,242 |
| 15 | Nevada | $98,531 | $66,000 | 2,998,039 | 315 |
| 16 | Vermont | $96,228 | $65,000 | 623,657 | 149 |
| 17 | Delaware | $99,972 | $67,000 | 961,939 | 179 |
| 18 | Maryland | $98,972 | $67,000 | 6,052,177 | 1,205 |
| 19 | South Dakota | $92,761 | $63,000 | 869,666 | 172 |
| 20 | Kansas | $99,656 | $67,000 | 2,913,123 | 332 |
| 21 | Montana | $95,779 | $65,000 | 1,050,493 | 171 |
| 22 | Tennessee | $95,247 | $63,000 | 6,715,984 | 648 |
| 23 | Arizona | $88,344 | $59,000 | 7,016,270 | 1,135 |
| 24 | Iowa | $88,682 | $60,000 | 3,145,711 | 520 |
| 25 | Michigan | $96,774 | $65,000 | 9,962,311 | 786 |
| 26 | South Carolina | $95,970 | $63,000 | 5,024,369 | 456 |
| 27 | Oregon | $88,793 | $60,000 | 4,142,776 | 737 |
| 28 | Minnesota | $92,603 | $63,000 | 5,576,606 | 898 |
| 29 | Wyoming | $82,610 | $55,000 | 579,315 | 117 |
| 30 | Alaska | $88,108 | $65,000 | 739,795 | 152 |
| 31 | Connecticut | $87,991 | $60,000 | 3,588,184 | 519 |
| 32 | Utah | $81,837 | $54,000 | 3,101,833 | 608 |
| 33 | Wisconsin | $86,271 | $58,000 | 5,795,483 | 763 |
| 34 | Maine | $86,870 | $59,000 | 1,335,907 | 168 |
| 35 | West Virginia | $82,243 | $55,000 | 1,815,857 | 197 |
| 36 | Idaho | $83,376 | $56,000 | 1,716,943 | 233 |
| 37 | Illinois | $81,794 | $55,000 | 12,802,023 | 1,746 |
| 38 | Alabama | $83,115 | $54,000 | 4,874,747 | 482 |
| 39 | Arkansas | $80,791 | $53,000 | 3,004,279 | 338 |
| 40 | Louisiana | $84,087 | $53,000 | 4,684,333 | 308 |
| 41 | Colorado | $79,587 | $53,000 | 5,607,154 | 937 |
| 42 | Hawaii | $67,052 | $51,000 | 1,427,538 | 220 |
| 43 | Nebraska | $75,602 | $51,000 | 1,920,076 | 362 |
| 44 | Kentucky | $79,335 | $53,000 | 4,454,189 | 396 |
| 45 | Indiana | $79,703 | $53,000 | 6,666,818 | 677 |
| 46 | Texas | $76,079 | $49,000 | 28,304,596 | 2,891 |
| 47 | Florida | $73,599 | $46,000 | 20,984,400 | 2,329 |
| 48 | Georgia | $74,850 | $49,000 | 10,429,379 | 1,322 |
| 49 | Missouri | $74,730 | $50,000 | 6,113,532 | 643 |
| 50 | Oklahoma | $73,400 | $48,000 | 3,930,864 | 339 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $70,571 | $45,000 | 2,984,100 | 204 |
Highest paying states for managers information technology specialist
| Rank | State | Avg. Manager Information Technology Specialist Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rhode Island | $118,137 |
| 2 | Washington | $112,794 |
| 3 | California | $115,415 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $112,945 |
| 5 | Virginia | $104,355 |
| 6 | North Dakota | $98,712 |
| 7 | Pennsylvania | $115,535 |
| 8 | New Jersey | $116,671 |
| 9 | New Hampshire | $108,637 |
| 10 | New York | $113,746 |
| 11 | New Mexico | $106,792 |
| 12 | North Carolina | $103,038 |
| 13 | District of Columbia | $103,631 |
| 14 | Ohio | $99,845 |
| 15 | Nevada | $98,531 |
| 16 | Vermont | $96,228 |
| 17 | Delaware | $99,972 |
| 18 | Maryland | $98,972 |
| 19 | South Dakota | $92,761 |
| 20 | Kansas | $99,656 |
| 21 | Montana | $95,779 |
| 22 | Tennessee | $95,247 |
| 23 | Arizona | $88,344 |
| 24 | Iowa | $88,682 |
| 25 | Michigan | $96,774 |
| 26 | South Carolina | $95,970 |
| 27 | Oregon | $88,793 |
| 28 | Minnesota | $92,603 |
| 29 | Wyoming | $82,610 |
| 30 | Alaska | $88,108 |
| 31 | Connecticut | $87,991 |
| 32 | Utah | $81,837 |
| 33 | Wisconsin | $86,271 |
| 34 | Maine | $86,870 |
| 35 | West Virginia | $82,243 |
| 36 | Idaho | $83,376 |
| 37 | Illinois | $81,794 |
| 38 | Alabama | $83,115 |
| 39 | Arkansas | $80,791 |
| 40 | Louisiana | $84,087 |
| 41 | Colorado | $79,587 |
| 42 | Hawaii | $67,052 |
| 43 | Nebraska | $75,602 |
| 44 | Kentucky | $79,335 |
| 45 | Indiana | $79,703 |
| 46 | Texas | $76,079 |
| 47 | Florida | $73,599 |
| 48 | Georgia | $74,850 |
| 49 | Missouri | $74,730 |
| 50 | Oklahoma | $73,400 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $70,571 |
Expert opinions on the best states for managers information technology specialist
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for manager information technology specialists to find work opportunities?
Kevin Scheibe Ph.D.
Professor of Information Systems and Business Analytics, Iowa State University
Interestingly, the organizations that engage with our university to hire students for internships and full-time positions are still there. While hiring for some companies has declined, others have contacted us with more new posts. Our university career fair will be entirely virtual this year, so it will be interesting to see the data afterward. We have consistently seen the demand for students, in the Midwest, and I do not see that changing. There may be an increased interest as people can work in exciting and challenging careers without relocating to large metropolitan areas.
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Updated January 8, 2025