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Dr. Ted Junseok Song
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Do you wonder which states in the U.S. are the best for mobile app developers? If so, we have the full list of best to worst states for mobile app developer 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 Oregon is the best state in the country for mobile app developers.
In order to get you the best states for mobile app developers, 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 Midwest is best for mobile app developers, and the Northeast is the worst. Seattle, WA is the best city in the country for mobile app developer jobs, where as Oregon is the best state in the country.
10 best states for mobile app developers in 2025
1. Oregon
Total mobile app developer jobs: 839 Average annual salary: $125,288 Lowest 10 percent earn: $92,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $169,000 Location Quotient: 1.22
2. Nevada
Total mobile app developer jobs: 350 Average annual salary: $115,711 Lowest 10 percent earn: $84,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $158,000 Location Quotient: 1.01
3. Washington
Total mobile app developer jobs: 1,126 Average annual salary: $133,146 Lowest 10 percent earn: $98,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $180,000 Location Quotient: 0.93
4. Massachusetts
Total mobile app developer jobs: 1,507 Average annual salary: $117,501 Lowest 10 percent earn: $84,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $162,000 Location Quotient: 0.99
5. Pennsylvania
Total mobile app developer jobs: 1,992 Average annual salary: $109,491 Lowest 10 percent earn: $80,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $149,000 Location Quotient: 1.03
6. Idaho
Total mobile app developer jobs: 290 Average annual salary: $106,718 Lowest 10 percent earn: $78,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $145,000 Location Quotient: 1.06
7. Minnesota
Total mobile app developer jobs: 1,045 Average annual salary: $110,444 Lowest 10 percent earn: $82,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $148,000 Location Quotient: 0.95
8. California
Total mobile app developer jobs: 5,562 Average annual salary: $115,013 Lowest 10 percent earn: $84,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $157,000 Location Quotient: 1.15
9. Arizona
Total mobile app developer jobs: 1,006 Average annual salary: $105,363 Lowest 10 percent earn: $78,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $141,000 Location Quotient: 1.04
10. Utah
Total mobile app developer jobs: 677 Average annual salary: $99,540 Lowest 10 percent earn: $73,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $135,000 Location Quotient: 1.28
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Detailed list of the best states for a mobile app developer
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oregon | $125,288 | $92,000 | 4,142,776 | 839 |
| 2 | Nevada | $115,711 | $84,000 | 2,998,039 | 350 |
| 3 | Washington | $133,146 | $98,000 | 7,405,743 | 1,126 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $117,501 | $84,000 | 6,859,819 | 1,507 |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | $109,491 | $80,000 | 12,805,537 | 1,992 |
| 6 | Idaho | $106,718 | $78,000 | 1,716,943 | 290 |
| 7 | Minnesota | $110,444 | $82,000 | 5,576,606 | 1,045 |
| 8 | California | $115,013 | $84,000 | 39,536,653 | 5,562 |
| 9 | Arizona | $105,363 | $78,000 | 7,016,270 | 1,006 |
| 10 | Utah | $99,540 | $73,000 | 3,101,833 | 677 |
| 11 | New Jersey | $104,475 | $76,000 | 9,005,644 | 1,613 |
| 12 | North Carolina | $102,055 | $76,000 | 10,273,419 | 1,488 |
| 13 | New Hampshire | $104,042 | $74,000 | 1,342,795 | 272 |
| 14 | Rhode Island | $97,343 | $70,000 | 1,059,639 | 329 |
| 15 | Maryland | $105,371 | $77,000 | 6,052,177 | 1,424 |
| 16 | Maine | $102,504 | $73,000 | 1,335,907 | 195 |
| 17 | Ohio | $96,670 | $71,000 | 11,658,609 | 1,695 |
| 18 | Virginia | $99,786 | $74,000 | 8,470,020 | 2,570 |
| 19 | Vermont | $96,786 | $69,000 | 623,657 | 183 |
| 20 | Wyoming | $93,921 | $69,000 | 579,315 | 120 |
| 21 | Delaware | $97,886 | $72,000 | 961,939 | 208 |
| 22 | South Carolina | $99,798 | $74,000 | 5,024,369 | 450 |
| 23 | Colorado | $99,148 | $73,000 | 5,607,154 | 966 |
| 24 | District of Columbia | $95,355 | $70,000 | 693,972 | 561 |
| 25 | West Virginia | $96,158 | $71,000 | 1,815,857 | 181 |
| 26 | New Mexico | $92,500 | $68,000 | 2,088,070 | 359 |
| 27 | Montana | $92,289 | $68,000 | 1,050,493 | 229 |
| 28 | Tennessee | $94,711 | $70,000 | 6,715,984 | 708 |
| 29 | Connecticut | $98,969 | $71,000 | 3,588,184 | 473 |
| 30 | Michigan | $93,754 | $69,000 | 9,962,311 | 1,059 |
| 31 | New York | $97,203 | $70,000 | 19,849,399 | 1,889 |
| 32 | North Dakota | $90,094 | $67,000 | 755,393 | 151 |
| 33 | Wisconsin | $91,960 | $68,000 | 5,795,483 | 766 |
| 34 | Georgia | $92,221 | $69,000 | 10,429,379 | 1,523 |
| 35 | Indiana | $90,474 | $67,000 | 6,666,818 | 957 |
| 36 | Florida | $94,365 | $69,000 | 20,984,400 | 2,222 |
| 37 | Nebraska | $88,640 | $66,000 | 1,920,076 | 391 |
| 38 | Kansas | $89,168 | $66,000 | 2,913,123 | 487 |
| 39 | Oklahoma | $92,073 | $68,000 | 3,930,864 | 310 |
| 40 | Iowa | $90,725 | $67,000 | 3,145,711 | 454 |
| 41 | Alaska | $86,963 | $69,000 | 739,795 | 145 |
| 42 | Texas | $84,722 | $63,000 | 28,304,596 | 3,669 |
| 43 | Arkansas | $86,565 | $64,000 | 3,004,279 | 373 |
| 44 | Illinois | $89,027 | $66,000 | 12,802,023 | 1,845 |
| 45 | Hawaii | $89,562 | $71,000 | 1,427,538 | 112 |
| 46 | Kentucky | $85,577 | $63,000 | 4,454,189 | 517 |
| 47 | South Dakota | $83,642 | $62,000 | 869,666 | 154 |
| 48 | Mississippi | $85,968 | $64,000 | 2,984,100 | 175 |
| 49 | Missouri | $84,175 | $62,000 | 6,113,532 | 839 |
| 50 | Louisiana | $85,432 | $63,000 | 4,684,333 | 380 |
| 51 | Alabama | $83,089 | $62,000 | 4,874,747 | 577 |
Highest paying states for mobile app developers
| Rank | State | Avg. Mobile APP Developer Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oregon | $125,288 |
| 2 | Nevada | $115,711 |
| 3 | Washington | $133,146 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $117,501 |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | $109,491 |
| 6 | Idaho | $106,718 |
| 7 | Minnesota | $110,444 |
| 8 | California | $115,013 |
| 9 | Arizona | $105,363 |
| 10 | Utah | $99,540 |
| 11 | New Jersey | $104,475 |
| 12 | North Carolina | $102,055 |
| 13 | New Hampshire | $104,042 |
| 14 | Rhode Island | $97,343 |
| 15 | Maryland | $105,371 |
| 16 | Maine | $102,504 |
| 17 | Ohio | $96,670 |
| 18 | Virginia | $99,786 |
| 19 | Vermont | $96,786 |
| 20 | Wyoming | $93,921 |
| 21 | Delaware | $97,886 |
| 22 | South Carolina | $99,798 |
| 23 | Colorado | $99,148 |
| 24 | District of Columbia | $95,355 |
| 25 | West Virginia | $96,158 |
| 26 | New Mexico | $92,500 |
| 27 | Montana | $92,289 |
| 28 | Tennessee | $94,711 |
| 29 | Connecticut | $98,969 |
| 30 | Michigan | $93,754 |
| 31 | New York | $97,203 |
| 32 | North Dakota | $90,094 |
| 33 | Wisconsin | $91,960 |
| 34 | Georgia | $92,221 |
| 35 | Indiana | $90,474 |
| 36 | Florida | $94,365 |
| 37 | Nebraska | $88,640 |
| 38 | Kansas | $89,168 |
| 39 | Oklahoma | $92,073 |
| 40 | Iowa | $90,725 |
| 41 | Alaska | $86,963 |
| 42 | Texas | $84,722 |
| 43 | Arkansas | $86,565 |
| 44 | Illinois | $89,027 |
| 45 | Hawaii | $89,562 |
| 46 | Kentucky | $85,577 |
| 47 | South Dakota | $83,642 |
| 48 | Mississippi | $85,968 |
| 49 | Missouri | $84,175 |
| 50 | Louisiana | $85,432 |
| 51 | Alabama | $83,089 |
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Dr. Ted Junseok Song
Associate Professor of Engineering, John Brown University
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Updated January 8, 2025