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Resource analyst opportunities vary in different parts of the country. In order to help you determine the best states for resource analysts, we ranked all fifty states from best to worst for resource analysts.Our research found that New Jersey is the best state for resource analysts, while New Jersey and Maryland are ranked highest in terms of median salary. New Jersey has a median salary of $83,952 and New Jersey has the highest median salary among all 50 states for resource analysts.
In order to get you the best states for resource analysts, 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 New Jersey is the best state for resource analyst jobs, whereas Arkansas is the worst.
10 best states for resource analysts in 2025
1. New Jersey
Total resource analyst jobs: 1,076 Average annual salary: $83,952 Lowest 10 percent earn: $57,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $121,000 Location Quotient: 1.13
2. Virginia
Total resource analyst jobs: 2,542 Average annual salary: $72,392 Lowest 10 percent earn: $48,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $107,000 Location Quotient: 2.25
3. Rhode Island
Total resource analyst jobs: 175 Average annual salary: $71,851 Lowest 10 percent earn: $50,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $103,000 Location Quotient: 1.2
4. Texas
Total resource analyst jobs: 2,717 Average annual salary: $75,446 Lowest 10 percent earn: $49,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $114,000 Location Quotient: 1.12
5. Connecticut
Total resource analyst jobs: 421 Average annual salary: $73,539 Lowest 10 percent earn: $50,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $106,000 Location Quotient: 1.06
6. Arizona
Total resource analyst jobs: 891 Average annual salary: $67,361 Lowest 10 percent earn: $45,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $99,000 Location Quotient: 1.27
7. District of Columbia
Total resource analyst jobs: 935 Average annual salary: $74,322 Lowest 10 percent earn: $50,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $109,000 Location Quotient: 4.65
8. Massachusetts
Total resource analyst jobs: 1,325 Average annual salary: $71,115 Lowest 10 percent earn: $49,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $101,000 Location Quotient: 1.2
9. New York
Total resource analyst jobs: 2,290 Average annual salary: $67,188 Lowest 10 percent earn: $46,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $97,000 Location Quotient: 1.49
10. Missouri
Total resource analyst jobs: 614 Average annual salary: $68,104 Lowest 10 percent earn: $46,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $98,000 Location Quotient: 0.87
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Detailed list of the best states for a resource analyst
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Jersey | $83,952 | $57,000 | 9,005,644 | 1,076 |
| 2 | Virginia | $72,392 | $48,000 | 8,470,020 | 2,542 |
| 3 | Rhode Island | $71,851 | $50,000 | 1,059,639 | 175 |
| 4 | Texas | $75,446 | $49,000 | 28,304,596 | 2,717 |
| 5 | Connecticut | $73,539 | $50,000 | 3,588,184 | 421 |
| 6 | Arizona | $67,361 | $45,000 | 7,016,270 | 891 |
| 7 | District of Columbia | $74,322 | $50,000 | 693,972 | 935 |
| 8 | Massachusetts | $71,115 | $49,000 | 6,859,819 | 1,325 |
| 9 | New York | $67,188 | $46,000 | 19,849,399 | 2,290 |
| 10 | Missouri | $68,104 | $46,000 | 6,113,532 | 614 |
| 11 | Delaware | $64,639 | $44,000 | 961,939 | 250 |
| 12 | Maryland | $77,762 | $53,000 | 6,052,177 | 0 |
| 13 | North Carolina | $64,435 | $43,000 | 10,273,419 | 1,233 |
| 14 | Illinois | $64,302 | $44,000 | 12,802,023 | 1,746 |
| 15 | Washington | $68,058 | $47,000 | 7,405,743 | 845 |
| 16 | Oregon | $66,235 | $45,000 | 4,142,776 | 561 |
| 17 | Alaska | $63,128 | $55,000 | 739,795 | 128 |
| 18 | Wisconsin | $64,466 | $44,000 | 5,795,483 | 544 |
| 19 | Pennsylvania | $63,416 | $43,000 | 12,805,537 | 1,332 |
| 20 | Minnesota | $63,471 | $44,000 | 5,576,606 | 789 |
| 21 | Vermont | $61,323 | $43,000 | 623,657 | 111 |
| 22 | Colorado | $61,690 | $43,000 | 5,607,154 | 941 |
| 23 | New Hampshire | $62,370 | $44,000 | 1,342,795 | 174 |
| 24 | California | $61,332 | $40,000 | 39,536,653 | 4,131 |
| 25 | Florida | $58,484 | $37,000 | 20,984,400 | 1,835 |
| 26 | South Dakota | $59,360 | $41,000 | 869,666 | 105 |
| 27 | Alabama | $60,554 | $39,000 | 4,874,747 | 0 |
| 28 | Hawaii | $56,449 | $44,000 | 1,427,538 | 168 |
| 29 | Kentucky | $57,189 | $38,000 | 4,454,189 | 390 |
| 30 | Maine | $60,382 | $43,000 | 1,335,907 | 124 |
| 31 | Iowa | $59,744 | $41,000 | 3,145,711 | 0 |
| 32 | West Virginia | $57,083 | $38,000 | 1,815,857 | 131 |
| 33 | Nevada | $54,592 | $36,000 | 2,998,039 | 288 |
| 34 | Wyoming | $49,823 | $35,000 | 579,315 | 99 |
| 35 | Ohio | $54,129 | $36,000 | 11,658,609 | 1,090 |
| 36 | Nebraska | $52,627 | $36,000 | 1,920,076 | 254 |
| 37 | Louisiana | $56,814 | $36,000 | 4,684,333 | 243 |
| 38 | Michigan | $55,733 | $38,000 | 9,962,311 | 0 |
| 39 | Georgia | $56,031 | $37,000 | 10,429,379 | 0 |
| 40 | Idaho | $50,528 | $35,000 | 1,716,943 | 176 |
| 41 | Montana | $50,289 | $35,000 | 1,050,493 | 136 |
| 42 | Kansas | $50,075 | $34,000 | 2,913,123 | 310 |
| 43 | Mississippi | $50,038 | $32,000 | 2,984,100 | 202 |
| 44 | New Mexico | $48,244 | $32,000 | 2,088,070 | 228 |
| 45 | Utah | $44,172 | $30,000 | 3,101,833 | 468 |
| 46 | North Dakota | $48,963 | $34,000 | 755,393 | 101 |
| 47 | Tennessee | $47,871 | $32,000 | 6,715,984 | 609 |
| 48 | Oklahoma | $48,564 | $32,000 | 3,930,864 | 265 |
| 49 | Indiana | $47,386 | $32,000 | 6,666,818 | 644 |
| 50 | South Carolina | $48,106 | $31,000 | 5,024,369 | 350 |
| 51 | Arkansas | $40,063 | $27,000 | 3,004,279 | 258 |
Highest paying states for resource analysts
| Rank | State | Avg. Resource Analyst Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Jersey | $83,952 |
| 2 | Virginia | $72,392 |
| 3 | Rhode Island | $71,851 |
| 4 | Texas | $75,446 |
| 5 | Connecticut | $73,539 |
| 6 | Arizona | $67,361 |
| 7 | District of Columbia | $74,322 |
| 8 | Massachusetts | $71,115 |
| 9 | New York | $67,188 |
| 10 | Missouri | $68,104 |
| 11 | Delaware | $64,639 |
| 12 | Maryland | $77,762 |
| 13 | North Carolina | $64,435 |
| 14 | Illinois | $64,302 |
| 15 | Washington | $68,058 |
| 16 | Oregon | $66,235 |
| 17 | Alaska | $63,128 |
| 18 | Wisconsin | $64,466 |
| 19 | Pennsylvania | $63,416 |
| 20 | Minnesota | $63,471 |
| 21 | Vermont | $61,323 |
| 22 | Colorado | $61,690 |
| 23 | New Hampshire | $62,370 |
| 24 | California | $61,332 |
| 25 | Florida | $58,484 |
| 26 | South Dakota | $59,360 |
| 27 | Alabama | $60,554 |
| 28 | Hawaii | $56,449 |
| 29 | Kentucky | $57,189 |
| 30 | Maine | $60,382 |
| 31 | Iowa | $59,744 |
| 32 | West Virginia | $57,083 |
| 33 | Nevada | $54,592 |
| 34 | Wyoming | $49,823 |
| 35 | Ohio | $54,129 |
| 36 | Nebraska | $52,627 |
| 37 | Louisiana | $56,814 |
| 38 | Michigan | $55,733 |
| 39 | Georgia | $56,031 |
| 40 | Idaho | $50,528 |
| 41 | Montana | $50,289 |
| 42 | Kansas | $50,075 |
| 43 | Mississippi | $50,038 |
| 44 | New Mexico | $48,244 |
| 45 | Utah | $44,172 |
| 46 | North Dakota | $48,963 |
| 47 | Tennessee | $47,871 |
| 48 | Oklahoma | $48,564 |
| 49 | Indiana | $47,386 |
| 50 | South Carolina | $48,106 |
| 51 | Arkansas | $40,063 |
Expert opinions on the best states for resource analysts
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for resource analysts to find work opportunities?
Dr. Richard Greggory Johnson III
Department Chair & Professor Director, USF Institutional Review Board (IRB/Ethics) Social Equity Fulbright Scholar, University of San Francisco
Nonprofits will still be a great place to find a position. Also, the public sector will hire, as well.
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Updated January 8, 2025