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Best states for a senior computer programmer/analyst
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It seems like senior computer programmer/analysts are becoming more and more common across America. But working conditions and demand for senior computer programmer/analysts aren't the same everywhere in the U.S. Our research found that Oregon is the best state for senior computer programmer/analysts, while New Jersey and California are ranked highest in terms of median salary. Oregon has a median salary of $83,918 and New Jersey has the highest median salary among all 50 states for senior computer programmer/analysts.
To do that, we looked at the most recent data we have available for the following criteria -- average annual wages, and availability of jobs for senior computer programmer/analysts.We found that the Northeast is best for senior computer programmer/analysts, and the West is the worst. San Francisco, CA is the best city in the country for senior computer programmer/analyst jobs, where as Oregon is the best state in the country.
10 best states for senior computer programmer/analysts in 2026
1. Oregon
Total senior computer programmer/analyst jobs: 357 Average annual salary: $83,918 Lowest 10 percent earn: $65,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $107,000 Location Quotient: 1.06
2. Nevada
Total senior computer programmer/analyst jobs: 171 Average annual salary: $83,534 Lowest 10 percent earn: $64,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $108,000 Location Quotient: 1.01
3. Virginia
Total senior computer programmer/analyst jobs: 1,157 Average annual salary: $81,872 Lowest 10 percent earn: $64,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $104,000 Location Quotient: 1.51
4. New Jersey
Total senior computer programmer/analyst jobs: 554 Average annual salary: $85,536 Lowest 10 percent earn: $67,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $108,000 Location Quotient: 0.86
5. California
Total senior computer programmer/analyst jobs: 2,816 Average annual salary: $84,289 Lowest 10 percent earn: $65,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $109,000 Location Quotient: 1.19
6. Montana
Total senior computer programmer/analyst jobs: 95 Average annual salary: $74,410 Lowest 10 percent earn: $59,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $93,000 Location Quotient: 1.02
7. District of Columbia
Total senior computer programmer/analyst jobs: 345 Average annual salary: $80,954 Lowest 10 percent earn: $63,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $103,000 Location Quotient: 2.53
8. Washington
Total senior computer programmer/analyst jobs: 553 Average annual salary: $80,025 Lowest 10 percent earn: $63,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $101,000 Location Quotient: 0.93
9. Iowa
Total senior computer programmer/analyst jobs: 231 Average annual salary: $75,342 Lowest 10 percent earn: $60,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $93,000 Location Quotient: 0.78
10. Alabama
Total senior computer programmer/analyst jobs: 328 Average annual salary: $74,071 Lowest 10 percent earn: $60,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $90,000 Location Quotient: 0.92
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Detailed list of the best states for a senior computer programmer/analyst
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oregon | $83,918 | $65,000 | 4,142,776 | 357 |
| 2 | Nevada | $83,534 | $64,000 | 2,998,039 | 171 |
| 3 | Virginia | $81,872 | $64,000 | 8,470,020 | 1,157 |
| 4 | New Jersey | $85,536 | $67,000 | 9,005,644 | 554 |
| 5 | California | $84,289 | $65,000 | 39,536,653 | 2,816 |
| 6 | Montana | $74,410 | $59,000 | 1,050,493 | 95 |
| 7 | District of Columbia | $80,954 | $63,000 | 693,972 | 345 |
| 8 | Washington | $80,025 | $63,000 | 7,405,743 | 553 |
| 9 | Iowa | $75,342 | $60,000 | 3,145,711 | 231 |
| 10 | Alabama | $74,071 | $60,000 | 4,874,747 | 328 |
| 11 | Nebraska | $74,342 | $60,000 | 1,920,076 | 151 |
| 12 | Illinois | $74,032 | $59,000 | 12,802,023 | 997 |
| 13 | Maryland | $74,556 | $58,000 | 6,052,177 | 846 |
| 14 | Louisiana | $74,933 | $60,000 | 4,684,333 | 174 |
| 15 | Arizona | $71,109 | $56,000 | 7,016,270 | 586 |
| 16 | Texas | $72,086 | $58,000 | 28,304,596 | 1,592 |
| 17 | Delaware | $72,554 | $56,000 | 961,939 | 122 |
| 18 | South Carolina | $74,314 | $59,000 | 5,024,369 | 232 |
| 19 | Idaho | $71,944 | $56,000 | 1,716,943 | 124 |
| 20 | Florida | $72,280 | $59,000 | 20,984,400 | 1,252 |
| 21 | Rhode Island | $70,337 | $56,000 | 1,059,639 | 108 |
| 22 | South Dakota | $69,349 | $56,000 | 869,666 | 78 |
| 23 | Utah | $71,269 | $55,000 | 3,101,833 | 248 |
| 24 | New Mexico | $70,069 | $56,000 | 2,088,070 | 157 |
| 25 | Kentucky | $70,544 | $56,000 | 4,454,189 | 228 |
| 26 | Georgia | $70,132 | $56,000 | 10,429,379 | 861 |
| 27 | Wisconsin | $69,653 | $56,000 | 5,795,483 | 378 |
| 28 | West Virginia | $69,911 | $55,000 | 1,815,857 | 87 |
| 29 | Arkansas | $70,136 | $57,000 | 3,004,279 | 145 |
| 30 | North Dakota | $68,835 | $56,000 | 755,393 | 67 |
| 31 | Mississippi | $69,783 | $56,000 | 2,984,100 | 134 |
| 32 | Alaska | $65,752 | $58,000 | 739,795 | 117 |
| 33 | Maine | $70,739 | $58,000 | 1,335,907 | 80 |
| 34 | Pennsylvania | $70,005 | $54,000 | 12,805,537 | 723 |
| 35 | North Carolina | $68,809 | $54,000 | 10,273,419 | 728 |
| 36 | Wyoming | $66,370 | $53,000 | 579,315 | 64 |
| 37 | New York | $70,229 | $55,000 | 19,849,399 | 1,015 |
| 38 | Hawaii | $65,403 | $57,000 | 1,427,538 | 137 |
| 39 | Ohio | $67,952 | $53,000 | 11,658,609 | 676 |
| 40 | Massachusetts | $67,912 | $54,000 | 6,859,819 | 897 |
| 41 | Oklahoma | $68,481 | $56,000 | 3,930,864 | 160 |
| 42 | Connecticut | $66,211 | $52,000 | 3,588,184 | 310 |
| 43 | Minnesota | $68,180 | $55,000 | 5,576,606 | 461 |
| 44 | Indiana | $66,808 | $53,000 | 6,666,818 | 406 |
| 45 | Colorado | $65,247 | $52,000 | 5,607,154 | 535 |
| 46 | Vermont | $61,744 | $50,000 | 623,657 | 73 |
| 47 | Michigan | $65,035 | $51,000 | 9,962,311 | 551 |
| 48 | Tennessee | $64,316 | $52,000 | 6,715,984 | 361 |
| 49 | New Hampshire | $64,103 | $51,000 | 1,342,795 | 131 |
| 50 | Kansas | $63,185 | $51,000 | 2,913,123 | 215 |
| 51 | Missouri | $65,037 | $52,000 | 6,113,532 | 354 |
Highest paying states for senior computer programmer/analysts
| Rank | State | Avg. Senior Computer Programmer/Analyst Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oregon | $83,918 |
| 2 | Nevada | $83,534 |
| 3 | Virginia | $81,872 |
| 4 | New Jersey | $85,536 |
| 5 | California | $84,289 |
| 6 | Montana | $74,410 |
| 7 | District of Columbia | $80,954 |
| 8 | Washington | $80,025 |
| 9 | Iowa | $75,342 |
| 10 | Alabama | $74,071 |
| 11 | Nebraska | $74,342 |
| 12 | Illinois | $74,032 |
| 13 | Maryland | $74,556 |
| 14 | Louisiana | $74,933 |
| 15 | Arizona | $71,109 |
| 16 | Texas | $72,086 |
| 17 | Delaware | $72,554 |
| 18 | South Carolina | $74,314 |
| 19 | Idaho | $71,944 |
| 20 | Florida | $72,280 |
| 21 | Rhode Island | $70,337 |
| 22 | South Dakota | $69,349 |
| 23 | Utah | $71,269 |
| 24 | New Mexico | $70,069 |
| 25 | Kentucky | $70,544 |
| 26 | Georgia | $70,132 |
| 27 | Wisconsin | $69,653 |
| 28 | West Virginia | $69,911 |
| 29 | Arkansas | $70,136 |
| 30 | North Dakota | $68,835 |
| 31 | Mississippi | $69,783 |
| 32 | Alaska | $65,752 |
| 33 | Maine | $70,739 |
| 34 | Pennsylvania | $70,005 |
| 35 | North Carolina | $68,809 |
| 36 | Wyoming | $66,370 |
| 37 | New York | $70,229 |
| 38 | Hawaii | $65,403 |
| 39 | Ohio | $67,952 |
| 40 | Massachusetts | $67,912 |
| 41 | Oklahoma | $68,481 |
| 42 | Connecticut | $66,211 |
| 43 | Minnesota | $68,180 |
| 44 | Indiana | $66,808 |
| 45 | Colorado | $65,247 |
| 46 | Vermont | $61,744 |
| 47 | Michigan | $65,035 |
| 48 | Tennessee | $64,316 |
| 49 | New Hampshire | $64,103 |
| 50 | Kansas | $63,185 |
| 51 | Missouri | $65,037 |
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Updated January 8, 2025