Best states for a systems accountant

Q: What is the best state for systems accountants?

The best state to be a systems accountant is Rhode Island based on systems accountant salaries and job opportunities.

Q: What is the highest paying state for systems accountants?

The highest paying state for systems accountants is North Dakota based on Zippia’s salary database.

Q: What is the worst state for systems accountants?

The worst state for systems accountants is Hawaii, 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 systems accountant 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. As systems accountants are popular in the U.S., we wanted to bring you a list of the best states for systems accountants. In case you are trying to decide where to start your career as a systems accountant, or if you are considering moving to a different city or state, we got you covered.

In order to get you the best states for systems accountants, we looked at our data on jobs and wages -- specifically the average annual wage and the number of available jobs per capita.Rhode Island is the best state, and South Kingstown is the city with the highest pay for systems accountants.

10 best states for systems accountants in 2025

1. Rhode Island
Total systems accountant jobs: 194
Average annual salary: $73,565
Lowest 10 percent earn: $52,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $103,000
Location Quotient:
1.29
Systems accountant jobs in Rhode Island
2. Massachusetts
Total systems accountant jobs: 1,644
Average annual salary: $67,177
Lowest 10 percent earn: $47,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $94,000
Location Quotient:
1.44
Systems accountant jobs in Massachusetts
3. New Hampshire
Total systems accountant jobs: 246
Average annual salary: $67,919
Lowest 10 percent earn: $48,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $95,000
Location Quotient:
1.13
Systems accountant jobs in New Hampshire
4. New York
Total systems accountant jobs: 1,778
Average annual salary: $72,410
Lowest 10 percent earn: $51,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $101,000
Location Quotient:
1.12
Systems accountant jobs in New York
5. Delaware
Total systems accountant jobs: 196
Average annual salary: $66,149
Lowest 10 percent earn: $46,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $93,000
Location Quotient:
1.26
Systems accountant jobs in Delaware
6. District of Columbia
Total systems accountant jobs: 193
Average annual salary: $97,240
Lowest 10 percent earn: $68,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $137,000
Location Quotient:
0.93
Systems accountant jobs in District of Columbia
7. Georgia
Total systems accountant jobs: 1,227
Average annual salary: $73,541
Lowest 10 percent earn: $51,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $105,000
Location Quotient:
0.96
Systems accountant jobs in Georgia
8. Oregon
Total systems accountant jobs: 619
Average annual salary: $65,807
Lowest 10 percent earn: $45,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $94,000
Location Quotient:
1.21
Systems accountant jobs in Oregon
9. New Jersey
Total systems accountant jobs: 907
Average annual salary: $72,774
Lowest 10 percent earn: $51,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $102,000
Location Quotient:
0.92
Systems accountant jobs in New Jersey
10. Michigan
Total systems accountant jobs: 1,011
Average annual salary: $60,779
Lowest 10 percent earn: $43,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $85,000
Location Quotient:
1.05
Systems accountant jobs in Michigan

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Detailed list of the best states for a systems accountant

Rank	State	Average salary	Lowest 10% earn	Population	Job count
1	Rhode Island	$73,565	$52,000	1,059,639	194
2	Massachusetts	$67,177	$47,000	6,859,819	1,644
3	New Hampshire	$67,919	$48,000	1,342,795	246
4	New York	$72,410	$51,000	19,849,399	1,778
5	Delaware	$66,149	$46,000	961,939	196
6	District of Columbia	$97,240	$68,000	693,972	193
7	Georgia	$73,541	$51,000	10,429,379	1,227
8	Oregon	$65,807	$45,000	4,142,776	619
9	New Jersey	$72,774	$51,000	9,005,644	907
10	Michigan	$60,779	$43,000	9,962,311	1,011
11	Illinois	$60,897	$44,000	12,802,023	1,710
12	North Carolina	$61,064	$42,000	10,273,419	1,189
13	Montana	$58,904	$43,000	1,050,493	163
14	Mississippi	$59,908	$41,000	2,984,100	262
15	Texas	$56,986	$40,000	28,304,596	3,312
16	Washington	$58,840	$41,000	7,405,743	1,157
17	Wisconsin	$58,358	$42,000	5,795,483	689
18	Ohio	$57,502	$40,000	11,658,609	1,249
19	Connecticut	$57,511	$40,000	3,588,184	571
20	Nevada	$56,683	$39,000	2,998,039	311
21	Oklahoma	$57,702	$41,000	3,930,864	357
22	Pennsylvania	$56,798	$40,000	12,805,537	1,505
23	Virginia	$64,417	$45,000	8,470,020	577
24	Maryland	$65,818	$46,000	6,052,177	442
25	Vermont	$55,525	$39,000	623,657	119
26	Idaho	$56,122	$39,000	1,716,943	203
27	New Mexico	$53,139	$37,000	2,088,070	295
28	Indiana	$55,879	$40,000	6,666,818	609
29	Tennessee	$53,680	$38,000	6,715,984	717
30	California	$61,300	$43,000	39,536,653	2,396
31	Alaska	$52,131	$40,000	739,795	134
32	Louisiana	$55,771	$38,000	4,684,333	305
33	Missouri	$53,014	$38,000	6,113,532	800
34	Arizona	$50,038	$35,000	7,016,270	1,083
35	Arkansas	$53,429	$37,000	3,004,279	279
36	Colorado	$57,101	$40,000	5,607,154	527
37	Iowa	$50,171	$36,000	3,145,711	500
38	Kentucky	$52,270	$37,000	4,454,189	342
39	Maine	$52,693	$37,000	1,335,907	152
40	Wyoming	$47,351	$34,000	579,315	103
41	Kansas	$50,791	$36,000	2,913,123	334
42	Florida	$47,558	$32,000	20,984,400	2,342
43	West Virginia	$49,106	$34,000	1,815,857	172
44	Nebraska	$48,542	$35,000	1,920,076	292
45	South Dakota	$46,490	$34,000	869,666	146
46	Minnesota	$48,932	$35,000	5,576,606	893
47	Utah	$50,711	$35,000	3,101,833	224
48	North Dakota	$43,885	$32,000	755,393	129
49	Alabama	$49,939	$34,000	4,874,747	236
50	South Carolina	$48,000	$33,000	5,024,369	501
51	Hawaii	$43,965	$36,000	1,427,538	49

Highest paying states for systems accountants

Rank	State	Avg. Systems Accountant Salary
1	Rhode Island	$73,565
2	Massachusetts	$67,177
3	New Hampshire	$67,919
4	New York	$72,410
5	Delaware	$66,149
6	District of Columbia	$97,240
7	Georgia	$73,541
8	Oregon	$65,807
9	New Jersey	$72,774
10	Michigan	$60,779
11	Illinois	$60,897
12	North Carolina	$61,064
13	Montana	$58,904
14	Mississippi	$59,908
15	Texas	$56,986
16	Washington	$58,840
17	Wisconsin	$58,358
18	Ohio	$57,502
19	Connecticut	$57,511
20	Nevada	$56,683
21	Oklahoma	$57,702
22	Pennsylvania	$56,798
23	Virginia	$64,417
24	Maryland	$65,818
25	Vermont	$55,525
26	Idaho	$56,122
27	New Mexico	$53,139
28	Indiana	$55,879
29	Tennessee	$53,680
30	California	$61,300
31	Alaska	$52,131
32	Louisiana	$55,771
33	Missouri	$53,014
34	Arizona	$50,038
35	Arkansas	$53,429
36	Colorado	$57,101
37	Iowa	$50,171
38	Kentucky	$52,270
39	Maine	$52,693
40	Wyoming	$47,351
41	Kansas	$50,791
42	Florida	$47,558
43	West Virginia	$49,106
44	Nebraska	$48,542
45	South Dakota	$46,490
46	Minnesota	$48,932
47	Utah	$50,711
48	North Dakota	$43,885
49	Alabama	$49,939
50	South Carolina	$48,000
51	Hawaii	$43,965

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Updated January 8, 2025

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Total systems accountant jobs:	194
Average annual salary:	$73,565
Lowest 10 percent earn:	$52,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$103,000
Location Quotient:	1.29

Best states for a systems accountant

10 best states for systems accountants in 2025

1. Rhode Island

2. Massachusetts

3. New Hampshire

4. New York

5. Delaware

6. District of Columbia

7. Georgia

8. Oregon

9. New Jersey

10. Michigan