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Job opportunities vary from state to state, and computer and mathematical careers are no different. Because we know how difficult it can be to know which states are the best when it comes to technical analyst jobs, we decided to crunch some numbers to bring you the best states for technical analysts.In order to help you decide which state is the best for technical analysts, we ranked all 50 states and the District of Columbia from best to worst for technical analyst jobs.
In order to get you the best states for technical analysts, 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 technical analyst, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.
10 best states for technical analysts in 2025
1. Nevada
Total technical analyst jobs: 500 Average annual salary: $76,790 Lowest 10 percent earn: $59,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $99,000 Location Quotient: 1.19
2. Delaware
Total technical analyst jobs: 293 Average annual salary: $77,269 Lowest 10 percent earn: $62,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $95,000 Location Quotient: 1.16
3. Washington
Total technical analyst jobs: 1,055 Average annual salary: $88,985 Lowest 10 percent earn: $70,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $112,000 Location Quotient: 0.72
4. Montana
Total technical analyst jobs: 205 Average annual salary: $78,209 Lowest 10 percent earn: $63,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $95,000 Location Quotient: 0.88
5. New York
Total technical analyst jobs: 3,345 Average annual salary: $77,802 Lowest 10 percent earn: $63,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $96,000 Location Quotient: 1.3
6. Pennsylvania
Total technical analyst jobs: 2,214 Average annual salary: $76,347 Lowest 10 percent earn: $61,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $94,000 Location Quotient: 0.95
7. West Virginia
Total technical analyst jobs: 213 Average annual salary: $77,518 Lowest 10 percent earn: $63,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $94,000 Location Quotient: 0.69
8. Oregon
Total technical analyst jobs: 759 Average annual salary: $79,017 Lowest 10 percent earn: $61,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $101,000 Location Quotient: 0.91
9. District of Columbia
Total technical analyst jobs: 699 Average annual salary: $76,393 Lowest 10 percent earn: $62,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $93,000 Location Quotient: 2.07
10. Maryland
Total technical analyst jobs: 1,444 Average annual salary: $77,506 Lowest 10 percent earn: $62,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $95,000 Location Quotient: 1.13
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How Zippia determines the best states to be a technical analyst
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Detailed list of the best states for a technical analyst
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nevada | $76,790 | $59,000 | 2,998,039 | 500 |
| 2 | Delaware | $77,269 | $62,000 | 961,939 | 293 |
| 3 | Washington | $88,985 | $70,000 | 7,405,743 | 1,055 |
| 4 | Montana | $78,209 | $63,000 | 1,050,493 | 205 |
| 5 | New York | $77,802 | $63,000 | 19,849,399 | 3,345 |
| 6 | Pennsylvania | $76,347 | $61,000 | 12,805,537 | 2,214 |
| 7 | West Virginia | $77,518 | $63,000 | 1,815,857 | 213 |
| 8 | Oregon | $79,017 | $61,000 | 4,142,776 | 759 |
| 9 | District of Columbia | $76,393 | $62,000 | 693,972 | 699 |
| 10 | Maryland | $77,506 | $62,000 | 6,052,177 | 1,444 |
| 11 | California | $84,833 | $65,000 | 39,536,653 | 5,389 |
| 12 | North Dakota | $71,218 | $59,000 | 755,393 | 215 |
| 13 | Rhode Island | $75,144 | $61,000 | 1,059,639 | 211 |
| 14 | New Jersey | $77,064 | $62,000 | 9,005,644 | 1,506 |
| 15 | Georgia | $72,604 | $60,000 | 10,429,379 | 2,271 |
| 16 | Hawaii | $76,790 | $66,000 | 1,427,538 | 194 |
| 17 | Virginia | $73,612 | $60,000 | 8,470,020 | 2,318 |
| 18 | Wisconsin | $72,144 | $59,000 | 5,795,483 | 1,050 |
| 19 | Connecticut | $74,427 | $60,000 | 3,588,184 | 756 |
| 20 | Minnesota | $72,786 | $60,000 | 5,576,606 | 1,536 |
| 21 | Massachusetts | $75,576 | $61,000 | 6,859,819 | 1,774 |
| 22 | Idaho | $74,864 | $58,000 | 1,716,943 | 231 |
| 23 | Ohio | $71,424 | $58,000 | 11,658,609 | 1,890 |
| 24 | Texas | $71,289 | $58,000 | 28,304,596 | 4,429 |
| 25 | Arkansas | $70,905 | $58,000 | 3,004,279 | 491 |
| 26 | Iowa | $71,433 | $59,000 | 3,145,711 | 599 |
| 27 | Illinois | $71,199 | $58,000 | 12,802,023 | 2,937 |
| 28 | Louisiana | $73,132 | $59,000 | 4,684,333 | 471 |
| 29 | New Hampshire | $73,480 | $60,000 | 1,342,795 | 277 |
| 30 | Alaska | $71,490 | $62,000 | 739,795 | 207 |
| 31 | New Mexico | $71,084 | $57,000 | 2,088,070 | 392 |
| 32 | South Dakota | $70,937 | $58,000 | 869,666 | 171 |
| 33 | Utah | $71,325 | $55,000 | 3,101,833 | 618 |
| 34 | Arizona | $72,073 | $57,000 | 7,016,270 | 1,140 |
| 35 | Indiana | $70,151 | $58,000 | 6,666,818 | 1,236 |
| 36 | North Carolina | $71,434 | $58,000 | 10,273,419 | 1,716 |
| 37 | Michigan | $69,895 | $57,000 | 9,962,311 | 1,488 |
| 38 | Nebraska | $69,295 | $57,000 | 1,920,076 | 473 |
| 39 | Maine | $71,112 | $58,000 | 1,335,907 | 208 |
| 40 | Kentucky | $69,470 | $57,000 | 4,454,189 | 651 |
| 41 | Colorado | $68,821 | $55,000 | 5,607,154 | 1,505 |
| 42 | Alabama | $69,757 | $57,000 | 4,874,747 | 719 |
| 43 | Vermont | $70,501 | $57,000 | 623,657 | 147 |
| 44 | South Carolina | $70,974 | $58,000 | 5,024,369 | 623 |
| 45 | Oklahoma | $70,356 | $57,000 | 3,930,864 | 387 |
| 46 | Kansas | $67,908 | $55,000 | 2,913,123 | 656 |
| 47 | Tennessee | $67,348 | $55,000 | 6,715,984 | 939 |
| 48 | Florida | $68,101 | $55,000 | 20,984,400 | 3,370 |
| 49 | Missouri | $67,343 | $55,000 | 6,113,532 | 1,168 |
| 50 | Wyoming | $60,558 | $48,000 | 579,315 | 132 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $68,354 | $56,000 | 2,984,100 | 277 |
Highest paying states for technical analysts
| Rank | State | Avg. Technical Analyst Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nevada | $76,790 |
| 2 | Delaware | $77,269 |
| 3 | Washington | $88,985 |
| 4 | Montana | $78,209 |
| 5 | New York | $77,802 |
| 6 | Pennsylvania | $76,347 |
| 7 | West Virginia | $77,518 |
| 8 | Oregon | $79,017 |
| 9 | District of Columbia | $76,393 |
| 10 | Maryland | $77,506 |
| 11 | California | $84,833 |
| 12 | North Dakota | $71,218 |
| 13 | Rhode Island | $75,144 |
| 14 | New Jersey | $77,064 |
| 15 | Georgia | $72,604 |
| 16 | Hawaii | $76,790 |
| 17 | Virginia | $73,612 |
| 18 | Wisconsin | $72,144 |
| 19 | Connecticut | $74,427 |
| 20 | Minnesota | $72,786 |
| 21 | Massachusetts | $75,576 |
| 22 | Idaho | $74,864 |
| 23 | Ohio | $71,424 |
| 24 | Texas | $71,289 |
| 25 | Arkansas | $70,905 |
| 26 | Iowa | $71,433 |
| 27 | Illinois | $71,199 |
| 28 | Louisiana | $73,132 |
| 29 | New Hampshire | $73,480 |
| 30 | Alaska | $71,490 |
| 31 | New Mexico | $71,084 |
| 32 | South Dakota | $70,937 |
| 33 | Utah | $71,325 |
| 34 | Arizona | $72,073 |
| 35 | Indiana | $70,151 |
| 36 | North Carolina | $71,434 |
| 37 | Michigan | $69,895 |
| 38 | Nebraska | $69,295 |
| 39 | Maine | $71,112 |
| 40 | Kentucky | $69,470 |
| 41 | Colorado | $68,821 |
| 42 | Alabama | $69,757 |
| 43 | Vermont | $70,501 |
| 44 | South Carolina | $70,974 |
| 45 | Oklahoma | $70,356 |
| 46 | Kansas | $67,908 |
| 47 | Tennessee | $67,348 |
| 48 | Florida | $68,101 |
| 49 | Missouri | $67,343 |
| 50 | Wyoming | $60,558 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $68,354 |
Expert opinions on the best states for technical analysts
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for technical analysts to find work opportunities?
John Alpers
Assistant Professor of Business, Carson-Newman University
In my opinion, technical careers will continue to grow and flourish. Some of these skills can be taught virtually, but not all. I think anyone who can parlay this new environment and find a way to create value for an organization will be in demand.
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Updated January 8, 2025