Best states for a test analyst

Q: What is the best state for test analysts?

The best state to be a test analyst is Washington based on test analyst salaries and job opportunities.

Q: What is the highest paying state for test analysts?

The highest paying state for test analysts is Mississippi based on Zippia’s salary database.

Q: What is the worst state for test analysts?

The worst state for test analysts is Mississippi, due to a combination of low salaries and few job opportunities.

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It seems like test analysts are becoming more and more common across America. But working conditions and demand for test analysts aren't the same everywhere in the U.S. Our research found that Washington is the best state for test analysts, while New Hampshire and Washington are ranked highest in terms of median salary. Washington has a median salary of $80,791 and New Hampshire has the highest median salary among all 50 states for test analysts.

Washington is the best state for jobs for test analysts, and Mississippi is the worst. The most common pay in Washington is $80,791, while the median pay in Mississippi is $63,470.If you are currently seeking employment as a test analyst, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.

10 best states for test analysts in 2025

1. Washington
Total test analyst jobs: 1,075
Average annual salary: $80,791
Lowest 10 percent earn: $64,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $100,000
Location Quotient:
1.08
Test analyst jobs in Washington
2. New Hampshire
Total test analyst jobs: 217
Average annual salary: $84,300
Lowest 10 percent earn: $66,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $107,000
Location Quotient:
0.91
Test analyst jobs in New Hampshire
3. Maryland
Total test analyst jobs: 1,330
Average annual salary: $80,183
Lowest 10 percent earn: $63,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $100,000
Location Quotient:
1.54
Test analyst jobs in Maryland
4. District of Columbia
Total test analyst jobs: 550
Average annual salary: $81,745
Lowest 10 percent earn: $65,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $102,000
Location Quotient:
2.41
Test analyst jobs in District of Columbia
5. New Jersey
Total test analyst jobs: 1,153
Average annual salary: $77,400
Lowest 10 percent earn: $61,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $98,000
Location Quotient:
1.07
Test analyst jobs in New Jersey
6. Delaware
Total test analyst jobs: 173
Average annual salary: $73,751
Lowest 10 percent earn: $58,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $92,000
Location Quotient:
1.01
Test analyst jobs in Delaware
7. Vermont
Total test analyst jobs: 109
Average annual salary: $72,838
Lowest 10 percent earn: $57,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $92,000
Location Quotient:
1.04
Test analyst jobs in Vermont
8. Oregon
Total test analyst jobs: 650
Average annual salary: $73,106
Lowest 10 percent earn: $57,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $92,000
Location Quotient:
1.15
Test analyst jobs in Oregon
9. California
Total test analyst jobs: 5,224
Average annual salary: $77,313
Lowest 10 percent earn: $61,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $97,000
Location Quotient:
1.31
Test analyst jobs in California
10. Massachusetts
Total test analyst jobs: 1,538
Average annual salary: $73,151
Lowest 10 percent earn: $57,000
Highest 10 percent earn: $93,000
Location Quotient:
1.23
Test analyst jobs in Massachusetts

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Detailed list of the best states for a test analyst

Rank	State	Average salary	Lowest 10% earn	Population	Job count
1	Washington	$80,791	$64,000	7,405,743	1,075
2	New Hampshire	$84,300	$66,000	1,342,795	217
3	Maryland	$80,183	$63,000	6,052,177	1,330
4	District of Columbia	$81,745	$65,000	693,972	550
5	New Jersey	$77,400	$61,000	9,005,644	1,153
6	Delaware	$73,751	$58,000	961,939	173
7	Vermont	$72,838	$57,000	623,657	109
8	Oregon	$73,106	$57,000	4,142,776	650
9	California	$77,313	$61,000	39,536,653	5,224
10	Massachusetts	$73,151	$57,000	6,859,819	1,538
11	Alaska	$75,030	$65,000	739,795	106
12	Rhode Island	$70,703	$55,000	1,059,639	188
13	Virginia	$72,167	$57,000	8,470,020	2,034
14	New York	$74,872	$59,000	19,849,399	1,841
15	Illinois	$71,725	$58,000	12,802,023	1,529
16	South Dakota	$71,161	$58,000	869,666	93
17	Pennsylvania	$69,779	$55,000	12,805,537	1,358
18	Oklahoma	$72,100	$58,000	3,930,864	233
19	Connecticut	$73,249	$57,000	3,588,184	445
20	North Carolina	$69,684	$56,000	10,273,419	1,205
21	Nebraska	$69,530	$56,000	1,920,076	267
22	Minnesota	$70,972	$57,000	5,576,606	846
23	Colorado	$70,499	$57,000	5,607,154	980
24	Ohio	$68,999	$55,000	11,658,609	1,147
25	Wisconsin	$69,738	$56,000	5,795,483	607
26	Arizona	$68,995	$55,000	7,016,270	857
27	Texas	$68,630	$55,000	28,304,596	2,725
28	Kansas	$68,945	$56,000	2,913,123	324
29	Indiana	$68,368	$55,000	6,666,818	618
30	Alabama	$67,144	$54,000	4,874,747	533
31	New Mexico	$68,484	$55,000	2,088,070	234
32	South Carolina	$69,299	$56,000	5,024,369	357
33	Michigan	$67,352	$54,000	9,962,311	901
34	Georgia	$68,940	$56,000	10,429,379	1,140
35	Wyoming	$67,447	$54,000	579,315	64
36	Arkansas	$66,320	$54,000	3,004,279	271
37	Utah	$64,983	$52,000	3,101,833	578
38	Iowa	$66,989	$54,000	3,145,711	339
39	Missouri	$67,543	$55,000	6,113,532	653
40	Maine	$68,205	$53,000	1,335,907	104
41	West Virginia	$65,439	$52,000	1,815,857	125
42	Nevada	$66,491	$52,000	2,998,039	248
43	North Dakota	$65,354	$53,000	755,393	104
44	Kentucky	$65,939	$53,000	4,454,189	336
45	Tennessee	$64,772	$52,000	6,715,984	531
46	Idaho	$65,365	$52,000	1,716,943	185
47	Hawaii	$63,596	$53,000	1,427,538	113
48	Florida	$64,034	$51,000	20,984,400	2,055
49	Montana	$64,397	$52,000	1,050,493	131
50	Louisiana	$64,478	$52,000	4,684,333	255
51	Mississippi	$63,470	$51,000	2,984,100	148

Highest paying states for test analysts

Rank	State	Avg. Test Analyst Salary
1	Washington	$80,791
2	New Hampshire	$84,300
3	Maryland	$80,183
4	District of Columbia	$81,745
5	New Jersey	$77,400
6	Delaware	$73,751
7	Vermont	$72,838
8	Oregon	$73,106
9	California	$77,313
10	Massachusetts	$73,151
11	Alaska	$75,030
12	Rhode Island	$70,703
13	Virginia	$72,167
14	New York	$74,872
15	Illinois	$71,725
16	South Dakota	$71,161
17	Pennsylvania	$69,779
18	Oklahoma	$72,100
19	Connecticut	$73,249
20	North Carolina	$69,684
21	Nebraska	$69,530
22	Minnesota	$70,972
23	Colorado	$70,499
24	Ohio	$68,999
25	Wisconsin	$69,738
26	Arizona	$68,995
27	Texas	$68,630
28	Kansas	$68,945
29	Indiana	$68,368
30	Alabama	$67,144
31	New Mexico	$68,484
32	South Carolina	$69,299
33	Michigan	$67,352
34	Georgia	$68,940
35	Wyoming	$67,447
36	Arkansas	$66,320
37	Utah	$64,983
38	Iowa	$66,989
39	Missouri	$67,543
40	Maine	$68,205
41	West Virginia	$65,439
42	Nevada	$66,491
43	North Dakota	$65,354
44	Kentucky	$65,939
45	Tennessee	$64,772
46	Idaho	$65,365
47	Hawaii	$63,596
48	Florida	$64,034
49	Montana	$64,397
50	Louisiana	$64,478
51	Mississippi	$63,470

Expert opinions on the best states for test analysts

Are there any particularly good places in the United States for test 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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Total test analyst jobs:	1,075
Average annual salary:	$80,791
Lowest 10 percent earn:	$64,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$100,000
Location Quotient:	1.08

Best states for a test analyst

10 best states for test analysts in 2025

1. Washington

2. New Hampshire

3. Maryland

4. District of Columbia

5. New Jersey

6. Delaware

7. Vermont

8. Oregon

9. California

10. Massachusetts