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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 test developer jobs, we decided to crunch some numbers to bring you the best states for test developers.Our research shows that Washington is the best state in the country for test developers.
In order to get you the best states for test developers, 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 test developer, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.
10 best states for test developers in 2025
1. Washington
Total test developer jobs: 2,996 Average annual salary: $119,232 Lowest 10 percent earn: $90,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $157,000 Location Quotient: 1.742. California
Total test developer jobs: 8,985 Average annual salary: $118,572 Lowest 10 percent earn: $88,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $158,000 Location Quotient: 1.33. Oregon
Total test developer jobs: 1,210 Average annual salary: $108,433 Lowest 10 percent earn: $81,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $144,000 Location Quotient: 1.244. Montana
Total test developer jobs: 295 Average annual salary: $95,971 Lowest 10 percent earn: $74,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $124,000 Location Quotient: 1.085. Texas
Total test developer jobs: 5,319 Average annual salary: $94,103 Lowest 10 percent earn: $72,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $122,000 Location Quotient: 1.116. Nevada
Total test developer jobs: 436 Average annual salary: $105,823 Lowest 10 percent earn: $79,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $140,000 Location Quotient: 0.887. Idaho
Total test developer jobs: 400 Average annual salary: $92,521 Lowest 10 percent earn: $70,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $121,000 Location Quotient: 1.038. Maine
Total test developer jobs: 294 Average annual salary: $94,135 Lowest 10 percent earn: $72,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $121,000 Location Quotient: 0.949. Minnesota
Total test developer jobs: 1,512 Average annual salary: $93,421 Lowest 10 percent earn: $73,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $119,000 Location Quotient: 0.9610. Vermont
Total test developer jobs: 257 Average annual salary: $88,403 Lowest 10 percent earn: $68,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $114,000 Location Quotient: 1.42
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Detailed list of the best states for a test developer
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $119,232 | $90,000 | 7,405,743 | 2,996 |
| 2 | California | $118,572 | $88,000 | 39,536,653 | 8,985 |
| 3 | Oregon | $108,433 | $81,000 | 4,142,776 | 1,210 |
| 4 | Montana | $95,971 | $74,000 | 1,050,493 | 295 |
| 5 | Texas | $94,103 | $72,000 | 28,304,596 | 5,319 |
| 6 | Nevada | $105,823 | $79,000 | 2,998,039 | 436 |
| 7 | Idaho | $92,521 | $70,000 | 1,716,943 | 400 |
| 8 | Maine | $94,135 | $72,000 | 1,335,907 | 294 |
| 9 | Minnesota | $93,421 | $73,000 | 5,576,606 | 1,512 |
| 10 | Vermont | $88,403 | $68,000 | 623,657 | 257 |
| 11 | Massachusetts | $93,815 | $71,000 | 6,859,819 | 2,342 |
| 12 | Arizona | $91,497 | $69,000 | 7,016,270 | 1,406 |
| 13 | Nebraska | $88,541 | $68,000 | 1,920,076 | 525 |
| 14 | South Carolina | $99,161 | $77,000 | 5,024,369 | 550 |
| 15 | District of Columbia | $94,682 | $73,000 | 693,972 | 630 |
| 16 | New York | $97,708 | $74,000 | 19,849,399 | 2,584 |
| 17 | New Hampshire | $87,378 | $67,000 | 1,342,795 | 412 |
| 18 | North Carolina | $88,156 | $68,000 | 10,273,419 | 1,897 |
| 19 | Virginia | $86,277 | $66,000 | 8,470,020 | 3,417 |
| 20 | Wyoming | $84,544 | $65,000 | 579,315 | 145 |
| 21 | Utah | $83,547 | $63,000 | 3,101,833 | 1,011 |
| 22 | Maryland | $85,918 | $66,000 | 6,052,177 | 2,017 |
| 23 | Ohio | $84,705 | $65,000 | 11,658,609 | 2,078 |
| 24 | North Dakota | $82,629 | $65,000 | 755,393 | 229 |
| 25 | West Virginia | $85,485 | $66,000 | 1,815,857 | 254 |
| 26 | Michigan | $84,280 | $65,000 | 9,962,311 | 1,651 |
| 27 | Colorado | $84,973 | $65,000 | 5,607,154 | 1,677 |
| 28 | Indiana | $82,614 | $64,000 | 6,666,818 | 1,454 |
| 29 | Oklahoma | $85,736 | $66,000 | 3,930,864 | 421 |
| 30 | Illinois | $87,072 | $67,000 | 12,802,023 | 2,334 |
| 31 | New Jersey | $84,233 | $64,000 | 9,005,644 | 2,039 |
| 32 | New Mexico | $81,977 | $62,000 | 2,088,070 | 477 |
| 33 | Pennsylvania | $82,547 | $63,000 | 12,805,537 | 2,301 |
| 34 | Rhode Island | $78,340 | $60,000 | 1,059,639 | 436 |
| 35 | Georgia | $82,735 | $64,000 | 10,429,379 | 2,019 |
| 36 | Florida | $83,522 | $65,000 | 20,984,400 | 2,812 |
| 37 | Iowa | $80,851 | $63,000 | 3,145,711 | 674 |
| 38 | Alaska | $83,173 | $68,000 | 739,795 | 156 |
| 39 | Alabama | $79,431 | $62,000 | 4,874,747 | 901 |
| 40 | Missouri | $81,410 | $63,000 | 6,113,532 | 1,101 |
| 41 | Wisconsin | $80,081 | $62,000 | 5,795,483 | 1,008 |
| 42 | Delaware | $76,850 | $59,000 | 961,939 | 334 |
| 43 | Tennessee | $77,917 | $60,000 | 6,715,984 | 842 |
| 44 | Arkansas | $75,191 | $58,000 | 3,004,279 | 541 |
| 45 | Connecticut | $77,866 | $59,000 | 3,588,184 | 699 |
| 46 | Kansas | $74,723 | $57,000 | 2,913,123 | 654 |
| 47 | Hawaii | $78,762 | $62,000 | 1,427,538 | 174 |
| 48 | South Dakota | $74,063 | $57,000 | 869,666 | 221 |
| 49 | Louisiana | $78,183 | $60,000 | 4,684,333 | 492 |
| 50 | Mississippi | $77,403 | $60,000 | 2,984,100 | 265 |
| 51 | Kentucky | $72,833 | $56,000 | 4,454,189 | 619 |
Highest paying states for test developers
| Rank | State | Avg. Test Developer Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $119,232 |
| 2 | California | $118,572 |
| 3 | Oregon | $108,433 |
| 4 | Montana | $95,971 |
| 5 | Texas | $94,103 |
| 6 | Nevada | $105,823 |
| 7 | Idaho | $92,521 |
| 8 | Maine | $94,135 |
| 9 | Minnesota | $93,421 |
| 10 | Vermont | $88,403 |
| 11 | Massachusetts | $93,815 |
| 12 | Arizona | $91,497 |
| 13 | Nebraska | $88,541 |
| 14 | South Carolina | $99,161 |
| 15 | District of Columbia | $94,682 |
| 16 | New York | $97,708 |
| 17 | New Hampshire | $87,378 |
| 18 | North Carolina | $88,156 |
| 19 | Virginia | $86,277 |
| 20 | Wyoming | $84,544 |
| 21 | Utah | $83,547 |
| 22 | Maryland | $85,918 |
| 23 | Ohio | $84,705 |
| 24 | North Dakota | $82,629 |
| 25 | West Virginia | $85,485 |
| 26 | Michigan | $84,280 |
| 27 | Colorado | $84,973 |
| 28 | Indiana | $82,614 |
| 29 | Oklahoma | $85,736 |
| 30 | Illinois | $87,072 |
| 31 | New Jersey | $84,233 |
| 32 | New Mexico | $81,977 |
| 33 | Pennsylvania | $82,547 |
| 34 | Rhode Island | $78,340 |
| 35 | Georgia | $82,735 |
| 36 | Florida | $83,522 |
| 37 | Iowa | $80,851 |
| 38 | Alaska | $83,173 |
| 39 | Alabama | $79,431 |
| 40 | Missouri | $81,410 |
| 41 | Wisconsin | $80,081 |
| 42 | Delaware | $76,850 |
| 43 | Tennessee | $77,917 |
| 44 | Arkansas | $75,191 |
| 45 | Connecticut | $77,866 |
| 46 | Kansas | $74,723 |
| 47 | Hawaii | $78,762 |
| 48 | South Dakota | $74,063 |
| 49 | Louisiana | $78,183 |
| 50 | Mississippi | $77,403 |
| 51 | Kentucky | $72,833 |
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Dr. Ted Junseok Song
Associate Professor of Engineering, John Brown University
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Updated January 8, 2025