A new study shows that the highest paid technological work varies greatly from state to state.
AI education platform DataCamp pulled from 2023 wage data released by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics to find technological work with the best average compensation by state. Although New Jersey's top job was database architect, with a median annual salary of $158,930, the highest-paid position for its neighbor, New York, was software developer, with a median salary of $150,020.
California also had software development as the highest paying job on average, with a median salary of $173,780.
“The technology industry is changing rapidly every day, and the diversity in the highest paying roles in the states reflects the different needs and priorities of businesses in different regions,” said DataCamp co-founder Martijn Theuwissen. “From that, states like California, which are home to many tech startups, are pumping more money into software development, likely to increase productivity and quality.”
of higher paying job that appeared most often, with 19 countries showing it, was not software development, but database architect. Fifteen states had computer network architect as the highest paid role, while only 12 had software development as the highest paid technology job.
The researchers behind the list warn that the jobs on this list may change within a few years.
“As businesses rely more and more on data-driven solutions and tools, the demand for experts who can maintain these things will also increase, and entirely new job titles will likely emerge,” predicted Theuwissen.
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Here they are the highest paid tech jobs by state.
Alabama
Highest paying tech job: Computer Network Architect
State median annual salary: $126,860
Alaska
Highest paying tech job: Software Developer
State median annual salary: $145,630
Arizona
Highest Paying Tech Job: Software Developer
State median annual salary: $128,040
Arkansas
Highest paying tech job: Computer Network Architect
State median annual salary: $112,890
California
Highest Paying Tech Job: Software Developer
State median annual salary: $173,780
Colorado
Highest Paying Tech Job: Software Developer
State median annual salary: $145,420
CONNECTICUT
Highest Paying Tech Job: Database Architects
State median annual salary: $140,610
Delaware
Highest Paying Tech Job: Database Architects
Average annual state salary: $153,570
Florida
Highest paying tech job: Computer Network Architect
State median annual salary: $125,730
Georgia
Highest Paying Tech Job: Database Architects
State median annual salary: $147,250
Hawaii
Highest Paying Tech Job: Database Architects
State median annual salary: $137,690
Idaho
Highest paying tech job: Computer Network Architect
State median annual salary: $142,600
Illinois
Highest paying tech job: Computer Network Architect
State median annual salary: $135,690
Indiana
Highest paying tech job: Computer Network Architect
State median annual salary: $112,560
Iowa
Highest Paying Tech Job: Information Security Analysts
State median annual salary: $143,960
Kansas
Highest Paying Tech Job: Database Architects
State median annual salary: $161,820
Kentucky
Highest paying tech job: Computer Network Architect
State median annual salary: $109,030
Louisiana
Highest Paying Tech Job: Software Developer
State median annual salary: $128,980
Maine
Highest Paying Tech Job: Database Architects
State average annual salary: $118,990
Maryland
Highest paying tech job: Computer Network Architect
State median annual salary: $151,840
Massachusetts
Highest Paying Tech Job: Database Architects
State median annual salary: $152,850
Michigan
Highest paying tech job: Computer Network Architect
State median annual salary: $116,130
MINNESOTA
Highest Paying Tech Job: Database Architects
State average annual salary: $128,380
Mississippi
Highest Paying Tech Job: Information Security Analysts
Average annual state salary: $95,580
Missouri
Highest paying tech job: Computer Network Architect
State median annual salary: $115,800
Montana
Highest Paying Tech Job: Software Developer
Average annual state salary: $131,380
Nebraska
Highest Paying Tech Job: Database Architects
State median annual salary: $130,230
Nevada
Highest Paying Tech Job: Software Developer
State median annual salary: $133,490
New Hampshire
Highest Paying Tech Job: Information Security Analysts
State median annual salary: $139,050
New Jersey
Highest Paying Tech Job: Database Architects
State median annual salary: $158,930
New Mexico
Highest Paying Tech Job: Information Security Analysts
State median annual salary: $127,860
New York
Highest Paying Tech Job: Software Developer
State median annual salary: $150,020
North Carolina
Highest Paying Tech Job: Software Developer
State median annual salary: $130,970
North Dakota
Highest paying tech job: Computer Network Architect
State median annual salary: $117,860
OHIO
Highest paying tech job: Computer Network Architect
State median annual salary: $123,290
Oklahoma
Highest Paying Tech Job: Database Architects
State median annual salary: $119,940
Oregon
Highest Paying Tech Job: Database Architects
State average annual salary: $132,460
Pennsylvania
Highest Paying Tech Job: Database Architects
State median annual salary: $121,960
Rhode Island
Highest Paying Tech Job: Software Developer
State median annual salary: $135,030
South Carolina
Highest Paying Tech Job: Database Architects
State median annual salary: $126,340
South Dakota
Highest paying tech job: Computer Network Architect
State median annual salary: $154,370
Tennessee
Highest Paying Tech Job: Database Architects
State median annual salary: $119,530
TEXAS
Highest Paying Tech Job: Database Architects
State median annual salary: $139,570
Utah
Highest paying tech job: Computer Network Architect
State median annual salary: $151,320
Vermont
Highest Paying Tech Job: Database Architects
State median annual salary: $152,540
Virginia
Highest Paying Tech Job: Database Architects
State average annual salary: $143,300
Washington
Highest Paying Tech Job: Software Developer
State median annual salary: $159,990
West Virginia
Highest paying tech job: Computer Network Architect
State median annual salary: $104,250
Wisconsin
Highest Paying Tech Job: Database Architects
State median annual salary: $130,180
Wyoming
Highest Paying Tech Job: Software Developer
State median annual salary: $127,790