Best States for Software Developers Salaries
$133,080
National Median Salary
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Top 10 Highest Paying States
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| Rank | State | Annual Median | Pay Premium | Location Quotient | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $170,910 | +28.4% | — | 292,630 |
| 2 | Washington | $166,910 | +25.4% | — | 91,470 |
| 3 | Virgin Islands | $162,820 | +22.3% | — | 40 |
| 4 | New York | $161,260 | +21.2% | — | 104,130 |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $150,520 | +13.1% | — | 54,260 |
| 6 | Maryland | $137,890 | +3.6% | — | 31,940 |
| 7 | District of Columbia | $136,040 | +2.2% | — | 8,250 |
| 8 | Oregon | $135,260 | +1.6% | — | 21,100 |
| 9 | Delaware | $135,160 | +1.6% | — | 3,850 |
| 10 | Colorado | $134,540 | +1.1% | — | 48,980 |
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