Best States for Software Developers, Systems Software Salaries
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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 | $127,670 | — | 1.87 | 88,910 |
| 2 | New Hampshire | $127,470 | — | 0.82 | 1,510 |
| 3 | New Jersey | $121,680 | — | 0.79 | 8,960 |
| 4 | Washington | $121,470 | — | 1.77 | 16,130 |
| 5 | Maryland | $118,300 | — | 2.05 | 15,430 |
| 6 | Virginia | $117,400 | — | 2.59 | 27,800 |
| 7 | Colorado | $117,350 | — | 1.52 | 11,170 |
| 8 | Massachusetts | $115,580 | — | 2.55 | 25,540 |
| 9 | District of Columbia | $115,500 | — | 1.35 | 2,690 |
| 10 | New York | $111,320 | — | 0.75 | 19,690 |
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