14 states where tech workers make the most money
14. New Hampshire
Average tech industry wage in 2016: $100,190
Number of tech workers in New Hampshire: 41,846
Tech workers make up 6.5% of New Hampshire's workforce.
13. Texas
Average tech industry wage in 2016: $102,251
Number of tech workers in Texas: 592,960
Tech workers make up 5.1% of Texas' workforce.
12. Delaware
Average tech industry wage in 2016: $104,440
Number of tech workers in Delaware: 18,752
Tech workers make up 4.3% of Delaware's workforce.
11. Connecticut
Average tech industry wage in 2016: $105,548
Number of tech workers in Connecticut: 75,096
Tech workers make up 4.5% of Connecticut's workforce.
10. Colorado
Average tech industry wage in 2016: $106,935
Number of tech workers in Colorado: 196,651
Tech workers make up 7.8% of Colorado's workforce.
9. Oregon
Average tech industry wage in 2016: $107,144
Number of tech workers in Oregon: 95,307
Tech workers make up 5.2% of Oregon's workforce.
8. Maryland
Average tech industry wage in 2016: $107,193
Number of tech workers in Maryland: 182,539
Tech workers make up 7% of Maryland's workforce.
7. Virginia
Average tech industry wage in 2016: $112,014
Number of tech workers in Virginia: 291,312
Tech workers make up 7.7% of DC's workforce.
6. Washington DC
Average tech industry wage in 2016: $113,592
Number of tech workers in DC: 37,786
Tech workers make up 5.1% of DC's workforce.
5. New York
Average tech industry wage in 2016: $118,409
Number of tech workers in New York: 377,736
Tech workers make up 4.2% of New York's workforce.
4. New Jersey
Average tech industry wage in 2016: $121,075
Number of tech workers in New Jersey: 214,737
Tech workers make up 5.5% of New Jersey's workforce.
3. Massachusetts
Average tech industry wage in 2016: $131,329
Number of tech workers in Massachusetts: 300,632
Tech workers make up 8.7% of California's workforce.
2. Washington
Average tech industry wage in 2016: $134,755
Number of tech workers in Washington: 226,452
Tech workers make up 7.1% of Washington's workforce.
1. California
Average tech industry wage in 2016: $153,990
Number of tech workers in California: 1,186,471
Tech workers make up 7.2% of California's workforce.
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