With 3,815 tech sector businesses employing 40,930 people across the state, Louisiana ranks 32nd in the nation for tech employment and No. 40 for average annual income among tech sector workers. That’s according to the TechAmerica 2011 CyberStates Report, which looks at tech sector employment across the country by state. According to the report, the average tech job pays about 54% better in Louisiana than all other jobs—$61,852 annual versus $40,123. Total tech payroll in the state totals $2.7 billion. Not surprisingly, California leads the nation when it comes to both total tech jobs and highest average pay. The telecom industry in Texas has that state ranked second in the country for total tech jobs. Check out an interactive map with detailed info on tech jobs in each state here.
Louisiana ranked No. 32 for tech employment in U.S.
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