Summary
A new report shows that top jobs in artificial intelligence (AI) are no longer limited to Silicon Valley. States like Montana, Alaska, New York, and Massachusetts now offer high salaries in AI, driven by factors like lower taxes and the growth of remote work.
Key Facts
- Resume.ai analyzed 45,000 AI job listings on LinkedIn across the U.S.
- Montana leads in AI salaries, with average pay at $223,288 per year.
- Alaska offers about $148,000 annually, while New York’s average is around $141,000.
- The states with the most open AI jobs are Louisiana, Wyoming, and Illinois.
- Of the AI job listings, 65% are on-site, 25% are hybrid, and 10% are remote.
- Top AI roles include machine learning engineers, AI research scientists, and NLP specialists.
- AI job requirements often include knowledge of generative AI platforms like Claude, Cursor, and Anthropic.
- Factors such as remote work and tax incentives are drawing companies to states outside Silicon Valley.
