What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Quantum Computing?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Quantum Computing jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Green River, WY (19.9% above average), followed by San Mateo, CA and San Francisco, CA. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Green River, WY $157,300 $13,108 $3,025 $75.62 San Mateo, CA $151,268 $12,605 $2,909 $72.72 San Francisco, CA $151,002 $12,583 $2,903 $72.60 Sunnyvale, CA $149,690 $12,474 $2,878 $71.97 Santa Clara, CA $149,014 $12,417 $2,865 $71.64 Fremont, CA $148,574 $12,381 $2,857 $71.43 Daly City, CA $147,320 $12,276 $2,833 $70.83 Berkeley, CA $146,598 $12,216 $2,819 $70.48 San Jose, CA $146,479 $12,206 $2,816 $70.42 Santa Rosa, CA $146,111 $12,175 $2,809 $70.25

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Q: How much does a Quantum Computing make?

The average annual pay for a quantum computing in the United States is $131,242 a year — that works out to approximately $63.10 an hour. The middle 80% of Quantum Computings earn between $53,500 (10th percentile) and $209,000 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Quantum Computing Jobs in the United States?

We found several jobs related to Quantum Computing in the United States that pay more on average. Topping the list is Mime at $23,154 (17.6%) above Quantum Computing. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Mime $108,088 $9,007 $2,078 $51.97 Tech Ops $73,829 $6,152 $1,419 $35.49 Cyber Security Team Lead $64,082 $5,340 $1,232 $30.81 Comptia Security $55,353 $4,612 $1,064 $26.61 Applied Physics $41,731 $3,477 $802 $20.06

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How much does a Quantum Computing make?

As of Jun 17, 2026, the average annual pay for a Quantum Computing in the United States is $131,242 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $63.10 an hour. This is the equivalent of $2,523/week or $10,936/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $214,500 and as low as $27,500, the majority of Quantum Computing salaries currently range between $86,000 (25th percentile) to $160,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $209,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Quantum Computing varies greatly (by as much as 74000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

A Quantum Computing in your area makes on average $0 per year, or $131,242 (100.000%) less than the national average annual salary of $131,242. Ohio ranks number 40 out of 50 states nationwide for Quantum Computing salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Quantum Computing jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Quantum Computing Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Quantum Computing job is above the national average. Topping the list is Green River, WY, , with San Mateo, CA, and San Francisco, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. San Francisco, CA, beats the national average by $19,760 (15.1%), and Green River, WY, furthers that trend with another $26,058 (19.9%) above the $131,242 average.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Quantum Computing appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 7% between Green River, WY, and Santa Rosa, CA, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Quantum Computing role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Green River, WY	$157,300	$13,108	$3,025	$75.62
San Mateo, CA	$151,268	$12,605	$2,909	$72.72
San Francisco, CA	$151,002	$12,583	$2,903	$72.60
Sunnyvale, CA	$149,690	$12,474	$2,878	$71.97
Santa Clara, CA	$149,014	$12,417	$2,865	$71.64
Fremont, CA	$148,574	$12,381	$2,857	$71.43
Daly City, CA	$147,320	$12,276	$2,833	$70.83
Berkeley, CA	$146,598	$12,216	$2,819	$70.48
San Jose, CA	$146,479	$12,206	$2,816	$70.42
Santa Rosa, CA	$146,111	$12,175	$2,809	$70.25

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Quantum Computing Jobs in the U.S.

Analyzing some similar jobs related to the Quantum Computing job category, we found that Mime jobs have average salaries similar than Quantum Computing jobs.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Mime	$108,088	$9,007	$2,078	$51.97
Tech Ops	$73,829	$6,152	$1,419	$35.49
Cyber Security Team Lead	$64,082	$5,340	$1,232	$30.81
Comptia Security	$55,353	$4,612	$1,064	$26.61
Applied Physics	$41,731	$3,477	$802	$20.06

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Infographic detailing Quantum Computing salary across the United States as of June 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $131,242 per year or $63.10 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.

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