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How much do software engineers earn? It depends on the state, and these places are the most lucrative

Sam BeckerBy Sam BeckerEducation Expert
Sam BeckerEducation Expert

Sam Becker is a personal finance expert and journalist based near New York City. He is a native of the Pacific Northwest, and a graduate of Washington State University. His work has written for CNBC, Fast Company, BBC, TIME, and more.

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Jasmine SuarezSenior Staff Editor

Jasmine Suarez was a senior editor at Fortune where she leads coverage for careers, education and finance. In the past, she’s worked for Business Insider, Adweek, Red Ventures, McGraw-Hill, Pearson, and more. 

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Software engineers are instrumental in the tech industry, and are typically paid well for their skills.
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