{"id":122179,"date":"2019-08-12T18:00:40","date_gmt":"2019-08-12T22:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.virtualvocations.com\/blog\/?p=122179"},"modified":"2024-11-25T17:41:51","modified_gmt":"2024-11-25T22:41:51","slug":"top-20-remote-work-states-in-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.virtualvocations.com\/blog\/annual-statistical-remote-work-reports\/top-20-remote-work-states-in-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 20 Remote Work States in 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every year Virtual Vocations posts thousands of telecommuting jobs across all U.S. states. However, some states tend to be more conducive to remote work than others. In our list of Top 20 Remote Work States in 2018, we name the year&#8217;s best states for telecommuting and virtual work.\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Top 20 Remote Work States in 2018<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Approximately <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/factfinder.census.gov\/faces\/tableservices\/jsf\/pages\/productview.xhtml?src=bkmk\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5.2%<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of all U.S. workers work at home, according to 2017 U.S. Census data. Though you can find remote jobs anywhere in the nation, some states earn recognition for being the most telecommute-friendly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which states are the most conducive to flexible and remote work arrangements? We compiled our list based on the following statistics:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Top industry data from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/247wallst.com\/special-report\/2018\/08\/23\/largest-industry-in-each-state-5\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">24\/7 Wall St.<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Annual mean wage data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor (BLS) <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/oes\/current\/oessrcst.htm\">May 2018 State <\/a><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/oes\/current\/oessrcst.htm\">Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Telecommuting population data (percentage of workers who worked from home) from the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">U.S. Census <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/factfinder.census.gov\/bkmk\/table\/1.0\/en\/ACS\/17_1YR\/S0801\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2017 American Community Survey<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Data from the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virtualvocations.com\/jobs\">Virtual Vocations Job Board<\/a> concerning which locations boasted the most telecommute job openings<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>20. Connecticut<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virtualvocations.com\/jobs\/l-connecticut\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">View All Connecticut Telecommute Jobs at Virtual Vocations<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Connecticut Department of Labor predicts <a href=\"https:\/\/www1.ctdol.state.ct.us\/lmi\/ctindustry2016.asp\">5.9%<\/a> employment growth (111,164 new jobs) across all industries through 2026. The department expects management, office administration, education, and healthcare occupations to account for a significant portion of new jobs. It just so happens that these high-demand professions have telecommute options at many of the state\u2019s top companies.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Top Industry:<\/em> Insurance<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Annual Mean Wage:<\/em> $60,780<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Telecommuting Population:<\/em> 5.1%<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Trending Telecommute Jobs:<\/em> Accountant, insurance claims auditor, underwriter, data consultant<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>19. Tennessee<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virtualvocations.com\/jobs\/l-tennessee\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">View All Tennessee Telecommute Jobs at Virtual Vocations<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nashville, Tennessee is often called the \u201cBirthplace of Country Music\u201d and the \u201cSongwriting Capital of the World.\u201d It\u2019s also ranked as the fourth-strongest metropolitan area in the nation. However, businesses like FedEx and LifePoint Health that hire remote working residents also contribute to the Volunteer State\u2019s economic success.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Top Industry:<\/em> Healthcare<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Annual Mean Wage:<\/em> $44,660<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Telecommuting Population:<\/em> 4.9%<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Trending Telecommute Jobs:<\/em> Product manager, healthcare consulting attorney, supply chain business analyst<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>18. Minnesota<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virtualvocations.com\/jobs\/l-minnesota\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">View All Minnesota Telecommute Jobs at Virtual Vocations<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Land of 10,000 Lakes also happens to be the land of prosperous employment. Minnesota&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/web\/laus\/laumstrk.htm\">unemployment rate<\/a> is among the 25 best the nation. Companies like Capella Education Company, Edmentum Inc., Prime Therapeutics, and UnitedHealth Group consistently hire telecommuters across a range of professions.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Top Industry:<\/em> Healthcare<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Annual Mean Wage:<\/em> $54,200<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Telecommuting Population:<\/em> 5.9%<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Trending Telecommute Jobs:<\/em> Adjunct teacher, business analyst, database administrator<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>17. Colorado<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virtualvocations.com\/q-telecommuting-jobs-l-colorado.html\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">View All Colorado Telecommute Jobs at Virtual Vocations<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Colorado currently has the most work-at-home professionals than any other state. From tech to tourism and bioscience to art, this state has remote jobs for every occupation in every industry. Workers with various skills and backgrounds find fulfilling telecommute careers that give them plenty of free time to hit the slopes and enjoy local craft brews.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Top Industry:<\/em> Oil and Gas<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Annual Mean Wage:<\/em> $55,820<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Telecommuting Population:<\/em> 8.5%<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Trending Telecommute Jobs:<\/em> Sales development manager, faculty member, accountant<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>16. Washington, D.C. (Surprise!)<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virtualvocations.com\/jobs\/l-district+of+columbia\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">View All Washington, D.C. Telecommute Jobs at Virtual Vocations<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although the District of Columbia isn&#8217;t technically a state, it&#8217;s strong presence in the remote work scene was too obvious to exclude from our list of the Top 20 Remote Work States in 2018. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As of September 2017, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.opm.gov\/policy-data-oversight\/data-analysis-documentation\/federal-employment-reports\/reports-publications\/federal-civilian-employment\/\">just over 15%<\/a> of all federal employees lived in Washington, D.C. and the surrounding areas, proving that not all D.C. residents work for the government. Others are employed by top companies like Danaher, Capital One, and Northrop Grumman. As you might guess, such companies regularly hire telecommuters.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Top Industry:<\/em> Education<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Annual Mean Wage:<\/em> $87,920<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Telecommuting Population:<\/em> 7.4%<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Trending Telecommute Jobs:<\/em> Brand and product marketing specialist, school occupational therapist<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>15. Arizona<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virtualvocations.com\/q-telecommuting-jobs-l-arizona.html\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">View All Arizona Telecommute Jobs at Virtual Vocations<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity predicts that there will be <a href=\"https:\/\/laborstats.az.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/documents\/files\/LT_Proj_Report.pdf\">542,795<\/a> new jobs in the state by 2026. Thus, remote workers can look forward to continued growth and increased employment, especially in healthcare, education, and professional and business services.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Top Industry:<\/em> Healthcare<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Annual Mean Wage:<\/em> $49,290<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Telecommuting Population:<\/em> 6.3%<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Trending Telecommute Jobs:<\/em> Clinical manager, medical coder, account manager<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>14. Ohio<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virtualvocations.com\/jobs\/l-ohio\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">View All Ohio Telecommute Jobs at Virtual Vocations<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They say Ohio is \u201cThe Heart of It All.\u201d Telecommuters certainly think so. Though the Buckeye State takes pride in college football traditions, big-name corporations like Convergys, Cardinal Health, and Nationwide Insurance are headquartered in Ohio and frequently hire remote workers.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Top Industry:<\/em> Insurance<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Annual Mean Wage:<\/em> $48,220<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Telecommuting Population:<\/em> 4.2%<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Trending Telecommute Jobs:<\/em> Data scientist, training specialist, procurement services lead<\/span><\/p>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2019\/08\/professional-woman-using-tablet-Top-20-Remote-Work-States-in-2018-Virtual-Vocations-telecommute-and-remote-jobs.webp 2119w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2019\/08\/professional-woman-using-tablet-Top-20-Remote-Work-States-in-2018-Virtual-Vocations-telecommute-and-remote-jobs-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2019\/08\/professional-woman-using-tablet-Top-20-Remote-Work-States-in-2018-Virtual-Vocations-telecommute-and-remote-jobs-1024x684.webp 1024w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2019\/08\/professional-woman-using-tablet-Top-20-Remote-Work-States-in-2018-Virtual-Vocations-telecommute-and-remote-jobs-768x513.webp 768w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2019\/08\/professional-woman-using-tablet-Top-20-Remote-Work-States-in-2018-Virtual-Vocations-telecommute-and-remote-jobs-1536x1026.webp 1536w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2019\/08\/professional-woman-using-tablet-Top-20-Remote-Work-States-in-2018-Virtual-Vocations-telecommute-and-remote-jobs-2048x1368.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"60vw\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-150092\" src=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2019\/08\/professional-woman-using-tablet-Top-20-Remote-Work-States-in-2018-Virtual-Vocations-telecommute-and-remote-jobs.jpg\" alt=\"smiling mature professional woman using tablet and drinking coffee - Top 20 Remote Work States in 2018 - Virtual Vocations telecommute and remote jobs\" width=\"2119\" height=\"1415\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2019\/08\/professional-woman-using-tablet-Top-20-Remote-Work-States-in-2018-Virtual-Vocations-telecommute-and-remote-jobs.jpg 2119w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2019\/08\/professional-woman-using-tablet-Top-20-Remote-Work-States-in-2018-Virtual-Vocations-telecommute-and-remote-jobs-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2019\/08\/professional-woman-using-tablet-Top-20-Remote-Work-States-in-2018-Virtual-Vocations-telecommute-and-remote-jobs-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2019\/08\/professional-woman-using-tablet-Top-20-Remote-Work-States-in-2018-Virtual-Vocations-telecommute-and-remote-jobs-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2019\/08\/professional-woman-using-tablet-Top-20-Remote-Work-States-in-2018-Virtual-Vocations-telecommute-and-remote-jobs-1536x1026.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2019\/08\/professional-woman-using-tablet-Top-20-Remote-Work-States-in-2018-Virtual-Vocations-telecommute-and-remote-jobs-2048x1368.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"60vw\"><\/picture><\/p>\n<h3>13. Washington<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virtualvocations.com\/q-telecommuting-jobs-l-washington.html\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">View All Washington Telecommute Jobs at Virtual Vocations<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Washington is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/story\/money\/economy\/2018\/01\/15\/fastest-growing-and-shrinking-states-closer-look\/1019429001\/\">fifth fastest-growing state<\/a> in the U.S. thanks, in part, to mega-companies like Microsoft and Amazon that employ thousands upon thousands of workers. Skilled telecommuters in the Evergreen State have the upper hand when searching for remote work with both big businesses and small firms.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Top Industry:<\/em> Publishing (including software publishing)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Annual Mean Wage:<\/em> $$59,410<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Telecommuting Population:<\/em> 6.3%<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Trending Telecommute Jobs:<\/em> Software engineer, special projects writer, nurse case manager<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>12. Maryland<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virtualvocations.com\/q-telecommuting-jobs-l-maryland.html\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">View All Maryland Telecommute Jobs at Virtual Vocations<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to U.S. News, Maryland <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usnews.com\/news\/best-states\/rankings\/opportunity\">ranks second<\/a> in the nation for economic opportunity and equality \u2013 remote workers included. TEKsystems, Marriott, John Hopkins University, and Lockheed Martin are among the numerous telecommute-friendly companies with headquarters and hubs in the Old Line State.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Top Industry:<\/em> Telecommunications<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Annual Mean Wage:<\/em> $58,770<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Telecommuting Population:<\/em> 4.9%<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Trending Telecommute Jobs:<\/em> Proposals manager, accountant, teacher of the visually impaired<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>11. New Jersey<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virtualvocations.com\/jobs\/l-new+jersey\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">View All New Jersey Telecommute Jobs at Virtual Vocations<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New Jersey is sometimes called the \u201cCrossroads of the East\u201d for its diverse industry and ability to deliver goods quickly to surrounding states. The Garden State is also home to legendary musicians and performing artists, Princeton University, and influential pharmaceutical and healthcare corporations. Telecommuters in Jersey have their pick of the litter when it comes to remote jobs from reputable companies.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Top Industry:<\/em> Healthcare<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Annual Mean Wage:<\/em> $58,210<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Telecommuting Population:<\/em> 4.6%<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Trending Telecommute Jobs:<\/em> Biostatistician, education specialist, healthcare fraud auditor<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>10. Massachusetts<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virtualvocations.com\/jobs\/l-massachusetts\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">View All Massachusetts Telecommute Jobs at Virtual Vocations<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Massachusetts reliably ranks as the <a href=\"https:\/\/wallethub.com\/edu\/most-educated-states\/31075\/\">most educated<\/a> state in the nation, where nearly half of all residents hold at least an associate degree. However, many telecommute-friendly employers hire workers with a range of educational backgrounds \u2013 from high school diploma all the way up to post-doctorate degrees.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Top Industry:<\/em> Healthcare<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Annual Mean Wage:<\/em> $63,910<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Telecommuting Population:<\/em> 5.3%<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Trending Telecommute Jobs:<\/em> Marketing communication specialist, online mental health coach, systems security engineer<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>9. Pennsylvania<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virtualvocations.com\/jobs\/l-pennsylvania\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">View All Pennsylvania Telecommute Jobs at Virtual Vocations<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pennsylvania is where America\u2019s first governmental leaders signed the Declaration of Independence. It\u2019s fitting, then, that nearly 303,000 working residents enjoy the freedoms that telecommuting provides. Remote workers in the Keystone State can earn a reliable income while balancing time with family and fun.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Top Industry:<\/em> Telecommunications<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Annual Mean Wage:<\/em> $50,030<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Telecommuting Population:<\/em> 5.0%<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Trending Telecommute Jobs:<\/em> Sales engineer, clinical quality management analyst, strategic sourcing manager<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>8. North Carolina<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virtualvocations.com\/jobs\/l-north+carolina\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">View All North Carolina Telecommute Jobs at Virtual Vocations<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">North Carolina consistently ranks as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/kurtbadenhausen\/2018\/11\/28\/the-best-states-for-business-2018-north-carolina-leads-the-way\/#46eb80bd3c30\">best place to do business<\/a> in the U.S. due to low operational costs and corporate tax rates. Plus, companies like Lenovo and PRA Health Sciences recognize the economic advantage of remote workers and hire thousands of telecommuters throughout the state.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Top Industry:<\/em> Pharmaceuticals<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Annual Mean Wage:<\/em> $47,200<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Telecommuting Population:<\/em> 6.1%<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Trending Telecommute Jobs:<\/em> Clinical research associate, nurse advocate, digital marketing director<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>7. Georgia<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virtualvocations.com\/jobs\/l-georgia\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">View All Georgia Telecommute Jobs at Virtual Vocations<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Did you know that Georgia is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bizjournals.com\/atlanta\/news\/2018\/08\/13\/georgia-no-longer-no-1-in-feature-film-production.html\">top location<\/a> for television and film production worldwide? It\u2019s also a peachy place for remote workers to relax, enjoy nature, and find a range of telecommute jobs in industries like healthcare, technology, and education.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Top Industry:<\/em> Telecommunications<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Annual Mean Wage:<\/em> $48,280<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Telecommuting Population:<\/em> 5.8%<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Trending Telecommute Jobs:<\/em> Speech-language pathologist, product manager, cybersecurity architect<\/span><\/p>\n<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2019\/08\/work-at-home-family-Top-20-Remote-Work-States-in-2018-Virtual-Vocations-telecommute-and-remote-jobs.webp 2121w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2019\/08\/work-at-home-family-Top-20-Remote-Work-States-in-2018-Virtual-Vocations-telecommute-and-remote-jobs-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2019\/08\/work-at-home-family-Top-20-Remote-Work-States-in-2018-Virtual-Vocations-telecommute-and-remote-jobs-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2019\/08\/work-at-home-family-Top-20-Remote-Work-States-in-2018-Virtual-Vocations-telecommute-and-remote-jobs-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2019\/08\/work-at-home-family-Top-20-Remote-Work-States-in-2018-Virtual-Vocations-telecommute-and-remote-jobs-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2019\/08\/work-at-home-family-Top-20-Remote-Work-States-in-2018-Virtual-Vocations-telecommute-and-remote-jobs-2048x1365.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"60vw\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-150090\" src=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2019\/08\/work-at-home-family-Top-20-Remote-Work-States-in-2018-Virtual-Vocations-telecommute-and-remote-jobs.jpg\" alt=\"work at home family - Top 20 Remote Work States in 2018 - Virtual Vocations telecommute and remote jobs\" width=\"2121\" height=\"1414\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2019\/08\/work-at-home-family-Top-20-Remote-Work-States-in-2018-Virtual-Vocations-telecommute-and-remote-jobs.jpg 2121w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2019\/08\/work-at-home-family-Top-20-Remote-Work-States-in-2018-Virtual-Vocations-telecommute-and-remote-jobs-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2019\/08\/work-at-home-family-Top-20-Remote-Work-States-in-2018-Virtual-Vocations-telecommute-and-remote-jobs-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2019\/08\/work-at-home-family-Top-20-Remote-Work-States-in-2018-Virtual-Vocations-telecommute-and-remote-jobs-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2019\/08\/work-at-home-family-Top-20-Remote-Work-States-in-2018-Virtual-Vocations-telecommute-and-remote-jobs-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2019\/08\/work-at-home-family-Top-20-Remote-Work-States-in-2018-Virtual-Vocations-telecommute-and-remote-jobs-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"60vw\"><\/picture><\/p>\n<h3>6. Virginia<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virtualvocations.com\/jobs\/l-virginia\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">View All Virginia Telecommute Jobs at Virtual Vocations<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since the very first settlement in Jamestown in 1607, America\u2019s birthplace has grown to over <a href=\"https:\/\/www.census.gov\/quickfacts\/va\">8.47 million<\/a> people and has become a hub for over 700 international companies. These days, residents can find remote employment in just about every industry.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Top Industry:<\/em> Healthcare<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Annual Mean Wage:<\/em> $55,310<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Telecommuting Population:<\/em> 5.4%<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Trending Telecommute Jobs:<\/em> Medical coder, software administrator, mortgage loan officer<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>5. Illinois<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virtualvocations.com\/jobs\/l-illinois\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">View All Illinois Telecommute Jobs at Virtual Vocations<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Though Illinois is the 25th largest state according to geography, its GDP <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bea.gov\/system\/files\/2018-08\/qgdpstate0718_2.pdf\">ranks fifth<\/a> in the nation. The Prairie State is home not only to giant companies like Boeing and Caterpillar but also to startups, providing an excellent space for telecommuters to achieve work-life balance and design the professional and personal lives that best suit their needs.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Top Industry:<\/em> Insurance<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Annual Mean Wage:<\/em> $53,790<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Telecommuting Population:<\/em> 4.9%<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Trending Telecommute Jobs:<\/em> Front-end developer, inside sales specialist, customer manager<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>4. Florida<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virtualvocations.com\/jobs\/l-florida\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">View All Florida Telecommute Jobs at Virtual Vocations<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who wouldn\u2019t want to work remotely in a subtropical climate? Telecommuting Floridians get the best of both worlds: reliable income and the freedom to enjoy their beautiful state. Plus, companies like Citrix Systems, Fidelity National Financial, and HSN (the Home Shopping Network) seek native gators to keep business moving and customers happy.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Top Industry:<\/em> Healthcare<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Telecommuting Population:<\/em> 6.1%<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Annual Mean Wage:<\/em> $46,010<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Trending Telecommute Jobs:<\/em> Solution architect, customer care representative, bilingual health coach<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>3. New York<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virtualvocations.com\/q-telecommuting-jobs-l-new-york.html\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">View All New York Telecommute Jobs at Virtual Vocations<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you live upstate or in the Big Apple, New York is hungry for remote workers. With companies like American Express, Deloitte, and McGraw-Hill Education chomping at the bit, you\u2019ll never be short of a telecommute job.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Top Industry:<\/em> Banking<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Telecommuting Population:<\/em> 4.3%<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Annual Mean Wage:<\/em> $61,870<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Trending Telecommute Jobs:<\/em> Quality assurance analyst, software developer, registered dietician<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>2. Texas<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virtualvocations.com\/jobs\/l-texas\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">View All Texas Telecommute Jobs at Virtual Vocations<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Texas is the largest continental state geographically and has plenty of room for remote employees, freelancers, and independent contractors. The Long Horn State is also home to leading telecommute-friendly companies like Dell, AT&amp;T, and USAA.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Top Industry:<\/em> Oil and Gas<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Annual Mean Wage:<\/em> $49,720<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Telecommuting Population:<\/em> 5.1%<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Trending Telecommute Jobs:<\/em> Recruiter, sales development representative, business continuity manager<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>1. California<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virtualvocations.com\/q-telecommuting-jobs-l-california.html\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">View All California Telecommute Jobs at Virtual Vocations<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">California is the most populous U.S. state and home to some of the world\u2019s most influential technology companies like Apple, HP, Cisco, Intel, and Oracle. Aside from tech, Cali excels in education, real estate, and financial services. Come rain or drought, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.virtualvocations.com\/blog\/telecommuting-survival\/telecommuting-natural-disasters\/\">remote jobs persevere<\/a> and help keep all your California dreams alive.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Top Industry:<\/em> Information Technology<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Annual Mean Wage:<\/em> $59,150<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Telecommuting Population:<\/em> 6.0%<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>Trending Telecommute Jobs:<\/em> Software developer, data analyst, project manager<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>How to Find Telecommute Jobs in Your State<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even if you don&#8217;t live in one of the 20 telecommute-friendly locations on this list, you can still apply to telecommute jobs in your home state or any other U.S. location. Many remote jobs cross time zones and state lines so that employers reduce staffing limitations and expand their talent pools. However, some companies do have location requirements and only hire residents of their state or specified cities.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To search for remote jobs in your state, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.virtualvocations.com\/jobs\">use the Location filter<\/a> in the Virtual Vocations job database and check the &#8220;Location&#8221; tag in each listing. If the location states &#8220;Nationwide,&#8221; then you can apply from anywhere in the U.S.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YGE4F-U1Kjc\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3>Contact Information for Top 20 Remote Work States in 2018 Report Inquiries<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virtualvocations.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2013\/03\/VVlogo-150x150.webp\" sizes=\"60vw\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-12157 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2013\/03\/VVlogo-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"VVlogo\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\"><\/picture><\/a>If you have questions or seek additional information about Virtual Vocations&#8217; report on the Top 20 Remote Work States in 2018, email Kimberly Back, Content Division Manager, at <i>kim@virtualvocations.com<\/i>.<\/p>\n<p>Please visit Virtual Vocations social media profiles on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/VirtualVocation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Facebook<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/VirtualVocation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Twitter<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/virtual-vocations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">LinkedIn<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCvl6mSBguVl5NsNtBrb4vIg\">YouTube<\/a> for additional remote work content and conversations.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\">iStock Photo Credit: 1. 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