Applications software developers are projected to be the highest demand STEM job in every western state over the next decade. Hawaii is projected to hire about 188 each year, which is fewer than every western state except Alaska. Even accounting for Hawaii's relatively small population, Hawaii still finishes second to last.
| State | Number of Jobs | 2018 Population |
|---|---|---|
| California | 40,167 | 39,557,045 |
| Washington | 13,485 | 7,535,591 |
| Arizona | 4,838 | 7,171,646 |
| Utah | 4,567 | 3,161,105 |
| Oregon | 2,465 | 4,190,713 |
| Nevada | 1,574 | 3,034,392 |
| Idaho | 955 | 1,754,208 |
| Hawaii | 188 | 1,420,491 |
| Alaska | 96 | 737,438 |
