Top 10 Highest Paying States (2025)
States with the highest median annual wage across all occupations.
Top 10 Highest Paying States (2025)
| # | Label | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $90K |
| 2 | Washington | $86K |
| 3 | New York | $83K |
| 4 | California | $83K |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $81K |
| 6 | New Jersey | $80K |
| 7 | Minnesota | $80K |
| 8 | Alaska | $80K |
| 9 | Maryland | $79K |
| 10 | Rhode Island | $78K |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
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Cite as: “Top 10 Highest Paying States (2025). SalaryRanked.com.”