It’s no surprise that where you live can greatly impact your salary. But if you’re looking to increase your pay and don’t want to leave your state, a career change may be a better option.
In fact, so many Americans started leaving their jobs halfway through 2021 that analysts started dubbing this period of mass job departures as “The Great Resignation .” In November 2021 alone, about 4.5 million Americans left their jobs.
If you’re part of the Great Resignation (or are exploring this possibility), we’ve got some potentially good news: The Bureau of Labor Statistics1 recently released its State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates .
This data shows just how much certain professions get paid, including the highest-paying professions by state (unsurprisingly, medical fields dominated the list). So if you’re looking for a career change or are just curious about which profession brings in the most bucks in your state, look no further than this list of the highest-paying jobs by state.
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1. Alabama
Career: Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Average Salary: $269,920
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2. Alaska
Career: General Internal Medicine Physicians
Average Salary: $282,730
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3. Arizona
Career: Anesthesiologists
Average Salary: $285,470
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4. Arkansas
Career: Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Average Salary: $258,940
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5. California
Career: Psychiatrists
Average Salary: $245,000
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6. Colorado
Career: Anesthesiologists
Average Salary: $289,920
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7. Connecticut
Career: Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Average Salary: $275,520
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8. Delaware
Career: Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Average Salary: $245,570
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9. Florida
Career: Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Average Salary: $245,570
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10. Georgia
Career: Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Average Salary: $259,670
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11. Hawaii
Career: Physicians and Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric
Average Salary: $263,200
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12. Idaho
Career: Anesthesiologists
Average Salary: $253,460
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13. Illinois
Career: Surgeons, Except Ophthalmologists
Average Salary: $271,280
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14. Indiana
Career: Anesthesiologists
Average Salary: $282,310
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15. Iowa
Career: Anesthesiologists
Average Salary: $291,670
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16. Kansas
Career: Psychiatrists
Average Salary: $281,410
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17. Kentucky
Career: Surgeons, Except Ophthalmologists
Average Salary: $292,350
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18. Louisiana
Career: Surgeons, Except Ophthalmologists
Average Salary: $287,840
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19. Maine
Career: Physicians and Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric
Average Salary: $279,700
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20. Maryland
Career: Surgeons, Except Ophthalmologists
Average Salary: $287,900
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21. Massachusetts
Career: Surgeons, Except Ophthalmologists
Average Salary: $265,790
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22. Michigan
Career: Anesthesiologists
Average Salary: $252,000
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23. Minnesota
Career: Psychiatrists
Average Salary: $278,380
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24. Mississippi
Career: Surgeons, Except Ophthalmologists
Average Salary: $282,660
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25. Missouri
Career: Dentists, All Other Specialists
Average Salary: $270,760
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26. Montana
Career: Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Average Salary: $296,770
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27. Nebraska
Career: Psychiatrists
Average Salary: $268,200
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28. Nevada
Career: General Internal Medicine Physicians
Average Salary: $277,340
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29. New Hampshire
Career: Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Average Salary: $278,350
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30. New Jersey
Career: Surgeons, Except Ophthalmologists
Average Salary: $275,710
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31. New Mexico
Career: General Internal Medicine Physicians
Average Salary: $271,210
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32. New York
Career: Anesthesiologists
Average Salary: $237,380
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33. North Carolina
Career: Anesthesiologists
Average Salary: $279,300
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34. North Dakota
Career: Psychiatrists
Average Salary: $288,060
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35. Ohio
Career: Surgeons, Except Ophthalmologists
Average Salary: $277,510
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36. Oklahoma
Career: Orthodontists
Average Salary: $286,050
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37. Oregon
Career: Surgeons, Except Ophthalmologists
Average Salary: $293,170
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38. Pennsylvania
Career: Anesthesiologists
Average Salary: $289,850
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39. Rhode Island
Career: Surgeons, Except Ophthalmologists
Average Salary: $285,920
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40. South Carolina
Career: Surgeons, Except Ophthalmologists
Average Salary: $295,380
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41. South Dakota
Career: Surgeons, Except Ophthalmologists
Average Salary: $290,730
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42. Tennessee
Career: Anesthesiologists
Average Salary: $255,210
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43. Texas
Career: Chief Executives
Average Salary: $239,060
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44. Utah
Career: Pediatricians, General
Average Salary: $255,900
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45. Vermont
Career: Dentists, General
Average Salary: $254,190
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46. Virginia
Career: Orthodontists
Average Salary: $279,710
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47. Washington State
Career: Orthodontists
Average Salary: $277,050
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48. Washington, D.C.
Career: Surgeons, Except Ophthalmologists
Average Salary: $286,160
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49. West Virginia
Career: Surgeons, Except Ophthalmologists
Average Salary: $262,690
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50. Wisconsin
Career: Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Average Salary: $278,720
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51. Wyoming
Career: Surgeons, Except Ophthalmologists
Average Salary: $279,830
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The takeaway
Many Americans are still participating in The Great Resignation in hopes of finding jobs that more closely match their career goals and evolving lifestyle needs. Other workers are seeking higher-paying jobs with better benefits, such as more flexible hours or the ability to work 100% remotely. If you fall into the latter category, this list of high-paying jobs could give you a better idea of what fields in your state have the highest salaries.
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