Highest-Paying States for Physical Scientists, All Other

Ranked purely by BLS median annual wage — this does not account for cost of living or job availability. See best states for a balanced ranking.

1. 1District of Columbia$156,730
2. 2Minnesota$147,890
3. 3North Dakota$147,650
4. 4Maryland$141,290
5. 5South Carolina$141,130
6. 6Massachusetts$138,380
7. 7Georgia$137,680
8. 8Alabama$135,350
9. 9Pennsylvania$134,780
10. 10Colorado$134,440
11. 11Washington$133,980
12. 12Florida$131,690
13. 13California$130,610
14. 14Tennessee$129,570
15. 15Arizona$125,270