Career Atlas USA

Highest-Paying States for Tapers

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. 1Illinois$113,180
  2. 2Hawaii$95,490
  3. 3Pennsylvania$82,240
  4. 4Washington$79,040
  5. 5Minnesota$78,090
  6. 6New York$77,790
  7. 7Kansas$74,120
  8. 8Ohio$73,840
  9. 9California$73,460
  10. 10Oregon$71,450
  11. 11Iowa$66,980
  12. 12Massachusetts$65,060
  13. 13Michigan$63,630
  14. 14Connecticut$63,600
  15. 15Missouri$63,020