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Top 10 Highest Paying States
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| Rank | State | Annual Median | Pay Premium | Location Quotient | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $197,790 | +30.8% | — | 92,580 |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $191,880 | +26.9% | — | 33,430 |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $179,050 | +18.5% | — | 22,020 |
| 4 | New York | $177,210 | +17.2% | — | 91,440 |
| 5 | Delaware | $172,710 | +14.3% | — | 2,970 |
| 6 | Colorado | $167,970 | +11.1% | — | 17,160 |
| 7 | Connecticut | $159,240 | +5.3% | — | 7,500 |
| 8 | New Jersey | $158,470 | +4.8% | — | 23,360 |
| 9 | Virginia | $157,980 | +4.5% | — | 18,420 |
| 10 | Illinois | $157,320 | +4.1% | — | 33,430 |
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