Best States for Legal Occupations Salaries
$99,990
National Median Salary
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Top 10 Highest Paying States
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| Rank | State | Annual Median | Pay Premium | Location Quotient | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $191,800 | +91.8% | — | 41,650 |
| 2 | New York | $133,470 | +33.5% | — | 128,570 |
| 3 | California | $129,280 | +29.3% | — | 154,470 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $128,530 | +28.5% | — | 33,190 |
| 5 | Colorado | $124,550 | +24.6% | — | 26,760 |
| 6 | Washington | $108,680 | +8.7% | — | 26,490 |
| 7 | Maryland | $106,940 | +7.0% | — | 26,990 |
| 8 | New Jersey | $106,250 | +6.3% | — | 38,160 |
| 9 | Virginia | $105,700 | +5.7% | — | 35,540 |
| 10 | Illinois | $103,540 | +3.6% | — | 51,250 |
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