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$78,980
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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 | $125,820 | +59.3% | — | 18,680 |
| 2 | Maryland | $99,200 | +25.6% | — | 49,420 |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $98,820 | +25.1% | — | 76,940 |
| 4 | California | $96,250 | +21.9% | — | 207,890 |
| 5 | Connecticut | $90,790 | +15.0% | — | 11,850 |
| 6 | Rhode Island | $87,800 | +11.2% | — | 4,090 |
| 7 | Washington | $86,280 | +9.2% | — | 46,750 |
| 8 | New Jersey | $85,380 | +8.1% | — | 42,850 |
| 9 | Colorado | $83,100 | +5.2% | — | 36,440 |
| 10 | Virginia | $82,850 | +4.9% | — | 44,310 |
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