Median Full-Time Salary by State 💰

What We're Showing

This map compares the median full-time salaries of employed civilians aged 16 and over across U.S. states in 2024, using data from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

The national median salary is $61,700, with state medians ranging from just over $50,000 to more than $100,000.

Key Takeaways

• The District of Columbia ranks highest at $103,000, far above every state, while Mississippi is lowest at $50,100.
• Western states lead the pack, with California ($70,000), Washington ($76,300), and Colorado ($72,000) among the top earners.
• The South generally lags behind, with Louisiana ($53,000), Alabama ($53,500), and Arkansas ($50,900) clustered near the bottom.