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National salary overview and state-by-state comparison for 2024.
United States National Average
Average Annual
$106,530
Median Annual
$60,340
Total Workforce
41,150
Highest Paying States
| Rank | State | Avg Salary | Job Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $300,200 | 5,060 |
| #2 | New York | $293,430 | 5,220 |
| #3 | Waterbury-Shelton, CT | $220,200 | 70 |
| #4 | District of Columbia | $171,300 | 2,060 |
| #5 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $147,520 | 2,850 |
| #6 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $131,450 | 1,930 |
| #7 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $131,310 | 1,180 |
| #8 | California | $119,420 | 4,530 |
| #9 | Connecticut | $106,490 | 310 |
| #10 | Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $100,180 | 330 |
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