The highest-paying job in every state, according to federal data

One map shows the highest-paying job in every state

Some kind of healthcare job was the highest-paying occupation in half of the US states, based on our analysis criteria.MoMo Productions/Getty ImagesBusiness Insider looked at what jobs pay the best in every state and Washington, DC.We looked at titles with at least 1,000 employees and specific average annual wages.Healthcare gigs dominated; they were the best-paying jobs in half of the US states.Family medicine physician was the best-paying job …

The highest-paying job in California pays staggering average of $347K per year

Wage estimates reveal the highest-paying job in every state — and they're nearly all in medicine. In California, ophthalmologists earn $347,000 per year.

Highest-Paying US Jobs Have This in Common

It pays to have a career in medicine. All of the 10 highest-paying jobs in the US are in specialized medical fields, largely focused on surgery, according to new wage estimates from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, per the Hill and Business Insider . Even ophthalmologists, in the No. 10 spot,...

What is the highest-paying job in Louisiana according to federal data?

Cardiologists are the highest-paid occupation in 14 states, while orthopedic surgeons lead the way in eight others.

This is the highest-paying job in Colorado, according to federal data

The highest-paying job in nearly every state, including Colorado, is in medicine, according to new wage estimates from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

The highest-paying job in West Virginia, according to federal data

Cardiologists are the highest-paid occupation in 14 states, while orthopedic surgeons lead the way in eight others.