Highest-paying states for fallers
Oregon leads at $84,490 a year. Pay is not adjusted for local prices; see each page for the cost-of-living view.
| Place | Median | 25th–75th |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | $84,490 | $52,630–$131,840 |
| Idaho | $78,330 | $61,780–$112,320 |
| South Carolina | $76,350 | $62,400–$88,400 |
| Louisiana | $62,040 | $47,150–$62,040 |
| California | $59,590 | $57,110–$72,480 |
| Maryland | $58,300 | $50,010–$58,300 |
| Mississippi | $54,110 | $41,360–$77,710 |
| Michigan | $51,700 | $38,180–$53,540 |
| Virginia | $48,340 | $38,080–$49,960 |
| Tennessee | $47,560 | $36,180–$51,320 |
| North Carolina | $46,080 | $37,780–$61,680 |
| Georgia | $39,380 | $36,240–$44,460 |
| New York | $36,190 | $32,240–$71,110 |
| Indiana | $26,210 | $26,210–$58,570 |
Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025.