Highest-paying states for tapers
Illinois leads at $113,180 a year. Pay is not adjusted for local prices; see each page for the cost-of-living view.
| Place | Median | 25th–75th |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $113,180 | $103,990–$113,730 |
| Hawaii | $95,490 | $95,290–$100,740 |
| Pennsylvania | $82,240 | $46,360–$96,450 |
| Washington | $79,040 | $60,630–$85,000 |
| Minnesota | $78,090 | $78,080–$81,440 |
| Kansas | $74,120 | $49,900–$81,040 |
| Ohio | $73,840 | $69,270–$76,810 |
| California | $73,460 | $59,760–$88,540 |
| Oregon | $71,450 | $58,240–$94,820 |
| Iowa | $66,980 | $56,790–$70,380 |
| Massachusetts | $65,060 | $40,990–$107,100 |
| Michigan | $63,630 | $61,460–$63,880 |
| Connecticut | $63,600 | $57,390–$80,840 |
| Missouri | $63,020 | $50,910–$82,380 |
| Nevada | $60,690 | $48,040–$78,540 |
| Wisconsin | $57,840 | $49,400–$60,550 |
| Idaho | $57,690 | $48,670–$62,820 |
| Arizona | $56,300 | $44,800–$64,840 |
| Utah | $52,930 | $50,280–$57,540 |
| New Mexico | $48,320 | $46,430–$60,780 |
| Texas | $43,670 | $40,210–$47,620 |
| Indiana | $42,810 | $40,440–$60,400 |
| West Virginia | $41,600 | $31,570–$60,800 |
Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025.