Anesthesiologist is the highest-paying job in America, on average – but it’s only the top-paying profession in 17 states.
We sifted through the US Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates survey to find out who are the highest-earning professionals in each state and Washington DC.
The survey, which reflects May 2016 salary and employment data, found that medical jobs topped all states in terms of pay.
Here are the highest-paying jobs in all 50 states and DC:
Alabama: Orthodontist
Average annual pay:$287,250
Orthodontists examine, diagnose, and treat dental malocclusions and oral cavity anomalies.
Alaska: General pediatrician
Average annual pay:$269,530
Pediatricians are physicians who diagnose, treat, and help prevent children's diseases and injuries.
Arizona: Surgeon
Average annual pay:$282,080
Surgeons are physicians who treat diseases, injuries, and deformities by invasive, minimally-invasive, or non-invasive surgical methods, such as using instruments, appliances, or by manual manipulation.
Arkansas: General internist
Average annual pay: $266,980
General internists are physicians who diagnose and provide non-surgical treatment of diseases and injuries of internal organ systems. They provide care mainly for adults who have a wide range of problems associated with the internal organs.
California: Anesthesiologist
Average annual pay: $282,410
Anesthesiologists are physicians who administer anesthetics prior to, during, or after surgery, or other medical procedures.
Colorado: Oral and maxillofacial surgeon
Average annual pay: $274,740
Oral and maxillofacial surgeons perform surgery and related procedures on the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial regions to treat diseases, injuries, or defects.
Connecticut: Anesthesiologist
Average annual pay: $275,800
Anesthesiologists are physicians who administer anesthetics prior to, during, or after surgery, or other medical procedures.
Delaware: Surgeon
Average annual pay: $269,170
Surgeons are physicians who treat diseases, injuries, and deformities by invasive, minimally-invasive, or non-invasive surgical methods, such as using instruments, appliances, or by manual manipulation.
Florida: Anesthesiologist
Average annual pay: $274,210
Anesthesiologists are physicians who administer anesthetics prior to, during, or after surgery, or other medical procedures.
Georgia: Surgeon
Average annual pay: $271,160
Surgeons are physicians who treat diseases, injuries, and deformities by invasive, minimally-invasive, or non-invasive surgical methods, such as using instruments, appliances, or by manual manipulation.
Hawaii: Podiatrist
Average annual pay:$273,040
Podiatrists diagnose and treat diseases and deformities of the human foot.
Idaho: Surgeon
Average annual pay:$280,790
Surgeons are physicians who treat diseases, injuries, and deformities by invasive, minimally-invasive, or non-invasive surgical methods, such as using instruments, appliances, or by manual manipulation.
Illinois: Orthodontist
Average annual pay:$262,770
Orthodontists examine, diagnose, and treat dental malocclusions and oral cavity anomalies.
Indiana: Surgeon
Average annual pay:$271,630
Surgeons are physicians who treat diseases, injuries, and deformities by invasive, minimally-invasive, or non-invasive surgical methods, such as using instruments, appliances, or by manual manipulation.
Iowa: Anesthesiologist
Average annual pay:$283,990
Anesthesiologists are physicians who administer anesthetics prior to, during, or after surgery, or other medical procedures.
Kansas: Anesthesiologist
Average annual pay: $287,410
Anesthesiologists are physicians who administer anesthetics prior to, during, or after surgery, or other medical procedures.
Kentucky: Surgeon
Average annual pay: $278,080
Surgeons are physicians who treat diseases, injuries, and deformities by invasive, minimally-invasive, or non-invasive surgical methods, such as using instruments, appliances, or by manual manipulation.
Louisiana: Anesthesiologist
Average annual pay: $276,390
Anesthesiologists are physicians who administer anesthetics prior to, during, or after surgery, or other medical procedures.
Maine: Surgeon
Average annual pay: $271,570
Surgeons are physicians who treat diseases, injuries, and deformities by invasive, minimally-invasive, or non-invasive surgical methods, such as using instruments, appliances, or by manual manipulation.
Maryland: Surgeon
Average annual pay: $275,640
Surgeons are physicians who treat diseases, injuries, and deformities by invasive, minimally-invasive, or non-invasive surgical methods, such as using instruments, appliances, or by manual manipulation.
Massachusetts: Oral and maxillofacial surgeon
Average annual pay:$270,140
Oral and maxillofacial surgeons perform surgery and related procedures on the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial regions to treat diseases, injuries, or defects. They may diagnose problems of the oral and maxillofacial regions, and may perform surgery to improve function or appearance.
Michigan: Anesthesiologist
Average annual pay:$259,280
Anesthesiologists are physicians who administer anesthetics prior to, during, or after surgery, or other medical procedures.
Minnesota: Surgeon
Average annual pay:$285,060
Surgeons are physicians who treat diseases, injuries, and deformities by invasive, minimally-invasive, or non-invasive surgical methods, such as using instruments, appliances, or by manual manipulation.
Mississippi: General pediatrician
Average annual pay:$270,430
Pediatricians are physicians who diagnose, treat, and help prevent children's diseases and injuries.
Missouri: Orthodontist
Average annual pay:$265,420
Orthodontists examine, diagnose, and treat dental malocclusions and oral cavity anomalies.
Montana: Obstetrician and gynecologist
Average annual pay:$270,700
Obstetricians and gynecologists are physicians who provide medical care related to pregnancy or childbirth and those who diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases of women, particularly those affecting the reproductive system.
Nebraska: Surgeon
Average annual pay:$285,640
Surgeons are physicians who treat diseases, injuries, and deformities by invasive, minimally-invasive, or non-invasive surgical methods, such as using instruments, appliances, or by manual manipulation.
Nevada: Anesthesiologist
Average annual pay:$271,490
Anesthesiologists are physicians who administer anesthetics prior to, during, or after surgery, or other medical procedures.
New Hampshire: Other physician and surgeon specialists
Average annual pay:$272,820
These specialist physicians and surgeons not listed separately can include allergists and immunologists, dermatologists, neurologists,ophthalmologists, pathologists, radiologists,sports medicine physicians, and urologists.
New Jersey: Surgeon
Average annual pay:$286,710
Surgeons are physicians who treat diseases, injuries, and deformities by invasive, minimally-invasive, or non-invasive surgical methods, such as using instruments, appliances, or by manual manipulation.
New Mexico: Surgeon
Average annual pay:$281,150
Surgeons are physicians who treat diseases, injuries, and deformities by invasive, minimally-invasive, or non-invasive surgical methods, such as using instruments, appliances, or by manual manipulation.
New York: Anesthesiologist
Average annual pay:$271,900
Anesthesiologists are physicians who administer anesthetics prior to, during, or after surgery, or other medical procedures.
North Carolina: Surgeon
Average annual pay:$283,170
Surgeons are physicians who treat diseases, injuries, and deformities by invasive, minimally invasive, or non-invasive surgical methods, such as using instruments, appliances, or by manual manipulation.
North Dakota: Anesthesiologist
Average annual pay:$285,290
Anesthesiologists are physicians who administer anesthetics prior to, during, or after surgery, or other medical procedures.
Ohio: Anesthesiologist
Average annual pay:$273,150
Anesthesiologists are physicians who administer anesthetics prior to, during, or after surgery, or other medical procedures.
Oklahoma: Surgeon
Average annual pay:$283,500
Surgeons are physicians who treat diseases, injuries, and deformities by invasive, minimally-invasive, or non-invasive surgical methods, such as using instruments, appliances, or by manual manipulation.
Oregon: Obstetrician and gynecologist
Average annual pay:$247,580
Obstetricians and gynecologists are physicians who provide medical care related to pregnancy or childbirth and those who diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases of women, particularly those affecting the reproductive system.
Pennsylvania: Anesthesiologist
Average annual pay:$268,730
Anesthesiologists are physicians who administer anesthetics prior to, during, or after surgery, or other medical procedures.
Rhode Island: Surgeon
Average annual pay:$284,010
Surgeons are physicians who treat diseases, injuries, and deformities by invasive, minimally-invasive, or non-invasive surgical methods, such as using instruments, appliances, or by manual manipulation.
South Carolina: Surgeon
Average annual pay:$264,930
Surgeons are physicians who treat diseases, injuries, and deformities by invasive, minimally-invasive, or non-invasive surgical methods, such as using instruments, appliances, or by manual manipulation.
South Dakota: Anesthesiologist
Average annual pay:$283,980
Anesthesiologists are physicians who administer anesthetics prior to, during, or after surgery, or other medical procedures.
Tennessee: Anesthesiologist
Average annual pay:$270,140
Anesthesiologists are physicians who administer anesthetics prior to, during, or after surgery, or other medical procedures.
Texas: Anesthesiologist
Average annual pay:$271,230
Anesthesiologists are physicians who administer anesthetics prior to, during, or after surgery, or other medical procedures.
Utah: General pediatrician
Average annual pay:$267,020
Pediatricians are physicians who diagnose, treat, and help prevent children's diseases and injuries.
Vermont: Anesthesiologist
Average annual pay:$269,880
Anesthesiologists are physicians who administer anesthetics prior to, during, or after surgery, or other medical procedures.
Virginia: Orthodontist
Average annual pay:$262,130
Orthodontists examine, diagnose, and treat dental malocclusions and oral cavity anomalies.
Washington: Orthodontist
Average annual pay:$264,120
Orthodontists examine, diagnose, and treat dental malocclusions and oral cavity anomalies.
Washington DC: Anesthesiologist
Average annual pay: $212,280
Anesthesiologists are physicians who administer anesthetics prior to, during, or after surgery, or other medical procedures.
West Virginia: Other physician and surgeon specialists
Average annual pay: $229,110
These specialist physicians and surgeons not listed separately can include allergists and immunologists, dermatologists, neurologists,ophthalmologists, pathologists, radiologists,sports medicine physicians, and urologists.
Wisconsin: Obstetrician and gynecologist
Average annual pay:$276,060
Obstetricians and gynecologists are physicians who provide medical care related to pregnancy or childbirth and those who diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases of women, particularly those affecting the reproductive system.
Wyoming: Other physician and surgeon specialists
Average annual pay:$259,940
These specialist physicians and surgeons not listed separately can include allergists and immunologists, dermatologists, neurologists, ophthalmologists, pathologists, radiologists, sports medicine physicians, and urologists.
