Using this data, Business Insider determined the most disproportionately well-paid job in each state, along with the percent difference between the state and national salary. The states where healthcare jobs are some of highest paid are listed below.
|
State |
Occupation Title |
State Average Annual Salary |
National Average Annual Salary |
Percent Difference |
|
Georgia |
Health Educators |
$76,170 |
$55,260 |
38 percent |
|
Maryland |
Health Educators |
$86,540 |
$55,260 |
57 percent |
|
Nevada |
Physical Therapists |
$127,900 |
$83,940 |
52 percent |
|
Ohio |
Dentists, All Other Specialists |
$219,480 |
$168,580 |
30 percent |
|
Oklahoma |
Optometrists |
$146,330 |
$113,010 |
50 percent |
|
Oregon |
Skincare Specialists |
$50,790 |
$33,810 |
50 percent |
|
South Dakota |
Home Health Aides |
$25,440 |
$22,400 |
14 percent |
|
Washington State |
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics |
$57,850 |
$35,110 |
65 percent |
|
Wisconsin |
Nurse Anesthetists |
$214,150 |
$158,900 |
35 percent |
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