Bruno Venditti
2025-05-15 07:51:00
www.visualcapitalist.com
Mapped: Average Salary by State in 2025
This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources.
While wages in the U.S. have grown in recent years, many families are still feeling the squeeze of high inflation. Pay levels vary widely not just by profession, but also by geography.
This graphic maps the average salary by U.S. state using the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, as of March 2025. The figures represent total private hourly earnings, not seasonally adjusted.
DC Tops the List
At the top of the list is Washington, DC, where workers earn an average of $52.89 per hour, far outpacing every state. This reflects the region’s concentration of high-paying jobs in government, law, and professional services.
Massachusetts comes in second at $42.50/hour, followed by Washington at $41.82, and California at $40.93. In common, these states are home to major tech, biotech, and finance hubs.
| State/District | Average hourly earnings |
|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $52.89 |
| Massachusetts | $42.50 |
| Washington | $41.82 |
| California | $40.93 |
| Colorado | $39.20 |
| Connecticut | $39.08 |
| New York | $38.71 |
| Minnesota | $38.25 |
| New Jersey | $37.98 |
| Alaska | $37.65 |
| Hawaii | $37.64 |
| Oregon | $36.58 |
| Virginia | $36.08 |
| Rhode Island | $36.01 |
| Maryland | $35.86 |
| New Hampshire | $35.55 |
| Utah | $35.18 |
| Vermont | $35.18 |
| Illinois | $35.02 |
| Arizona | $34.68 |
| Texas | $34.49 |
| Florida | $34.38 |
| Wisconsin | $34.26 |
| North Dakota | $34.18 |
| Georgia | $34.04 |
| Idaho | $34.03 |
| North Carolina | $33.59 |
| Michigan | $33.31 |
| Ohio | $33.24 |
| Nebraska | $32.77 |
| Montana | $32.73 |
| Pennsylvania | $32.66 |
| Delaware | $32.54 |
| Missouri | $32.45 |
| Maine | $32.22 |
| Indiana | $32.07 |
| South Carolina | $32.05 |
| Nevada | $31.72 |
| Wyoming | $31.59 |
| Kansas | $31.51 |
| Alabama | $31.24 |
| South Dakota | $31.16 |
| Iowa | $30.94 |
| Tennessee | $30.75 |
| Oklahoma | $30.65 |
| Kentucky | $30.18 |
| Arkansas | $29.95 |
| West Virginia | $29.86 |
| New Mexico | $29.19 |
| Louisiana | $29.17 |
| Mississippi | $28.25 |
At the other end of the spectrum are Mississippi ($28.25) and Louisiana ($29.17)—the only two states with average wages below $30 per hour.
Northeastern states dominate the upper end of the scale, with Connecticut and New York joining Massachusetts above the $38/hour mark. In contrast, much of the South and Midwest sits closer to or below the national median. For example, Iowa ($30.94) and Indiana ($32.07) reflect more modest earnings common in the region.
When compared, the earnings gap between the highest (DC) and lowest (Mississippi) is more than $24 per hour. The federal minimum wage is currently $7.25 per hour for workers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), though many states have set their own, often higher, minimum wage rates.
Learn More on the Voronoi App 
If you enjoyed this map, check out this map on Voronoi about the income needed to buy a home in every U.S. state.
Keep your files stored safely and securely with the SanDisk 2TB Extreme Portable SSD. With over 69,505 ratings and an impressive 4.6 out of 5 stars, this product has been purchased over 8K+ times in the past month. At only $129.99, this Amazon’s Choice product is a must-have for secure file storage.
Help keep private content private with the included password protection featuring 256-bit AES hardware encryption. Order now for just $129.99 on Amazon!
Help Power Techcratic’s Future – Scan To Support
If Techcratic’s content and insights have helped you, consider giving back by supporting the platform with crypto. Every contribution makes a difference, whether it’s for high-quality content, server maintenance, or future updates. Techcratic is constantly evolving, and your support helps drive that progress.
As a solo operator who wears all the hats, creating content, managing the tech, and running the site, your support allows me to stay focused on delivering valuable resources. Your support keeps everything running smoothly and enables me to continue creating the content you love. I’m deeply grateful for your support, it truly means the world to me! Thank you!
|
BITCOIN
bc1qlszw7elx2qahjwvaryh0tkgg8y68enw30gpvge Scan the QR code with your crypto wallet app |
|
DOGECOIN
D64GwvvYQxFXYyan3oQCrmWfidf6T3JpBA Scan the QR code with your crypto wallet app |
|
ETHEREUM
0xe9BC980DF3d985730dA827996B43E4A62CCBAA7a Scan the QR code with your crypto wallet app |
Please read the Privacy and Security Disclaimer on how Techcratic handles your support.
Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate, Techcratic may earn from qualifying purchases.
