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Highest Paying States Across Licensed Careers
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| State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | Source Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| CACalifornia | $95,588 | $45.96 | 2024 |
| WAWashington | $94,379 | $45.37 | 2024 |
| AKAlaska | $89,460 | $43.01 | 2024 |
| MAMassachusetts | $89,016 | $42.80 | 2024 |
| NJNew Jersey | $88,303 | $42.45 | 2024 |
| NYNew York | $87,616 | $42.12 | 2024 |
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| Career | State | Median Salary | Source Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Podiatrist | South Dakota (SD) | $234,480 | 2024 |
| Dentist | Vermont (VT) | $230,990 | 2024 |
| Dentist | Alaska (AK) | $230,830 | 2024 |
| Podiatrist | Washington (WA) | $228,170 | 2024 |
| Podiatrist | New Mexico (NM) | $227,130 | 2024 |
| Dentist | Delaware (DE) | $224,690 | 2024 |
| Podiatrist | Minnesota (MN) | $224,280 | 2024 |
| Podiatrist | North Carolina (NC) | $221,370 | 2024 |