Average individual salary in every US state – check how your earnings compare

Whereabouts you live in the United States always has (and probably always will have) a huge say in what you earn. Local industries, politics, union power, education and basic geography all play a role in determining average salaries. Starting at the bottom (lowest average individual salary) and working upwards, this data from Forbes Advisor shows how pay can be affected by where you choose to live. Kicking off at number 50, let’s see who earns what and how you might fit into the picture… (Picture: Getty Images)

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