The Highest-Paying Job in Every State

The Highest-Paying Job in Every State Anesthesiologist is the highest-paying job in America, on average â€" 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. This story originally appeared on Business Insider.