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Salary Index By US State in 2026

Summary of Salary Index By US State

• This index compares 50 states based on Salary, with New York City serving as the baseline (100).

• For a single person with an average income, the average salary index value is 73.0, with 24 states above-average and 26 below-average.

• The highest-ranking state is New York with an index value of 100.0, while the lowest-ranking is Mississippi with an index value of 57.7.

Disclaimer: The data presented on this page is for informational purposes only and should be used as a general guide. Actual index values may vary significantly based on individual lifestyle choices and current economic conditions. We strive to provide up-to-date information, but values are subject to change without notice. Always conduct thorough personal research and consult with financial professionals before making important financial or relocation decisions.
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Index Details

# State Salary Index Monthly Salary
1 New York 100.0 $7,083.00
2 California 96.0 $6,800.00
3 Connecticut 91.8 $6,500.00
4 Washington 90.4 $6,400.00
5 Maryland 88.2 $6,250.00
6 Massachusetts 88.2 $6,250.00
7 New Jersey 82.6 $5,850.00
8 Minnesota 82.5 $5,840.00
9 Rhode Island 81.9 $5,800.00
10 Virginia 81.9 $5,800.00
11 Hawaii 80.0 $5,667.00
12 Illinois 78.9 $5,588.00
13 New Hampshire 78.5 $5,562.00
14 Alaska 77.7 $5,500.00
15 Utah 77.7 $5,500.00
16 Delaware 76.9 $5,450.00
17 Colorado 76.2 $5,400.00
18 Oregon 74.8 $5,300.00
19 Texas 74.8 $5,300.00
20 Vermont 74.8 $5,300.00
21 Pennsylvania 74.6 $5,283.00
22 Michigan 73.4 $5,200.00
23 Arizona 73.1 $5,181.00
24 Montana 73.0 $5,170.00
25 Kansas 71.8 $5,083.00
26 Georgia 70.6 $5,000.00
27 Ohio 70.6 $5,000.00
28 Wisconsin 70.2 $4,974.00
29 North Carolina 69.2 $4,900.00
30 Missouri 68.5 $4,850.00
31 Florida 67.8 $4,800.00
32 Maine 67.8 $4,800.00
33 Nevada 67.1 $4,750.00
34 Wyoming 66.4 $4,700.00
35 North Dakota 66.0 $4,672.00
36 New Mexico 65.9 $4,670.00
37 Tennessee 65.9 $4,670.00
38 Louisiana 64.7 $4,583.00
39 Iowa 64.6 $4,577.00
40 Indiana 64.0 $4,530.00
41 Nebraska 63.5 $4,500.00
42 West Virginia 63.5 $4,500.00
43 South Dakota 63.0 $4,460.00
44 Kentucky 62.4 $4,420.00
45 South Carolina 62.4 $4,417.00
46 Idaho 62.3 $4,416.00
47 Alabama 62.1 $4,400.00
48 Oklahoma 61.4 $4,350.00
49 Arkansas 60.7 $4,300.00
50 Mississippi 57.7 $4,089.00

Index Distribution

This histogram visualizes how states are distributed across different salary index value ranges.

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