Anesthesiologist is the highest-paying job in America, on average — but it's only the top-paying profession in 17 states.
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The highest-paying job in every state
Who makes the most in your state?
Medical jobs topped this list in every state.
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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:
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Orthodontists examine, diagnose, and treat dental malocclusions and oral cavity anomalies.
Alaska: General pediatrician
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Pediatricians are physicians who diagnose, treat, and help prevent children's diseases and injuries.
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Arizona: Surgeon
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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
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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
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Anesthesiologists are p
Colorado: Oral and maxillofacial surgeon
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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
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Delaware: Surgeon
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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.
Anesthesiologists are physicians who administer anesthetics prior to, during, or after surgery, or other medical procedures.
Georgia: Surgeon
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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
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Idaho: Surgeon
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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
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Orthodontists examine, diagnose, and treat dental malocclusions and oral cavity anomalies.
Indiana: Surgeon
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Average annual pay:
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
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Kansas: Anesthesiologist
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Average annual pay:
Anesthesiologists are physicians who administer anesthetics prior to, during, or after surgery, or other medical procedures.
Kentucky: Surgeon
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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.
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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
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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
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Michigan: Anesthesiologist
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Anesthesiologists are physicians who administer anesthetics prior to, during, or after surgery, or other medical procedures.
Minnesota: Surgeon
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Average annual pay:
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
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Pediatricians are physicians who diagnose, treat, and help prevent children's diseases and injuries.
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Missouri: Orthodontist
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Orthodontists examine, diagnose, and treat dental malocclusions and oral cavity anomalies.
Montana: Obstetrician and gynecologist
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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
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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
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Average annual pay:
Anesthesiologists are physicians who administer anesthetics prior to, during, or after surgery, or other medical procedures.
New Hampshire: Other physician and surgeon specialists
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These specialist physicians and surgeons not listed separately can include allergists and immunologists, dermatologists, neurologists,ophthalmologists, pathologists, radiologists,sports medicine physicians, and urologists.
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New Jersey: Surgeon
Average annual pay:
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
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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:
Anesthesiologists are physicians who administer anesthetics prior to, during, or after surgery, or other medical procedures.
North Carolina: Surgeon
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Average annual pay:
Anesthesiologists are physicians who administer anesthetics prior to, during, or after surgery, or other medical procedures.
Ohio: Anesthesiologist
Average annual pay:
Anesthesiologists are physicians who administer anesthetics prior to, during, or after surgery, or other medical procedures.
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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
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.
Rhode Island: Surgeon
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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.
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
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Anesthesiologists are physicians who administer anesthetics prior to, during, or after surgery, or other medical procedures.
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Tennessee: Anesthesiologist
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Anesthesiologists are physicians who administer anesthetics prior to, during, or after surgery, or other medical procedures.
Texas: Anesthesiologist
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Anesthesiologists are physicians who administer anesthetics prior to, during, or after surgery, or other medical procedures.
Utah: General pediatrician
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Pediatricians are physicians who diagnose, treat, and help prevent children's diseases and injuries.
Vermont: Anesthesiologist
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Average annual pay:
Anesthesiologists are physicians who administer anesthetics prior to, during, or after surgery, or other medical procedures.
Virginia: Orthodontist
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Orthodontists examine, diagnose, and treat dental malocclusions and oral cavity anomalies.
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Washington: Orthodontist
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Orthodontists examine, diagnose, and treat dental malocclusions and oral cavity anomalies.
Washington DC: Anesthesiologist
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Anesthesiologists are physicians who administer anesthetics prior to, during, or after surgery, or other medical procedures.
West Virginia: Other physician and surgeon specialists
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:
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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:
These specialist physicians and surgeons not listed separately can include allergists and immunologists, dermatologists, neurologists, ophthalmologists, pathologists, radiologists, sports medicine physicians, and urologists.
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