"Comparing Median Annual Incomes Across U.S. States"

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the median annual wage for all U.S. workers in 2023 was $48,060, with Massachusetts having the highest median wage at $60,690 and Mississippi the lowest at $37,500. Local wages generally align with the cost of living, with higher-earning states often being more expensive to live in. However, some states, like Wyoming and Florida, are outliers in terms of wage and cost of living rankings.