Healthcare Jobs Top Highest-Paying Occupations in Half of US States

One map shows the highest-paying job in every state

Some kind of healthcare job was the highest-paying occupation in half of the US states, based on our analysis criteria. MoMo Productions/Getty Images Business Insider looked at what jobs pay the best in every state and Washington, DC. We looked at titles with at least 1,000 employees and specific average annual wages. Healthcare gigs dominated; they were the best-paying jobs in half of the US states. Family medicine physician was the best-paying job in seven states last year. Business Insid...