Louisiana's median annual pay ranks No. 33 in U.S.

Louisiana's median annual pay is $56,000, per payroll firm ADP.

• We rank No. 33 in terms of states with the highest pay.

Looking for a fat paycheck? Consider jobs in Washington, D.C., Massachusetts or Alaska.

Reality check: Sure, getting a big beefy check is nice. But the highest-paid areas also tend to have higher costs of living.

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