Here's a different take on the Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment and Wage estimates page. I've downloaded all the data and ranked states (for every occupation with at least 100 workers).

You can use the drop-down menus to filter by state or by occupation.

Occupation Selected: Architecture teachers, postsecondary

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State Jobs Average
Salary
Rank
Massachusetts 150 $77,590 1
Kansas 150 $73,060 2
Florida 300 $68,420 3
Missouri 130 $66,180 4
Virginia 180 $65,820 5
Texas 400 $63,060 6.5
Michigan 300 $63,060 6.5
Pennsylvania 400 $62,960 8
Alabama 120 $61,570 9
North Carolina 140 $60,560 10
Illinois 180 $59,770 11
New Mexico 120 $58,330 12
South Carolina 180 $57,820 13