Can You Guess Your State's Highest-Paid Job?
Spoiler: in 8 states it's not a doctor, not a CEO, and not a tech bro.
About this quiz
Bureau of Labor Statistics data reveals which job tops the pay charts in each state, and the answers get weird fast. From anesthesiologists to airline pilots to oral surgeons, can you map the money?
Expect 10 multiple-choice questions in the geography category. Difficulty is medium. Every question comes with an explanation and a fun fact so you leave smarter than you arrived, even when you whiff it.
What to expect
- 10 questions · one per page, no fluff
- ~5 minutes to play
- Average score is 3.2/10 (32%). Beat the average to rank up.
- Hardest question: only 18% get it right.
- Earn doubloons per correct answer. Perfect round: bonus 50.
- Optional Timed Mode: 20 seconds per question, +50% doubloons.
Frequently asked
- How long does the Can You Guess Your State's Highest-Paid Job? quiz take?
- About 5 minutes for 10 questions. No time pressure unless you turn on Timed Mode.
- How hard is it?
- This one's medium. The average player nails 3.2 out of 10. The hardest question only 18% get right.
- Do I need to sign up?
- Nope. Play free, no account required. Your streak and doubloons save to your browser.
- Can I play again?
- Aye, replay anytime. Your personal best is tracked for each quiz — beat your own score.
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