Which US States Have The Highest GDP Per Capita?

Where you live in the U.S. can make a huge difference in economic output per person.

GDP per capita varies widely across states, from under $60,000 in Mississippi to nearly $280,000 in Washington, D.C.

This chart,produced by Visual Capitalist's Jenna Ross, in partnership withTerzo, breaks down GDP per capita in 2025.

Washington, D.C. has the highest GDP per capita.The capital’s economy is concentrated in high-value professional services like consulting, IT, and legal, as well as government spending.

Its large commuter workforce from outside states also boosts the figure, as many workers contribute to economic output without being counted in the local population.

Source:U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis,U.S. Census Bureau. Figures rounded.

New York takes the second spot as a global financial hub with strong output in other high-value industries, including real estate and professional services.

Massachusetts and Washington also top the ranks. While Massachusetts drives value through professional services like biotechnology, Washington is home tobig techcompanies like Amazon and Microsoft.

Outside of more service-based economies, both North Dakota and Alaska pump out over $100,000 in GDP per capita.

Both states are driven by natural resources and mining, ranking as the third (North Dakota) and fifth-highest (Alaska) producers of crude oil in America. These states also have some of the lowest populations in the country, driving up output per person.

Source: ZeroHedge News