The average American household earns $61,000 a year. Here are 17 states where the typical resident earns even more.

Illinois might have Chicago to thank for high incomes, but Chicagoans put up with a lot of snow each year in exchange.

Median annual income: $64,609

Poverty rate: 11.3%

Oregon offers a west coast vibe with the city of Portland as a big draw.

Median annual income: $64,610

Poverty rate: 11.3%

This small New England state offers high incomes and mild summers, too.

Median annual income: $66,390

Poverty rate: 11.8%

This wealthy state is home to one of the cities with the highest incomes — and highest costs of living — in the country, San Francisco, where the average home price is $1.3 million.

Median annual income: $64,610

Poverty rate: 11.3%

Likely thanks to its proximity to Washington, D.C., Virginia has median incomes higher than California.

Median annual income: $71,293

Poverty rate: 10.8%

Utah not only offers several national parks and lots of nature activities, but it also offers high incomes.

Median annual income: $71,319

Poverty rate: 8.8%

Minnesota is one of the two Midwestern states to make the highest income list, and with the third lowest poverty rate in the US, it seems that this state is doing pretty well.

Median annual income: $71,920

Poverty rate: 8.6%

Alaska offers a very different lifestyle, but that doesn't mean that many of its residents aren't wealthy.

Median annual income: $72,231

Poverty rate: 12.1%

Connecticut's income is well above the national average, and has one of the lowest poverty rates.

Median annual income: $72,780

Poverty rate: 9.9%

An escape from New York City — and a low poverty rate.

Median annual income: $72,997

Poverty rate: 9.7%

Enjoy coastal cities like Boston and fairly high annual incomes in Massachusetts.

Median annual income: $73,227

Poverty rate: 10.6%

The Aloha State offers lovely climates and beaches, along with high costs of living and high incomes.

Median annual income: $73,575

Poverty rate: 10.2%

Colorado has seen big growth lately, with cities like Denver and Boulder attracting many young professionals.

Median annual income: $74,172

Poverty rate: 8.7%

With a classic New England feel, this northern state is fairly wealthy. It also boasts the lowest poverty rate in the US.

Median annual income: $74,801

Poverty rate: 6.4%

Washington state attracts those who like outdoor activities, with places like the Cascade Mountains and Olympic National Park easily accessible. In addition, a bustling tech scene in Seattle offers high salaries.

Median annual income: $75,418

Poverty rate: 10.6%

Maryland is the only US state to reach a median household income above $80,000, and has the second lowest poverty rate behind New Hampshire.

Median annual income: $81,084

Poverty rate: 8.2%

The highest incomes in the US can be found in the nation's capital, Washington DC. While it's technically not a state, the small district offers very high incomes but also one of the highest poverty rates in the US.

Median annual income: $83,382

Poverty rate: 15.5%