Maryland $41,652
Maryland’s proximity to Washington, D.C. and the high-paying government sector contributes a lot to the income boost. Prince George’s County, which sits on the eastern edge the District, contains the wealthiest collection of blacks in the world, followed closely by southern DeKalb County in suburban Atlanta.
Hawaii $41,032
Hawaii is a full fives by air off the coast of California, but it offers a diverse job market for enterprising African Americans. It is also home to a couple of military bases that offer very high-paying jobs.
