What the average pay rates for state employees?

As of 2015, the average range of pay rates for state employees is $500 to $1,300, according to PayScale.com. The pay rates for state employees vary per state.

Some states that recorded the highest average weekly wages are New York with $1,205, Connecticut with $1,195, Massachusetts with $1,171, New Jersey with $1,127 and California with $1,092. New York has 2,578 salaries with an average pay of $63,903 a year. California has 4,889 salaries with an average pay of $72,697 a year. District of Columbia has 3,197 salaries with an average pay of $82,797 a year. Texas has 4,852 salaries with an average pay of $54,317 a year, notes PayScale.com.