Based on the results of the Best States for Young Professionals study -  which assesses influencing factors in young professionals' well-being across six key categories, ranging from Job Market and Work Conditions, Affordability, and Leisure - New York ranked #16 overall for having the second-highest average annual salary estimate, one of the highest basic minimum wage per hour, and for having the second-lowest gender wage gaps in the country. 

Here's a breakdown of the state's categories:

BEST STATES FOR YOUNG PROFESSIONALS IN THE US - NEW YORK
(In descendent order, with #1 considered the best)

• Job Market and Work Conditions: #6
• Affordability: #49
• Crime & Safety: #36
• Workplace diversity: #15
• Health: #6
• Leisure: #13

See how the other states rank:

For the complete Best States for Young Professionals in rankings and further methodology, please visit: https://scholaroo.com/report/best-states-for-young-professionals/