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These are the highest paid public employees in every state

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24/7 Wall St. reviewed state, local, and federal employee salary information to determine the three highest paid public employees in each state.
24/7 Wall St. reviewed state, local, and federal employee salary information to determine the three highest paid public employees in each state.
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Alabama • Highest paid public employee: Nick Saban; University of Alabama football coach • Annual salary: $8,857,000 • 2nd highest paid public employee: Gus Malzahn; Auburn University football coach • Annual salary: $6,827,589 • 3rd highest paid public employee: Bill Clark; University of Alabama at Birmingham football coach • Annual salary: $1,450,000
Alabama
• Highest paid public employee: Nick Saban; University of Alabama football coach
• Annual salary: $8,857,000
• 2nd highest paid public employee: Gus Malzahn; Auburn University football coach
• Annual salary: $6,827,589
• 3rd highest paid public employee: Bill Clark; University of Alabama at Birmingham football coach
• Annual salary: $1,450,000
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Alaska • Highest paid public employee: Angela M. Rodell; Alaska Department of Revenue executive director • Annual salary: $371,475 • 2nd highest paid public employee: Dwight B. Stallman; Alaska Department of Corrections forensic psychiatrist • Annual salary: $367,396 • 3rd highest paid public employee: Bob G. Mitchell; Alaska Department of Revenue State investment officer • Annual salary: $350,000
Alaska
• Highest paid public employee: Angela M. Rodell; Alaska Department of Revenue executive director
• Annual salary: $371,475
• 2nd highest paid public employee: Dwight B. Stallman; Alaska Department of Corrections forensic psychiatrist
• Annual salary: $367,396
• 3rd highest paid public employee: Bob G. Mitchell; Alaska Department of Revenue State investment officer
• Annual salary: $350,000
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Arizona • Highest paid public employee: Herm Edwards; Arizona State University football coach • Annual salary: $2,380,000 • 2nd highest paid public employee: Kevin Sumlin; University of Arizona football coach • Annual salary: $2,000,000 • 3rd highest paid public employee: Robert J. Wylie; Department Of Health And Human Services medical officer • Annual salary: $400,000
Arizona
• Highest paid public employee: Herm Edwards; Arizona State University football coach
• Annual salary: $2,380,000
• 2nd highest paid public employee: Kevin Sumlin; University of Arizona football coach
• Annual salary: $2,000,000
• 3rd highest paid public employee: Robert J. Wylie; Department Of Health And Human Services medical officer
• Annual salary: $400,000
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Arkansas • Highest paid public employee: Chad Morris; University of Arkansas football coach • Annual salary: $4,000,000 • 2nd highest paid public employee: Blake Anderson; Arkansas State football coach • Annual salary: $825,182 • 3rd highest paid public employee: Cynthia D. Gillespie; Arkansas Department of Human Services executive director • Annual salary: $282,800
Arkansas
• Highest paid public employee: Chad Morris; University of Arkansas football coach
• Annual salary: $4,000,000
• 2nd highest paid public employee: Blake Anderson; Arkansas State football coach
• Annual salary: $825,182
• 3rd highest paid public employee: Cynthia D. Gillespie; Arkansas Department of Human Services executive director
• Annual salary: $282,800
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California • Highest paid public employee: Chip Kelly; University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) football coach • Annual salary: $3,500,000 • 2nd highest paid public employee: Clay Helton; University of Southern California (USC) football coach • Annual salary: $3,218,935 • 3rd highest paid public employee: Justin Wilcox; University of California, Berkeley football coach • Annual salary: $2,854,000
California
• Highest paid public employee: Chip Kelly; University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) football coach
• Annual salary: $3,500,000
• 2nd highest paid public employee: Clay Helton; University of Southern California (USC) football coach
• Annual salary: $3,218,935
• 3rd highest paid public employee: Justin Wilcox; University of California, Berkeley football coach
• Annual salary: $2,854,000
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Colorado • Highest paid public employee: Mel Tucker; University of Colorado football coach • Annual salary: $2,400,000 • 2nd highest paid public employee: Mike Bobo; Colorado State football coach • Annual salary: $1,800,000 • 3rd highest paid public employee: Gregory G. Sapakoff; Colorado Judicial Branch deputy attorney regulation counsel • Annual salary: $326,762
Colorado
• Highest paid public employee: Mel Tucker; University of Colorado football coach
• Annual salary: $2,400,000
• 2nd highest paid public employee: Mike Bobo; Colorado State football coach
• Annual salary: $1,800,000
• 3rd highest paid public employee: Gregory G. Sapakoff; Colorado Judicial Branch deputy attorney regulation counsel
• Annual salary: $326,762
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Connecticut • Highest paid public employee: Randy Edsall; University of Connecticut football coach • Annual salary: $1,606,000 • 2nd highest paid public employee: Hilary Onyiuke, M.D., University of Connecticut associate professor of surgery and orthopedic surgery • Annual salary: $400,000 • 3rd highest paid public employee: Frank M. Torti; University of Connecticut School of Medicine dean • Annual salary: $390,000
Connecticut
• Highest paid public employee: Randy Edsall; University of Connecticut football coach
• Annual salary: $1,606,000
• 2nd highest paid public employee: Hilary Onyiuke, M.D., University of Connecticut associate professor of surgery and orthopedic surgery
• Annual salary: $400,000
• 3rd highest paid public employee: Frank M. Torti; University of Connecticut School of Medicine dean
• Annual salary: $390,000
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Delaware • Highest paid public employee: Kathleen M. Picciano; Thoroughbred Racing Commission doctor of veterinary medicine • Annual salary: $477,572 • 2nd highest paid public employee: David Henderson; Delaware Criminal Justice Council Board Members chairman • Annual salary: $412,000 • 3rd highest paid public employee: Mark T. Brainard; Delaware Technical Community College Office president • Annual salary: $392,151
Delaware
• Highest paid public employee: Kathleen M. Picciano; Thoroughbred Racing Commission doctor of veterinary medicine
• Annual salary: $477,572
• 2nd highest paid public employee: David Henderson; Delaware Criminal Justice Council Board Members chairman
• Annual salary: $412,000
• 3rd highest paid public employee: Mark T. Brainard; Delaware Technical Community College Office president
• Annual salary: $392,151
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Florida • Highest paid public employee: Dan Mullen; University of Florida football coach • Annual salary: $6,070,000 • 2nd highest paid public employee: Willie Taggart; Florida Atlantic University football coach • Annual salary: $5,000,000 • 3rd highest paid public employee: Josh Heupel; University of Central Florida football coach • Annual salary: $2,300,000
Florida
• Highest paid public employee: Dan Mullen; University of Florida football coach
• Annual salary: $6,070,000
• 2nd highest paid public employee: Willie Taggart; Florida Atlantic University football coach
• Annual salary: $5,000,000
• 3rd highest paid public employee: Josh Heupel; University of Central Florida football coach
• Annual salary: $2,300,000
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Georgia • Highest paid public employee: Kirby Smart; University of Georgia football coach • Annual salary: $6,871,600 • 2nd highest paid public employee: Geoff Collins; Georgia Tech football coach • Annual salary: $3,000,000 • 3rd highest paid public employee: Charles W. Cary; Teachers Retirement System of Georgia chief investment officer • Annual salary: $922,217
Georgia
• Highest paid public employee: Kirby Smart; University of Georgia football coach
• Annual salary: $6,871,600
• 2nd highest paid public employee: Geoff Collins; Georgia Tech football coach
• Annual salary: $3,000,000
• 3rd highest paid public employee: Charles W. Cary; Teachers Retirement System of Georgia chief investment officer
• Annual salary: $922,217
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Hawaii • Highest paid public employee: Nick Rolovich; University of Hawaii football coach • Annual salary: $600,004 • 2nd highest paid public employee: Rhodelynn P. Ramos; Department Of Justice Bureau of Prisons medical officer • Annual salary: $292,616 • 3rd highest paid public employee: N/A • Annual salary: N/A
Hawaii
• Highest paid public employee: Nick Rolovich; University of Hawaii football coach
• Annual salary: $600,004
• 2nd highest paid public employee: Rhodelynn P. Ramos; Department Of Justice Bureau of Prisons medical officer
• Annual salary: $292,616
• 3rd highest paid public employee: N/A
• Annual salary: N/A
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Idaho • Highest paid public employee: Bryan Harsin; Boise State University football coach • Annual salary: $1,750,000 • 2nd highest paid public employee: Leon P. Rice; Boise State University basketball coach • Annual salary: $772,769 • 3rd highest paid public employee: Curt B. Apsey; Boise State University director of athletics • Annual salary: $455,482
Idaho
• Highest paid public employee: Bryan Harsin; Boise State University football coach
• Annual salary: $1,750,000
• 2nd highest paid public employee: Leon P. Rice; Boise State University basketball coach
• Annual salary: $772,769
• 3rd highest paid public employee: Curt B. Apsey; Boise State University director of athletics
• Annual salary: $455,482
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Illinois • Highest paid public employee: Lovie Smith; University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign football coach • Annual salary: $4,000,000 • 2nd highest paid public employee: Thomas Hammock; Northern Illinois University football coach • Annual salary: $610,000 • 3rd highest paid public employee: Syed Hussain; Illinois Dept. of Human Services physician • Annual salary: $408,800
Illinois
• Highest paid public employee: Lovie Smith; University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign football coach
• Annual salary: $4,000,000
• 2nd highest paid public employee: Thomas Hammock; Northern Illinois University football coach
• Annual salary: $610,000
• 3rd highest paid public employee: Syed Hussain; Illinois Dept. of Human Services physician
• Annual salary: $408,800
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Indiana • Highest paid public employee: Jeff Brohm; Purdue University football coach • Annual salary: $6,600,000 • 2nd highest paid public employee: Tom Allen; Indiana University football coach • Annual salary: $1,805,000 • 3rd highest paid public employee: Jay Hess; Indiana University dean • Annual salary: $989,253
Indiana
• Highest paid public employee: Jeff Brohm; Purdue University football coach
• Annual salary: $6,600,000
• 2nd highest paid public employee: Tom Allen; Indiana University football coach
• Annual salary: $1,805,000
• 3rd highest paid public employee: Jay Hess; Indiana University dean 
• Annual salary: $989,253
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Iowa • Highest paid public employee: Kirk Ferentz; University of Iowa football coach • Annual salary: $4,800,000 • 2nd highest paid public employee: Matt Campbell; Iowa State football coach • Annual salary: $3,600,000 • 3rd highest paid public employee: Barta Gary Allen; University of Iowa athletics director • Annual salary: $986,745
Iowa
• Highest paid public employee: Kirk Ferentz; University of Iowa football coach
• Annual salary: $4,800,000
• 2nd highest paid public employee: Matt Campbell; Iowa State football coach
• Annual salary: $3,600,000
• 3rd highest paid public employee: Barta Gary Allen; University of Iowa athletics director
• Annual salary: $986,745
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Kansas • Highest paid public employee: Les Miles; University of Kansas football coach • Annual salary: $2,775,000 • 2nd highest paid public employee: Chris Klieman; Kansas State football coach • Annual salary: $2,300,000 • 3rd highest paid public employee: Robert D. Simari; University of Kansas Medical Center executive vice chancellor • Annual salary: $688,300
Kansas
• Highest paid public employee: Les Miles; University of Kansas football coach
• Annual salary: $2,775,000
• 2nd highest paid public employee: Chris Klieman; Kansas State football coach
• Annual salary: $2,300,000
• 3rd highest paid public employee: Robert D. Simari; University of Kansas Medical Center executive vice chancellor
• Annual salary: $688,300
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Kentucky • Highest paid public employee: Mark Stoops; University of Kentucky football coach • Annual salary: $4,763,600 • 2nd highest paid public employee: Scott Satterfield; University of Louisville football coach • Annual salary: $3,250,000 • 3rd highest paid public employee: Tyson Helton; Western Kentucky University football coach • Annual salary: $800,000
Kentucky
• Highest paid public employee: Mark Stoops; University of Kentucky football coach
• Annual salary: $4,763,600
• 2nd highest paid public employee: Scott Satterfield; University of Louisville football coach
• Annual salary: $3,250,000
• 3rd highest paid public employee: Tyson Helton; Western Kentucky University football coach
• Annual salary: $800,000
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Louisiana • Highest paid public employee: Ed Orgeron; Louisiana State University football coach • Annual salary: $4,000,000 • 2nd highest paid public employee: Billy Napier; University of Louisiana at Lafayette football coach • Annual salary: $875,000 • 3rd highest paid public employee: Skip Holtz; Louisiana Tech University football coach • Annual salary: $704,00
Louisiana
• Highest paid public employee: Ed Orgeron; Louisiana State University football coach
• Annual salary: $4,000,000
• 2nd highest paid public employee: Billy Napier; University of Louisiana at Lafayette football coach
• Annual salary:$875,000
• 3rd highest paid public employee: Skip Holtz; Louisiana Tech University football coach
• Annual salary: $704,00
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Maine • Highest paid public employee: Matthew J. Davis; Department of Health and Human Services - Riverview Psychiatric Center clinical director • Annual salary: $318,237 • 2nd highest paid public employee: Mark Flomenbaum; Office of the Maine Attorney General chief medical examiner • Annual salary: $284,080 • 3rd highest paid public employee: Matthew J. Davis; Department of the Secretary of State clinical director • Annual salary: $280,000
Maine
• Highest paid public employee: Matthew J. Davis; Department of Health and Human Services - Riverview Psychiatric Center clinical director
• Annual salary: $318,237
• 2nd highest paid public employee: Mark Flomenbaum; Office of the Maine Attorney General chief medical examiner
• Annual salary: $284,080
• 3rd highest paid public employee: Matthew J. Davis; Department of the Secretary of State clinical director
• Annual salary: $280,000
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Maryland • Highest paid public employee: Mike Locksley; University of Maryland football coach • Annual salary: $2,500,000 • 2nd highest paid public employee: Ken Niumatalolo; Naval Academy football coach • Annual salary: $2,316,000 • 3rd highest paid public employee: Taylor Bradley S; University of Maryland . • Annual salary: $949,000
Maryland
• Highest paid public employee: Mike Locksley; University of Maryland football coach
• Annual salary: $2,500,000
• 2nd highest paid public employee: Ken Niumatalolo; Naval Academy football coach
• Annual salary: $2,316,000
• 3rd highest paid public employee: Taylor Bradley S; University of Maryland .
• Annual salary: $949,000
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Massachusetts • Highest paid public employee: Michael Green; University of Massachusetts Department of Molecular, Cell and Cancer Biology chair • Annual salary: $721,383 • 2nd highest paid public employee: Matthew Mccall; University of Massachusetts System head basketball coach • Annual salary: $717,385 • 3rd highest paid public employee: Martin Meehan; University of Massachusetts System president • Annual salary: $659,097
Massachusetts
• Highest paid public employee: Michael Green; University of Massachusetts Department of Molecular, Cell and Cancer Biology chair
• Annual salary: $721,383
• 2nd highest paid public employee: Matthew Mccall; University of Massachusetts System head basketball coach
• Annual salary: $717,385
• 3rd highest paid public employee: Martin Meehan; University of Massachusetts System president
• Annual salary: $659,097
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Michigan • Highest paid public employee: Jim Harbaugh; University of Michigan football coach • Annual salary: $7,504,000 • 2nd highest paid public employee: Mark Dantonio; Michigan State football coach • Annual salary: $4,399,437 • 3rd highest paid public employee: Tim Lester; Western Michigan University football coach • Annual salary: $800,000
Michigan
• Highest paid public employee: Jim Harbaugh; University of Michigan football coach
• Annual salary: $7,504,000
• 2nd highest paid public employee: Mark Dantonio; Michigan State football coach
• Annual salary: $4,399,437
• 3rd highest paid public employee: Tim Lester; Western Michigan University football coach
• Annual salary: $800,000
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Minnesota • Highest paid public employee: P.J. Fleck; University of Minnesota football coach • Annual salary: $3,600,000 • 2nd highest paid public employee: Ahmed Shabeer; Minnesota Management and Budget Department of Human Services psychiatrist • Annual salary: $473,874 • 3rd highest paid public employee: Kyleeann Sophia Stevens; Minnesota Management and Budget Department of Human Services psychiatrist • Annual salary: $447,899
Minnesota
• Highest paid public employee: P.J. Fleck; University of Minnesota football coach
• Annual salary: $3,600,000
• 2nd highest paid public employee: Ahmed Shabeer; Minnesota Management and Budget Department of Human Services psychiatrist
• Annual salary: $473,874
• 3rd highest paid public employee: Kyleeann Sophia Stevens; Minnesota Management and Budget Department of Human Services psychiatrist
• Annual salary: $447,899
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Mississippi • Highest paid public employee: Matt Luke; University of Mississippi football coach • Annual salary: $3,100,000 • 2nd highest paid public employee: Joe Moorhead; Mississippi State University football coach • Annual salary: $3,050,000 • 3rd highest paid public employee: Jay Hopson; University of Southern Mississippi football coach • Annual salary: $500,000
Mississippi
• Highest paid public employee: Matt Luke; University of Mississippi football coach
• Annual salary: $3,100,000
• 2nd highest paid public employee: Joe Moorhead; Mississippi State University football coach
• Annual salary: $3,050,000
• 3rd highest paid public employee: Jay Hopson; University of Southern Mississippi football coach
• Annual salary: $500,000
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Missouri • Highest paid public employee: Barry Odom; University of Missouri football coach • Annual salary: $3,050,000 • 2nd highest paid public employee: Vangala Sekhar; Missouri Department of Mental Health psychiatrist • Annual salary: $418,569 • 3rd highest paid public employee: Das Jairam; Missouri Department of Mental Health psychiatrist • Annual salary: $378,409
Missouri
• Highest paid public employee: Barry Odom; University of Missouri football coach
• Annual salary: $3,050,000
• 2nd highest paid public employee: Vangala Sekhar; Missouri Department of Mental Health psychiatrist
• Annual salary: $418,569
• 3rd highest paid public employee: Das Jairam; Missouri Department of Mental Health psychiatrist
• Annual salary: $378,409
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Montana • Highest paid public employee: Benjamin Todd Eastham; Department Of Health And Human Services medical officer • Annual salary: $326,472 • 2nd highest paid public employee: Neil A. Sun Rhodes; Department Of Health And Human Services medical officer • Annual salary: $306,864 • 3rd highest paid public employee: Virginia Hill; Montana Department of Public Health & Human Services psychiatrist • Annual salary: $300,000
Montana
• Highest paid public employee: Benjamin Todd Eastham; Department Of Health And Human Services medical officer
• Annual salary: $326,472
• 2nd highest paid public employee: Neil A. Sun Rhodes; Department Of Health And Human Services medical officer
• Annual salary: $306,864
• 3rd highest paid public employee: Virginia Hill; Montana Department of Public Health & Human Services psychiatrist
• Annual salary: $300,000
Courtesy Of Montana DPHHS
Nebraska • Highest paid public employee: Scott Frost; University of Nebraska-Lincoln football coach • Annual salary: $5,000,000 • 2nd highest paid public employee: Janine B. Fromm; Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services medical services director • Annual salary: $391,000 • 3rd highest paid public employee: Ramoncito Ocampo; Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services psychiatrist • Annual salary: $322,167
Nebraska
• Highest paid public employee: Scott Frost; University of Nebraska-Lincoln football coach
• Annual salary: $5,000,000
• 2nd highest paid public employee: Janine B. Fromm; Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services medical services director
• Annual salary: $391,000
• 3rd highest paid public employee: Ramoncito Ocampo; Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services psychiatrist
• Annual salary: $322,167
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Nevada • Highest paid public employee: Tony Sanchez; University of Nevada Las Vegas football coach • Annual salary: $602,000 • 2nd highest paid public employee: Jay Norvell; University of Nevada, Reno football coach • Annual salary: $500,000 • 3rd highest paid public employee: Ihsan A. Azzam; Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health chief medical officer • Annual salary: $286,011
Nevada
• Highest paid public employee: Tony Sanchez; University of Nevada Las Vegas football coach
• Annual salary: $602,000
• 2nd highest paid public employee: Jay Norvell; University of Nevada, Reno football coach
• Annual salary: $500,000
• 3rd highest paid public employee: Ihsan A. Azzam; Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health chief medical officer
• Annual salary: $286,011
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New Hampshire • Highest paid public employee: Jennie V. Duval; New Hampshire Department of Justice chief medical examiner • Annual salary: $210,000 • 2nd highest paid public employee: Anna Barbara Marconi; New Hampshire Judicial Branch associate justice • Annual salary: $174,992 • 3rd highest paid public employee: Tina Nadeau; New Hampshire Judicial Branch chief justice • Annual salary: $174,992
New Hampshire
• Highest paid public employee: Jennie V. Duval; New Hampshire Department of Justice chief medical examiner
• Annual salary: $210,000
• 2nd highest paid public employee: Anna Barbara Marconi; New Hampshire Judicial Branch associate justice
• Annual salary: $174,992
• 3rd highest paid public employee: Tina Nadeau; New Hampshire Judicial Branch chief justice
• Annual salary: $174,992
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New Jersey • Highest paid public employee: Chris Ash; Rutgers University football coach • Annual salary: $2,300,000 • 2nd highest paid public employee: Edward J. Bishof; New Jersey Institute of Technology senior vice president of finance • Annual salary: $343,228 • 3rd highest paid public employee: Andrew L. Falzon; New Jersey Office of the Chief State Medical Examiner chief medical examiner • Annual salary: $288,148
New Jersey
• Highest paid public employee: Chris Ash; Rutgers University football coach
• Annual salary: $2,300,000
• 2nd highest paid public employee: Edward J. Bishof; New Jersey Institute of Technology senior vice president of finance
• Annual salary: $343,228
• 3rd highest paid public employee: Andrew L. Falzon; New Jersey Office of the Chief State Medical Examiner chief medical examiner
• Annual salary: $288,148
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New Mexico • Highest paid public employee: Bob Davie; University of New Mexico football coach • Annual salary: $823,740 • 2nd highest paid public employee: Doug Martin; New Mexico State football coach • Annual salary: $422,000 • 3rd highest paid public employee: John H. York; Department Of Health And Human Services medical officer • Annual salary: $400,000
New Mexico
• Highest paid public employee: Bob Davie; University of New Mexico football coach
• Annual salary: $823,740
• 2nd highest paid public employee: Doug Martin; New Mexico State football coach
• Annual salary: $422,000
• 3rd highest paid public employee: John H. York; Department Of Health And Human Services medical officer
• Annual salary: $400,000
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New York • Highest paid public employee: Lance Leipold; University at Buffalo football coach • Annual salary: $615,000 • 2nd highest paid public employee: Michael P. Lucchesi; SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University chief medical officer • Annual salary: $538,517 • 3rd highest paid public employee: Ovadia Abulafia; SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University physician • Annual salary: $509,122
New York
• Highest paid public employee: Lance Leipold; University at Buffalo football coach
• Annual salary: $615,000
• 2nd highest paid public employee: Michael P. Lucchesi; SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University chief medical officer
• Annual salary: $538,517
• 3rd highest paid public employee: Ovadia Abulafia; SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University physician
• Annual salary: $509,122
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North Carolina • Highest paid public employee: Mack Brown; University of North Carolina football coach • Annual salary: $3,500,000 • 2nd highest paid public employee: Dave Doeren; North Carolina State football coach • Annual salary: $3,250,000 • 3rd highest paid public employee: Mike Houston; East Carolina University football coach • Annual salary: $1,425,000
North Carolina
• Highest paid public employee: Mack Brown; University of North Carolina football coach
• Annual salary: $3,500,000
• 2nd highest paid public employee: Dave Doeren; North Carolina State football coach
• Annual salary: $3,250,000
• 3rd highest paid public employee: Mike Houston; East Carolina University football coach
• Annual salary: $1,425,000
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North Dakota • Highest paid public employee: Eduardo P. Yabut; North Dakota Department of Human Services physician • Annual salary: $533,544 • 2nd highest paid public employee: William B. Pryatel; North Dakota Department of Human Services psychiatrist • Annual salary: $381,804 • 3rd highest paid public employee: Penny M. Wilkie; Department Of Health And Human Services medical officer • Annual salary: $351,616
North Dakota
• Highest paid public employee: Eduardo P. Yabut; North Dakota Department of Human Services physician
• Annual salary: $533,544
• 2nd highest paid public employee: William B. Pryatel; North Dakota Department of Human Services psychiatrist
• Annual salary: $381,804
• 3rd highest paid public employee: Penny M. Wilkie; Department Of Health And Human Services medical officer
• Annual salary: $351,616
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Ohio • Highest paid public employee: Ryan Day; Ohio State football coach • Annual salary: $4,500,000 • 2nd highest paid public employee: Luke Fickell; University of Cincinnati football coach • Annual salary: $2,300,000 • 3rd highest paid public employee: Jason Candle; University of Toledo football coach • Annual salary: $1,150,000
Ohio
• Highest paid public employee: Ryan Day; Ohio State football coach
• Annual salary: $4,500,000
• 2nd highest paid public employee: Luke Fickell; University of Cincinnati football coach
• Annual salary: $2,300,000
• 3rd highest paid public employee: Jason Candle; University of Toledo football coach
• Annual salary: $1,150,000
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Oklahoma • Highest paid public employee: Lincoln Riley; University of Oklahoma football coach • Annual salary: $6,384,462 • 2nd highest paid public employee: Mike Gundy; Oklahoma State football coach • Annual salary: $5,125,000 • 3rd highest paid public employee: Mike Holder; Oklahoma State athletic director • Annual salary: $950,000
Oklahoma
• Highest paid public employee: Lincoln Riley; University of Oklahoma football coach
• Annual salary: $6,384,462
• 2nd highest paid public employee: Mike Gundy; Oklahoma State football coach
• Annual salary: $5,125,000
• 3rd highest paid public employee: Mike Holder; Oklahoma State athletic director
• Annual salary: $950,000
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Oregon • Highest paid public employee: Mario Cristobal; University of Oregon football coach • Annual salary: $2,600,000 • 2nd highest paid public employee: Jonathan Smith; Oregon State University football coach • Annual salary: $1,900,008 • 3rd highest paid public employee: John Skjervem; Oregon State Treasury chief investment officer • Annual salary: $451,992
Oregon
• Highest paid public employee: Mario Cristobal; University of Oregon football coach
• Annual salary: $2,600,000
• 2nd highest paid public employee: Jonathan Smith; Oregon State University football coach
• Annual salary: $1,900,008
• 3rd highest paid public employee: John Skjervem; Oregon State Treasury chief investment officer
• Annual salary: $451,992
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Pennsylvania • Highest paid public employee: James Franklin; The Pennsylvania State University football coach • Annual salary: $5,650,000 • 2nd highest paid public employee: Patrick Narduzzi; University of Pittsburgh football coach • Annual salary: $3,213,953 • 3rd highest paid public employee: Francis M. Tandarich; Veterans Benefits Administration human resources manager • Annual salary: $712,205
Pennsylvania
• Highest paid public employee: James Franklin; The Pennsylvania State University football coach
• Annual salary: $5,650,000
• 2nd highest paid public employee: Patrick Narduzzi; University of Pittsburgh football coach
• Annual salary: $3,213,953
• 3rd highest paid public employee: Francis M. Tandarich; Veterans Benefits Administration human resources manager
• Annual salary: $712,205
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Rhode Island • Highest paid public employee: David M. Dooley; University of Rhode Island ' s president • Annual salary: $391,181 • 2nd highest paid public employee: Pedro F. Tactacan; State of Rhode Island assistant chief of psychiatric services • Annual salary: $371,659 • 3rd highest paid public employee: Andrew P. Lekos; Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals physician general • Annual salary: $311,397
Rhode Island
• Highest paid public employee: David M. Dooley; University of Rhode Island's president
• Annual salary: $391,181
• 2nd highest paid public employee: Pedro F. Tactacan; State of Rhode Island assistant chief of psychiatric services
• Annual salary: $371,659
• 3rd highest paid public employee: Andrew P. Lekos; Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals physician general
• Annual salary: $311,397
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South Carolina • Highest paid public employee: William " Dabo " Swinney; Clemson University football coach • Annual salary: $9,315,600 • 2nd highest paid public employee: William Muschamp; University of South Carolina football coach • Annual salary: $4,400,000 • 3rd highest paid public employee: Earl Grant; College of Charleston basketball coach • Annual salary: $651,000
South Carolina
• Highest paid public employee: William "Dabo" Swinney; Clemson University football coach
• Annual salary: $9,315,600
• 2nd highest paid public employee: William Muschamp; University of South Carolina football coach
• Annual salary: $4,400,000
• 3rd highest paid public employee: Earl Grant; College of Charleston basketball coach
• Annual salary: $651,000
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South Dakota • Highest paid public employee: David A. Klopfenstein; Department Of Health And Human Services medical officer • Annual salary: $364,899 • 2nd highest paid public employee: Michael M. Dickerson; Indian Health Service medical officer • Annual salary: $326,619 • 3rd highest paid public employee: Thomas E. Menzel; Department Of Health And Human Services medical officer • Annual salary: $301,179
South Dakota
• Highest paid public employee: David A. Klopfenstein; Department Of Health And Human Services medical officer
• Annual salary: $364,899
• 2nd highest paid public employee: Michael M. Dickerson; Indian Health Service medical officer
• Annual salary: $326,619
• 3rd highest paid public employee: Thomas E. Menzel; Department Of Health And Human Services medical officer
• Annual salary: $301,179
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Tennessee • Highest paid public employee: Derek Mason; Vanderbilt University football coach • Annual salary: $3,368,244 • 2nd highest paid public employee: Michael Norvell; University of Memphis football coach • Annual salary: $2,660,000 • 3rd highest paid public employee: Rick Stockstill; Middle Tennessee State University football coach • Annual salary: $913,504
Tennessee
• Highest paid public employee: Derek Mason; Vanderbilt University football coach
• Annual salary: $3,368,244
• 2nd highest paid public employee: Michael Norvell; University of Memphis football coach
• Annual salary: $2,660,000
• 3rd highest paid public employee: Rick Stockstill; Middle Tennessee State University football coach
• Annual salary: $913,504
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Texas • Highest paid public employee: John James Fisher Jr.; Texas A & M University head football coach • Annual salary: $7,500,000 • 2nd highest paid public employee: Thomas Herman III; The University of Texas at Austin football coach • Annual salary: $6,750,000 • 3rd highest paid public employee: Dana Holgorsen; University of Houston football coach • Annual salary: $3,700,000
Texas
• Highest paid public employee: John James Fisher Jr.; Texas A&M University head football coach
• Annual salary: $7,500,000
• 2nd highest paid public employee: Thomas Herman III; The University of Texas at Austin football coach
• Annual salary: $6,750,000
• 3rd highest paid public employee: Dana Holgorsen; University of Houston football coach
• Annual salary: $3,700,000
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Utah • Highest paid public employee: Kyle Whittingham; University of Utah football coach • Annual salary: $4,002,917 • 2nd highest paid public employee: Gary Andersen; Utah State University football coach • Annual salary: $900,000 • 3rd highest paid public employee: Paul Whitehead; Utah Department of Human Services physiatrist • Annual salary: $590,878
Utah
• Highest paid public employee: Kyle Whittingham; University of Utah football coach
• Annual salary: $4,002,917
• 2nd highest paid public employee: Gary Andersen; Utah State University football coach
• Annual salary: $900,000
• 3rd highest paid public employee: Paul Whitehead; Utah Department of Human Services physiatrist
• Annual salary: $590,878
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Vermont • Highest paid public employee: Steven L Shapiro; Vermont Health Department chief medical examiner • Annual salary: $231,984 • 2nd highest paid public employee: Elizabeth A Bundock; Vermont Health Department deputy chief medical examiner • Annual salary: $221,383 • 3rd highest paid public employee: Jonathan S Strenio; Vermont Health Access Department private secretary • Annual salary: $177,564
Vermont
• Highest paid public employee: Steven L Shapiro; Vermont Health Department chief medical examiner
• Annual salary: $231,984
• 2nd highest paid public employee: Elizabeth A Bundock; Vermont Health Department deputy chief medical examiner
• Annual salary: $221,383
• 3rd highest paid public employee: Jonathan S Strenio; Vermont Health Access Department private secretary
• Annual salary: $177,564
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Virginia • Highest paid public employee: Justin Fuente; Virginia Tech football coach • Annual salary: $4,000,000 • 2nd highest paid public employee: Bronco Mendenhall; University of Virginia football coach • Annual salary: $3,700,000 • 3rd highest paid public employee: Alexander L Nyerges; Virginia Museum of Fine Arts director • Annual salary: $669,785
Virginia
• Highest paid public employee: Justin Fuente; Virginia Tech football coach
• Annual salary: $4,000,000
• 2nd highest paid public employee: Bronco Mendenhall; University of Virginia football coach
• Annual salary: $3,700,000
• 3rd highest paid public employee: Alexander L Nyerges; Virginia Museum of Fine Arts director
• Annual salary: $669,785
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Washington • Highest paid public employee: Chris Petersen; University of Washington football coach • Annual salary: $4,625,000 • 2nd highest paid public employee: Mike Leach; Washington State University football coach • Annual salary: $3,750,000 • 3rd highest paid public employee: Jimmy Lake; University of Washington football coach • Annual salary: $891,800
Washington
• Highest paid public employee: Chris Petersen; University of Washington football coach
• Annual salary: $4,625,000
• 2nd highest paid public employee: Mike Leach; Washington State University football coach
• Annual salary: $3,750,000
• 3rd highest paid public employee: Jimmy Lake; University of Washington football coach
• Annual salary: $891,800
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West Virginia • Highest paid public employee: Neal Brown; West Virginia University football coach • Annual salary: $3,055,000 • 2nd highest paid public employee: Clay B Marsh; West Virginia University vice president • Annual salary: $957,000 • 3rd highest paid public employee: Anthony L Gibson; West Virginia University football coach • Annual salary: $805,517
West Virginia
• Highest paid public employee: Neal Brown; West Virginia University football coach
• Annual salary: $3,055,000
• 2nd highest paid public employee: Clay B Marsh; West Virginia University vice president
• Annual salary: $957,000
• 3rd highest paid public employee: Anthony L Gibson; West Virginia University football coach
• Annual salary: $805,517
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Wisconsin • Highest paid public employee: Paul Chryst; University of Wisconsin football coach • Annual salary: $4,150,000 • 2nd highest paid public employee: David C Villa; Wisconsin Investment Board Investment Board Executive • Annual salary: $800,011 • 3rd highest paid public employee: Christopher P Prestigiacomo; Wisconsin Investment Board Investment Board Portfolio Manager • Annual salary: $625,002
Wisconsin
• Highest paid public employee: Paul Chryst; University of Wisconsin football coach
• Annual salary: $4,150,000
• 2nd highest paid public employee: David C Villa; Wisconsin Investment Board Investment Board Executive
• Annual salary: $800,011
• 3rd highest paid public employee: Christopher P Prestigiacomo; Wisconsin Investment Board Investment Board Portfolio Manager
• Annual salary: $625,002
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Wyoming • Highest paid public employee: Craig Bohl; University of Wyoming football coach • Annual salary: $2,137,000 • 2nd highest paid public employee: David Carrington; Department of Health Psychiatrist • Annual salary: $274,995 • 3rd highest paid public employee: James Bush; Department of Health Physician • Annual salary: $178,433
Wyoming
• Highest paid public employee: Craig Bohl; University of Wyoming football coach
• Annual salary: $2,137,000
• 2nd highest paid public employee: David Carrington; Department of Health Psychiatrist
• Annual salary: $274,995
• 3rd highest paid public employee: James Bush; Department of Health Physician
• Annual salary: $178,433
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