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Median full-time salary by state
Visual Capitalist's choropleth map drew 27.8K views on X: 1.2x its typical post and #43 of 133 Visual Capitalist charts we track by views. Read Oct 10, 2026.
Mapped: Median Salary by U.S. State 💼
Why it spread
This chart post spread because it paired a hot topic that week with an independent author, and it reached 27,834 views, 210 likes, 33 reposts, 8 quotes, and 78 saves.
What worked
- The choropleth form made a familiar salary comparison easy to scan across U.S. states.
- The post text was short and direct, and the chart was branded with a source line, which supported trust.
- The quote rate was above average and the source reach was in the top quarter, helping the post travel beyond the account's usual audience.
What to borrow
We could use the same choropleth framing for our own data when a topic is already hot that week, keeping the title short and the source line visible.
Careful
Do not over-read the result as proof that choropleths always work, and do not copy the independent author angle if it does not fit our account.
Written by our analysis model from the measured numbers above, not by Visual Capitalist.
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Your numbers, in this table chart.
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How far did Visual Capitalist's "Median full-time salary by state" chart travel?
27,834 views, 210 likes, 33 reposts and 78 saves on X, read Oct 10, 2026. A normal post from @VisualCap gets about 23.1K views.
What kind of chart is it?
A choropleth map. Median full-time salary varies by state across US.
Can I use Visual Capitalist's chart?
Use the format, not the picture. The chart, logo and design belong to Visual Capitalist. ViralChart redraws the chart type with your numbers and words, and credits the original publisher.