The average U.S. adult pays about $4,900/yr in taxes. Connecticut residents pay the highest at about $9,100 whereas Mississippi residents pay the lowest at about $2,600.

Relative wealth is partly the driver. When bracket adjusted the average ranges from a high of about 12.5% in Alaska to a low of about 10.4% in Utah.

In totality the average Washington, D.C. resident contributes most heavily to Uncle Sam whereas the good folks of Arkansas contribute the least.

Where does your state stack up?