Massachusetts is the top-paying state, the report noted, with the average salary there coming in at $80,330. But New York ...

In some cases, however, you may find this security jeopardized through a process known as wage garnishment, a court order requiring your employer to withhold money from your pay to satisfy a creditor.

Wage garnishment is when a court order is issued to your employer to withhold money from your paycheck that is sent directly to one of your creditors. This can be for debt owed or back-owed taxes ...