How Income Taxes Shrink a $100,000 Salary in All 50 States

Not happy when you look closely at your paycheck and compare the gross amount with the far more puny net? It sure seems like a lot is lost to taxes — but do you have any idea just how much? You might be surprised. Using a SmartAsset paycheck calculator, we determined how income taxes shrink a hypothetical $100,000 salary in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

See how a good-sized salary is reduced to teeny-tiny take-home pay where you live.

No wonder it's so tough to save money. (But you can do it!)

What happens to paychecks in Oregon?

In beautiful Oregon, income taxes can seem as breathtaking and as soaring as Mount Hood --- which stands more than 2 miles above sea level.

A $100,000 annual salary falls to **$68,308** after federal and state taxes are paid. The state's income tax bites off a hefty chunk: an estimated 7.76%.

But you can buy your Nike sneakers and other products made in Oregon tax-free. Oregon is another state where you pay no sales tax.

See the complete story on MoneyWise.com and find out how workers fare in other states.