On the list of 25 wealthiest counties, Virginia and Maryland both have five. Although these counties have high earners, they're not necessarily the highest earners. These counties have a high number of federal workers, lobbyists, defense contractors, and computer engineers that work with the government. Their salaries drive the median income figures that make these counties so wealthy.

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