25 Best States for Environmental Engineers

25. Nevada

Annual median wage: $76,160

Rank by annual median wage: 35

Job growth: 26.1%

Rank by job growth: 4

Cost of living index: 104.5

Rank by cost of living index: 36

Average score: 25

Nevada found a place on this list only because of job growth which is the fourth-highest in the country. In terms of other criteria, Nevada is not the best choice for environmental engineers. The annual median wage is some $8,000 lower compared to the national average while costs of living are the 14th highest in America.

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