22. West Virginia
Annual median wage: $98,320
Cost of living: 95.7
Employment: 270
Almost heaven, West Virginia, even with lesser employment numbers it ranked higher than other states in the list–why? Their chemical engineers get paid with an annual median salary that is even higher than the national average. While it is not very far from most cities, it is well-balanced out by their cost of living index. Chemical engineers can enjoy their income more than those living in expensive states.
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