22. Virginia
Annual median wage: $86,590
Rank by annual median wage: 16
Job growth: 15.5%
Rank by job growth: 28
Cost of living index: 100.2
Rank by cost of living index: 28
Average score: 24
Compared to previously mentioned New Hampshire, Virginia is a better bargain for environmental engineers – not only that salary is better, but the costs of living are lower. Job increase of 15.5% will account for 90 new openings yearly in the future.
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