4. Oklahoma
Annual median wage: $61,370
Cost of living: 88.6
Employment: 190
Known as one of America’s cheapest states to live in and also one of the ideal places to raise a family, Oklahoma doesn’t surprise anyone when it comes to its low living expenses. What could actually come as a surprise is the high salary rates the state has for forensic science technicians. Affordable cities usually meant meager wages, but not with this one. The employment rates do not disappoint either.

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