8. Idaho
IM Score: 104
Annual median wage: $76,490
Job growth: 22.2%
Cost of living index: 89.6
Besides having a low cost of living index, Idaho, the next one on the list of best states for mechanical engineers also offers 490 average annual job openings. The downside is that you won’t get a lot of money on your bank account.
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