2. Washington
Cost of living index: 107.1
Annual mean wage: $42,470
Hourly mean wage: $20.41
Number of employees: 8,420

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Cost of living index: 107.1
Annual mean wage: $42,470
Hourly mean wage: $20.41
Number of employees: 8,420
Stokkete/Shutterstock.com