15. North Carolina
Cost of living index: 94.2
Annual mean salary: $99,760
Hourly mean wage: $47.96
Number of employees: 710
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Cost of living index: 94.2
Annual mean salary: $99,760
Hourly mean wage: $47.96
Number of employees: 710
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