2. Nebraska
Annual median wage: $105,840
Cost of living: 91.3
Employment: 110
Nebraska ranks second in our list of best states for animal scientists. It is not all rural area, but a huge part of the state is very rural indeed, and full of farms. This reflects well on their employment rates for animal scientists. The wages they have for these professionals is, in fact, the highest in the US, no wonder they kind of flock in Nebraska. Add to that their affordable cost of living, and you get yourself an irresistible deal.
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