12. Maryland
Annual median wage: $82,600
Cost of living: 125
Employment: 100
Maryland ranks 12th in our list of best states for animal scientists. It has the second-highest wages for an animal scientist, no wonder as the state seems to always have the best deals for most types of jobs. The state also boasts of employment rates fair enough to be called decent in this field. Being one of the states with the lowest poverty rates, it has always been known that living in Maryland would be an expensive feat, but with some budgeting skills, your wages will certainly get you by.
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