11. North Carolina
Annual median wage: $56,300
Cost of living: 94.2
Employment: 60
North Carolina’s low cost of living brought it to the list and indeed makes it one of the best states for animal scientists. Agriculture is one of the state’s strongest industries, along with fishing and forestry, which could mean they are in need of more animal scientists in there. North Carolina is also famous as an adventure territory, meaning you could enjoy outdoor fun when you’re not busy working.
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