9. Kansas
IM Score: 27
Annual median wage: $108,440
Cost of living index: 90.4
Being a petroleum engineer in Kansas, that ranks 9th on the list of best states for petroleum engineers, won’t do wonders for your bank account, but at least you will be residing in the state with a low cost of living. The state doesn’t employ many petroleum engineers, but the current number of 90 employed within the occupation will increase to 110 until 2024. Strangely, the average annual job openings figure is 0. The unemployment rate is 3.8%.
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