10. Kansas
Annual median wage: $118,060
Cost of living: 90.4
Employment: 3,300
With over 150 hospitals, Kansas has a fairly stable demand for surgeons. The state has always been known for its cheap cost of living rates, reflected in its affordable prices for rent, food, and basic utilities. Most American states with low cost of living have low salaries, but not Kansas for surgeons. For this occupation, this state looks like it hit the perfect balance between how much you earn and how much you have to spend.
