7. Wisconsin
Annual median wage: $172,160
Cost of living: 96.9
Employment: 5,420
Wisconsin that ranked 7th on our list of best states for surgeons has over 250 hospitals in total. The number of hospitals in the state is reflected by its high employment rates. Their wages surpass that of most states in America, so you know surgeons would really make good money in Wisconsin than the others. The state also enjoys an affordable cost of living rates, which means food, utilities, house rent, and many other basic needs tend to be cheaper in Wisconsin than other places in the country.
