3. Georgia
Annual median wage: $168,650
Cost of living: 91.4
Employment: 10,600
At the 3rd spot on our list of best states for surgeons we have Georgia that has 185 hospitals in total, most of which have passed the US standards. They rank 8th in paying the highest wages for surgeons and physicians. Their wages look even better when you factor in how much you should spend on your living expenses like food and housing. With such a great balance between what surgeons earn and how much they spend, Georgia is a clear winner in the best states for surgeons.

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