1. Indiana
Annual median wage: $169,870
Cost of living: 87.9
Employment: 8,380
The first place on our list of best states for surgeons goes to Indiana that has 179 hospitals, which explains the employment rates they have for surgeons and physicians. The state is also popular for being one of the cheapest states in America. They are in fact the second most affordable state in the country. That being said, it is guaranteed that your living expenses would be kept to a minimum when you live here. Budgeting would never be your problem with wages that high, too.
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These states all boast of high salaries and great employment rates. They all have cost of living rates balanced well by how much they earn. If you just finished your residency and training, take a closer look at any of the best states for surgeons before deciding where to practice your profession.
