19. Colorado
Annual median wage: $178,340
Cost of living: 102.1
Employment: 2,500
Colorado has many hospitals, too, including a world-renowned children’s hospital. The state also pays their surgeons and physicians more than most states in the country, making them all the more attractive for several medical practitioners. In terms of wages, Colorado even ranks second in paying the highest salaries for surgeons and physicians. Their cost of living expenses are hovering on the average, so you have the guarantee that you’ll be able to enjoy your hard-earned money.
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