24. North Carolina
Cost of living index: 94.2
Annual mean wage: $40,760
Hourly mean wage: $19.59
Number of employees: 470
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Cost of living index: 94.2
Annual mean wage: $40,760
Hourly mean wage: $19.59
Number of employees: 470
Copyright: budabar / 123RF Stock Photo