19. Washington
Cost of living index: 107.1
Annual mean wage: $49,580
Hourly mean wage: $23.83
Number of employees: 310
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Cost of living index: 107.1
Annual mean wage: $49,580
Hourly mean wage: $23.83
Number of employees: 310
Marcin Balcerzak/Shutterstock.com