17. Pennsylvania
Cost of living index: 102.8
Annual mean wage: $115,130
Hourly mean wage: $55.35
Number of employees: 400
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Cost of living index: 102.8
Annual mean wage: $115,130
Hourly mean wage: $55.35
Number of employees: 400
Ian Schofield/Shutterstock.com