14. New Mexico
Hourly wage: $34.14
Cost of Living Index: 95.7
Employment: 21,280
New Mexico, next on our list of best states for architects has a very strong economy based mostly on oil production and tourism and it is a very developed state with pretty low living costs. Due to these factors it is the magnet for people with many different types of occupations. When it comes to architects, we can see the situation through our indicators. The hourly wage is $34.14, and the living cost index is 95.7.
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