25. Pennsylvania
Annual salary: $75,560
Cost of living index: 101.4
Available jobs: 850
With many available biomedical engineering jobs, there is no doubt Pennsylvania is one of the best states for biomedical engineers. Their cost of living is a downside, though, which is a bit higher than the average. However, with nearly 250 hospitals and the communities surrounding those–you should have some job options.

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