15. Alabama
Annual median wage: $45,010
Cost of living index: 91.2
Employment: 660
Alabama has interesting restaurants and diners, which surely makes it one of the best states for chefs and head cooks. They also pay their chefs with wages higher than most American states. What makes Alabama even better is how affordable it is to sustain a living there. You get to enjoy your hard-earned money without paying too much for utilities and basic items. Alabama also has the countryside feel, making it a really great place to get a job you would want to keep for a long time.
