24. Georgia
Annual median wage: $29,680
Cost of living index: 91.4
Employment: 3,670
Georgia’s demand for chefs and head cooks make it so deserving to be part of this list. It is not a surprise, as Georgia has several cities with known hotels and restaurants as tourist spots. They also have very affordable living expenses, which attracts more and more professionals to live and get a job there. Small wages do not seem to bother them at all, simply because they can enjoy it more in here than in more expensive cities.
