2. Indiana
Annual median wage: $104,760
Cost of living: 87.9
Employment: 700
Like Louisiana, Indiana, next on our list of best states for chemical engineers scored well in balancing income and expenses. Its wages are higher than the national average, which clearly attracts chemical engineers to find a job there. These professionals will not have a problem with budgeting, as basic needs and other living expenses tend to be cheap in The Hoosier State. Indiana is also home to many up and coming huge companies, which usually means more job opportunities in the future.

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