25. Washington
Annual median wage: $78,460
Cost of living: 107.1
Employment: 1,600
Washington’s wages for chemists go a little above the national average. This is not surprising because the state is popular for having great job opportunities and equally amazing pay rates. The employment rates they have for chemists might not be very ideal, but with the developments happening in the state in terms of pharmaceuticals and research, you might still get lucky in getting a job there as a chemist.
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