2. Illinois
Annual median wage: $80,630
Cost of living: 95.5
Employment: 3,210
Illinois ranks second in our list of best states for chemists and has a great reputation because of its prestigious universities and stable economy. Recently, it also became popular for providing tons of job opportunities for different occupations. For chemists, Illinois is made perfect with its high wages that go past the national average. The cost of living is affordable, and wouldn’t horribly slash your budget as many states would.
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