13. Mississippi
Annual median wage: $76,500
Rank by annual median wage: 27
Job growth: 9.5%
Rank by job growth: 31
Cost of living index: 86.0
Rank by cost of living index: 1
Average ranking: 20
Mississippi is the most affordable state in America. The annual median wage of $76,500 is higher compared to some other listed places, but it is still below the national average. Job increase of 9.5% is among the lowest on this list of best states for civil engineers.
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