2. Tennessee
Annual median wage: $86,790
Rank by annual median wage: 7
Job growth: 18.9%
Rank by job growth: 10
Cost of living index: 89.8
Rank by cost of living index: 7
Average ranking: 8
Finally, here comes the state where everything falls into place for civil engineers. Salary above the national average, seventh lowest costs of living, and considerable job growth have turned Tennessee into one of the most desirable destinations for civil engineers.
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