19. Washington
Annual median wage: $84,660
Rank by annual median wage: 9
Job growth: 12.6%
Rank by job growth: 22
Cost of living index: 107.1
Rank by cost of living index: 37
Average ranking: 22.66
Up next in our list of best states for civil engineers is Washington, which is another high paying state for civil engineers. But what these professionals earn, goes for living expenses, mainly housing. The 12.6% job growth by 2024 means that on average 550 new jobs will be added yearly.
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