11. California
Annual median salary: $37,770
Cost of living: 134.8
Employment: 87,530
California ranks second in the states with the highest employment rates for construction workers. The demand is so high, which results in a median wage that is also higher than the average. The salary is almost always among the highest in the country but is also always dominated by their very high cost of living rates. Nevertheless, the Golden State is still worth a try.
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