10. California
Annual median wage: $105,430
Cost of living: 134.8
Employment: 2,030
California has the second highest employment rates for economists. This is somehow expected of The Golden State, since it is known for having the most number of jobs in the country, like Texas. They also pay their professionals and workers well, almost always exceeding the national average. It would have ranked higher on the list if not for its high cost of living rates.
