9. District of Columbia
Annual median wage: $113,230
Cost of living: 149.2
Employment: 7,300
This part of the country tops the list of places in America with the highest employment rates for economists. The wages they offer these professionals ranks third-highest in the country. Pretty impressive statistics, right? However, before you jump on the plane and move to DC, you have to really ask yourself if you are ready to allot a huge chunk of your paycheck to your food allowance, transportation, and rent expenses? If you say yes, by all means, go.
