24. Oklahoma
Annual median salary: $28,160
Cost of living: 88.6
Employment: 3,460
Being the fifth most affordable state in America, practically the most meager of wages can survive Oklahoma.
![25 Best States For Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics](https://imonkey-blog.imgix.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/03003136/shutterstock_459818296-750x500.jpg?auto=fortmat&fit=clip&expires=1770508800&width=480&height=320)
Jaromir Chalabala/Shutterstock.com
Annual median salary: $28,160
Cost of living: 88.6
Employment: 3,460
Being the fifth most affordable state in America, practically the most meager of wages can survive Oklahoma.
Jaromir Chalabala/Shutterstock.com