23. New Hampshire
Annual median wage: $84,040
Rank by annual median wage: 22
Job growth: 22.6%
Rank by job growth: 11
Cost of living index: 119.2
Rank by cost of living index: 40
Average score: 24.33
The annual median wage for environmental engineers in New Hampshire is at the level of the national average. Note though that the state is the 11th most costly place in America. Although job growth for the occupation of 22.6% might seem high, it actually means that the state will add 10 new jobs per year by 2024.