20. Maryland
Annual median wage: $86,720
Rank by annual median wage: 15
Job growth: 23.3%
Rank by job growth: 10
Cost of living index: 125
Rank by cost of living index: 44
Average score: 23
Maryland is the second most expensive state on this list. However, the annual median wage for environmental engineers is above the national average, and there will be 60 new job posts per year by 2024.
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