23. Oregon
Annual median wage: $65,420
Cost of living: 115.4
Employment: 210
Oregon might be a little expensive when you consider their cost of living rates, which could also be the reason why they pay more than cheaper states. The wages they have for forensic science technicians go way past the average, attracting more and more professionals to try and get a job there. The employment rates they have are quite good, too.
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