22. Maryland
Annual median wage: $59,050
Cost of living: 125
Employment: 440
Maryland’s claim to fame is its employment rates, not just for forensic science technicians but for other professionals as well. They have an expensive cost of living expenses, which has always been known in the country. Despite that, people still move there with hopes of bagging a high-paying job. Staying true to its reputation, wages for this job is higher than the national average.
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