1. Idaho
IM Score: 132
Annual median wage: $90,290
Job growth: 23.6%
Cost of living index: 89.6
The reason for Idaho being on top of our list of best states for industrial engineers is rather simple. While most of the states excel on one end, but fail at the other, Idaho offers the best overall climate for industrial engineers. The state offers well above average annual median wages, will have 360 average annual job openings within the occupation and the cost of living index is among the lowest in the nation. What more could you ask for?
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