15. Maryland
IM Score: 90
Annual median wage: $94,940
Job growth: 14.7%
Cost of living index: 125.0
As you probably know, Maryland is in the top 10 of states with the highest cost of living index in the nation. But, if you chose this state as your next destination, there will be 740 newly employed mechanical engineers in the future with 250 average annual job openings.
