25. Tennessee
Cost of living index: 89.8
Annual mean wage: $30,830
Hourly mean wage: $14.82
Number of employees: 8,840
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Cost of living index: 89.8
Annual mean wage: $30,830
Hourly mean wage: $14.82
Number of employees: 8,840
Milles Studio/Shutterstock.com