16. Michigan
Cost of living index: 88.2
Annual mean wage: $113,090
Hourly mean wage: $54.37
Number of employees: 1,240
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Cost of living index: 88.2
Annual mean wage: $113,090
Hourly mean wage: $54.37
Number of employees: 1,240
wavebreakmedia/Shutterstock.com