15. Iowa
Cost of living index: 91.7
Annual mean wage: $117,670
Hourly mean wage: $56.57
Number of employees: 360
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Cost of living index: 91.7
Annual mean wage: $117,670
Hourly mean wage: $56.57
Number of employees: 360
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