24. Maine
Cost of living index: 112
Annual mean wage: $134,540
Hourly mean wage: $64.68
Number of employees: 140
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Cost of living index: 112
Annual mean wage: $134,540
Hourly mean wage: $64.68
Number of employees: 140
Tyler Olson/Shutterstock.com