22. North Carolina
Cost of living index: 94.2
Annual mean wage: $82,320
Hourly mean wage: $39.57
Number of employees: 5,990
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Cost of living index: 94.2
Annual mean wage: $82,320
Hourly mean wage: $39.57
Number of employees: 5,990
Photographee.eu/Shutterstock.com