14. Georgia
Annual median wage: $38,430
Cost of living: 91.4
Employment: 24,670
This state has the sixth-highest employment rates for police officers in America. The demand is so strong you might actually think it is a calling to these professionals. You might get a bit disappointed with their average wages, though. However, when you realize how cheap it will cost you to get a home and sustain a comfortable life in Georgia, you might just want to hop on a plane and be a police officer there.
