13. Colorado
Annual median wage: $67,330
Cost of living: 102.1
Employment: 9,380
Colorado has so much to offer, in terms of jobs and occupations. For police officers, they have wages that make it past the national average, attracting more and more of these people to make the move there. The cost of living expenses are a just a little over the average, but because wages are higher, you will surely be able to enjoy your hard-earned money.