5. Pennsylvania
Annual median wage: $66,790
Cost of living: 102.8
Employment: 26,490
Running fifth-highest in terms of wages for police officers, there is no denying how great Pennsylvania, the number 5 in our list of best states for police officers is for these people, and generally everyone. The cost of living rates they have sure is higher than the average, but with the high wages usually offered by the state, how can you possibly think twice? They have really impressive employment rates for various occupations as well.
