19. Colorado
Annual median wage: $205,090
Cost of living: 102.1
Employment: 450
Colorado, that’s up next in our list of best states for psychiatrists is almost everybody’s idea of a perfect outdoor adventure–ski slopes, canyons, hiking trails, and so much more. The state has an amazing landscape, to say the least. They also boast of high wages for their professionals, and a cost of living rate that doesn’t stray too far from the average. Employment rates tend to hover around the average as well, not too high but not too low to disappoint you.