Montana is one of the biggest states, by area, and has one of the smallest populations in the country, but that doesn't have anything to do with it being #30 on our countdown. It may be surprising to many, but Montana actually has a larger than average cost of living, at .7% higher than the national average.
Read moreThe Top States to Work in Construction: #31 Virginia
Virginia, which averages a just slightly higher than average cost of living, is next on our countdown at #31. The state is all over the board when it comes to profession by profession breakdown, with several rankings in the 40s, 30s, 20s, and teens. Their lone profession to be ranked in the top 10 is construction managers, who have an average hourly wage of $51.46, after adjustment, which is good for 6th highest in the country.
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