For the second year running, Zippia delved into the data to uncover the cities where it is easiest to get a job. At the bottom is a full list of the 100 top job markets in the US. However, lets start with the best of the best first.
Here are the 10 best job markets for 2019:
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- Charlottesville, VA
- California-Lexington Park, MD
- Trenton, NJ
- Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY
- Richmond, VA
- Ithaca, NY
- Midland, TX
- Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA
- San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
- Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT
While unemployment rate can tell you a lot about the local job market, it is simply one metric and job markets are complex entities. We opted to take a more in-depth look at the best job markets in the country.
Each region was ranked 1 to 377 in four categories:
The lower the score in each category the better. For example, Ocean City, NJ saw a 1.4% drop in unemployment, earning it the #1 spot in ‘Change In Unemployment Rate. The four ranked categories were then averaged together to produce our final list. The final list ranked the 377 metro areas 1 to 377. Once again, the lower the score, the stronger the job market.
- Unemployment Rate
- Change In Unemployment Rate
- Wage Change
- Current Average Wage
We did not take into account cost of living when producing this list, as our main goal was to show labor movement. However, cost of living can vary dramatically by region and is an important factor to examine when contemplating a move.
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2.California-Lexington Park, MD
Employed Population: 52,001
Unemployment Rate: 3.6%
Annual Average Wage: $66,671
The California-Lexington Park metro area in Maryland has a dense, suburban feel, making it an attractive option for many.
The main employers in the California-Lexington Park metro area are St. Mary’s College of Maryland and the government, with many residents working as defense contractors.
https://www.thebaynet.com/articles/...d-in-best-job-market-in-america-for-2019.html
