2017’s best cities for jobs
The job market ranking, comprising of 80 points total, included a number of data points on job opportunities, employment growth and job securities. The socioeconomic portion, totaling 20 points, included data on median annual incomes, workplace accessibility and housing affordability.
These following cities ranked highest on WalletHub’s list.
10. Raleigh, N.C.
Job market ranking: 13
Socioeconomic Environmental ranking: 40
9. Tempe, Ariz.
Job market ranking: 15
Socioeconomic Environmental ranking: 12
8. Salt Lake City, Utah
Job market ranking: 10
Socioeconomic Environmental ranking: 25
7. Chandler, Ariz.
Job market ranking: 16
Socioeconomic Environmental ranking: 8
6. Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.
Job market ranking: 7
Socioeconomic Environmental ranking: 15
5. San Francisco, Calif.
Job market ranking: 6
Socioeconomic Environmental ranking: 34
4. Sioux Falls, S.D.
Job market ranking: 5
Socioeconomic Environmental ranking: 11
3. Orlando, Fla.
Job market ranking: 2
Socioeconomic Environmental ranking: 19
2. Plano, Texas
Job market ranking: 4
Socioeconomic Environmental ranking: 13
1. Scottsdale, Ariz.
Job market ranking: 1
Socioeconomic Environmental ranking: 2
2017’s worst cities for jobs
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