
25. Providence, R.I.
Compensation and benefits rating: 3.2 out of 5
Career opportunities: 3.0 out of 5
Business outlook for the next 6 months: 38% say it's getting better
Number of employers hiring: 2,016
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24. Orlando, Fla.
Compensation and benefits rating: 3.1 out of 5
Career opportunities: 3.0 out of 5
Business outlook for the next 6 months: 39% say it's getting better
Number of employers hiring: 2,972
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23. Dallas-Ft. Worth, Texas
Compensation and benefits rating: 3.2 out of 5
Career opportunities: 3.0 out of 5
Business outlook for the next 6 months: 40% say it's getting better
Number of employers hiring: 7,260
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22. St. Louis, Mo.
Compensation and benefits rating: 3.2 out of 5
Career opportunities: 3.0 out of 5
Business outlook for the next 6 months: 44% say it's getting better
Number of employers hiring: 3,445
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21. Houston, Texas
Compensation and benefits rating: 3.2 out of 5
Career opportunities: 3.1 out of 5
Business outlook for the next 6 months: 39% say its getting better
Number of employers hiring: 6,192
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20. Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minn.
Compensation and benefits rating: 3.2 out of 5
Career opportunities: 3.0 out of 5
Business outlook for the next 6 months: 38% say it's getting better
Number of employers hiring: 4,480
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19. Jacksonville, Fla.
Compensation and benefits rating: 3.2 out of 5
Career opportunities: 3.0 out of 5
Business outlook for the next 6 months: 50% say it's getting better
Number of employers hiring: 2,287
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18. Atlanta, Ga.
Compensation and benefits rating: 3.2 out of 5
Career opportunities: 3.0 out of 5
Business outlook for the next 6 months: 43% say it's getting better
Number of employers hiring: 6,377
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17. Sacramento, Calif.
Compensation and benefits rating: 3.1 out of 5
Career opportunities: 3.0 out of 5
Business outlook for the next 6 months: 37% say it's getting better
Number of employers hiring: 2,600
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16. New Orleans, La.
Compensation and benefits rating: 3.3 out of 5
Career opportunities: 3.0 out of 5
Business outlook for the next 6 months: 37% say it's getting better
Number of employers hiring: 1,863
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15. Memphis, Tenn.
Compensation and benefits rating: 3.2 out of 5
Career opportunities: 3.0 out of 5
Business outlook for the next 6 months: 32% say it's getting better
Number of employers hiring: 1,974
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14. Baltimore, Md.
Compensation and benefits rating: 3.5 out of 5
Career opportunities: 3.3 out of 5
Business outlook for the next 6 months: 37% say it's getting better
Number of employers hiring: 4,117
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13. Los Angeles, Calif.
Compensation and benefits rating: 3.2 out of 5
Career opportunities: 3.1 out of 5
Business outlook for the next 6 months: 36% say it's getting better
Number of employers hiring: 9,250
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12. Raleigh-Durham, N.C.
Compensation and benefits rating: 3.2 out of 5
Career opportunities: 3.0 out of 5
Business outlook for the next 6 months: 36% say it's getting better
Number of employers hiring: 3,104
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11. Boston, Mass.
Compensation and benefits rating: 3.2 out of 5
Career opportunities: 3.1 out of 5
Business outlook for the next 6 months: 7,170% say its getting better
Number of employers hiring: 4,200
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10. Austin, Texas
Compensation and benefits rating: 3.3 out of 5
Career opportunities: 3.1 out of 5
Business outlook for the next 6 months: 42% say it's getting better
Number of employers hiring: 3,872
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9. San Antonio, Texas
Compensation and benefits rating: 3.3 out of 5
Career opportunities: 3.1 out of 5
Business outlook for the next 6 months: 41% say it's getting better
Number of employers hiring: 2,882
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8. Oklahoma City, Okla.
Compensation and benefits rating: 3.3 out of 5
Career opportunities: 3.1 out of 5
Business outlook for the next 6 months: 40% say it's getting better
Number of employers hiring: 2,200
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7. Seattle, Wash.
Compensation and benefits rating: 3.3 out of 5
Career opportunities: 3.2 out of 5
Business outlook for the next 6 months: 44% say it's getting better
Number of employers hiring: 4,834
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6. San Diego, Calif.
Compensation and benefits rating: 3.3 out of 5
Career opportunities: 3.1 out of 5
Business outlook for the next 6 months: 40% say it's getting better
Number of employers hiring: 3,723
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5. Salt Lake City, Utah
Compensation and benefits rating: 3.3 out of 5
Career opportunities: 3.1 out of 5
Business outlook for the next 6 months: 52% say it's getting better
Number of employers hiring: 2,263
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4. Norfolk, Va.
Compensation and benefits rating: 3.3 out of 5
Career opportunities: 3.2 out of 5
Business outlook for the next 6 months: 37% say its getting better
Number of employers hiring: 2,137
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3. Washington, D.C.
Compensation and benefits rating: 3.4 out of 5
Career opportunities: 3.1 out of 5
Business outlook for the next 6 months: 39% say its getting better
Number of employers hiring: 8,658
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2. San Francisco, Calif.
Compensation and benefits rating: 3.3 out of 5
Career opportunities: 3.2 out of 5
Business outlook for the next 6 months: 48% say its getting better
Number of employers hiring: 7,632
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1. San Jose, Calif.
Compensation and benefits rating: 3.5 out of 5
Career opportunities: 3.3 out of 5
Business outlook for the next 6 months: 42% say its getting better
Number of employers hiring: 4,200
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