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25. Providence, R.I.

Overall satisfaction rating: 3.2 out of 5

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.

Overall satisfaction rating: 3.2 out of 5

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

Overall satisfaction rating: 3.2 out of 5

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.

Overall satisfaction rating: 3.2 out of 5

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

Overall satisfaction rating: 3.2 out of 5

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 it’s getting better

Number of employers hiring: 6,192

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20. Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minn.

Overall satisfaction rating: 3.2 out of 5

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.

Overall satisfaction rating: 3.2 out of 5

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.

Overall satisfaction rating: 3.2 out of 5

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.

Overall satisfaction rating: 3.2 out of 5

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.

Overall satisfaction rating: 3.2 out of 5

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.

Overall satisfaction rating: 3.3 out of 5

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.

Overall satisfaction rating: 3.5 out of 5

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.

Overall satisfaction rating: 3.3 out of 5

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.

Overall satisfaction rating: 3.3 out of 5

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.

Overall satisfaction rating: 3.3 out of 5

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 it’s getting better

Number of employers hiring: 4,200

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10. Austin, Texas

Overall satisfaction rating: 3.3 out of 5

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

Overall satisfaction rating: 3.3 out of 5

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.

Overall satisfaction rating: 3.3 out of 5

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.

Overall satisfaction rating: 3.3 out of 5

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.

Overall satisfaction rating: 3.3 out of 5

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

Overall satisfaction rating: 3.4 out of 5

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.

Overall satisfaction rating: 3.4 out of 5

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 it’s getting better

Number of employers hiring: 2,137

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3. Washington, D.C.

Overall satisfaction rating: 3.4 out of 5

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 it’s getting better

Number of employers hiring: 8,658

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2. San Francisco, Calif.

Overall satisfaction rating: 3.4 out of 5

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 it’s getting better

Number of employers hiring: 7,632

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1. San Jose, Calif.

Overall satisfaction rating: 3.5 out of 5

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 it’s getting better

Number of employers hiring: 4,200

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