Top 15 cities for jobs
May 25, 2015 12:14 PM
Benefit offerings are an important reason to consider a new job along with other outside considerations like community perks. Glassdoor recently released its list of the best cities for jobs, with rankings compiled based on a number of factors including how satisfied employees are working for their employer, ease of finding employment and cost of living.
View Glassdoors full report at 25 Best Cities For Jobs
[Image credit: Fotolia]
View Glassdoors full report at 25 Best Cities For Jobs
[Image credit: Fotolia]
Bloomberg News
15. Boston
Glassdoor job score: 3.6
Number of job openings: 86,565
Population: 4,732,161
Median base salary: $56,000
Job satisfaction rating: 3.4
[Photo credit: Fotolia]
Number of job openings: 86,565
Population: 4,732,161
Median base salary: $56,000
Job satisfaction rating: 3.4
[Photo credit: Fotolia]
14. Dallas-Fort Worth
Glassdoor job score: 3.6
Number of job openings: 102,311
Population: 6,954,330
Median base salary: $50,000
Job Satisfaction Rating: 3.2
[Photo credit: Fotolia]
Number of job openings: 102,311
Population: 6,954,330
Median base salary: $50,000
Job Satisfaction Rating: 3.2
[Photo credit: Fotolia]
13. Columbus, Ohio
Glassdoor job score: 3.6
Number of job openings: 25,242
Population: 1,994,536
Median base salary: $43,000
Job satisfaction rating: 3.2
[Photo credit: Fotolia]
Number of job openings: 25,242
Population: 1,994,536
Median base salary: $43,000
Job satisfaction rating: 3.2
[Photo credit: Fotolia]
12. San Francisco
Glassdoor job score: 3.7
Number of job openings: 94,933
Population: 4,594,060
Median base salary: $70,000
Job satisfaction rating: 3.5
[Photo credit: Fotolia]
Number of job openings: 94,933
Population: 4,594,060
Median base salary: $70,000
Job satisfaction rating: 3.5
[Photo credit: Fotolia]
11. St. Louis, Missouri
Glassdoor job score: 3.7
Number of job openings: 31,365
Population: 2,806,207
Median base salary: $45,000
Job satisfaction rating: 3.3
[Photo credit: Fotolia]
Number of job openings: 31,365
Population: 2,806,207
Median base salary: $45,000
Job satisfaction rating: 3.3
[Photo credit: Fotolia]
10. Washington, D.C.
Glassdoor job score: 3.7
Number of job openings: 116,770
Population: 6,033,737
Median base salary: $61,000
Job satisfaction rating: 3.4
[Photo credit: Fotolia]
Number of job openings: 116,770
Population: 6,033,737
Median base salary: $61,000
Job satisfaction rating: 3.4
[Photo credit: Fotolia]
9. San Antonio, Texas
Glassdoor job score: 3.7
Number of job openings: 29,980
Population: 2,328,652
Median base salary: $40,000
Job satisfaction rating: 3.3
[Photo credit: Fotolia]
Number of job openings: 29,980
Population: 2,328,652
Median base salary: $40,000
Job satisfaction rating: 3.3
[Photo credit: Fotolia]
8. Louisville, Kentucky
Glassdoor job score: 3.7
Number of job openings: 16,295
Population: 1,269,702
Median base salary: $40,000
Job satisfaction rating: 3.2
[Photo credit: Fotolia]
Number of job openings: 16,295
Population: 1,269,702
Median base salary: $40,000
Job satisfaction rating: 3.2
[Photo credit: Fotolia]
7. San Jose, California
Glassdoor job score: 3.7
Number of job openings: 51,439
Population: 1,952,872
Median base salary: $99,000
Job satisfaction rating: 3.5
[Photo credit: Fotolia]
Number of job openings: 51,439
Population: 1,952,872
Median base salary: $99,000
Job satisfaction rating: 3.5
[Photo credit: Fotolia]
6. Salt Lake City, Utah
Glassdoor job score: 3.8
Number of job openings: 17,970
Population: 1,153,340
Median base salary: $44,000
Job satisfaction rating: 3.4
[Photo credit: Fotolia]
Number of job openings: 17,970
Population: 1,153,340
Median base salary: $44,000
Job satisfaction rating: 3.4
[Photo credit: Fotolia]
5. Seattle, Washington
Glassdoor job score: 3.9
Number of job openings: 69,423
Population: 3,671,478
Median base salary: $70,000
Job satisfaction rating: 3.3
[Photo credit: Fotolia]
Number of job openings: 69,423
Population: 3,671,478
Median base salary: $70,000
Job satisfaction rating: 3.3
[Photo credit: Fotolia]
4. Austin, Texas
Glassdoor job score: 3.9
Number of job openings: 33,198
Population: 1,943,299
Median base salary: $50,000
Job satisfaction rating: 3.3
[Photo credit: Fotolia]
Number of job openings: 33,198
Population: 1,943,299
Median base salary: $50,000
Job satisfaction rating: 3.3
[Photo credit: Fotolia]
3. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Glassdoor job score: 3.9
Number of job openings: 16,759
Population: 1,336,767
Median base salary: $38,100
Job satisfaction rating: 3.3
[Photo credit: Fotolia]
Number of job openings: 16,759
Population: 1,336,767
Median base salary: $38,100
Job satisfaction rating: 3.3
[Photo credit: Fotolia]
2. Kansas City, Missouri
Glassdoor job score: 3.9
Number of job openings: 28,786
Population: 2,071,133
Median base salary: $46,000
Job satisfaction rating: 3.2
[Photo credit: Fotolia]
Number of job openings: 28,786
Population: 2,071,133
Median base salary: $46,000
Job satisfaction rating: 3.2
[Photo credit: Fotolia]
1. Raleigh, North Carolina
Glassdoor job score: 4.1
Number of job openings: 24,146
Population: 1,242,974
Median base salary: $50,950
Job satisfaction rating: 3.3
[Photo credit: Fotolia]
Number of job openings: 24,146
Population: 1,242,974
Median base salary: $50,950
Job satisfaction rating: 3.3
[Photo credit: Fotolia]
