Map Shows Best US Cities to Find a Job in 2025 [Video]

A new report by WalletHub has ranked the best cities for jobs in the U.S. analyzing the markets using a number of factors, including starting salary and opportunity for growth.

Why It Matters

Choosing the right city to seek out a job can be key for a number of people new to the career market or looking to restart. With factors like economic growth, job availability, average salaries, and work-life balance varying across the country, some cities stand out as places where conditions could be better for advancing or beginning a career.

For its rankings, the professional finance company WalletHub analyzed 182 cities, including the 150 most populous in the U.S. and at least two of the largest cities in each state, across what it calls two primary dimensions: “Job Market” and “Socio-economics.” Greater emphasis was placed on the “Job Market” category, as WalletHub says that its factors play the most significant role in influencing job …