For those on the job market, finding the right position can be hard enough. But for candidates getting back into the job market, it can be hard to figure out the right moves to take to ensure employment in your dream industry. However, even with the rise of remote working, location plays an important role in helping job seekers become employed.
Glassdoor has published their list of top 25 cities to be employed. Whether you’re a recent grad or just looking for a change of scenery, here are the top places across America with the highest rates of employment.
1. San Jose, CA
Current median base salary: $112,000
Current job openings (via Glassdoor): 61,038
2. San Francisco, CA
Current median salary: $88,000
Current job openings: 121,597
3. Seattle, WA
Current median base salary: $85,000
Current job openings: 103,124
4. Boston, MA
Current median base salary: $67,500
Current job openings: 121,498
5. Washington, D.C
Current median base salary: $70,000
Current job openings: 163,520
6. Austin, TX
Current median base salary: $61,000
Current job openings: 45,186
7. Salt Lake City, UT
Current median base salary: $58,700
Current job openings: 23,013
8. Raleigh-Durham, NC
Current median base salary:
Current job openings: 34,660
9. Minneapolis-St.Paul, MN
Current median base salary: $65,000
Current job openings: 65,141
10. Oklahoma City, OK
Current median base salary: $50,000
Current job openings: 20,576
11. St. Louis, MO
Current median base salary: $56,896
Current job openings: 49,450
12. Detroit, MI
Current median base salary: $61,500
Current job openings: 59,494
13. Kansas City, MO
Current median base salary: $58,000
Current job openings: 43,182
14. Columbus, OH
Current median base salary: $57,000
Current job openings: 36,873
15. Cleveland, OH
Current median base salary: $55,000
Current job openings: 35,130
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