For the analysis, WalletHub compared the 50 states across the dimensions of job market and economic environment. Within the job market dimension were key indicators including job opportunities, employment growth, unemployment rate and job satisfaction. The economic environment dimension included indicators such as median annual income, monthly average starting salary, average commute time, and average length of workweek. Overall, job market indicators carried more weight than economic environment indicators in determining the best and worst states for jobs.
Here are the 10 best states for jobs based on the analysis:
1. Washington
2. Colorado
3. Minnesota
4. Utah
5. New Hampshire
6. Tennessee
7. Vermont
8. Massachusetts
9. Florida
10. Texas
Here are the 10 worst states for jobs:
1. West Virginia
2. Mississippi
3. Kentucky
4. Louisiana
5. Pennsylvania
6. Alabama
7. Alaska
8. New Mexico
9. North Carolina
10. Wyoming
More information on the methodology used for the analysis is available here.
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